CV & Cover Letter Guidelines

Building a Strong Aviation CV

In aviation, aerospace, and technical recruitment, your CV needs to communicate your licenses, ratings, and hands-on experience clearly and quickly. Recruiters scan for specific credentials first — make them easy to find.

Essential Sections (in order)

1. Contact Information — full name, phone, email, location, and nationality (important for visa eligibility).
2. License Summary — your EASA / ICAO / FAA category and ratings, prominently near the top.
3. Type Ratings & Total Hours — list aircraft types and relevant experience hours.
4. Professional Experience — most recent first, with employer, role, dates, and key responsibilities.
5. Education & Training — diplomas, certifications, and approved courses with dates.
6. Documents Ready — note that passport, licenses, and certificates are available on request.

Best Practices

• Keep it concise — 2 to 3 pages maximum.
• Use a clean, professional layout with consistent formatting.
• Save and send as a PDF to preserve formatting.
• Name the file clearly: FirstName_LastName_CV.pdf
• Quantify achievements where possible (e.g. "performed 200+ scheduled inspections").
• Double-check for spelling and grammar errors.

Cover Letter Tips

• Address the specific role and project you are applying for.
• Briefly summarise why your licenses and experience match the requirement.
• State your availability and willingness to relocate or mobilise.
• Keep it to a few short paragraphs — clear and to the point.