THE AVIATION

CAREER FAIR

2026 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

HOSTED BY THE AVIATION COLLECTIVE

A targeted, high-engagement virtual hiring event connecting aviation employers with students, industry professionals, and career changers across every sector.

Your Gateway to Aviation’s Next Generation of Talent

Aviation’s Workforce is Shrinking Faster Than It Can Rebuild.

• 45% of the aviation workforce will retire in the next 10 years.
• MRO, FBO, and flight department staffing shortages continue to grow.
• Corporate aviation is competing for talent against tech, logistics, and travel.
• Rising demand for skilled pilots, maintenance technicians, dispatchers, and customer-facing roles.
• Students and career changers want into aviation — but lack visibility into employer pathways.

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Employers need qualified candidates. Candidates need clear entry points. This fair exists to bridge that gap.

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THE INDUSTRY CHALLENGE

Created by aviation leaders, built for aviation employers.

We designed this event to:

• Attract talent across all aviation disciplines.
• Reduce the cost of recruiting.
• Increase hiring efficiency.
• Provide employers with ongoing access to a high-intent candidate pipeline.
• Create an inclusive and accessible path into aviation careers
• Build sustainable workforce solutions for the future�

All in one accessible, virtual space, without the cost of travel or logistics.

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OUR MISSION

Powerful engagement from

the very first event.

• 386 total registrants
• 185 live attendees (48% attendance rate)
• 883 unique booth visits
• 140+ applications submitted
• 133 views on the top keynote
• Exhibitor Booths averaged 69–100 unique visitors

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These numbers set a strong foundation for 2026 growth.

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INAUGURAL EVENT RESULTS

Exhibitors from the inaugural fair included:

TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS

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Consistent booth traffic across all exhibitors.

• Davinci Jets — 238 visits
• Clay Lacy — 211 visits
• Stratos Jets — 198 visits
• Cutter Aviation — 194 visits
• Western Aircraft — 193 visits
• Avfuel — 157 visits

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Average unique booth visitors per exhibitor: 69–100

(This is exceptionally strong for a first-time virtual fair and

can be increased with targeted messages and gamification in the next event!)�

The virtual event model gives exhibitors a great advantage to connect with more talent faster.

BOOTH TRAFFIC HIGHLIGHTS

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A diverse, motivated pipeline

from every corner of aviation.

• 40% aviation professionals
• 30% career changers
• 30% students & recent graduates

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Expected 2026 attendance: 2,500-5,000+

(based on expanded outreach + paid advertising)

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WHO WILL ATTEND IN 2026

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2026

DATES

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 1pm - 5pm CT

UPCOMING DATES

NEXT EVENT DATE

WHY EXHIBIT?

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Designed to Make Hiring Faster, Easier, and More Cost-Effective

Meet Candidates in Real Time

Conduct live interviews or pre-schedule with VIP candidates, with one-on-one or group video interview capability.

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Live Recruitment Panels

Participate in live recruitment panels to showcase your company’s job openings, history culture and more. Example panels include: Pilots, Maintenance, Sales, Administration, Entry Level, Skillbridge and more.

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Boost Employer Brand Visibility

Logo placement across site, materials, and event traffic hubs.

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Access a High-Intent Candidate Pool

Full resume downloads + premium filters.

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Get Pre- and Post-Event Leads

Access candidate resumes before and after the fair.

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Zero Travel, Zero Downtime

No booth shipping, no staffing logistics — fully virtual, fully streamlined.

SPONSORSHIP

PACKAGES

Explore Our Bronze, Silver and Gold Package Options

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Bronze Tier

• Standard virtual booth
• Job postings
• Team chat & live engagement
• Basic resume access during the event
• Featured in social media advertising

Investment: $500

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Silver Tier

Everything in Bronze, plus:

• Pre-event resume access
• Expanded filters
• Priority logo placement
• Analytics & post-event resume access
• Priority candidate scheduling
• Participation in 1 live recruitment panel
• Social media advertising, based on your hiring requirements

Investment: $1,250

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Gold Tier

Everything in Bronze + Silver, plus:

• Participation in up to 3 live recruitment panels
• Premium booth placement
• Dedicated spotlight in email & social promotion
• Lobby banner placement
• Featured exhibitor video in event lobby
• Exclusive candidate spotlight delivered to your team

Investment: $3,000

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Want to sponsor more than 1 event? �We offer flexible packages designed to align with your company’s goals and maximize visibility before, during, and after the events.

* To discuss additional sponsorship opportunities, contact rene@theaviationcollective.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

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TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR

Watch our Welcome Video to get a first-hand look at

how career fair attendees experience the event.

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WATCH NOW →

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A Trusted Leader Who Knows Aviation, Talent, and Where the Industry is Headed

• 20+ years in Aviation Leadership
• Appointed in 2020 by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to serve on the Women in Aviation Advisory Board.
• Host of the Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers Podcast
• Deep connections across commercial, corporate, airport, university, and MRO sectors
• Advocate for women & underrepresented talent in aviation
• Track record of helping companies grow and scale teams�

Your company is partnering with a trusted industry leader with a passion for growth, expansion and opportunity.

RENÉ BANGLESDORF

The Woman Behind The Career Fair

CONTACT & NEXT STEPS

Let’s create an unforgettable experience together! Contact us to explore sponsorship possibilities tailored for your company.

Email

Phone

Website

rene@theaviationcollective.com

512-818-0964

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