We had the pleasure of attending the Malta Aviation Conference and Expo (MACE) at the Hilton Hotel Malta on the 2nd and 3rd of October. In attendance were Martin Bennell, Group Chief Operating Officer and Samantha Wilson, Associate Director of Executive Search and Aviation Recruitment at GOOSE Recruitment.
The event brought together professionals from the aviation industry to debate, discuss, and network and has become a staple event in the aviation industry’s calendar.
Highlights from MACE 2024:
An Overview of the MRO & Engineering Survey 2024
An exclusive first-look overview of the MRO & Engineering Survey 2024, presented by Samantha Wilson. This survey provided insights into key issues such as job-seeking, retention, stress, reward and development.
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Wilson says: “The aviation industry is undergoing a profound talent shift, driven by workforce expectations and heightened competition. It was a pleasure to share a snapshot of some of the key findings from our annual MRO and Engineering Survey, highlighting some of the most important workforce trends. I hope the insights provided valuable perspectives on retention and attraction trends in aviation.”
To be among the first to receive the full MRO & Engineering Report, please reach out to the GOOSE Marketing team.
If you’d like to discuss the findings in more detail or arrange a presentation on the survey, please connect with Samantha.
Resourcing the Industry: The Human Capital Element Panel Discussion
Samantha Wilson joined the panel discussion “Resourcing the Industry: The Human Capital Element” with Joshua Zammit, Carlo Girasoli, Marlene Mellema, and Hinrik Hinriksson Hansen. The panel tackled one of aviation's biggest challenges—resourcing talent. From recruitment to retention, this panel explored the strategies needed to build and sustain a strong workforce in today's aviation industry.
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“Retention is about four main pillars: Reward, Recognition, Relationships and Progression. We must remember that finding top talent is tough, but keeping them is tougher. If we can make small progressive steps in improving the four pillars I think we will see big gains,” shared Wilson.
Networking
It was fantastic to connect with so many aviation professionals at the MACE event. The energy and passion for the industry were truly inspiring, and it was a great opportunity to exchange ideas, share insights, and learn from such a diverse group of experts. Building relationships with fellow professionals is always a highlight, and we're excited to continue these conversations and explore potential collaborations. Thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable and valuable experience.
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We look forward to attending MACE 2025, scheduled for the 29th to 30th of October.
