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Executive Search for eVTOL & Advanced Mobility Leaders

We find the leaders who can navigate regulatory risk, build public trust, and scale AI-driven flight systems for the next era of mobility.

Where Innovation Takes Flight, Hiring Can’t Go Wrong

The eVTOL and advanced mobility sector is transforming aviation, blending electric propulsion, AI, and autonomous systems to create a new era of urban and regional air transport. The path to certification, autonomy, and scalable operations is complex — and the stakes are sky-high. AI in aerospace, flight autonomy systems, and air traffic optimization all demand leadership talent fluent in cross-disciplinary innovation. Emerging eVTOL companies hiring must navigate both technical risk and regulatory uncertainty — making each leadership hire mission-critical.

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Early-stage ventures developing air taxis, drones, or advanced propulsion systems.

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Companies designing vertiports, AI-based air traffic control, or full-stack air mobility services.

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Established players expanding into eVTOL and autonomous systems

Typical Searches in eVTOL & Advanced Mobility

Head of Autonomous Systems (Ground/Air)

Chief Engineer / CTO (eVTOL or Mobility)

Director of Software

VP of Systems Engineering

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Need help scoping your next critical role? We can help define it — not just fill it.

Mission-Critical Roles in a Sector With No Margin for Error

  • Autonomous aviation requires AI talent with deep safety systems knowledge — a rare hybrid.

  • Regulatory pathways (FAA, EASA) are evolving — experienced certification leaders are scarce.

  • Systems roles often span multiple domains: software, hardware, and safety

  • Scarcity of AI talent willing to join capital-intensive, hardware-heavy sectors

  • Fast-moving competition from both Big Tech and legacy OEMs

  • Public perception and trust in autonomy create pressure for impeccable leadership in engineering, testing, and operations.

Why Clients Choose Lucent

  • Understanding of eVTOL, economics of the emerging sector and ability to quickly grasp complex technology and scientific challenges

  • Rigorous 83-step Smart Search® process ensures precision and fit

  • Proven success in high-impact, hard-to-fill leadership roles

  • Fast, flexible, and global delivery tailored to growth-stage and scaling companies

Book a Discovery Call

Our expertise in mapping talent across tech sectors offers an invaluable advantage in securing the people poised to fuel your next stage of growth. To find out if we can help you secure talent for your team from specific markets, book a no-obligation 20-30 minute consultation call.

To me, Rebecca is more than just a recruiter; she's a valued business partner who assists me in locating, attracting, and recruiting top-notch candidates. Unlike your typical recruiter who simply relies on database searches, Rebecca employs a more comprehensive and systematic approach, yielding superior results. The candidates she provides consistently surpass the quality of those sourced by most other recruiters.

Rebecca goes above and beyond by actively promoting companies and roles to enhance visibility, incorporating innovative strategies like using videos to capture attention. The engagement level from candidates is exceptional, resulting in successful placements for key roles within rapidly growing companies facing significant challenges.

Matt Little, Chair and NED, Various High Growth Companies.
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