ADK Executive Search
Specializing in Airport Management
Why ADK?
Why shouldn't we use our own HR Department?
- A search comes along at a time when everyone in HR is already "booked up" with their day to day work. since searches happen so infrequently, finding the time and resources necessary to devote to this task can be challenging. This task usually falls to the department head.
- The core product of ADK is "doing searches". All of the tools are already in place from the research to the assessments. Along with finding the best fit for your vacancy, the professionalism and client representation is all we have to market. We stake our reputation on it.
Why use ADK Executive Search?
Our Expertise in the Aviation Industry
All of our executive searches have been for airport management only. We understand the needs of our clients and have the know how to find and place the "best fit" candidates for the vacancies being filled.
Our Training and Experience in Recruiting and Retention
Using time-tested search methods, proven assessment techniques and skill set interviews, we identify top leadership, whether to fill a vacancy in our client's organization from the outside or inside, and/or to develop a plan of succession for the future.
Our Extensive Network
We have developed an extensive, national contact network of airport executives and staff who are potential candidates or points of contact to help identify potential candidates.
Active participation by the client is paramount to a successful executive search and ADK encourages input and dialog with our client. Although there are many similarities in every search, there are unique differences that reflect the history as well as current needs and strategic vision of our client.
Our Professionalism
We are a reflection of our clients and represent them with the professional demeanor they should expect and demand from their search firm. We exhibit the highest level of integrity and confidentiality for our clients as well as the candidates. Above all, our commitment to quality governs everything we do.
Our Reputation
Impeccable references, both personal and professional, point to our dedication and success in finding the best candidates for a vacancy while conducting our business in the most professional way possible.
We have a young and growing reputation, earned from the airports we have served as well as the candidates that have been through our search process. We proudly encourage you to contact them.
Our Expertise in the Aviation Industry
All of our executive searches have been for airport management only. We understand the needs of our clients and have the know how to find and place the "best fit" candidates for the vacancies being filled.
Our Training and Experience in Recruiting and Retention
Using time-tested search methods, proven assessment techniques and skill set interviews, we identify top leadership, whether to fill a vacancy in our client's organization from the outside or inside, and/or to develop a plan of succession for the future.
Our Extensive Network
We have developed an extensive, national contact network of airport executives and staff who are potential candidates or points of contact to help identify potential candidates.
- We have over 36 years of experience in the aviation industry in many capacities.
- We work with the senior executives in the airport association community. We are members of both American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and Airports Council International (ACI).
- We attend association-sponsored events to stay in touch with airport issues as well as association staff and airport management members.
Active participation by the client is paramount to a successful executive search and ADK encourages input and dialog with our client. Although there are many similarities in every search, there are unique differences that reflect the history as well as current needs and strategic vision of our client.
Our Professionalism
We are a reflection of our clients and represent them with the professional demeanor they should expect and demand from their search firm. We exhibit the highest level of integrity and confidentiality for our clients as well as the candidates. Above all, our commitment to quality governs everything we do.
Our Reputation
Impeccable references, both personal and professional, point to our dedication and success in finding the best candidates for a vacancy while conducting our business in the most professional way possible.
We have a young and growing reputation, earned from the airports we have served as well as the candidates that have been through our search process. We proudly encourage you to contact them.
"Doug and Annell were extremely professional and incredibly helpful throughout the thorough recruitment process. It was a tremendously positive experience from start to finish."
Bryant L. Francis
Deputy Director, Properties & Business Development
Boise Airport
City of Boise
