$311B
Projected value of global aircraft services market by 2044.
$11B
Estimated airline cost surge in 2025 from supply chain pressures.
3.6%
CAGR forecast annual growth in aviation services through 2044.
With aviation services expanding, operational costs rising, and long-term demand strengthening, the industry requires leaders who can manage volatility while advancing innovation, modernization, and global competitiveness. On the ground, software-defined vehicles, shared mobility, and digital ecosystems are reshaping how people and goods move. Across the value chain, decarbonization, supply chain strain, and regulatory scrutiny are intensifying pressure.
At August Leadership, we partner with aviation and mobility organizations to place board and C-suite leaders who thrive in volatility, deliver impact at scale, and multiply momentum.
Our Expertise
Electric and Autonomous Vehicles
Urban Air Mobility (UAM)
Aviation Sustainability and Carbon Reduction
Autonomous Aircraft Systems
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Transportation Infrastructure and Smart Cities
What We Do
- Force Multiplier Leadership
In the aviation industry, organizations with transformational leadership styles have been shown to achieve higher safety scores and operational performance. We place executives who amplify safety, innovation, and operational performance, transforming leadership transitions into catalysts for value creation, competitive resilience, and sector-wide transformation.
- Sustainable & Strategic Market Alignment
We find leadership that can align enterprise strategy with evolving regulatory regimes, ESG mandates, investor priorities, and shifting consumer demand, unlocking sustainable growth and shareholder returns.
- Innovation at Scale
We connect clients with leaders who embed electrification, autonomy, advanced propulsion, and digital platforms into business models, accelerating adoption and scaling across global markets.
- Tailored Aviation & Mobility Solutions
We work with companies to find bespoke solutions to their commercial mobility, aviation, aerospace, defense, automotive, logistics, and space talent needs, delivering leaders who optimize capital deployment, manage supply-chain complexity, and create enduring competitive advantage.
