Available. Craig Picken has flown airplanes in combat. He’s sold airplanes to governments and Fortune 100 companies. He’s developed and marketed luxury real estate. He’s started and grown his own business. Through it all, Craig has never lost sight of one fundamental guiding truth:
Relationships matter. Experience fused with passion forges expertise. Sharing that expertise with others makes us al
l better. It’s this commitment to priority, personal attention and a determined cultivation of ongoing, ever-evolving excellence and community that guides Craig. You might call it his Northstar. And you may have heard of his aviation executive search firm, Northstar Group. If not, allow us to tell you a bit more. A Singular Focus. As Managing Partner of Northstar Group, Craig is singularly focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. He believes that developing both strong leaders and a skilled, future-forward workforce are absolutely crucial to the continued development and evolution of the industry. Craig believes the industry is rapidly and radically changing – and in order to stay ahead
of the curve and expertly navigate this new direction, aviation and aerospace leaders must work closely with not only their employees, but also schools, community colleges, and the military. Craig also feels it is imperative to demonstrate the deep value of aviation and aerospace advancements to communities and people outside the industry – which is why he is always ready to share his message, experience and insight with a wide range of groups and organizations. Uniquely Qualified. Craig is uniquely qualified to spearhead the aviation and aerospace industry’s next wave
of development and growth. Since establishing Northstar in 2008, Craig has personally closed more than 160 executive searches – across a wide variety of disciplines. His clients include well-known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing and financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers. Craig is all about building relationships. He also believes in connecting with others in a personal, lively, one-on-one basis. Contact Craig to see how he can lend his impassioned insight and unique expertise to your organization, conference or event.
