# Hiring Trends in Aerospace and Defense with David Dickey

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Published: 2026-04-22T09:02:00+00:00
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## Resource

David Dickey is the CEO of the Patriot Group, a high-end executive and senior engineer search firm for aerospace, defense, and drone talent. With over 30 years of experience in aerospace and defense, David brings a rare blend to the executive search world: part founder, part operator, part coach, and 100% committed to helping companies hire elite leadership talent. In this episode, David shares insights into hiring trends in aerospace and defense, the importance of leadership, and the impact of stealth-mode startups.  Key Takeaways: - Current hiring needs in aerospace and defense - Stealth mode startups and their strategic planning - The role of AI in recruitment and industry innovation Episode Timeline: 1:55Life as a Boston sports fan in Southern California 3:50Current Trends in aerospace and defense hiring 6:30Innovations in space technology 8:00How David stays on top of technology 10:20What is stealth mode for startups? 13:30What are the current hiring needs in aerospace and defense? 15:50Why do we need more propulsion engineers? 17:45How is AI changing hiring processes? 22:56Character traits of a great leader This episode’s guest: • David Dickey on LinkedIn • The Patriot Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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