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360 Executive Recruiter – Aerospace & Defense Executive Search

Remote | Avg Fee $63K | Top Splits | Succession Track

Elray Search is a boutique executive search firm operating in one of the hottest growth sectors entering 2026: aerospace and defense electronics.

We place mission-critical leaders for manufacturers building RF systems, microelectronics, avionics, and space hardware.

Average fee: $63,000.

This is not a volume desk.
This is executive search.

The founder is a Pinnacle Society producer (top 1% globally) and coach with RecruitmentCoach.com. The culture is built by someone who has personally billed at elite levels — not managed from the sidelines.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a proven 360 biller who wants a bigger platform.

You will:

  • Build and scale your own vertical within aerospace & defense
  • Generate and close retained and high-fee contingency searches
  • Own client strategy, not just fill reqs
  • Operate with autonomy, speed, and accountability

If you need heavy management, this is not for you.
If you want leverage, brand positioning, and real fee size — keep reading.

Why Top Producers Win Here

  • $63K average fee
  • Executive-level, mission-critical mandates
  • One of the fastest-growing defense markets in 2026
  • Top-tier commission splits
  • No income ceiling
  • Direct access to a top 1% producer
  • Clear path to leadership and eventual firm management

This is a succession-minded hire.
The goal is not just to run a desk — it’s to help run a firm.

Who This Is For

  • 3+ years running a 360 agency desk
  • $250K+ historical production (ideally higher)
  • Proven new business closer
  • Comfortable betting on yourself
  • Fully self-directed in a remote environment

If you want stability and a salary cushion, this isn’t the move.
If you want scale, ownership trajectory, and elite economics — let’s talk.

Send your resume to success@elraysearch.net. Include your 2025 billings in your subject line.

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