Airswift

What Airswift does

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the recruitment, deployment, and management of technical talent for the energy, process, infrastructure, and technology sectors. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Houston (legally domiciled as Airswift Holdings Limited in the United Kingdom), the company operates from 60+ regional offices across seven regions and mobilizes 9,000+ contractors annually into 90+ countries. Its core offerings span talent acquisition (permanent search, contract hire, executive search), Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions under the Airswift Resourcing sub-brand, Employer of Record services enabling compliant international hiring without local entity establishment, and a suite of Global Mobility, Global Payroll, and Global Immigration services.

The company's revenue model blends placement fees on permanent hires, contract mark-ups on deployed contractors, recurring MSP/RPO management fees, and EOR subscription-style recurring revenue from clients using Airswift as their legal employer in new geographies. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year enterprise contracts; no standardized tiered pricing is disclosed. The go-to-market is enterprise sales-led, combining industry-specialized account managers in strategic hubs (Houston, Manchester, Singapore) with a digital candidate self-serve portal (app.airswift.com) for direct contractor engagement.

Airswift's customer base includes energy supermajors (BP, Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron, TotalEnergies, Woodside), major EPCs and oilfield service firms (Worley, EnQuest), and an expanding roster of renewable energy (Stegra, Siemens Gamesa, FieldCore, Bourbon), technology (Inmarsat, NovAtel Hexagon), and telecommunications (Ooredoo) clients. The company has executed multiple acquisitions to consolidate the energy-focused staffing sector, including Swift Worldwide Resources and Air Energi (both 2016), Competentia (2021), and Energy Resourcing from Worley (August 2023). James Allen was appointed CEO in January 2026.

Name

Airswift

Legal name

Airswift Holdings Limited

Website

https://airswift.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in recruitment, Employer of Record, MSP, and RPO services for technical talent in energy, process, infrastructure, and technology sectors, operating from 60+ offices and mobilizing 9,000+ contractors annually across 90+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Solutions & Technical Staffing

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure Staffing (BPACADAD)

Keywords

• International workforce solutions
• Technical talent acquisition
• Employer of record services
• Managed service provider
• Recruitment process outsourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Talent Acquisition / Recruitment Services: Airswift earns fees for placing permanent hires and mobilising contractors for global technical projects. The company fills specialised technical roles for energy, engineering, and technology sectors, charging placement fees or contract margins.
2. Managed Service Provider (MSP): Airswift Resourcing delivers MSP solutions that help clients control costs, ensure compliance, and improve quality across their entire contingent workforce. The MSP covers vendor management, direct sourcing, market rate intelligence, technology enablement, compliance oversight, and data analytics. Typically delivers around 6% average annual savings.
3. Employer of Record (EOR): EOR services provide a fully compliant global employment solution, charging fees for legal compliance management, payroll and benefits administration, immigration support, and risk mitigation when clients hire in new markets.
4. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): Airswift Resourcing delivers RPO services acting as an extension of the client's HR team, managing the entire hiring lifecycle from sourcing to compliance for a managed fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider that places, employs, and manages specialised technical talent for energy, process, infrastructure, and technology companies. Its core services include permanent and contract recruitment, Employer of Record, Managed Service Provider (MSP), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), executive search, global mobility, payroll outsourcing, and workforce consulting, delivered across 90+ countries via 60+ offices and a digital candidate portal.

Product overview

Airswift operates as a global workforce solutions platform serving the energy, process, and infrastructure industries, built around a core talent acquisition engine complemented by multiple service modules. The platform's primary offerings include Talent Acquisition (permanent search, contract hire, and executive/board search), combined with managed workforce solutions through Airswift Resourcing (MSP and RPO services). Supporting capabilities include Employer of Record for compliant international hiring, Global Mobility services (immigration, relocation, payroll outsourcing), and specialized consulting services. With 40+ years of experience, 60+ regional offices, and operations in over 70 countries supporting 9,000+ contractors annually, the company serves diverse sectors including oil and gas, renewable energy, nuclear, power, chemicals, mining, infrastructure, technology, data centers, and life sciences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Airswift Resourcing: Delivers comprehensive MSP (Managed Service Provider) and RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) services for contingent workforce management.

Products and services

• Talent Acquisition Professional search and headhunting service for specialised technical talent using discipline-specific recruiters, research-driven processes, and comprehensive screening to ensure technical and cultural alignment for energy, engineering, and technology clients.
• Direct Hire Permanent placement service filling permanent technical positions with qualified candidates who typically meet over 90% of job description qualifications.
• Contract Hire Contract staffing service mobilising technical contractors for projects with rapid deployment, relocation, visa assistance, and comprehensive contractor support.
• Executive & Board Search Strategic leadership recruitment service sourcing C-suite leaders who can transform technical organizations, including in-depth industry analysis, comprehensive candidate assessment, and extensive due diligence.
• Employer of Record Global employment solution enabling companies to hire technical talent in regions without legal entity establishment, providing legal compliance, payroll and benefits administration, immigration support, and risk mitigation.
• Global Employment Outsourcing (GEO) Comprehensive outsourcing solution for global employment administration and compliance management across multiple countries.
• Global Employment & Mobility Integrated service combining global employment solutions with mobility support for organisations expanding internationally.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) End-to-end recruitment process management where Airswift acts as an extension of the client's HR team, managing the entire hiring lifecycle from sourcing to compliance for a managed fee.
• Managed Service Provider (MSP) Contingent workforce management solution delivered by Airswift Resourcing that controls costs, ensures compliance, improves quality, and optimises the recruitment supply chain across the entire contingent workforce, typically delivering around 6% average annual savings.
• Workforce & HR Consulting Consulting service helping organisations optimise their workforce strategy, manage talent challenges, and improve HR operations across global operations.
• Global Mobility Comprehensive international relocation and mobility services including relocation assistance, global immigration support, and coordination for technical professionals working on global projects.
• Global Immigration Expert navigation of complex visa and work permit requirements across international jurisdictions for technical talent.
• Global Payroll Outsourcing International payroll management service ensuring compliant, locally-appropriate compensation delivery across multiple countries with full payroll processing and administration.
• Technical Services (Swift Technical) Specialised technical staffing services for engineering and technical project requirements across various industries.
• Talent Mapping Strategic talent intelligence service mapping specialised talent pools and market landscapes for informed workforce planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fills jobs 5 days faster than most recruitment firms (Bullhorn study)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Energy Resourcing (acquired from Worley)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2023Airswift acquired Energy Resourcing, Worley's global recruitment and contractor management business, on August 29, 2023. The acquisition expanded Airswift's global reach and talent pool across multiple sectors including energy, process, and infrastructure, strengthening its market position. The integration focused on maintaining business continuity and leveraging synergies for future growth.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions: Global workforce solutions incumbent offering MSP, RPO, and EOR at scale. A broader incumbent in the same managed-workforce category Airswift monetises through Airswift Resourcing.
• Randstad: Largest global staffing firm with energy, engineering, and technology practices. Overlaps with Airswift in professional staffing and MSP/RPO but operates at much greater scale and breadth.
• Robert Half: Specialist staffing and consulting firm with project/technology and finance staffing lines. Comparable business model in professional and technical placement, though with a finance-heavy mix.

Direct peers

• Petroplan: Energy-specialist recruitment and workforce solutions provider serving O&G, EPC, and renewables. Direct peer given the overlap in energy vertical, contractor mobilisation, and EOR-adjacent services.
• Spencer Ogden: Global energy, engineering, and infrastructure recruitment firm with a similar project-based contingent staffing model. Competes for the same supermajor and EPC clients Airswift serves.
• Brunel: Netherlands-based specialist in engineering, energy, and offshore technical staffing and project resourcing. Closely matches Airswift's energy/process customer mix and international contractor deployment model.
• Hays: Global professional staffing firm with a sizeable energy, engineering, and technical practices. Directly comparable to Airswift in the cross-border STEM staffing market and operating model (contingent + permanent placement).

Emerging players

• Deel: Venture-backed, software-first global EOR and payroll platform rapidly moving upmarket into technical roles. Comparable to Airswift's EOR and global payroll offerings and a key competitive threat.
• Globalization Partners: Pure-play global EOR platform serving mid-market and enterprise employers. Direct competitor to Airswift's EOR and Global Employment Outsourcing services for international hiring.

Regional players

• Covalen: Ireland-based technical and engineering workforce solutions provider serving European energy, pharma, and industrial clients. Comparable service model and STEM focus, primarily competing in European geos where Airswift is also active.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A5 records

Investments

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