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<p data-start="107" data-end="513"><strong data-start="107" data-end="151">The Aerospace & Defense Hiring Challenge</strong><br data-start="151" data-end="154">Securing proven executives in Aerospace & Defense isn’t easy. The sector demands leaders who can navigate complex supply chains, manage program execution under strict regulatory frameworks, and deliver growth in a capital-intensive environment. Add the Private Equity overlay; speed, accountability, and value creation and the talent pool gets even narrower.</p> <p data-start="515" data-end="925"><strong data-start="515" data-end="545">Our Aerospace Hiring Guide</strong><br data-start="545" data-end="548">To support investors and portfolio companies, we’ve built a comprehensive Aerospace Hiring Guide. It breaks down what it takes to attract, assess, and secure transformational leaders in this industry. From compensation benchmarks and leadership traits to proven hiring frameworks, the guide is designed to de-risk the process and shorten the time to a successful appointment.</p> <p data-start="927" data-end="1195"><strong data-start="927" data-end="945">Why It Matters</strong><br data-start="945" data-end="948">The right leadership makes the difference between hitting milestones or missing them. Whether it’s scaling revenue, improving margins, or preparing for exit, your executives are the lever. Our guide shows you how to get it right, the first time.</p>
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Read our Aerospace and Defense Market Report to see what our data says about the industry.
A total of 173 PE firms are actively investing in the A&D sector, indicating a broad and diversified interest from the private equity community. This diversity is crucial as it brings a range of expertise, resources, and strategic visions to the companies they back. Whether through buyouts, growth capital, or other investment strategies, these firms are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the A&D landscape.
Check our Aerospace and Defense Salary Report to see what our data says about CEO's in the industry.
In our survey of Aerospace & Defense CFOs in PE-backed firms, base salaries scale sharply with company size. Executives at firms under $50M report a median of $276,565 (ranging $150K–$525K), while those in $50M–$150M businesses earn a median of $318,862 ($225K–$475K). At firms above $150M revenue, the median jumps to $420,105, with top earners reaching $1M.
Check our Aerospace and Defense Salary Report to see what our data says about CFO's in the industry.
Base salaries for CFOs in PE-backed Aerospace & Defense firms rise with company scale. At firms under $50M revenue, the median sits at $210,500 (ranging $100K–$300K). Mid-market firms between $50M–$150M report a median of $242,364 ($150K–$330K). For companies above $150M, the median increases to $276,857, with salaries ranging from $158K up to $408K.
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