For roles below the retained threshold, EXO runs contingent direct hire searches with the same sector fluency: engineers, program managers, supply chain, quality, and operations talent for A&D manufacturers.
Direct hire at EXO draws on the same aerospace and defense candidate network as our retained practice. The difference is the engagement: fee on placement, suited to individual-contributor and manager roles where speed matters and the search does not require a dedicated retained process.
When a direct hire search reveals a seat that is actually senior, hard, or confidential, we will tell you, and recommend the right model rather than run the wrong one.
Send the role. We will tell you the fastest honest path.
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