About the Role

The Pilot Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the recruitment, selection, and placement of pilots who align with our company’s culture and meet the required qualifications. This role works closely with Flight Department Leaders to fulfill staffing needs, while also supporting recruitment events and ensuring a seamless hiring experience. We are seeking a personable, organized, and creative individual with a passion for finding and engaging top talent.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Flight Department Leaders to develop recruitment strategies based on staffing levels, aircraft delivery schedules, and other operational needs.
• Drive recruitment and sourcing efforts through creative channels such as direct sourcing, job fairs, networking, online postings, social media, and employment agencies.
• Manage the recruitment process from candidate sourcing and screening to job offer acceptance for all pilot positions.
• Assist in organizing and conducting in-person interviews, ensuring a smooth and effective evaluation process.
• Attend recruitment events and job fairs, representing the company and building relationships with potential candidates.
• Prescreen candidates for alignment with company culture, salary expectations, and role requirements.
• Oversee the technical interview process in partnership with the Flight Operations Team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the recruitment system, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Track recruitment metrics, such as time to fill, offer acceptance rates, and resumes reviewed, to continuously improve the hiring process.
• Support recruitment efforts across other departments as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Experience: 2-3 years of professional experience in recruitment or a related field. Aviation experience is preferred but not required.
• Skills & Traits:
• Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly and personable approach to candidate engagement.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Creativity and a proactive mindset, with the drive to explore innovative recruitment strategies.
• Self-motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Familiarity with social media platforms for recruitment purposes is an advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and drives innovation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully to our success.