Aviation Recruiter - ATL

United Service Companies

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

National Aviation Services seeks a Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment at ATL airport. You will handle hourly and leadership positions across multiple service lines, posting jobs, sourcing candidates, and conducting interviews to build a robust talent pipeline.

You will coordinate employee fingerprinting, badging, and security clearance, ensuring onboarding complies with TSA and airport requirements. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
High-volume recruiting experience preferred.
Experience in aviation, transportation, logistics, janitorial, manufacturing, or industrial environments preferred.
Experience coordinating onboarding or pre-employment processes is desirable.
Strong interviewing and candidate assessment abilities.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and leadership roles across multiple airport service lines.
Create, post, and maintain job requisitions on career sites and external boards.
Source candidates via online boards, social media, referrals, and fairs.
Conduct phone screens and in-person interviews; coordinate interviews with leadership.
Extend offers and communicate pre-employment requirements; maintain active candidate pipelines.
Coordinate fingerprinting, badging, and airport security clearance processes.
Ensure onboarding is timely and compliant with all requirements.
Monitor hiring metrics and report status to leadership.

Skills

Interviewing

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Customer service

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree in HR/Business or related

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

ADP HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

ATS experience

Job description

Department: Talent Acquisition
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)
Reports To: Vice President of Human Resources

Position Summary

National Aviation Services (NAS) is seeking a highly organized, energetic, and customer-focused Recruiter to support high-volume hiring operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). This position is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for a variety of frontline and leadership positions supporting aircraft interior cleaning, exterior aircraft washing, janitorial services, and engineering operations.

The Recruiter serves as the primary talent acquisition representative for the Atlanta station and partners closely with operational leadership to ensure staffing levels meet business demands while maintaining compliance with all company, airport, and regulatory requirements. In addition to recruiting responsibilities, this role coordinates candidate fingerprinting, badging, and airport security clearance processes to ensure employees are fully cleared for work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Manage the complete recruiting lifecycle for hourly and leadership positions across multiple airport service lines.
Create, post, and maintain job requisitions on company career sites and external job boards.
Source qualified candidates using online job boards, social media, referrals, career fairs, and community outreach initiatives.
Review applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates.
Conduct phone screens and in-person interviews.
Coordinate interviews with operational leadership.
Extend employment offers and communicate pre-employment requirements.
Maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates to support ongoing staffing needs.

Hiring & Onboarding Support

Guide candidates through the pre-employment hiring process.
Coordinate and complete airport fingerprinting appointments.
Manage airport badging applications and security clearance documentation.
Ensure all required hiring documentation is accurate and complete.
Monitor candidate progress throughout the onboarding process.
Communicate hiring status updates to operational leadership.
Partner with HR Shared Services to ensure timely onboarding in ADP.
Track hiring metrics including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline, and hiring activity.

Compliance & Administration

Ensure recruiting activities comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
Maintain confidentiality of applicant and employee information.
Verify completion of required employment documentation.
Ensure compliance with TSA, airport authority, and customer security requirements.
Maintain accurate recruiting records and applicant tracking documentation.
Assist with employment verification and hiring audits as needed.

Relationship Management

Develop strong partnerships with Station Managers, Operations Managers, and Regional Leadership.
Provide hiring recommendations and recruiting strategy updates.
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
Represent National Aviation Services professionally within the airport and local community.

Qualifications

Education

Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
High-volume recruiting experience strongly preferred.
Experience in aviation, transportation, logistics, janitorial, manufacturing, or industrial environments preferred.
Experience coordinating onboarding or pre-employment processes is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to build relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms (ADP preferred).

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an active airport environment.
Frequent walking throughout airport terminals and operational areas.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
Ability to travel between airport facilities as needed.

Work Environment

Primarily based at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment.
Frequent interaction with operational leadership, candidates, airport authorities, and employees.
May require occasional early morning, evening, weekend, or holiday support to meet operational hiring needs.

Why Join National Aviation Services?

National Aviation Services is a leader in aviation support services, providing aircraft cleaning, janitorial, engineering, and ground support solutions to major airlines across the United States. Our Recruiters play a critical role in building the workforce that keeps airport operations running safely, efficiently, and with exceptional service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy connecting great people with meaningful careers, we'd love to have you join our team.

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