Senior Recruiter — Aviation & Engineering

Trilon

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

ROK holiday & PTO program

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program

Mentorship Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and dental insurance premiums

Job summary

Talbert, Bright & Ellington (TBE) is a full-service aviation planning and engineering firm under the Trilon Group. The Senior Recruiter — Aviation & Engineering leads end-to-end recruiting across TBE’s business units, managing 15–20 active positions and partnering with leadership to source niche aviation and engineering talent.

Based in Charlotte, NC, this role focuses on building a scalable TA function, engaging senior-level engineers and PMs, and delivering top candidates through strategic

Qualifications

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a specialized technical or niche market.
Experience managing end-to-end client or BU relationships independently.
Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS; ability to source and manage pipelines.

Responsibilities

Serve as the single TA point of contact for leadership and hiring managers across all business units.
Own req intake, kickoff, and sourcing strategy for all open roles.
Execute full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, submittals, scheduling, offers, and close.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with hiring managers at all levels.
Coordinate req prioritization and sourcing with the TA Manager.
Own weekly pipeline narrative and reporting for TA leadership.
Proactively source passive candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, direct outreach, and networks.
Maintain ATS hygiene with up-to-date statuses and notes.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Specialized recruiting

Client relationship management

LinkedIn Recruiter

High-volume coordination

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Pinpoint ATS

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Job description

Talbert, Bright & Ellington (TBE) is a full-service aviation planning and engineering firm providing design, program management, and consulting services to airports and aviation clients across the United States. As part of the Trilon Group family of companies, TBE is in an active growth phase with a strategic focus on expanding its engineering and production headcount to meet increasing project demand.

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Location: Charlotte, NC

Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000 / year

The Senior Recruiter — Aviation & Engineering is TBE’s dedicated Talent Acquisition partner, owning the full recruiting function across all TBE business units. This is a full-cycle, client-facing role with broad scope: you will manage the relationship with TBE’s leadership and hiring managers, drive sourcing strategy for a specialized and competitive talent market and execute against a high-volume req load of 15-20 active positions at any given time. The role requires the ability to recruit across a blended mix of seniority levels — from Entry-Level Aviation Engineers and EITs to Senior Project Managers — and a genuine understanding of how to find and engage engineering talent in a niche, relationship-driven industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the single TA point of contact for TBE leadership and hiring managers across all business units
Own req intake, kickoff, and sourcing strategy for all open TBE roles
Execute full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, submittals, scheduling, offer support, and close
Build and maintain trusted relationships with TBE hiring managers at every level
Coordinate req prioritization and sourcing approach with the TA Manager
Own TBE’s weekly pipeline narrative and reporting presented to TA leadership
Proactively source passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, direct outreach, and industry networks — not just job board response
Maintain Pinpoint ATS hygiene — statuses, dispositions, and notes current at all times
Flag blockers proactively — HM responsiveness gaps, comp misalignment, req clarity issues — before they stall pipeline

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
Demonstrated ability to recruit in a specialized, technical, or niche talent market
Experience managing an end-to‑end client or BU relationship independently
Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter and sourcing tools; ATS experience required (Pinpoint or similar)
Comfortable carrying a high-volume req load and keeping every role moving simultaneously
Strong communicator — confident in HM-facing conversations, intake calls, and leadership updates
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Preferred:

Aviation and AEC recruiting experience is a significant differentiator for this role. Candidates with any of the following will stand out:
Direct experience recruiting aviation engineers, airport planners, or FAA-related technical roles
Background recruiting for AEC or aviation consulting firms — agency or in-house
Familiarity with aviation engineering titles and career progression (EIT, PE, Project Engineer, Senior PM, Program Manager)
Knowledge of the aviation consulting talent market and key firms (RS&H, HNTB, Kimley-Horn, AECOM, Delta Airport Consultants, and similar)
Experience sourcing passive candidates in a small, relationship-driven talent pool
Understanding of no-poach list navigation and competitor-aware sourcing strategies

What you’ll be a part of:

TBE is a specialized firm with a strong reputation in aviation — and a TA function that is actively being built to match its growth ambitions. This role has real ownership: one firm, full scope, and a direct line to leadership. You will be the person who builds TBE’s recruiting capability and helps the company hit its second-half targets in a market where the right candidate relationships are everything.

TBE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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