Strategic Talent Acquisition Director – Defense/Aerospace

AEVEX Corp.; Solana Beach, Tampa (CA, FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Professional development funds

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

AEVEX Corp. is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead enterprise-wide strategy, governance, and execution for a defense-focused organization. The role requires developing long-range recruiting plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence across all hiring functions.

Travel to support multiple segments and M&A activities is expected. You will partner with Workforce Planning to translate demand forecasts into scalable sourcing strategies, mentor TA teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting.
• Proven ability to build and execute strategic recruiting programs at scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise talent acquisition strategy aligned with goals.
• Lead TA managers, recruiters, and operations staff to a high-performance, data-driven culture.
• Ensure OFCCP, ITAR, and defense-industry compliance; partner with Legal for audits.

Skills

Security clearance

OFCCP compliance

ITAR knowledge

Executive communication

TA analytics

data-driven decision making

leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in HR/BA

Tools

ATS platforms

Sourcing tools

Job description

AEVEX Corp. is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead enterprise-wide strategy, governance, and execution for a defense-focused organization. The role requires developing long-range recruiting plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence across all hiring functions.

Travel to support multiple segments and M&A activities is expected. You will partner with Workforce Planning to translate demand forecasts into scalable sourcing strategies, mentor TA teams,