Talent Acquisition Specialist- Aircraft Maintenance

inMy Jet; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Aircraft Maintenance in Cleveland to lead recruitment of maintenance technicians and ensure alignment with company standards. You will source, prescreen, and coordinate interviews and travel arrangements for leadership reviews.

The role requires 1–2 years recruiting aircraft maintenance talent, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong knowledge of aviation regulations, with up to 20% travel and a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and evaluation abilities to manage multiple candidates and processes.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruitment metrics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Maintenance leaders on talent acquisition plans.
• Execute sourcing, screening and testing for maintenance technicians.
• Coordinate interviews, travel and panel assessments with leaders and managers.
• Manage candidate correspondence in ClearCompany and maintain reporting accuracy.
• Track recruitment metrics such as time to fill, offers accepted and interviews completed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business

Tools

ClearCompany

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job descriptionThe Talent Acquisition Specialist, Aircraft Maintenance is responsible for the oversight of aircraft maintenance recruitment, selection functions and job placement. This position ensures all aircraft maintenance technicians fit within our company culture and have the necessary skills to perform their duties. This Specialist will need to be a self-starter, dynamic individual comfortable executing on recruitment strategies. This position reports directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Partner with Global Maintenance leaders on talent acquisition plans based on staffing levels, aircraft delivery schedules, etc.• Execute recruitment and sourcing activities, including but not limited to: direct sourcing, job fairs, schools, trade and industry networking, advertisements, internet posting, social media, active resume database searches, employment agencies, employee referrals and outreach to appropriate organizations.• Responsible for talent acquisition efforts from initial sourcing, screening and testing to offer acceptance for all maintenance technician positions.• Coordinate, plan and attend recruitment events, socials, expos and career fairs on as needed basis.• Prescreen all potential candidates (program and company fit, salary expectations, eligibility, etc.) and present successful candidates to Maintenance leaders for review.• Schedule panel interviews with appropriate Maintenance leader and/or General Managers, coordinate travel arrangements, conduct interviews, and evaluate applicants.• Coordinate technical interview aspects with appropriate General Manager and/or Chief Inspector• Enter, track and update all candidate correspondence in our applicant tracking system, ClearCompany, to ensure accurate reporting and policy compliance with regulations and company policies.• Establish and maintain recruitment metrics including time to fill, offers accepted, resumes screened, phone screens completed, interviews completed. etc.• Assist with recruitment across several company functions as dictated by the Director, Talent Acquisition• Other duties as assigned by management.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE• 1-2 years of experience recruiting Aircraft Maintenance Technicians in the aviation industry• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business or similar discipline; 3-5 years experience in recruitment preferably with aviation background; a combination of education and experience.• Previous experience with executing on recruitment strategies• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and industry specific aircraft including aircraft recognition, performance, and specifications.• Proven track record for sourcing and placing candidates in a technical field.REQUIRED SKILLS• Strong interpersonal, (verbal/written, and presentation), organizational, and evaluation skills with the ability to work and build rapport with all levels are necessary to perform job at the expected level.• Good working knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, preferably ClearCompany, is a plus.• Working knowledge of social media platforms as it relates to recruitment and job promotion.• Strongest candidate will possess aviation specific knowledge related to hiring standards and has the ability to communicate with industry specific jargon.• Able to work in a team oriented, fast-paced environment, with the ability to self motivate, handle multiple tasks, meet established targets, and work within critical milestones.• Strong personal and work ethics and integrity; proven track record of flexibility and professionalism.• Position requires up to 20% travel• Must possess a passionate attention to detail.Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.