Aviation Recruiter Jobs

Aviation Recruiter jobs are open across commercial airlines, aerospace manufacturers, defense contractors, and MRO providers, with specializations in pilot sourcing, technical hiring, and campus recruiting, from entry-level to senior and director. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top stateIllinois
Top employerAVTECH Global
Top cityMilan, IL
Work type33% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Aviation Talent Acquisition Partner (Remote, Nationwide)
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Aviation Talent Acquisition Partner (Remote, Nationwide)
Jet Linx Aviation
Omaha, Nebraska
Business Development
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$80k - $95k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Aviation Recruiter
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Aviation Recruiter
AVTECH Global
Remote
Business Development
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Bachelor's degree

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Aviation Recruiter Assistant
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Aviation Recruiter Assistant
AVTECH Global
Remote
Business Development
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
High school diploma or GED

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Aviation Recruiter
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Aviation Recruiter
Elliott Aviation
Milan, Illinois
Aviation Operations
Driving
Logistics & Fleet Management
$70k - $90k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business
201-500

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Kids Aviation & STEM- After School Instructor | Urgent Hiring!
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Kids Aviation & STEM- After School Instructor | Urgent Hiring!
Nexplore
Haworth, New Jersey
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Associate's degree
51-200

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Aviation Recruiter Job Market

Who's Hiring

AVTECH Global2 open roles
Nexplore1 open role
Elliott Aviation1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in aviation recruiter jobs.

  • 2-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in aviation or aerospace
  • Demonstrated sourcing experience for pilots, mechanics, or avionics technicians
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and candidate relationship management tools
  • Familiarity with FAA certification requirements and aviation job classifications
  • Experience recruiting for Part 121, Part 135, or defense contractor environments
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field

Tips for Your Aviation Recruiter Job Search

Tailor your resume for aviation sourcing

Highlight specific role types you've filled, such as pilots, A&P mechanics, or avionics technicians, and name the certifications you understand, like FAA Part 135 or ATP. Generic recruiting resumes get passed over fast in this niche.

Target openings by aviation sub-sector

Commercial airline, defense, MRO, and business aviation recruiting are distinct pipelines with different candidate pools. Narrow your search to the sub-sector where your sourcing experience is deepest so your background maps directly to what the hiring manager needs.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists aviation recruiter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Show metrics tied to hard-to-fill roles

Aviation roles like captains, certified mechanics, and airframe engineers are notoriously difficult to source. Quantify your fill rates, time-to-offer, or pipeline size for those positions specifically, not just overall hiring volume.

Prepare for technical depth questions

Interviewers will test whether you understand the roles you recruit for. Know the difference between an A&P certificate and an IA designation, what CRJ type ratings mean, and why ATP minimums matter. Candidates who can't speak the language don't advance.

Negotiate against full-cycle scope, not title

Aviation recruiter offers vary more by scope than by title. Before accepting, clarify whether you own sourcing, screening, and offer, or just requisition management. Full-cycle roles carry more leverage in compensation conversations than coordinator-adjacent ones.

Aviation Recruiter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most aviation recruiters?

AVTECH Global, Nexplore, and Elliott Aviation are hiring the most aviation recruiters right now, with openings concentrated in Illinois, Nebraska, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at MRO operators and regional carriers managing high-volume technical hiring.

How many aviation recruiter jobs are remote?

About 67% of aviation recruiter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common at large airline hubs and defense facilities. Corporate and business aviation recruiting tends to offer the most remote flexibility, while MRO and military contractor roles most often require on-site presence.

How do you become an aviation recruiter?

Start by building a foundation in full-cycle recruiting, ideally within a technical or engineering hiring environment. Move into aviation by targeting MRO providers, regional carriers, or aerospace staffing firms that hire recruiters with transferable sourcing skills. Learning FAA certification structures, understanding pilot and mechanic license requirements, and building a network in aviation talent communities will accelerate your transition into more specialized roles.

Can you get an aviation recruiter job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level openings exist, particularly at staffing agencies that place aviation technicians or at regional carriers with high-volume hiring needs. Candidates with a background in a related technical field, military aviation, or general HR who can demonstrate familiarity with FAA certification types and aviation workforce dynamics are competitive for junior roles even without prior aviation recruiting experience.

What does the aviation recruiter interview process look like?

Most processes run three to four stages. An initial phone screen covers your recruiting background and aviation familiarity. A hiring manager interview goes deeper on sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles like captains or A&P mechanics. A final round often includes a panel with HR leadership or operations and may involve a case study on filling a critical technical vacancy under a tight timeline.

Where can I find and apply to aviation recruiter jobs?

You can find and apply to aviation recruiter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each one that fits.

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