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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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Position Summary
The Talent Acquisition Partner owns full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions, with primary responsibility for aviation crew and other specialized roles. The TA Partner collaborates with leaders and hiring teams to identify hiring needs and best-fit qualifications for open roles managing requisitions from open to close. The TA Partner evaluates candidates against job-related criteria, facilitates hiring decisions among the hiring team, and manages candidates from application to offer. As a Jet Linx representative, the Talent Acquisition Partner builds trust with candidates and internal partners, communicates clearly throughout the hiring experience, and demonstrates Jet Linx core values and "Supply the High" in every interaction.
What You’ll Do
- Own assigned full-cycle requisitions from intake through closeout, including role clarification, candidate evaluation, interview coordination, approvals, offer negotiation, and transition activities.
- Conduct structured Talent Acquisition screens and assess candidates against job-related criteria, including motivation, service mindset, judgment, technical qualifications, location, compensation expectations, training background, availability, and other role requirements.
- For aviation crew roles, review flight qualifications, PRD requirements, experience, location, training history, and other established minimum qualifications.
- Coordinate technical interviews, owner interviews, base approvals, and other selection steps; collect timely, factual feedback and facilitate clear next-step decisions.
- Partner with Capacity, Training, Crew Records, and operational leaders to coordinate training availability, transition timing, backfill needs, compensation considerations, and other impacts associated with crew hiring.
- Engage qualified active and passive candidates through appropriate channels, coordinating with Talent Sourcing Partners and external recruiting resources when additional sourcing support is needed.
- Maintain clear, consistent communication with hiring teams, candidates, and internal applicants; provide timely status updates and recurring updates on open positions and internal-move activity.
- Provide hiring managers with market feedback, candidate availability insights, and recruiting recommendations; provide compensation feedback for assigned offers or aircraft proposals as needed.
- Administer, maintain, and fully use Jobvite, the applicant tracking system, Teams, and other recruiting tools; document factual, job-related information and maintain accurate workflow status.
- Meet outlined recruiting, process, service, and internal-mobility metrics and expectations associated with participation in the incentive program.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Demonstrate Jet Linx core values and “Supply the High” in all interactions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Who You Work With & What Success Looks Like
- The Talent Acquisition Partner is part of the Talent Acquisition team within the Human Resources department and reports to the Manager, Talent Acquisition.
- Building trusted, productive relationships with Talent Acquisition teammates, hiring managers, Regional VPs, Chief Pilots, and other hiring partners to align on priorities, role requirements, feedback, and decisions.
- Managing assigned openings with clear ownership, organized requisition management, timely follow-through, and proactive communication on candidate status, hiring needs, risks, and next steps.
- Meeting established hiring goals, including Time to Hire, requisition volume, and service-level expectations, while using Jobvite and related systems effectively.
- Applying consistent, structured, job-related screening and selection practices; documenting factual evidence; and advancing qualified candidates through an efficient, compliant hiring process.
- Building and maintaining qualified pipelines through partnership with Talent Sourcing and external talent communities, including professional organizations, colleges and universities, community organizations, and online resources.
- Partnering with Capacity, Training, Crew Records, and other operational teams to align hiring activity with training availability, transition timing, backfill needs, and crew-movement impacts.
- Demonstrate core values and "Supply the High" culture standards while complying with applicable hiring and employment requirements.
Your First 90 Days
- Learn the recruiting workflow, Jobvite, role requirements, aviation screening criteria, and service expectations for candidates and hiring teams.
- Build relationships with business leaders, chief pilots, hiring managers, Capacity, Training, and other partners to understand hiring priorities and decision processes.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct effective screens, coordinate selection steps, provide useful status updates, and identify issues requiring escalation.
- Become familiar with Jet Linx employment brand, core values, aviation talent communities, crew-training considerations, internal-move processes, and established recruiting metrics.
- Manage assigned recruiting activity with growing independence, clear communication, accurate documentation, and consistent follow-through.
What You Bring
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with all levels of the company, candidates, and internal applicants.
- Ability to conduct structured, job-related interviews and apply consistent judgment when evaluating qualifications, motivation, service mindset, and fit for the role.
- Ability to build trust, influence decisions, resolve recruiting issues, and maintain effective relationships across Talent, Operations, and hiring teams.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and ability to manage multiple requisitions, candidates, and deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Ability to coordinate complex hiring decisions involving multiple stakeholders, approvals, timing, backfill, compensation, and training impacts.
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Familiarity with hiring and recruiting laws, regulations, and best practices, including federal and state employment laws.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn Jobvite, applicant-tracking software, Teams, and other recruiting systems.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience, required.
- Two to five years of recruiting experience required.
- 2+ years of aviation experience required.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Most work is completed in a standard office environment.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear to perform daily work functions.
- Must be able to move up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis.
Compensation
Jet Linx offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to team members. Starting base annual salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $95,000. Actual base salary provided is dependent on geographic location, relevant education, training, and experience of the candidate. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with 6% company match, paid time off, and company-paid life and short-term disability coverage.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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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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