Recruiter

RTCA is hiring a Recruiter for a full-time, onsite role in Chatsworth, CA. This 6-month temporary project may convert based on business needs. You’ll support a smooth recruiting experience end-to-end while partnering closely with hiring managers and the broader HR team.

What you’ll do

• Manage candidates through the full recruitment life cycle, from resume review and phone/video prescreens to onsite interview coordination, offer negotiation, and support for onboarding.
• Review applications to evaluate candidates’ skill sets and determine which positions and job levels they are best suited for.
• Conduct phone and/or video interviews to assess qualifications, competencies, and career goals.
• Source actively using platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and other professional resources, including outreach messaging and direct phone calls to engage passive candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to present well-vetted recommendations based on prescreen findings and fit.
• Administer skills testing as part of the qualification process.
• Coordinate onsite interview logistics and keep the process moving by driving timely feedback from hiring managers.
• Provide consistent, professional pipeline communication so candidates have a positive experience.
• Develop offer recommendations and negotiate offers aligned with candidate expectations, qualifications, and budget considerations.
• Maintain accurate, organized candidate documentation throughout the recruiting process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Previous experience with full-cycle recruiting, including resume review, sourcing, and use of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Proven ability to proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and similar platforms.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to draft clear, professional correspondence.
• Comfortable and experienced conducting phone and video prescreens.
• Strong typing skills to take detailed notes while screening candidates.
• Ability to develop interview questions that assess both hard (technical) and soft (personality) skills.
• Sound judgment to evaluate skill sets and determine fit for hiring-team consideration.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficiency maintaining accurate recruiting documentation and records.

Tools you’ll use

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• ZipRecruiter
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Compensation and benefits

Pay range: $25 - $30 per hour (onsite California applicants), commensurate with experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Choice of medical plan options, including a no-cost employee-only coverage plan.
• HSA-eligible health plan with employer contributions.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 6% QACA company match.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and nine (9) paid company holidays.
• Shift differentials for applicable off-shifts.
• Discretionary bonus programs based on position and company performance.

Additional details

• Working schedule: full-time and onsite at the Chatsworth, CA location.
• Engagement: 6-month temp project with possibility for conversion.
• Some shifts may include shift differential pay; other site ranges may differ.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or other related field of study.
• Experience using ADP WorkforceNow.
• Prior recruiting experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry.

US person requirement (export control compliance)

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.