Recruiter

Orlando-based hybrid role with competitive pay and a benefits package built for long-term security. As an Aviation Recruiter at NORTHERN JET, you will work with a tight-knit recruiting team and partner closely with hiring leaders to support critical hires across aviation, maintenance, operational, and corporate functions.

What you’ll do

• Own full-cycle recruiting from requisition intake through offer acceptance and pre-employment onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to clarify staffing needs, position requirements, hiring priorities, and target candidate profiles.
• Source and recruit for a range of aviation roles, including pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, technical operations, aircraft management, and other operational positions.
• Review resumes and applications, then conduct recruiter screens to evaluate experience, qualifications, career goals, compensation expectations, availability, and overall fit.
• Develop and run sourcing strategies to engage both active and passive candidates, using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, resume databases, referrals, industry networks, and additional sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-volume, specialized, and difficult-to-fill needs.
• Coordinate interviews among candidates, hiring managers, department leaders, and interview panels, including support for pilot recruiting and selection.
• Support the pilot selection workflow, including technical evaluations, simulator evaluations, and other required selection activities.
• Partner with Flight Operations leadership throughout the pilot recruiting and selection process.
• Help meet Pilot Records Database (PRD) requirements and maintain the associated hiring documentation.
• Coordinate pre-employment steps such as background checks, drug screenings, and employment documentation.
• Maintain accurate and timely recruiting information, interview notes, and requisition status in the Applicant Tracking System, ensuring records are complete and compliant.
• Track recruiting activity, pipeline health, time-to-fill, hiring trends, and other recruiting metrics; provide updates and reports to HR and organizational leadership.
• Identify hiring risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve hiring timelines and recruiting effectiveness.
• Support continuous improvement through recruiting procedures, interview guides, templates, standard operating procedures, and hiring documentation.
• Assist with recruiting technology/tool implementation and optimization.
• Perform additional Talent Acquisition and HR responsibilities as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Aviation, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience may be considered).
• 3+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions and concurrent hiring processes.
• Proven skills in interviewing and evaluating candidates against position requirements.
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, work independently, and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience building relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and senior leadership.
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems, HR technology, Microsoft Office, and recruiting platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter.

Tools you’ll use

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Applicant Tracking System
• Microsoft Office
• HR technology

Compensation and location

$70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

• Location: Orlando, FL (hybrid). Preference will be given to candidates in the Orlando area; hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates.
• Work Location: In person

Benefits

• 80% Company-Paid Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision with access to nationwide provider networks
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with tax-advantaged savings
• Wellness Programs & Discounts including LifeMart and exclusive ID90 Travel deals
• Paid Time Off starting at 2 weeks PTO plus 1 week of paid sick time annually
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance (company-paid)
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, identity theft protection, and hospital indemnity plans
• 401(k) plan with a 3% company match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (company-paid)
• Additional lifestyle perks and travel discounts designed for the aviation industry

Preferred experience

• Recruiting experience in business aviation, private aviation, Part 135 operations, aircraft maintenance, aerospace, or another highly regulated industry
• Experience recruiting pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, or other specialized aviation professionals
• Familiarity with FAA-related hiring requirements and the Pilot Records Database (PRD)
• Experience recruiting both high-volume and specialized or difficult-to-fill roles
• Background in recruiting analytics, reporting, process improvement, and talent pipeline development

Why NORTHERN JET

• Work on a prestigious fleet of private aircraft in a clean, well-equipped facility
• Join a tight-knit, experienced team that values precision and professionalism
• Be part of a growing organization where your expertise is recognized and respected
• Enjoy stability and competitive pay