Senior Recruiter — Aviation & Engineering

Talbert, Bright & Ellington (TBE) is a aviation-focused engineering firm offering a collaborative culture, a strong benefits package, and clear opportunities for growth. This onsite Senior Recruiter role is based in Charlotte, NC, and centers on owning the full recruiting function across all business units. You will drive sourcing strategy for a specialized aviation and engineering talent market while managing a high-volume load of 15–20 active positions with full-cycle, client-facing responsibilities.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid time off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account and more

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single talent acquisition point of contact for TBE leadership and hiring managers across all business units
• Own req intake, kickoff, and sourcing strategy for all open TBE roles
• Execute full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, submittals, scheduling, offer support, and close
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with TBE hiring managers at every level
• Coordinate req prioritization and sourcing approach with the TA Manager
• Own TBE’s weekly pipeline narrative and reporting presented to TA leadership
• Proactively source passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, direct outreach, and industry networks — not just job board responses
• Maintain Pinpoint ATS hygiene — statuses, dispositions, and notes current at all times
• Flag blockers proactively — HM responsiveness gaps, comp misalignment, req clarity issues — before they stall the pipeline

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
• Demonstrated ability to recruit in a specialized, technical, or niche talent market
• Experience managing an end-to-end client or BU relationship independently
• Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter and sourcing tools; ATS experience required (Pinpoint or similar)
• Comfortable carrying a high-volume req load and keeping every role moving simultaneously
• Strong communicator — confident in HM-facing conversations, intake calls, and leadership updates
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Pinpoint

Preferred

Aviation and AEC recruiting experience is a significant differentiator. Candidates with any of the following will stand out:

• Direct experience recruiting aviation engineers, airport planners, or FAA-related technical roles
• Background recruiting for AEC or aviation consulting firms — agency or in-house
• Familiarity with aviation engineering titles and career progression (EIT, PE, Project Engineer, Senior PM, Program Manager)
• Knowledge of the aviation consulting talent market and key firms (RS&H, HNTB, Kimley-Horn, AECOM, Delta Airport Consultants, and similar)
• Experience sourcing passive candidates in a small, relationship-driven talent pool
• Understanding of no-poach list navigation and competitor-aware sourcing strategies

About Talbert, Bright & Ellington

Talbert, Bright & Ellington (TBE), established in 1994, is a specialty engineering firm exclusive to aviation. Our work encompasses full-service planning, design, and construction administration for aviation facilities across the Southeastern United States, from Charlotte, NC, and Columbia, SC. We are committed to cost-effective airport and aviation facility developments, civil and municipal engineering, and land

Our Hiring Process

1. Applied
2. Initial Screening
3. 1st Interview
4. Offer
5. Hired