Metrea is hiring a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner to support end-to-end, high-volume aviation hiring for the Air Domain. This Tampa, FL onsite role is built for someone who enjoys designing repeatable recruiting programs, partnering with operational stakeholders, and strengthening long-term pipelines for pilots, sensor operators, and other flight operations talent. If you like combining creative sourcing with process discipline and measurable funnel improvements, you will have a clear path to impact.

What you’ll get

Comprehensive medical plan options
HSA/FSA accounts
Dental and vision coverage
6% employer 401(k) match
Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
Generous PTO
Life and disability insurance (long-term and short-term)
AD&D coverage
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized gym membership via Wellhub

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end recruiting for high-volume aviation roles across the Air Domain, focused on pilots, sensor operators, and flight operations talent
Design and implement scalable recruiting programs and frameworks that create consistent talent flow across key aviation talent pools
Build proactive, creative pipelines using channels such as direct sourcing, external partnerships, referral ecosystems, military transition networks, aviation communities, and targeted talent campaigns
Create sourcing and attraction strategies that go beyond traditional tools to engage specialist aviation talent
Partner with hiring leaders and operational stakeholders to align hiring plans with business demand, speed requirements, and quality standards
Continuously improve recruiting workflows, funnel design, and selection processes to optimize efficiency and candidate quality
Use data and market insight to improve conversion, reduce time-to-fill, and strengthen long-term pipeline health
Build and nurture long-term relationships with pilots, operators, and adjacent aviation talent communities
Deliver a high-quality candidate experience aligned with Metrea’s mission and values
Maintain process discipline and data accuracy within ATS and recruiting systems

Requirements

Significant in-house or search experience delivering high-volume or programmatic recruitment, ideally in technical, operational, or specialist talent markets
Proven ability to build repeatable talent acquisition programs, frameworks, or pipeline strategies that sustain hiring volume
Strong creative sourcing skills, including pipelines built through channels beyond LinkedIn (partnerships, talent communities, referral programs, external networks)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence hiring leaders and operational teams
Strong process design capability balancing speed, scalability, and hiring quality
Experience using data and funnel metrics to improve recruitment outcomes
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to create long-term candidate communities
Experience using Greenhouse or other applicant tracking systems
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, scaling, highly collaborative environment

Tools

Greenhouse
ATS

Position details

Position type: Full-time, non-exempt
Typical schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Work setting: Office setting (onsite in Tampa, FL)
Travel: Less than 5%

Beneficial (not required)

Experience in high-volume or programmatic recruitment in technical, operational, or specialist talent markets
Familiarity with recruiting pilots, flight operations talent, or other aviation-related roles
Exposure to regulated or highly structured industries such as defense, aerospace, or logistics
Knowledge of aviation terminology, certifications, or airframes

Talent Acquisition Partner