Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Overview

Breeze is hiring- join us!

The Talent Acquisition Specialist for Flight Operations and Pilot Recruitment plays a critical role in ensuring the attraction and hiring of new Team Members at Breeze including Pilots, Embark/Boost program participants, Instructors, Line Check Pilots and Flight Ops Leadership. This position is responsible for delivering the best possible talent with the right combination of skills and experience to drive organizational impact and company success. The Talent Specialist will partner with several key Breeze stakeholders, including the Pilot Pathway and Pipeline Program Manager and the Chief Pilots to promote a strong, positive employment brand by ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Here’s what you’ll do

• Provide leadership and mentoring to other Talent Specialists and Coordinators on the team
• Become an expert with the Recruitment Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and help hiring managers and candidates navigate the tool
• Develop and execute robust recruiting strategies and communicate regularly with Hiring Managers on process, status, and feedback of all candidates
• Engage with Hiring Managers by conducting thorough intake sessions, debrief sessions, clarifying staffing needs and responsibilities
• Provide subject matter expertise in managing job postings
• Influence the overall hiring process to achieve timeliness and meet commitments
• Manage positive internal and external applicant experience throughout the recruitment process
• Partner with company Team Members on headcount requests and approvals for open positions based on company requirements
• Utilize a consultative approach with hiring teams for assessment and selection to best meet the needs of the business
• Independently manage the following recruiting duties with minimal errors:
  • Creating and routing requisitions for approval
  • Posting positions on company-approved postings sites
• Conduct detailed screening for positions based on position expectations
• Use traditional and non-traditional resources to actively source active and passive candidates such as social networks, career fairs, associations, campus, community networking events, etc.
• Maintain up-to-date applicant records in the Applicant Tracking System for accurate reporting and analysis
• Maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with business, Hiring Managers, and other talent acquisition functions
• Facilitate understanding of competitive offer components to gain offer acceptance from the applicant
• Attend Industry Events, Recruitment job fairs, school and/or community-based recruitment events, or other externally focused branding efforts
• Review candidate resumes, applications, assessments, and questionnaires to determine whether or not candidates will move forward in the selection process
• Discuss offer details with Hiring Managers and extend verbal offers and negotiate offers to successful acceptance
• Create and deliver written job offers to the most-qualified candidates
• Rescind offers as necessary in the event a pre-employment hurdle is not met
• Manage specialty projects relative to the hiring needs
• Facilitate weekly reviews with respective leadership, if applicable for the positions they are recruiting
• Facilitate Hiring Committee Meetings, if applicable for the positions they are recruiting
• Maintain Candidate Pools for future openings
• Assign class dates to pilots in the pool
• Oversee the PRIA process from beginning to end and ensure compliance with all FAA policies and procedures
• Maintain PRIA folders
• Manage the visa process for pilots requiring sponsorship & work with Breeze Attorneys
• Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence

Here’s what you need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience/training in high-volume recruitment, training, or operations role
• 1+ years’ experience in a Pilot or Flight Ops Recruitment Role
• 1+ years’ experience using candidate applicant tracking or training management systems
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills especially Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Knowledge of FAA Pilot Requirements including restricted and unrestricted ATP
• Demonstrated experience in Project Management reporting performance and metrics
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, highly team-oriented environment
• Strong communication and ability to build relationships with all levels of personnel
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on a customer service orientation
• Strategic and forward-thinking
• Strong knowledge of social media and demonstrated usage of tools such as LinkedIn
• Demonstrated good judgment and confidentiality
• High-performance orientation, ability to work well under pressure, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility with minimal support
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Self-starter must have a positive attitude and strong desire for success
• Complete projects on time with minimal supervision, ability to work varied hours when necessary to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Pilot Recruitment
• Knowledge of visa processing and visa requirements
• Experience with Flight Schools and Flight Training Programs
• Knowledge and Experience using Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System platform
• Knowledge and Experience using Workday HRIS platform
• PRIA and PRD Processing Experience
• Leadership Experience
• Knowledge of competency-based interviews and assessment techniques
• Knowledge of workforce planning (forecast, identify specific needs, skills, locations, and behaviors)
• Knowledge of employment law, and recruitment practices

Skills/Talents

• Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy and ability to delegate work as needed
• Ability to quickly assess candidate’s skills/qualifications and attributes and make placements/recommendations as appropriate
• Ability to lead others in a positive, productive manner
• Creative and innovative thinking skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization

Perks of the Job

• Health, Vision, and Dental
• Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
• 401K with Breeze Employee Match
• PTO
• Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!