Talent Acquisition Specialist - Pilots and Flight Operations

Breeze Airways™•Cottonwood Heights, UT

About The Position

Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.” Breeze is hiring- join us! The Flight Operations and Pilot Talent Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the attraction and hiring of new Team Members at Breeze including Pilots, Embark and Lear 45 Rescue Flying program participants, Chief Pilots, Flight Instructors, Line Check Pilots and Flight Ops Training and Operations roles. 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 role will partner with several key Breeze stakeholders to promote a strong, positive employment brand by ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Requirements

4+ years of experience/training in high-volume recruitment, training, or operations role
4+ 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
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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

Nice To Haves

5+ 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
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

Responsibilities

Partner with the Manager Talent – Flight Operations and Inflight on all Breeze Airways Pilot Hiring Strategies including Breeze Embark, Lear 45 Rescue Flying and all pilot partnership programs
Develop and execute robust Pilot recruiting processes and communicate regularly with Flight Ops Leaders on process, status, and feedback of all candidates
Attend Industry Events, Recruitment job fairs, school and/or community-based recruitment events, or other externally focused branding efforts
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.
Review candidate resumes, applications, assessments, and questionnaires to determine whether candidates will move forward in the selection process
Conduct detailed screening for positions based on position expectations
Discuss offer details with Hiring Managers and extend verbal offers and negotiate offers to successful acceptance
Create and deliver written job offers to Pilot and Flight Operations Candidates
Rescind offers as necessary in the event a pre-employment hurdle is not met
Attract and maintain Pilot Candidate Pools for future class openings
Facilitate weekly Pilot Hiring Committee Meetings reviews for prospective new Pilots
Prepare weekly Pilot Recruitment updates and present to Sr. Leadership
Attend Weekly Pilot Staffing meetings and provide stats for each stage in the Pilot Hiring Process
Partner with Breeze Planning, and then assign class dates to pilots in the pool
Assist Talent Coordinator with maintaining PRD documents to ensure compliance with all FAA policies and procedures
Discuss Pilot Offers with the Pilot Hiring Committee each week
Oversee the visa process for pilots requiring sponsorship & work with Breeze Attorneys
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
Engage with Hiring Managers by conducting thorough intake sessions, debrief sessions, clarifying staffing needs and responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise in creating and 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 Breeze Leaders on job 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 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 Pilot recruitment functions
Manage specialty projects relative to the hiring needs
Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence