Senior Recruiter — Aviation & Engineering

About the role

The Senior Recruiter — Aviation & Engineering is TBE’s dedicated Talent Acquisition partner, owning the full recruiting function across all TBE business units. This is a full-cycle, client-facing role with broad scope.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single TA 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 response
• 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 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

Preferred

• Aviation and AEC recruiting experience is a significant differentiator for this role
• 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

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with hiring managers
• Proficiency with ATS systems (Pinpoint or similar)
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
• Ability to manage a high volume of requisitions
• Passive candidate sourcing experience
• Understanding of no-poach list navigation

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 Assistant Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account and more