Talent Acquisition Leader, Aerospace Engineering

About the role

The Recruiting Lead will be a strategic force multiplier within Metrea’s Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO), shaping the talent engine behind rapid aircraft modification and mission delivery. This is a new role necessary to lead rapid growth as Metrea invests in bringing additional full stack end-to-end solutions in-house.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a player-coach by directly owning full-cycle recruiting for critical roles while building, mentoring, and scaling a high-performing team—setting the standard through hands-on execution, establishing repeatable processes, and driving consistent delivery
• Build and execute market-informed sourcing strategies across specialist talent pools including aircraft supply chain, FAA Part 21 and Part 145 environments, avionics, integration engineering, maintenance, and production
• Develop deep understanding of external talent markets and use data and insight to guide hiring leaders on talent availability, market constraints, and competitive dynamics
• Partner closely with senior and highly specialized stakeholders, bringing clear recommendations, thoughtful challenge, and sound judgment throughout the hiring process
• Develop targeted pipelines through direct sourcing, market mapping, and proactive relationship-building across niche talent pools
• Strengthen Metrea’s capability in emerging talent markets through market mapping, insight sharing, and the development of repeatable hiring approaches
• Guide hiring managers through structured and high-quality selection processes that improve decision-making and candidate experience

Requirements

• A player-coach mentality that balances ownership and empowerment—leading from the front through hands-on contribution, a high performance bar, and developing others through real-time coaching, accountability, and shared wins
• Proven success in complex, technical environments (e.g., aerospace, defense, engineering), with the ability to deliver high-quality hires at speed
• Strong partnership skills with technical and operational leaders; credible, consultative approach to influencing hiring decisions and workforce planning
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to use insights to guide strategy, improve funnel performance, and communicate impact
• High ownership, discernment, and bias for action in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Experience hiring across specialized domains such as design engineering, certification, manufacturing, maintenance, or integration functions
• Working knowledge of FAA-regulated environments (e.g., Part 21 and/or Part 145) or similar highly regulated industries is strongly preferred, though not required

Qualifications

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Full-paid parental leave for all new parents
• Grossly generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• AD&D coverage
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized gym membership / plans

Skills

• Absolutely fluent in both aerospace and talent strategy
• Fluency in translating ambiguous, evolving mission or program requirements into clear, executable hiring strategies and priorities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Full-paid parental leave for all new parents
• Grossly generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• AD&D coverage
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized gym membership / plans

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Full-time, exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs.

Travel

Up to 20%

Our Firmware

At Metrea, our single core value is Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.