Aviation Recruiter with UAE Experience in Hiring Pilots and Cabin Crew

About the Role

We are looking to hire a dedicated HR recruiter experienced in sourcing and hiring aviation professionals in the UAE, including pilots, cabin crew members, and engineering roles. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai with an immediate start preferred for candidates with a notice period of one month or less.

Compensation Details

• Fixed monthly salary of AED 7,500.
• Performance incentives including AED 100 per cabin crew hire, AED 250 per pilot hire, and AED 150 per engineering professional hire.
• Total monthly pay depends on recruitment success and number of placements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire recruitment process for aviation roles such as pilots, cabin crew, and technical engineering staff.
• Utilize multiple sourcing methods including professional networks, job portals, referrals, and direct headhunting.
• Screen candidates, conduct interviews, and shortlist applicants in line with client needs.
• Liaise closely with hiring managers to understand priorities and recruitment requirements.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with both clients and candidates to facilitate successful recruitment.
• Develop pipelines for future aviation talent to meet ongoing demands.
• Maintain recruitment records meticulously and prepare weekly reports to track key hiring metrics.
• Ensure recruitment procedures align with company policies and strive for continuous process improvement.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Essential: Previous recruitment experience in UAE specifically hiring pilots and/or cabin crew.
• Preferred: Background recruiting other aviation professionals including engineering and technical personnel.
• Expertise in sourcing strategies, headhunting, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining recruitment KPIs.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills to compile recruitment metrics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Cold calling and business development experience advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Existing network in aviation industry is highly desirable.

Candidate Profile

• Self-motivated and results-oriented recruiter.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Commercially aware recruitment professional passionate about the aviation industry.
• Comfortable performing in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Highly organized and detail focused.

Additional Information

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates; in-person work mandatory.
• Only applicants with prior UAE experience in recruiting pilots or cabin crew will be given consideration. Others will not be shortlisted.