Talent Acquisition Partner - Flight Operations in Lenham

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At Jet2 we're working together to deliver an amazing journey (literally!) and to really drive forward a 'Customer First' ethos, creating unforgettable package holidays and flights for our customers. We couldn't do it without our wonderful people.

As our new Talent Acquisition Partner – Flight Operations you will be a key part of a high performing internal recruitment team responsible for executing the ongoing resourcing needs for our Flight Operations departments, specifically Pilots. You will proactively manage external candidates, as well as senior stakeholder relationships, delivering a professional service to the business that results in the delivery of high calibre Pilots and Flight Operations colleagues to our growing business.

As our Talent Acquisition Partner – Flight Operations, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits including:

• Hybrid working (we're in the office 2 days per week)
• Annual pay reviews
• 26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Generous profit share scheme

What will you do in the role?

This is a highly visible role in the Talent Acquisition team, and you will be responsible for the delivery of Pilots & Flight Operations candidates against the headcount plan for our ongoing recruitment campaigns. Working closely with the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner the role will include:

• Candidate Sourcing: You'll work hard to attract best in class candidates using a range of platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, our applicant tracking system and through marketing campaigns. You'll promote roles, culture and benefits, and where they sit in the process, to ensure a first-class experience, right the way through to onboarding and beyond.
• Candidate Management: You will be readily available for candidates, representing the Jet2 Pilot brand positively in the marketplace offering expert knowledge of the Jet2 operation with a clear understanding of the most efficient methods of communicating to our target candidates.
• Employer Branding: Working closely with internal stakeholders and Talent Acquisition Management, you will identify promotional opportunities and execute a Pilot Roadshow plan (in-person events) hosting at locations in the UK and abroad, as well as webinars and occasional industry careers events such as Pilot Careers Live.
• Assessment Centre Reviews & Development: You will have shared responsibility for the delivery of a best-in-class assessment process for Pilots at all levels (Cadet through to Captain), with a focus on representing best practice to key stakeholders to influence changes where necessary and ensuring Pilot Assessors (Ambassadors) are well trained in interview and employer branding techniques.
• Research, Data and Analytics: You'll work closely with the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to provide regular and ad-hoc reports for key stakeholders.
• Compliance: You will champion ATS compliance for requisition and candidate management.

What are the key skills / experience you'll already have?

You'll have a proven track record in aviation recruitment, ideally with hands-on Pilot recruiting experience. Key skills include:

• A strong understanding of Pilot recruiting and the regulation surrounding it, with hands-on experience of working for an Airline, Flight School or in the aviation industry (including regulators or aircraft manufacturing).
• Strong understanding of sourcing techniques and how to build warm pipelines to support delivery against ongoing volume recruitment campaigns.
• A natural host, you will have good experience in presenting to audiences as well as senior stakeholders.
• Excellent at communicating to both internal hiring managers, candidates and the external market. You'll work tirelessly to keep everyone in the loop.
• A strong personal brand. You'll be active on social media i.e. LinkedIn, etc talking all things Talent.
• Creativity and persistence in abundance with an enthusiasm for delivering a great candidate and customer experience as well as working knowledge of recruitment best practice, including processes and regulation.
• Comfortable working compliantly within defined processes and well organised.

Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!