Senior Recruiter – Aviation

Company Overview

Our client is a globally recognised specialist in aviation and aerospace recruitment, supporting airlines, OEMs, MROs, leasing organisations, defence programs, and aviation operators worldwide. With operations across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, the business is known for its precision, compliance-driven delivery, and deep technical expertise in highly regulated environments.

Rather than operating as a generalist staffing firm, the company focuses exclusively on aviation and engineering disciplines, building long-term partnerships with clients and candidates who value quality, accuracy, and industry knowledge.

The Role and Responsibilities

This is a senior-level recruitment role focused on contract delivery within the aviation and aerospace sector. You will take ownership of recruitment activity while working closely with established clients, internal stakeholders, and a global delivery network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Recruiting engineering and technical aviation professionals.
• Sourcing and engaging aircraft engineers, avionics technicians, mechanics, sheet-metal workers, and specialist technical talent
• Managing the full recruitment life cycle from sourcing through placement
• Leveraging a global candidate database and established aviation networks
• Building long-term candidate relationships to support redeployment and repeat placements
• Partnering with hiring managers and internal teams to ensure speed, accuracy, and compliance
• Maintaining strong market knowledge within aviation and engineering labour markets

This role offers autonomy, ownership, and the opportunity to further specialise in a high-demand global niche.

Skills and Qualifications Needed to Be Successful

• Comfortable working in a delivery-focused, fast-moving environment
• Proven recruitment experience within aviation, aerospace, or engineering environments
• Strong understanding of technical and regulated roles
• Ability to manage end-to-end recruitment processes independently
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Professional communication style and relationship-driven approach
• Location & Work Model: Fully remote for candidates based outside Toronto( Toronto-based candidates will work onsite five days per week from the Etobicoke (Islington area) office)

Value Proposition

• Base salary range: $65,000 – $90,000
• Additional performance-based incentives
• Strong onboarding, training, and global operational support
• Opportunity to develop deep expertise in a specialist aviation and engineering market
• Clear progression into Lead Recruiter or Account Management
• Collaborative team culture with direct access to leadership

If you are an experienced aviation or engineering recruiter looking to step into a senior, specialist role with real ownership, strong client demand, and long-term career growth, this opportunity offers a platform where expertise is valued and careers are built with purpose.

Disclosures

• Actively hiring for an existing vacancy on behalf of our client
• We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants
• Every application is reviewed personally by a member of our team
• Shortlisted candidates are typically contacted via LinkedIn or Email.