Aerospace/Aviation Technical Contract Recruiter

CAE Parc Aviation is seeking a Contract Recruiter to support our Technical Support Services (TSS) business. The role sits within our Operations Support team and partners closely with Project Leaders, Business Development teams, and Operations to deliver highly specialized technical talent across global aviation projects

This is a fast-paced, commercially focused recruitment role where you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, engaging, negotiating with, and placing aviation technical contractors who support customer projects across the globe. You will build and maintain talent pipelines, manage contractor relationships, negotiate rates, and ensure the right talent is available to meet both immediate project requirements and long-term business needs.

Supporting a large established contractor network and a high volume of project requirements, you will play a critical role in enabling successful project delivery and ensuring clients have access to high-quality technical expertise when and where it is needed.

This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence recruitment strategies, talent pool development, and workforce planning. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys balancing multiple priorities, and can develop recruitment solutions that support both client requirements and business objectives.

The role operates on a Monday to Friday schedule and follows a hybrid working model. As our clients, projects, and contractor network operate across multiple geographic regions and time zones, flexibility and a willingness to adapt working hours when required are fundamental to success in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with TSS Project Leaders, Operations Support, and Business Development teams to understand current and future contractor requirements.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to identify, attract, and engage specialised aviation and technical consultants.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines in key skill areas and geographic locations ahead of business demand.
• Develop targeted recruitment marketing campaigns and sourcing initiatives to attract technical talent.
• Conduct candidate screening, qualification, assessment, and shortlisting activities.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure all documentation is processed in line with GDPR and company requirements.
• Present suitable candidates to Project Leaders and support the interview and selection process.
• Manage contractor engagement activities, including availability checks, onboarding coordination, and placement administration.
• Negotiate contractor rates while balancing project budgets, market conditions, and business profitability targets.
• Develop a strong understanding of contractor markets, working conditions, and remuneration trends within relevant regions.
• Build long-term relationships with contractors, candidates, hiring stakeholders, and business leaders across the organisation.
• Manage multiple concurrent vacancies, projects, and stakeholder demands within a fast-moving environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support enhancements to recruitment processes and systems.
• Develop recruitment approaches that improve responsiveness, contractor quality, customer outcomes, and business performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in contract recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiating, and placing contractors.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes within a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated experience proactively sourcing candidates through a variety of channels including professional networks, talent databases, referrals, job boards, social media platforms, and direct outreach techniques.
• Experience building and maintaining talent pipelines for specialist or hard-to-fill positions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business demands.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work flexibly when required to support stakeholders, clients, and candidates across multiple time zones.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting within aviation, aerospace, engineering, technical services, or other specialist contractor markets.
• Experience supporting international recruitment activities across multiple geographical regions.
• Understanding of employment legislation, visa requirements, contractor engagement, and compliance considerations.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of the aviation industry and technical services environment.

Benefits

We've designed flexible policies to promote wellbeing and growth, based on role-specific eligibility and requirements:

• Permanent position
• Hybrid working model (3 days working from home and 2 days in the office)
• Corporate Pension Plan
• Private Health Insurance
• Flexi Leave Policy
• Income Protection and Risk Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies
• Educational Assistance Programme

About us

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we're everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts-the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we'll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type
Regular

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