Aerospace/Aviation Technical Contract Recruiter

About CAE

CAE is a global leader in training for critical roles, empowering professionals like pilots, cabin crew, defense forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform their best. With over 13,000 employees in 250 locations across more than 40 countries, CAE pioneers simulation and training solutions focused on safety, innovation, and sustainability.

Position Overview

We are searching for a Contract Recruiter to join our Technical Support Services team, based in Shannon, Ireland. The successful candidate will play an essential role in recruiting expert aviation technical contractors for international projects. This fast-paced role involves sourcing, screening, negotiating, and placing specialized contractors to meet both immediate and future needs. You will collaborate closely with project leaders and business development teams to build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates, while managing contractor relationships and remuneration negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Leaders, Operations Support, and Business teams to understand ongoing and upcoming contractor requirements.
• Design and execute innovative sourcing methods to attract highly specialized technical aviation consultants.
• Establish and sustain talent pipelines across diverse skills and regions ahead of demand.
• Create targeted recruitment marketing efforts and sourcing programs to attract technical professionals.
• Conduct thorough candidate evaluations through screening, qualification, and shortlisting processes.
• Maintain precise candidate records and ensure compliance with GDPR and company policies.
• Facilitate candidate presentation to project teams, assisting with interviews and selections.
• Manage contractor engagements, including availability verification, onboarding, and placement administration.
• Negotiate rates balancing project budgets, business profitability, and market standards.
• Monitor contractor market trends, compensation practices, and working conditions across relevant territories.
• Develop strong, enduring relationships with contractors, candidates, hiring managers, and business stakeholders.
• Handle multiple vacancies and projects simultaneously within a fast-moving environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance recruitment processes and system efficiencies.
• Devise recruitment strategies that boost responsiveness, contractor quality, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in contract recruitment involving sourcing, interviewing, negotiating, and placing contractors.
• Proven ability to manage full recruitment cycles in a demanding, high-volume setting.
• Proficiency in proactive candidate sourcing through networks, databases, referrals, job boards, social media, and direct outreach.
• Experience in developing and maintaining talent pipelines for niche or difficult-to-fill roles.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship-building expertise.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills essential.
• Capability to juggle competing priorities and adjust to changing business needs.
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Good command of Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexibility to support stakeholders and candidates across multiple time zones.
• Authorization to work in Ireland.

Preferred

• Recruitment experience within aviation, aerospace, engineering, technical services, or comparable specialist markets.
• Exposure to international recruitment across multiple geographies.
• Knowledge of employment laws, visa regulations, contractor engagement, and compliance requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or similar fields.
• Understanding of the aviation industry and technical service environments.

Benefits

• Permanent employment with a flexible hybrid working arrangement (3 days remote, 2 days onsite).
• Contributory corporate pension scheme.
• Private health insurance coverage.
• Flexible leave policy.
• Income protection and risk insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Access to educational support programs.

Additional Information

The role operates Monday to Friday with flexibility required to accommodate different time zones. CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and providing reasonable accommodations. Applicants whose profiles do not meet every qualification are encouraged to apply. Recruitment processes may utilize AI-assisted tools while maintaining human decision-making throughout.