Manager Recruitment - Engineering

Overview

Etihad is currently expanding its operations and seeks an experienced Manager to oversee recruitment specifically in the Engineering division. This role requires a proficient recruitment leader skilled in attracting and hiring top-tier engineering professionals within the aviation or technical sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team dedicated to Engineering recruitment.
• Design and implement innovative recruitment strategies to support the company's engineering growth.
• Serve as a strategic talent consultant to senior engineering leadership and key stakeholders.
• Develop global attraction campaigns and sourcing plans targeting highly skilled engineering candidates.
• Create strong and sustainable talent pipelines encompassing licensed engineers, maintenance staff, technical operations, and niche engineering roles.
• Ensure robust, unbiased candidate assessment aligned with business objectives.
• Use market data and competitor analysis to improve hiring success.
• Maintain excellent candidate and hiring manager experiences throughout the recruitment process.
• Continuously enhance recruitment workflows, processes, and tools for greater efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive leadership experience in aviation engineering recruitment or technical recruitment teams.
• Proven history in handling both bulk frontline engineering hiring and specialized technical roles.
• Deep knowledge of engineering talent markets, sourcing techniques, and evaluation methods.
• Strong capabilities in managing, mentoring, and developing recruitment professionals.
• Ability to build trust and influence senior leadership stakeholders effectively.
• Experience leveraging recruitment data, market insights, and innovative approaches to enhance outcomes.
• Comprehensive understanding of best practices in candidate attraction, assessment, and selection.
• University degree and substantial experience in talent acquisition and recruitment leadership roles.

About the Candidate

Candidates should possess recognized expertise in engineering recruitment, ideally with backgrounds in airlines, MROs, aerospace, or complex engineering environments. The role demands a blend of strategic vision and operational skill, along with the enthusiasm to foster high performance in their team and adopt creative recruitment strategies.

Additional Information

Recruitment Process:

• Initial screening will be conducted by a human recruiter member.
• Shortlisted candidates will complete a recorded video interview through a digital platform to demonstrate qualifications and experience.
• Successful candidates are invited to a technical interview with the hiring manager.
• Finalists will attend a follow-up meeting involving case study presentation and further interviews.
• All applicants will be updated on their application status promptly.

About Etihad Airways: Based in Abu Dhabi, Etihad is the UAE's national airline focused on expanding its fleet and network as part of the "Journey 2030" initiative. The airline connects diverse cultures and continues to grow its workforce for future success.

Recruitment Fraud Warning: Beware of scams impersonating Etihad recruiters. The company does not request personal or financial information or money during hiring. Interviews are conducted in person or via official video/telephone calls only.