Asst Manager - Talent Acquisition (Cockpit Crew/Cadet Pliot)- WFO

5 Days Work From Office Mandatory

Role Purpose:
Manage end-to-end talent acquisition for Flight Operations Cockpit Crew, with primary responsibility for hiring CPL holders and Cadets. The role will support a sizeable and geographically diverse pilot talent pipeline; current internal planning reflects a substantial FY27 Cadet hiring requirement and sourcing opportunities across India.
Key Responsibilities:
Own end-to-end recruitment for CPL holders/Cadets, from sourcing and screening through assessment, selection, offer and onboarding.
Develop targeted sourcing strategies and maintain a strong pipeline of pilot talent through aviation institutes, flying training organisations, campuses, referrals and other relevant channels.
Partner closely with Flight Operations and other internal stakeholders to translate manpower requirements into structured hiring plans and ensure alignment on recruitment priorities, timelines and selection criteria.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including Flight Operations, HR, Training, Medical and other relevant functions, to enable seamless execution of the recruitment and onboarding process.
Manage relationships with flying training organisations, aviation institutes, recruitment partners and other talent sources to strengthen the pilot talent pipeline.
Act as a key point of coordination between candidates, internal teams and external partners, proactively resolving recruitment-related issues and ensuring timely closure of dependencies.
Coordinate candidate assessments, interviews, documentation and pre-employment processes while ensuring a smooth and professional candidate experience.
Track recruitment funnel metrics, including open positions, applicants per opening, selection ratios, time-to-hire, offer status and onboarding. These measures align with the organisationl Talent Acquisition Dashboard.
Support Cadet recruitment with an understanding of the journey from CPL training and type-rating through potential appointment as Junior First Officer.
Facilitate regular stakeholder reviews to track hiring progress, address gaps and ensure recruitment plans remain aligned with operational requirements.
Ensure recruitment processes comply with applicable organisational and regulatory requirements.

Analytics, Reporting & Automation

• Prepare and analyze cadet hiring, training, diversity, and program performance reports.
• Generate insights on candidate success rates, FTO performance, hiring trends, and termination analysis.
• Support dashboard development and automation initiatives in partnership with BI and Automation teams.
• Ensure data integrity across trackers, systems, and reporting tools.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for FTOs, cadets, internal business teams, panelists, and support functions.
• Manage stakeholder queries and ensure timely resolution.
• Conduct regular reviews with FTOs to improve operational effectiveness and candidate outcomes

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to Cadet policies and policies.
• Support investigation reviews, disciplinary cases, transfers, terminations, and policy exception requests.

Educational Qualification: MBA in HR (regular full-time Preferred)
Experience:

• Min. 5 years in Talent Acquisition
• Proven experience in both niche hiring and volume recruitment
• Experience partnering with business leaders and driving workforce planning discussions
• Exposure to ATS platforms, recruitment analytics, and employer branding initiatives