Job Description

The Lead Recruiter plays a critical role in shaping Signature Aviation’s leadership pipeline by leading full-cycle recruitment for General Manager (GM) and other field leadership roles across our network. This position partners closely with senior field and operational leaders to identify, attract, and hire top-tier leadership talent who will drive performance, customer experience, and safety culture at the FBO level.

This is a highly strategic, high-impact recruiting role requiring strong stakeholder management, operational understanding, and a consultative approach to field leadership hiring.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership Recruiting Strategy

• Own and execute the end-to-end recruitment strategy for General Manager and other field leadership roles across designated regions.
• Partner with senior Field Leadership and HR Business Partners to proactively plan hiring needs and build leadership pipelines.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to identify leaders with strong operational, P&L, and service-driven backgrounds.

Full-Cycle Recruiting Execution

• Lead all aspects of the hiring process including intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and closing.
• Deliver a high-touch, white-glove candidate experience aligned with Signature Aviation’s brand.
• Assess candidates for leadership capability, operational excellence, financial acumen, and cultural alignment.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on talent strategy, labor market insights, and competitive intelligence.
• Drive alignment on candidate profiles, hiring timelines, and selection criteria.
• Influence and challenge stakeholders to ensure best-in-class hiring decisions.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain robust pipelines of ready-now and future GM talent through proactive sourcing and networking.
• Leverage market mapping, industry research, and competitor insights to identify top talent.
• Engage passive candidates and build long-term relationships for critical leadership roles.

Data & Performance Management

• Track and report on recruiting metrics (time to fill, quality of hire, pipeline health, candidate experience).
• Use data to continuously optimize recruiting strategies and hiring outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Employer Brand & Market Presence

• Represent Signature Aviation in external talent markets, including industry events, networking forums, and digital channels.
• Promote the company’s value proposition as an employer of choice in aviation and service leadership.
  

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent amount of Talent Acquisition experience (5+ years)
• 10+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong emphasis on leadership hiring.
• Proven success recruiting for General Manager, multi-site, or field leadership roles in operationally intensive environments (aviation, hospitality, retail, logistics/manufacturing or similar).
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, geographically distributed organization.
• Experience with Recruitment marketing strategy build and deployment.
• 5+ years experience experience utilizing a variety of recruiting tools (ads, social media, networking, LinkedIn Recruiter) to source and attract top talent.
• Experience with efficient use of HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems and additional tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc.)

Additional requirements:

• Strong business acumen with understanding of operational and P&L-driven roles.
• Advanced sourcing capabilities, including passive candidate engagement strategies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate with urgency while maintaining high-quality hiring standards.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using ATS and recruiting analytics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in aviation, retail, hospitality, or service-focused industries.
• Prior experience recruiting for geographically dispersed field operations.
• Familiarity with succession planning and leadership development pipeline activities.
• Ability to self time manage and work remotely

With more than 225 locations worldwide, Signature Aviation is the largest global network of private aviation terminals, delivering safe, convenient, and elevated experiences to those we serve. As a premier hospitality organization and a certified Great Place to Work™, we are committed to redefining private air travel. Our nearly 6,000-strong team of aviation experts and enthusiasts is dedicated to delivering excellence to our guests and communities, and it starts with taking care of our team. Signature provides a variety of benefits, programs, and resources to support our team members’ overall well-being and professional development. We proudly volunteer and give back, focusing on elevating the neighborhoods where we operate, empowering the next generation of aviation professionals, and supporting our veterans.

From your health to your financial wellness, there are several benefits for you and your family when joining Signature Aviation.

Our Benefits:

• Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft and Legal Services
• Paid time off
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Perks