Talent Acquisition Manager - Pilot Recruitment

At Etihad Airways, we believe in the power of people to create extraordinary experiences. As the national airline of the UAE and one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, we’re proud to connect Abu Dhabi to over 100 destinations globally.Our Talent Acquisition team is central to this growth, ensuring we recruit the right people at the right time and cost. We’re looking for a Recruitment Manager Pilot Recruitment who will be dedicated to delivering world-class recruitment strategies to attract and hire pilots for our Flight Crew team.Role PurposeYou will develop and execute effective strategies to identify, attract and hire qualified pilots. Partnering closely with Flight Operations Pilot Selection, you’ll oversee end-to-end sourcing and assessment globally, ensuring compliance with GCAA regulations and Etihad policies, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.AccountabilitiesDevelop and deliver recruitment strategies across Flight Operations roles, with a sole focus on pilot recruitmentBuild deep market insights to guide sourcing and location strategiesPartner with Flight Operations to deliver roadshows and outreach initiativesAct as SME in pilot assessment and selection, supporting with training where requiredLead and facilitate assessments, interviews, and competency testingServe as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the processProvide strategic input to continuously improve methodology and outcomesRepresent Etihad with professionalism at events, assessments, and roadshowsEducation & ExperienceA minimum of 7 years’ experience within Talent Acquisition in a complex global environment, ideally for technical rolesPrevious experience in aviation recruitment, or as a pilot, is desirableProficient in assessment and selection methodology (eg. design and facilitation of assessment centres, competency based interviewing, psychometrics)High level of attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneouslyExcellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence and engage key stakeholders with credibilityAble to demonstrate assertiveness in ensuring a bias-free, fair and rigorous selection process is followed, with the gravitas to intervene diplomatically to uphold Etihad’s valuesAbility to lead and manage recruitment campaigns, with a particular focus on cultural awareness, and which involve presenting to large groups of people with confidenceAmbassadorial qualities with the ability to represent Etihad in a professional, engaging and personable mannerAbility to leverage data and analytics to predict trends and to drive decisionsAbout Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!To learn more, visit etihad.comRecruitment Fraud AlertBeware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent.