Manager, Pilot Recruitment Programs
Etihad
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Experience
7 - 12 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead pilot hiring programs end-to-end, ensuring processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with Flight Operations needs.
Partner closely with Pilot Selection, Training, and Workforce Planning to forecast hiring volumes and adjust sourcing and assessment strategies accordingly.
Act as a key liaison between Talent Acquisition and Flight Operations to ensure alignment, consistency, and candidate quality across all hiring activities.
Drive proactive sourcing strategies and global pipeline-building initiatives across target markets.
Develop, maintain, and actively engage a global pool of current and future pilot talent, ensuring sustainable long-term access to qualified candidates aligned with Etihad s growth plans.
Conduct ongoing market research into pilot supply, regional regulatory requirements, and competitor activity to guide sourcing and location strategy.
Support the design of global outreach initiatives, including roadshows, partnerships, and events in key talent markets.
Design and maintain effective assessment center models and structured selection methodologies.
Lead the planning, design, and governance of pilot assessment centers and outreach events, while technical evaluation components remain owned by Flight Operations.
Ensure all processes uphold Etihad s standards for fairness, rigor, candidate experience, and regulatory compliance.
Represent Etihad professionally during events, assessments, and engagement activities.
Identify opportunities to enhance recruitment efficiency, technology utilisation, candidate engagement, and conversion rates.
Recommend and implement improvements to systems, reporting, workflows, and selection tools, leveraging data and analytics to guide decisions.
Evaluate new recruitment tools, platforms, and assessment innovations relevant to pilot recruitment.
Leverage recruitment technology platforms confidently, with a willingness to test, refine, and experiment with new tools and approaches.
Maintain a continual improvement mindset to enhance program scalability, process efficiency, and the overall impact of pilot hiring initiatives.
Act as the Program Lead for all pilot recruitment activities, ensuring clear communication and alignment with internal stakeholders.
Provide accurate updates, insights, and reports related to pipeline strength, conversion rates, and hiring progress.
Build effective partnerships across Talent Acquisition, Flight Operations, HR, and other key departments.
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor s degree is required.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, ideally including:
- Talent acquisition, recruitment operations, or program management; or
- Recruitment analytics, reporting, technology implementation, or talent project management roles.
Experience in aviation, pilot recruitment, or the Middle East is beneficial but not required.
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or managing assessment centers or structured selection programs.
Strong project or program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous workstreams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with confidence presenting to groups and senior leaders.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and use insights to guide decisions.
Ambassadorial qualities with the ability to represent Etihad professionally during events and candidate interactions.
Department / Functional Area
Keywords
- Manager
- Pilot Recruitment Programs
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Etihad
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, with the right skills and capability.