LIFT Academy Recruiter_

Indianapolis

**Job Category:**

LIFT Academy

**POSITION PURPOSE**

Coordinates the recruitment efforts of LIFT Academy to serve as the main point of contact for prospective students and develop targeted recruitment strategies to reach more applicants. Individual will present and attend large events, high school visits, air shows, aviation groups, etc.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

+ Serve as a point of contact for prospective student questions.

+ Develop, implement and evaluate innovative strategies to recruit.

+ Strategize, prioritize and plan recruitment events based on program needs.

+ Attend external recruitment events.

+ Host online and in-person information and interview sessions.

+ Establish and maintain strategic partnerships within the aviation community.

+ Research best practices to support a growing program.

+ Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and monitor skills assessment tests for LIFT applicants.

+ Select and enroll candidates in all LIFT flight training programs

+ May assist in recruiting new employees.

+ Organizing and scheduling events including but not limited to managing contracts with vendors, booking hotel rooms, and coordinating with the Airport Authority to hold hangar events.

+ Must meet all goals and targets assigned within their territory's.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.**

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Two or more years’ experience working with students and/or applicants in a higher education setting or related field

+ Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

+ Knowledge of various candidate evaluation techniques, including group interviews

+ Familiarity with CRM's

+ Familiarity with social media sourcing

+ Organizational skills to manage multiple projects

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Highly effective collaborative and interpersonal skills

+ Strong customer service skills.

**PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**

+ Experience working within the aviation industry

+ Experience with college admissions

+ Experience with outreach and recruitment events

+ Experience in advertising and hiring entry-level roles.

**LANGUAGE SKILLS**

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

**REASONING/PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY**

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

**DECISION MAKING**

Makes day-to-day decisions used to support strategic direction. Decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured. Decisions tend to be short-term and usually moderate cost.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to lift up to 25 pounds.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Ability to work nights and weekends

**TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS**

Ability to travel up to 70% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel.

**Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

At Republic Airways, our vision is to be America’s regional airline of choice. Each of our 6,000 aviation professionals — whether they work at our corporate headquarters, on the ground at one of our 10 bases or in the air with our passengers — are responsible for our Company’s success. More than that, we’re responsible for one another’s successes. That’s the Republic difference.

Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic offers fixed-fee flights operated under our major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express.

Beyond our operations, we’re focused on sharing our time, talents and treasures with our community—both locally and globally. Join Republic Airways where you will find opportunities, reach new heights and be part of something bigger than yourself.