Flexjet is a global leader in private aviation, renowned for delivering exceptional service, operational excellence and world-class experiences. As our European operations continue to grow, we are seeking a proactive and organised Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team and support recruitment activities across the region.
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment across a variety of functions and locations within Europe. Working closely with hiring managers and the wider Global Talent Acquisition team, you will drive attraction, sourcing and selection activities while ensuring an outstanding candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including role briefing, advertising, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management and onboarding support.
- Partner with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies and provide expert guidance on selection processes, interviewing and market trends.
- Proactively source and engage high-quality candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, talent mapping and other direct sourcing methods.
- Support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives, including maintaining and developing Flexjet's social media presence across Europe.
- Maintain accurate recruitment data, reporting and compliance documentation within HR and Applicant Tracking Systems, ensuring adherence to GDPR requirements.
- Analyse recruitment metrics and market insights to identify opportunities to improve hiring effectiveness and candidate attraction.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience in an in-house Talent Acquisition or Recruitment role, managing end-to-end hiring processes.
- Strong direct sourcing capability, including experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searching and talent mapping techniques.
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and maintaining accurate recruitment data and reporting.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Willing to undertake occasional travel within the UK and Europe.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Flexjet is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, and we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and free from bias. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Skills Required
- Proven in-house Talent Acquisition or Recruitment experience managing end-to-end hiring processes
- Strong direct sourcing capability, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searching, and talent mapping
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and maintaining accurate recruitment data and reporting
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
- Ability to build effective relationships across all organizational levels
- Strong organization and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Willingness to undertake occasional travel within the UK and Europe
Flexjet Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flexjet and has not been reviewed or approved by Flexjet.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, with pilots eligible for added company retirement contributions and a deferred compensation program that begins after year three. Feedback suggests these features lift total retirement value beyond base pay for pilots and certified technicians.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Pilot work rules emphasize home basing across 115+ domiciles, company-paid positioning on scheduled days, no reserve or calls on days off, and the ability to keep hotel and airline points. A high per diem and company-paid training further support day-to-day quality of life.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Pay is considered to have improved for pilots in 2024+, with first-year totals rising and base pay viewed as good relative to some Part 135 operators. Feedback suggests several non-flying roles track at industry standard or slightly above, aligning with local market medians.
Flexjet Insights
What We Do
Flexjet first entered the fractional jet ownership market in 1995. Flexjet offers fractional jet ownership and leasing. Flexjet’s fractional aircraft program is the first in the world to be recognized as achieving the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard, is the first and only company to be honored with 21 FAA Diamond Awards for Excellence, upholds an ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating and is IS-BAO compliant at Level 2. Flexjet’s fractional program fields an exclusive array of business aircraft—some of the youngest in the fractional jet industry, with an average age of approximately six years. In 2015, Flexjet introduced Red Label by Flexjet, which features the youngest fleet in the industry, flight crews dedicated to a single aircraft and the LXi Cabin Collection of interiors. To date there are more than 40 different interior designs across its fleet, which includes the Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350, the Embraer Legacy 450 and Praetor 500, Global Express, the Gulfstream G450, G500, G650 and G700, and the Aerion AS2 supersonic business jets. Flexjet is a member of the Directional Aviation family of companies. For more details on innovative programs and flexible offerings, visit www.flexjet.com or follow us on Twitter @Flexjet and on Instagram @FlexjetLLC.
