About Us

ATP is the nation's largest flight school, providing students with the most efficient path to a successful airline pilot career. For over 35 years, ATP has been the leader in professional flight training and supplying pilots to regional and major airlines.

The role

Based in Phoenix, AZ at IWA Airport

8am - 5pm Monday - Friday with some flexibility for special events

The Aviation Maintenance Recruiter will be responsible for recruiting Aviation Maintenance Technicians and other maintenance personnel, primarily for ATP Flight School's maintenance facilities in the Western US. The Recruiter must have excellent communication skills and will develop relationships throughout the local and regional markets that lead to quality hires. The position will require local travel and regional travel. A&P Mechanics are vital to our growing organization and recruiting additional team members is a high company priority.

Responsibilities

• Network with local Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) and maintenance providers to promote the benefits of working at ATP
• Recruit and invite local AMTs to interview with ATP
• Review applicants sourced through our online portals
• Screen and interview applicants and recommend qualified individuals to Maintenance Managers
• Build and maintain relationships with current Maintenance Managers and AMTs to understand our culture in effort to attract the right people for our organization
• Ask for referrals from current AMTs and everyone within our ATP organization
• Maintain relationships with new hires in an effort to improve AMT retention
• Research and participate with local organizations and associations for Aviation Maintenance Technicians (PAMA / ATEC / others??)
• Attend local events (job fairs, industry events, etc.)
• Build relationships with local AMT Schools and their Alumni
• Understand and report on local competitive information (salary and benefits data)
• The goal is to fill open positions while developing a pipeline of qualified candidates

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Average computer skills
• Creative thinking
• Self-motivated
• Driven for success
• One or more of the following:
  • Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate
  • Aviation maintenance industry recruiting experience
  • Aviation sales experience
  • AMT Instruction/Teaching

Benefits

ATP offers a comprehensive employee benefits program, including:

• Starting pay commensurate with experience
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Medical coverage
• Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Enrollment (100% Vested with no employer contributions)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 13 Paid Time Off Days per Year (PTO is earned on an accrual-basis)
• Sign on bonus, $5,000

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, see, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

ATP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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