Pilot Recruitment Manager
Job Overview
Hello! We are Volotea, the airline of small and mid-sized cities in Europe.
Do you get excited about connecting incredible pilots with their dream opportunities? Are you the kind of person who loves combining data, people, and purpose to build high-performing teams that literally take off?
If so — this role is for you.
🚀 Take off with us! Your journey starts here.
How will it be to work with us?
As our Pilot Recruitment Manager, your goal is to make sure our recruitment process is fast, smooth, and exceptional — from first contact to first flight. You’ll design a candidate journey that reflects our values: safety, professionalism, agility, and teamwork.
🎯 Recruitment Operations
- Lead the full recruitment cycle for Captains, First Officers, and both Type Rated and Non-Type Rated pilots.
- Validate licenses, ratings, flight hours, and medical certificates according to EASA and company standards.
- Partner with Recruiters and Flight Ops Managers in interviews and assessments.
- Track key metrics (time to hire, quality of hire, candidate experience) — and keep improving them.
🌍 Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Building
- Be proactive — you’ll connect with pilots across aviation job boards, flight schools, fairs, and social media.
- Create and nurture a talent pool of future-ready pilots.
- Represent our airline at recruitment events, sharing what makes flying with us special.
🤝 Collaboration & Stakeholder Magic
- Work hand-in-hand with Training, Planning, and HR to align hiring, onboarding, and career paths.
- Build trust and smooth communication with internal teams and external partners — from aviation authorities to pilot schools.
🛫 Compliance & Employer Brand
- Ensure every step of the process meets EASA, CAA, and internal compliance standards.
- Deliver a top-tier candidate experience that makes pilots want to join and stay.
- Help us position Volotea as a top employer in the European aviation market
Why join us?
✈️ Travel the world for less
Enjoy exclusive deals with 180+ airlines—fly with your family for up to 4-5 times less than standard fares, just covering airport taxes. Weekend getaways or global adventures? You decide!
🏙 A prime location in Barcelona – And no, we’re not located at the airport!
You may not have seen us at Barcelona Airport, but there’s a reason for that—you’ll understand when you get to know us! 😉 Our HQ is in a top area, surrounded by great restaurants, shops, and services.
🤝 We work hard, but we have fun too!
We love bringing people together with events like:🎭 Carnival parties 🎢 Trips to Port Aventura 🎿 Ski getaways 🏃 Running clubs 🏓 Paddle & ping-pong tournaments
We’re an active, social team—there’s always something happening!
⚡ Make an impact – Bring your ideas to life! 🚀
At Volotea, your ideas matter. We give you the space and support to create, innovate, and shape the company’s future.
📝 A benefits plan that works for you
Customize your benefits! Allocate part of your salary to dining, transport, or health insurance, tax-free—meaning more savings for the things you love!
🧘♀️ Your well-being comes first
Enjoy discounted gym memberships, free fresh fruit, and coffee to keep you energized.
🌍 A global teamwork
In a diverse, multicultural environment where teamwork and innovation drive success.
📈 Grow your career with us
Access training in soft skills, office tools, and languages to boost your career.
⚖ Work-Life balance – Flexibility to thrive
With flexible schedules, hybrid models with up to two days of remote work per week, flexible vacations, and your birthday off, you can grow professionally without compromising your well-being.
🚀 Ready to join us?
What will make you succeed in this position:
💼 3+ years of recruitment experience in an international environment. Bonus if you’ve recruited pilots or aviation professionals before.
💻 You’re comfortable using ATS systems (Teamtailor experience = extra points) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
🧩 You know your way around EASA pilot licensing and aviation lingo (or are eager to learn fast).
🗣️ Fluent English (B2/C1 or higher) — other languages always welcome.
Learn more about working at Volotea HQ
VOLOTEA | Vuelos baratos, ofertas y billetes de avión a ciudades de toda Europa.
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Volotea is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit diverse candidates. Our goal is to continuously improve and sustain an inclusive culture by attracting, developing, and engaging the best talent in our industry.
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