What we offer
Talbert, Bright & Ellington provides a comprehensive compensation package and a robust benefits program for an onsite role in Charlotte, NC. You will have access to an excellent compensation package, standout holiday and paid-time-off programs, a 401(k) Plan with company match, and a defined career path through our Career Path Development Program with Management and Technical tracks. The organization supports growth through a Mentorship Program and Tuition Reimbursement, along with competitive health and dental coverage, a range of voluntary benefits, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, company-furnished life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, and more. This position emphasizes aviation and engineering excellence within a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Act as the sole Talent Acquisition contact for TBE leadership and hiring managers across every business unit
- Own intake, kickoff, and sourcing strategy for all open TBE roles
- Lead full cycle recruiting including sourcing, screening, submittals, interview scheduling, offer support, and closing
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with hiring managers at all levels within TBE
- Coordinate requisition prioritization and sourcing approach with the TA Manager
- Own the weekly pipeline narrative and reporting presented to TA leadership
- Proactively source passive candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, direct outreach, and industry networks beyond job boards
- Maintain Pinpoint ATS hygiene with current statuses, dispositions, and notes
- Flag blockers early, such as HM responsiveness gaps, compensation misalignment, or unclear requisition details, to prevent pipeline stalls
Requirements
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Proven ability to recruit in specialized, technical, or niche talent markets
- Experience independently managing end-to-end client or BU relationships
- Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and sourcing tools; ATS experience required (Pinpoint or similar)
- Comfort handling a high-volume requisition load while keeping multiple roles moving
- Strong communication skills, particularly in HM-facing conversations, intake calls, and leadership updates
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Technologies
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Pinpoint
Preferred qualifications
- Direct experience recruiting aviation engineers, airport planners, or FAA-related technical roles
- Background recruiting for AEC or aviation consulting firms, whether agency or in-house
- Familiarity with aviation engineering titles and career paths (EIT, PE, Project Engineer, Senior PM, Program Manager)
- Knowledge of the aviation consulting talent market and key firms (RS&H, HNTB, Kimley-Horn, AECOM, Delta Airport Consultants, and similar)
- Experience sourcing passive candidates in small, relationship-driven talent pools
- Understanding of no-poach list navigation and competitor-aware sourcing strategies
About Talbert, Bright & Ellington
Talbert, Bright & Ellington (TBE) is a specialty aviation focused engineering firm established in 1994. The firm brings extensive experience in full-service planning, design, and construction administration for aviation facilities across the Southeastern United States. Offices are located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina. The team focuses on cost-effective airport and aviation facility developments, civil and municipal engineering, and land development.
Our hiring process
- Applied
- Initial Screening
- 1st Interview
- Offer
- Hired
