Location: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
ABOUT AIR INDIA SATS AIRPORT SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
AISATS, a leading gateway services provider in India, is a 50-50 joint venture between Air India Limited (a part of the TATA Group) and SATS Ltd., one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. ‘AISATS’ is defined by its people – they are our greatest strength. Their commitment to seamless delivery and customer delight is what enables us to fulfil our brand promise of service excellence. This has been the hallmark of our business for more than a decade. With deep domain knowledge of the aviation ecosystem, we offer end-to-end ground handling services such as passenger and baggage handling, ramp handling, aircraft interior cleaning, load control and flight operations, and cargo handling services for general, perishable, transshipment, express courier and special cargo.
Job Summary
The Senior Executive Talent Acquisition & Academy will support the execution of recruitment strategies to meet the corporate hiring needs of aviation ground handling services. This role involves managing high-volume recruitment via Academy. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Aviation operational hiring, strong sourcing capabilities, and a commitment to delivering a seamless candidate experience in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. Candidate would have Bulk & Corporate Aviation recruitment experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruitment Execution & Process Management
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for frontline and support roles, ensuring timely and quality hires.
- Source candidates through job portals, aviation institutes, referrals, and social media platforms.
- Coordinate interview scheduling, assessments, and selection processes.
- Ensure compliance with aviation regulatory requirements including background checks and security clearances.
- Maintain recruitment trackers and update hiring status regularly.
- Candidate Experience & Engagement
- Ensure smooth candidate communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Work closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and provide recruitment support.
- Liaise with external recruitment partners and vendors for sourcing and compliance.
- Support the Head – TA in reporting and stakeholder updates.
- Technology & Reporting
- Utilize ATS and recruitment tools to manage candidate pipelines and job postings.
- Generate basic recruitment reports and dashboards for internal review.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and tools.
- Compliance & Inclusion
- Ensure recruitment practices adhere to labor laws, aviation safety standards, and internal policies.
- Promote inclusive hiring practices and support diversity initiatives.
Candidate Counselling & Enrolment
- Provide accurate, ethical, and detailed counselling to prospective and selected candidates.
- Handle inbound and outbound interactions via walk-ins, phone calls, and emails.
- Ensure timely follow-ups to convert selected candidates into confirmed enrolments.
- Achieve individual enrolment targets as assigned.
- Address escalated queries professionally with empathy and solution-focused approaches.
Outreach & Marketing Support
- Plan and execute marketing, outreach, and promotional activities.
- Conduct market visits to assess competition and identify best practices.
- Support recruitment drives, seminars, and promotional events.
- Liaise with colleges, training institutions, and education consultants (Educons) to drive maximum participation in outreach programs.
- Deliver presentations and seminars to large groups of prospective candidates.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2 – 4 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in high-volume or operational environments.
- Exposure to aviation, logistics, or similar industries is an advantage.
- Familiarity with recruitment compliance and security clearance processes is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills.
- Proficiency in ATS platforms and job boards.
- Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, operational setting.
