Recruiter (6+ month project)

About RTCA:

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands-on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission-critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.S. Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 150+ CNC machines and a team of 250+ professionals.

Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands-on ownership and real visibility – you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer.

At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission!

How You’ll Make an Impact:

The Recruiter supports RTCA’s recruiting efforts by managing candidates through the full recruitment life cycle, from initial resume review through offer negotiation. This role reviews applications and conducts phone and video prescreens to evaluate candidates’ skill sets, determine which positions and job levels they are best suited for, and make informed recommendations to hiring managers. Working closely with hiring managers and the broader HR team, the Recruiter manages applicants through each stage of the recruiting process, provides regular communication to candidates in the pipeline, and helps negotiate offers that balance candidate expectations, qualifications, and budget considerations. This role requires strong judgment, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple candidates through the pipeline at once.

What you’ll be doing as a Recruiter:

• Working a full-time, onsite position at our Chatsworth, CA location. This is a 6-month temp project with possibility for conversion.
• Reviews resumes and applications to determine whether candidates meet the qualifications for open positions.
• Proactively sources candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and other professional platforms, crafting compelling outreach messages and making direct phone calls to engage passive candidates and generate genuine interest in working at RTCA.
• Conducts phone and/or video prescreen interviews to evaluate candidates' qualifications, competencies, and career goals, and determines the positions and job levels for which they are best suited.
• Partners with hiring managers to present well-vetted candidate recommendations, providing insight into qualifications and fit based on prescreen findings.
• Administers skills testing to candidates as part of the qualification process.
• Coordinates and manages onsite interviews, guiding applicants through each stage of the recruiting process.
• Drives timely feedback from hiring managers to keep the recruiting process moving efficiently.
• Delivers consistent, professional communication to candidates throughout the pipeline, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Develops offer recommendations for the hiring team, balancing candidate expectations, qualifications, and budget parameters.
• Negotiates offers with candidates, aligning candidate expectations with qualifications and budget considerations to close successfully.
• Partners with the HR team to support a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.
• Maintains accurate, well-organized candidate documentation throughout the recruiting life cycle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.