![Misty Sears](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/07/avatar_73002_1785348913.jpg) Misty Sears # Aviation Recruiter Actively looking · Member since 28 Jul 2026 [Message](https://jobicy.com/dashboard-page.md) ShareLocationBacliff, United StatesDesired salaryConfidentialWork preferenceRemote Only / Full TimeExperience levelMid * [Overview](#overview) * [Portfolio 0](#portfolio) * [Services 0](#services) ## About Professional summaryI am a results-driven aviation recruiter and talent acquisition specialist with 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across aviation MRO, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and professional services. I specialize in sourcing and placing blue-collar aviation maintenance professionals, including A&P Mechanics, Aircraft Painters, Structures Technicians, NDT Inspectors, and QA/QC personnel in multi-market contract staffing environments. I have deep hands-on experience with PCRecruiter, Bullhorn, iCIMS, Workday, Taleo, and Phenom ATS platforms, and I use advanced Boolean search strategies to identify and engage passive candidates. I am known for building proactive talent pipelines, reducing time-to-fill, and maintaining a high-touch candidate experience from sourcing through placement. I also bring strong experience in stakeholder management, offer negotiation, workforce planning, compliance, and high-volume recruiting across both hourly and salaried roles. I am comfortable working remotely and managing concurrent requisitions while partnering closely with hiring managers and account teams to deliver strong hiring outcomes. ## Skills 11 capabilities[Candidate Sourcing](https://jobicy.com/talent/candidate-sourcing.md)[Coaching](https://jobicy.com/talent/coaching.md)[Customer Service](https://jobicy.com/talent/customer-service.md)[Employer Branding](https://jobicy.com/talent/employer-branding.md)[Inventory Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/inventory-management.md)[Sales](https://jobicy.com/talent/sales.md)[Scheduling](https://jobicy.com/talent/scheduling.md)[Screening](https://jobicy.com/talent/screening.md)[Stakeholder Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/stakeholder-management.md)[Training](https://jobicy.com/talent/training.md)[Workforce Planning](https://jobicy.com/talent/workforce-planning.md) ## Experience Career history ### Aviation Recruiter · APA Services Feb 2026 – PresentI execute full-cycle contract recruiting for blue-collar aviation maintenance roles across multi-market MRO and OEM environments. I source, screen, and present candidates for roles such as A&P Mechanics, Aircraft Painters, Structures Technicians, NDT Inspectors, and QA/QC Inspectors. I also build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill aviation positions. I use advanced Boolean search strategies in PCRecruiter and partner with hiring managers on intake meetings, compensation benchmarking, and candidate presentation strategies. ### Customer Service Representative — Medicare · WTW Jul 2025 – Jan 2026I handled high-volume inbound calls supporting Medicare beneficiaries with plan information, enrollment inquiries, and compliance guidance. I maintained strong quality scores while working within HIPAA and healthcare regulatory requirements. ### Retail Team Lead · Goodwill Industries Jul 2024 – Jun 2025I supervised and developed a team of 26 retail associates and supported onboarding, training, and performance coaching. I managed scheduling, cash handling, inventory management, and visual merchandising while monitoring KPIs to improve store operations. ### Talent Acquisition Specialist · Mann+Hummel Feb 2022 – Apr 2023I managed full-cycle recruiting for 40+ concurrent requisitions across hourly production and salaried professional roles. I built and optimized job postings, maintained data integrity in Workday ATS, and generated pipeline reports and recruiting KPI dashboards. I also partnered with HR on workforce planning and succession planning initiatives. ### Corporate Recruiter · Staples Distribution Mar 2021 – Jan 2022I executed full-cycle recruitment for operations, logistics, and corporate functions using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, employee referral programs, and Boolean search strategies. I partnered with hiring managers on inclusive, competency-based job descriptions, negotiated compensation packages, and supported diversity recruiting initiatives that increased diverse candidate slates. ### Full-Desk Recruiter · Purple Squirrel Sep 2015 – Dec 2020I managed end-to-end recruitment for more than 100 placements annually across restaurant, hospitality, healthcare, oil and gas, and industrial sectors. I also handled business development, including cold calling, prospecting, and converting new client accounts. I was promoted from Administrative Assistant to Full-Desk Recruiter within one year and ranked as a top sales performer company-wide every quarter. ## Education Learning history ### Woodfield Center High School Dates not specifiedHigh School Diploma ### Louisiana Board of Nursing Dates not specifiedCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) This professional hasn’t added portfolio projects yet. This professional hasn’t listed any services yet.