Mike Amici

Recruiting Manager @ AAR

About

With over 17 years of experience in the staffing and recruiting industry, I am dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with opportunities that align with their expertise, career goals, and values. As the Recruiting Manager at AAR, a global leader in aviation services, I lead recruitment efforts for the Aviation Supply Chain and Corporate divisions, managing a wide range of positions across the nation. Driven by a commitment to excellence, I aim to deliver exceptional results for our customers, partners, and employees. My background spans multiple industries, sectors, and diverse populations, allowing me to bring unique perspectives and strategic insights to my role. In my current position, I oversee the full life-cycle recruitment process, including strategic sourcing, screening, negotiation, and onboarding. I leverage expertise in candidate engagement, social networking, and diversity outreach to attract and retain top talent for AAR. Collaborating closely with executive leadership and hiring managers, I provide strategic consultation and ensure compliance with best practices and legal requirements in recruitment and selection. Additionally, I lead campus recruitment initiatives and have played a key role in driving AAR’s growth and strengthening its workforce.

Country

United States

City

Wood Dale

Industry

Airlines/Aviation

Skill

Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Recruiting, Screening, Staffing Services, Account Management, Internet Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Manufacturing, Cold Calling, Customer Relations, Onboarding, Social Networking, Vendor Management, Resume Writing, Hiring, College Recruiting, Recruitment/Retention, Executive Search

Experience

Recruiting Manager

AAR

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

• Lead recruitment efforts for the Aviation Supply Chain and Corporate divisions, managing talent acquisition strategies across the U.S. • Oversee full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt roles, from sourcing to onboarding. • Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, providing insights on high-level recruitment strategies and sourcing for specialized roles. • Drive key recruitment functions, including strategic sourcing, phone screenings, hiring manager advisement, candidate selection, negotiation, and compliance with OFCCP requirements. • Develop and manage job postings across targeted job boards, niche websites, and social media platforms to optimize talent attraction. • Lead campus recruitment initiatives, support diversity outreach efforts, and assist with Affirmative Action Program (AAP) audits. • Manage the internal application process, ensuring fair, efficient, and timely hiring practices. • Enhance the candidate experience by effectively communicating company culture, vision, and benefits. • Cultivate and maintain relationships with staffing vendors to support hiring needs and business objectives.