HR Specialist - Aviation and Aerospace Operations (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated HR Specialist - Aviation and Aerospace Operations to join Space Centre Australia LLC. This is a remote position, ideal for candidates residing in the DELMARVA region, ensuring reliable access to local operations. As an HR Specialist, you will lead the initial human resources ramp-up for aviation operations and evolve into a strategic HR partner for long-term aviation capability development.

What You'll Do

• Establish and operationalize aviation-focused HR systems, hiring pipelines, compliance frameworks, and workforce governance.
• Manage recruitment for aviation, engineering, science, and operations personnel, building pipelines through veteran and transitioning military talent networks.
• Implement HRIS, timekeeping, and electronic personnel file systems to enhance HR operations.
• Develop multi-year workforce growth strategies to support aviation and aerospace programs.
• Advise executive and technical leadership on organizational design and workforce optimization.
• Coordinate ongoing training including export control (ITAR/EAR) and OSHA compliance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship (mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 3–7 years HR experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, engineering, or a federal contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal & Virginia employment law.
• Experience recruiting for technical, engineering, aviation, or mission-critical roles.

Nice to Have

• HR experience in aviation or aerospace.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification.
• Experience establishing HR systems in a start-up or scale-up environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Relocation packages available for exceptional candidates outside the region.
• Commencement bonuses based on qualifications and experience.
• Flexible hybrid/remote work arrangement.