The full-time International Student Recruiter position at Melbourne Flight Training (MFT) is the key to our international student customers’ success. The International Student Recruiter connects with prospective students about their flight training goals, and how MFT can best guide them to achieve their aviation goals.  

The International Recruiter is a strategic aviation career advisor, leading the relationship and engagement of MFT’s international student customers. The International Recruiter continues to maintain relationships with the international student customers, regularly advising them as they progress through their individual flight training.  

The International Student Recruiter position at MFT includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• International Student Recruitment
  • First point of contact and represent the company to prospective student customers interested in MFT’s international flight training programs. 
  • Ensure contact and communication are in compliance with company policy.
  • Manage and maintain all international flight training programs, students, documentation, and comply with applicable policies and regulations. 
  • Recruit flight students for MFT flight training programs, to include:
    • Ensure all flight training inquiries received are responded to in a timely, comprehensive and professional manner.
    • Offer MFT international flight training programs and enroll students.
    • Conduct tours and develop informative handouts for potential student customers.  
    • Attend and assist in the organization of airshows, seminars, and school exhibitions.
  • Communicate customer issues with the operations team and devise ways of improving customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints.
  • Exceed company KPIs set by the Leadership Team.
  • Work closely with the flight operations team, Flight Training Advisors, and the Flight Operations Manager to implement sales policies, procedures, systems, and to follow through with implementation
    
• International Network Development
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with foreign flight training providers, airlines, and governments.
  • Create and maintain documentation of the processes.
  • Possess understanding of all foreign flight school markets.
  • Establish connections worldwide and maintain long-term relationships.
• International Student Counseling
  • Manage customers and maintain consistent, clear communication with potential students.
  • Understand international cultural differences and communicate accordingly. 
  • Conduct initial verification of English language level.
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Principal Designated School Official (PDSO)
  • Manage information in the SEVIS system and serve as the main contact for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
  • Familiar with TSA requirements. 
  • Possess understanding of Form I-17 Initial Certification and immigration regulations for academic (F-1) and vocational (M-1) students as well as Form I-20 applications. 

Salary commensurate with experience.