Air Line Pilots Association | Pilot

Training & Human Performance Coordinator

Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l. - Tysons (McLean), Virginia, United States

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the world's largest airline pilot union and a leading non-governmental aviation safety organization representing over 79,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines, seeks an experienced Training & Human Performance Coordinator for its Tysons (McLean), Virginia office.

As a key contributor within the Engineering & Air Safety (E&AS) department, the Training & Human Performance Coordinator serves as the primary staff focal point for policy areas related to Training and Human Performance. This role provides expert knowledge and support, coordinating activities encompassing human performance, training, human factors, and other assigned areas. The coordinator also facilitates liaison between the Association and various government, industry, trade, and professional organizations relevant to these disciplines. Key functions include participation in activities associated with the development and harmonization of regulatory standards worldwide. The position requires close collaboration with the ALPA Air Safety Organization (ASO) and its constituent groups, as well as other technical groups and Master Executive Councils (MECs) within the ALPA structure. Responsibilities include, on a rotational basis, answering calls to the ALPA Worldwide Accident Hotline and the Pilot Peer Support line, including outside business hours, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, or the equivalent combination of human performance and training education and experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years of direct experience in aviation safety, pilot training, human factors, and/or human performance is required.
• Established professional contacts within the international and North American aviation community are essential.
• A thorough understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) is necessary.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required for effective interaction with staff, pilot members, and external contacts.
• Excellent organizational skills and proven time management abilities are mandatory.
• The ability to learn quickly and seamlessly adapt to changing demands is extremely important.
• Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills are needed to effectively communicate with Association members, officers, government and industry representatives, stakeholders, and staff.
• The ability to work independently and proactively identify and respond to issues and problems is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel software is necessary.

Desired Qualifications:

• A pilot’s license with an instrument rating and experience operating various aircraft types is desired. Additional experience in aviation safety may be substituted for the licensing requirement.
• Former employment at airlines, the FAA, and/or industry segment in a relevant capacity is considered extremely helpful.

Travel of up to 20% is anticipated, with sporadic periods of local and national travel potentially reaching as much as 25% of the time.

ALPA offers competitive salaries with attractive benefits. The projected annual salary range for this position is $96,027.00 – $137,179.00. Benefits include a 401k Plan with generous employer contributions (12% non-elective plus 2% MBCBP after 180 days, no employee contribution required), comprehensive health care benefits from day one (medical, dental, vision) with options that include no employee premium, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer days, sick, bereavement), competitive parental leave, company-paid long term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts, a retiree health plan and retiree health account (HRA), an Education Assistance Program reimbursing 100% of eligible expenses, and various optional benefits. Partial remote work opportunities are available after six months of service. Relocation and sponsorship are not provided for this position.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. ALPA is a member-driven, staff-supported union.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. The association prohibits discrimination, harassment, and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws. ALPA highly values everyone, and applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.