Air Line Pilots Association | Pilot

Training & Human Performance Coordinator

Location: Tysons (McLean), Virginia, United States

About the Organization:

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

Position Overview:

As a vital member of the Engineering & Air Safety (E&AS) department located in Tysons (McLean), Virginia, the Training & Human Performance Coordinator serves as the primary staff point of contact for the policy areas of Training and Human Performance. This role provides essential expertise, support, and coordination for activities encompassing human performance, pilot training, human factors, and other related disciplines as assigned. The Coordinator acts as a key liaison between ALPA and various government, industry, trade, and professional organizations pertinent to these fields. Responsibilities also include activities related to the development and harmonization of worldwide regulatory standards. The position requires close collaboration with the ALPA Air Safety Organization (ASO) and its associated groups, as well as the other technical groups and Master Executive Councils (MECs) within the ALPA structure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the staff focal point and subject matter expert for Training and Human Performance policy areas.
• Provide expertise, support, and coordinate activities related to human performance, training, and human factors.
• Act as liaison with external government, industry, trade, and professional organizations.
• Support the development and harmonization of regulatory standards globally.
• Work collaboratively with the ALPA Air Safety Organization (ASO), technical groups, and MECs.
• Participate in rotational duties answering calls to the ALPA Worldwide Accident Hotline and the Pilot Peer Support line, which includes coverage outside of standard business hours, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or, an equivalent combination of human performance and training education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct experience in aviation safety, pilot training, human factors, and/or human performance.
• Established professional contacts within the international and North American aviation community.
• Thorough understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, for effective interaction with staff, pilot members, and external contacts.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated time management abilities.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt seamlessly to changing demands.
• Proficiency in technical writing and presentation skills to communicate effectively with Association members, Officers, government and industry representatives, stakeholders, and staff.
• Ability to work independently and proactively identify and respond to issues and problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Desired Qualifications:

• Pilot’s license with an instrument rating and experience operating various aircraft types. (Additional experience in aviation safety may be substituted for the licensing requirement).
• Previous employment at airlines, the FAA, and/or industry segments in a relevant capacity.

Travel:

Up to 20%; sporadically, travel (local and national) could require up to 25% of the time.

Physical Demands:

The position involves typical office environment activities, including constant computer/smartphone/tablet use, maintaining a stationary position, moving about the office and local area, communicating, and exchanging information. Regular requirements include sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and moving about for office work and travel. Occasional lifting/moving of binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds may be required. While traveling, the ability to move luggage weighing up to 50 lbs. may be necessary.

Benefits:

ALPA offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12% plus 2% contribution into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan (MBCBP) after 180 days of employment. No employee contribution required.
• Generous health care benefits effective day one, including PPO, High Deductible Health Plan (with no employee premium), and HMO options covering medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
• Paid vacation days and holidays per year, plus 2 volunteer days per year.
• Generous sick and bereavement leave policies.
• Competitive parental leave.
• Company-paid coverage for long term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts.
• Retiree health plan and a retiree health account (HRA).
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing 100% of eligible expenses.
• Optional benefits including a legal plan, supplemental life insurance, college 529 plan, pet insurance, long term care insurance, and qualified transportation fringe benefits (where available).
• Partial remote work opportunities available after six months of service.

Salary:

Projected Annual Salary Range: $96,027.00 – $137,179.00

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Sponsorship for employment authorization is not available for this position.
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. The organization prohibits discrimination, harassment, and harmful behavior of any kind based on protected characteristics. ALPA values everyone and encourages applications from all individuals, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.