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 across 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines, is seeking an experienced Training & Human Performance Coordinator for its Tysons (McLean), Virginia office.
As a vital contributor to the Engineering & Air Safety (E&AS) department, the Training & Human Performance Coordinator serves as the primary staff focal point for ALPA's policy areas concerning Training and Human Performance. This role involves providing expert knowledge and support, coordinating activities related to human performance, pilot training, human factors, and other assigned disciplines. The Coordinator acts as a key liaison between the Association and various government agencies, industry bodies, trade groups, and professional organizations within these domains. Responsibilities include actively participating in activities focused on the development and international harmonization of regulatory standards. The position requires close collaboration with the ALPA Air Safety Organization (ASO) and its constituent groups, as well as other technical departments and Master Executive Councils (MECs) within the ALPA structure. The role also requires participation in the ALPA Worldwide Accident Hotline and Pilot Peer Support line rotation, which may include calls outside of normal business hours, on weekends, and during holidays.
The position involves characteristic physical demands necessary to perform essential functions, including constant computer use, maintaining a stationary position, moving about the office and local area, communicating verbally and in writing, and occasionally moving objects up to ten pounds. Travel may involve handling luggage up to 50 lbs.
Up to 20% travel is anticipated; sporadically, travel (local and national) could reach as much as 25% of the time.
ALPA offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions (12% non-elective, 2% cash balance after 180 days, no employee contribution required), immediate generous health care benefits (medical, dental, vision via Aetna or Kaiser options with potential for no employee premium), ample paid vacation and holidays (plus volunteer days), generous sick and bereavement leave, competitive parental leave, company-paid long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment coverage. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts, a retiree health plan and account, an Education Assistance Program providing 100% reimbursement of eligible expenses, and various optional benefits. Partial remote work opportunities may be available after six months of service.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. ALPA is a member-driven, staff-supported union with two internal professional unions.
$96,027.00 – $137,179.00
Relocation assistance is not provided. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
ALPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. Discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics is prohibited. The organization values all individuals, and minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.