Training & Human Performance Coordinator
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, is seeking an experienced Training & Human Performance Coordinator for its Tysons (McLean), Virginia office.
As a vital member of the Engineering & Air Safety (E&AS) department, the Training & Human Performance Coordinator serves as the primary staff focal point for the critical policy areas of Training and Human Performance. This role involves providing expert knowledge, support, and coordination across disciplines including human performance, pilot training, human factors, and other assigned areas. The Coordinator acts as a key liaison between the Association and various governmental bodies, industry organizations, trade associations, and professional groups relevant to these specializations. The position also includes activities associated with the development and global harmonization of regulatory standards. Close collaboration is required with the ALPA Air Safety Organization (ASO), its associated groups, other technical teams, and Master Executive Councils (MECs) within the ALPA structure.
Travel up to 20% is anticipated, with sporadic travel, including local and national trips, potentially reaching 25% of the time. On a rotational basis, the Coordinator answers calls to the ALPA Worldwide Accident Hotline and the Pilot Peer Support line, including coverage outside standard business hours, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, or an equivalent combination of relevant human performance and training experience, education, and practical background.
- A minimum of five (5) years of direct professional experience in aviation safety, pilot training, human factors, and/or human performance is mandatory.
- Must possess established professional contacts within the international and North American aviation community.
- A thorough understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) is essential.
- A pilot’s license with an instrument rating and experience operating various aircraft types is desired; however, additional experience in aviation safety may be substituted for the licensing requirement.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary for effective interaction with internal staff, pilot members, and external industry contacts.
- Excellent organizational skills and proven time management abilities are required.
- Prior employment at airlines, the FAA, and/or the industry segment in a relevant capacity is considered extremely helpful.
- The ability to learn quickly and seamlessly adapt to changing demands is highly important.
- Proficiency in technical writing and presentation skills is needed to communicate effectively with Association members, Officers, government and industry representatives, stakeholders, and staff.
- Must be able to work independently, proactively identify issues, and respond effectively to problems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel software is required.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands are characteristic of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these physical activities. This role involves constant operation of a computer/smartphone/tablet, regular periods of remaining stationary, moving about the office and local metropolitan area, active listening and communication, and exchanging accurate information. Regular requirements include sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and moving about the office and during travel (locally, nationally, and internationally). Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, or moving items up to ten (10) pounds (e.g., binders, books, boxes, files) is necessary. While traveling, the ability to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs may be required (assistance may not always be available).
ALPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics. All qualified individuals, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. ALPA is a member-driven, staff-supported union.
Benefits:
ALPA offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including:
- A 401k Plan with a Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12% plus a 2% contribution into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan (MBCBP) after 180 days of employment, requiring no employee contribution. Employees may make pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contributions to the 401(k). The plan permits in-plan Roth conversions and has a 4-year vesting schedule. The MBCBP has a 3-year cliff vesting period.
- Generous health care benefits effective day one, including Aetna PPO Plan, Aetna High Deductible Health Plan, and a Kaiser HMO Plan (where available), covering medical, dental, and vision for the employee, spouse, and/or dependent children. Employees enrolled in the Aetna High Deductible Health Plan or the Kaiser HMO Plan do not pay premiums.
- Generous paid vacation days and holidays per year, plus 2 volunteer days annually.
- Generous sick and bereavement leave.
- Competitive parental leave.
- Company-paid coverage for long term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
- Retiree health plan and a retiree health account (retiree HRA), with funds usable for eligible medical expenses in retirement.
- An Education Assistance Program reimbursing 100% of eligible expenses.
- Optional benefits such as 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 are available after six months of service.
The projected annual salary range for this position is $96,027.00 – $137,179.00.
Relocation and sponsorship are not provided for this position.