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Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA)

Training & Human Performance Coordinator

Location: Tysons (McLean), Virginia, United States

About ALPA:

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) stands as the largest airline pilot union globally and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization, proudly representing over 79,000 pilots across 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines.

Position Overview:

ALPA is seeking a dedicated and experienced Training & Human Performance Coordinator to join its Engineering & Air Safety (E&AS) department at the Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. This vital role serves as the primary staff focal point for policy areas related to Training and Human Performance within the association. The Coordinator provides essential expertise and support, coordinating activities focused on human performance, pilot training, aviation human factors, and other assigned areas. This position involves crucial liaison efforts between ALPA and various government, industry, trade, and professional organizations relevant to these disciplines. Responsibilities also encompass related activities associated with the development and harmonization of regulatory standards worldwide. The Coordinator works in close collaboration with the ALPA Air Safety Organization (ASO), associated groups, other technical teams, and Master Executive Councils (MECs) within the ALPA structure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the staff expert and focal point for Training and Human Performance policy areas.
• Provide expertise, support, and coordinate activities in human performance, pilot training, aviation human factors, and related fields.
• Act as a liaison between ALPA and relevant government agencies, industry bodies, trade organizations, and professional groups.
• Contribute to activities related to the development and harmonization of aviation regulatory standards globally.
• Collaborate effectively with the ALPA Air Safety Organization, its sub-groups, and other internal technical teams and MECs.
• Participate in the rotational coverage of the ALPA Worldwide Accident Hotline and the Pilot Peer Support line, including outside business hours, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of human performance, 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.
• Thorough understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for effective interaction with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated time management abilities.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt seamlessly to changing demands.
• Proficiency in technical writing and presentation skills to effectively communicate with Association members, Officers, government and industry representatives, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, proactively identifying and responding to issues and problems.
• Proficiency with 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 considered in lieu of the licensing requirement.
• Previous employment experience at airlines, the FAA, and/or within the aviation industry segment in a relevant capacity is highly advantageous.

Travel:

Travel up to 20% may be required. Sporadically, travel, both local and national, could potentially be as much as 25% of the time.

Benefits:

ALPA offers a competitive salary structure and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Robust 401k Plan with a 12% Non-Elective Employer Contribution plus a 2% Market-Based Cash Balance Plan contribution after 180 days (no employee contribution required).
• Immediate, generous health care benefits (medical, dental, vision) covering employee, spouse, and dependents through Aetna or Kaiser plans, with options for no employee premium contributions.
• Competitive paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and volunteer days.
• 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 Retiree Health Account for eligible medical expenses in retirement.
• Education Assistance Program offering 100% reimbursement of eligible expenses.
• Optional benefits including legal plan, supplemental life insurance, college 529 plan, pet insurance, long term care insurance, and qualified transportation fringe benefits (where available).
• Opportunities for partial remote work may be available after six months of service.

Salary Range:

Projected annual salary range: $96,027.00 – $137,179.00

Additional Information:

This position is located in Tysons (McLean), Virginia. Relocation assistance is not provided. Sponsorship 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, prohibiting discrimination and encouraging applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.