Training & Human Performance Coordinator

Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l.

Tysons (McLean), Virginia, United States

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization globally, representing over 79,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines, seeks an experienced Training & Human Performance Coordinator. This full-time position is located at ALPA's office in Tysons (McLean), Virginia. ALPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. The association prohibits discrimination, harassment, and harmful behavior based on protected characteristics and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. ALPA is a member-driven, staff-supported union.

As an integral member of the Engineering & Air Safety (E&AS) department, the Training & Human Performance Coordinator serves as the staff focal point for the Training and Human Performance policy areas. The Coordinator provides expertise and support and coordinates activities in the areas of human performance, training, human factors, and other related disciplines as assigned. A key function is to provide liaison between the Association and various government, industry, trade, and professional organizations related to these fields. Responsibilities also include related activities associated with the development and harmonization of regulatory standards worldwide. The Coordinator works closely with the ALPA Air Safety Organization (ASO) and its associated groups, as well as other technical groups and Master Executive Councils (MECs) within the ALPA structure. Travel up to 20% is required, and sporadically, local and national travel could be as much as 25% of the time.

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or the equivalent combination of human performance and training, education, and experience.
A minimum of five years of direct experience in aviation safety, pilot training, human factors, and/or human performance is required.
The Coordinator must have 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, are essential for effective interaction with staff, pilot members, and external contacts.
Excellent organizational skills and practiced time management.
The ability to learn quickly and seamlessly adapt to changing demands is extremely important.
Technical writing and presentation skills are necessary to communicate effectively with Association members and Officers, government and industry representatives and stakeholders, and staff.
The Coordinator must be able to work independently and proactively identify and respond to issues and problems.
On a rotational basis, the Coordinator answers calls to the ALPA Worldwide Accident Hotline and the Pilot Peer Support line, including outside business hours, weekends, and holidays.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.

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 extremely helpful.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities. The Coordinator constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position; move about the office and the local metropolitan area; determine what others have said or written; and, converse with others and exchange accurate information.

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally). May also include occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.

Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten pounds (lbs.). While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.)

Benefits:

ALPA offers competitive salaries and benefits. These include 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, with no employee contribution required for these components. Employees can choose to 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 are available on day one, including Aetna PPO Plan, Aetna High Deductible Health Plan, and a Kaiser HMO Plan (where available), covering medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee, their spouse, and/or dependent children. Employees do not have to pay premiums if they enroll in the Aetna High Deductible Health Plan or the Kaiser HMO Plan. Benefits also include paid vacation days and holidays per year plus two volunteer days per year, generous sick and bereavement leave, competitive parental leave, company-paid coverage for long term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment. Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts are offered, along with a retiree health plan and a retiree health account (retiree HRA) where funds can be used for eligible medical expenses in retirement. An Education Assistance Program reimburses 100% of eligible expenses. Optional benefits include 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.

Projected Annual Salary Range:

$96,027.00 – $137,179.00

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.