Training & Human Performance Coordinator

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), recognized as the largest airline pilot union and non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world, representing over 79,000 pilots across 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines, is seeking an experienced Training & Human Performance Coordinator. This full-time, exempt position is located in the Tysons (McLean), Virginia, United States office and falls under the Engineering & Air Safety category. This role offers one opening and is part of Bargaining Unit 1 (EB).

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 policy areas related to Training and Human Performance. The Coordinator provides essential expertise, support, and coordination for activities encompassing human performance, pilot training, human factors, and other related disciplines as assigned. A key function involves facilitating liaison activities between the Association and various government bodies, industry stakeholders, trade groups, and professional organizations pertinent to these fields. This role also includes engagement in activities associated with the development and harmonization of regulatory standards on a global scale. Close collaboration is maintained with the ALPA Air Safety Organization (ASO) and its associated groups, as well as other technical teams and Master Executive Councils (MECs) within the ALPA structure.

Travel requirements for this position are typically up to 20%, though sporadic local and national travel could occasionally reach up to 25% of the time.

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.

ALPA is a member-driven, staff-supported union. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, 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 necessary.
A thorough understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) is essential.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, are required for effective interaction with staff, pilot members, and external contacts.
Excellent organizational skills and proven time management abilities are critical.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt seamlessly to changing demands is extremely important.
Technical writing and presentation skills are needed 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 are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The Coordinator constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. The role regularly requires maintaining a stationary position; moving about the office and the local metropolitan area; determining what others have said or written; and, conversing with others and exchanging accurate information. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally). Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases may be required. Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) 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.)

Salary:

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

Relocation and sponsorship are not provided for this position.

Benefits:

ALPA offers competitive salaries and robust benefits, 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 on day one – Aetna PPO Plan, Aetna High Deductible Health Plan, and a Kaiser HMO Plan (where available), covering medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee, spouse, and/or dependent children. Employee premiums waived for Aetna High Deductible Health Plan or Kaiser HMO Plan enrollment.
days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 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.
Retiree health plan and a retiree health account.
Education Assistance Program reimbursing 100% 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).
Partial remote work opportunities available after six months of service.