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Air Line Pilots Association · 3 hours ago

Staff Engineer (Flightdeck and Avionics)

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$96K/yr - $137K/yr

3+ years exp

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) is the largest airline pilot union and aviation safety organization in the world, seeking an experienced Staff Engineer for their Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The role involves project coordination and expertise in aviation safety and security, focusing on flight deck technologies and avionics for civilian transport category airplanes.

Airlines/Aviation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides project coordination, subject matter expertise, and analysis in support of the activities, programs, and safety initiatives of the Association in the areas of aviation safety and security related to current and future flight deck technologies and avionics of civilian transport category airplanes

Focuses on policies, regulations, and standards that include the design, integration, and operation of future avionics, the architecture of the flight deck environment, and other related topics

Actively participates in activities that involve continuing airworthiness of avionics systems, proposed rules related to airplane avionics and flight decks, and associated policies

Participates in the development of industry standards at organizations such as RTCA, and ASTM, for the next generation of avionics and airline flight decks that will be utilized by ALPA members

Coordinates with and acts as a liaison between ALPA and appropriate government agencies and the broader aviation industry, creating and expanding their network of government and industry contacts

Develops written communications to the membership, to governments in response to their requests for comments, and to industry groups on flight deck-related safety and security issues, as needed, and in coordination with relevant Association leadership, Committee representatives, and staff

Supports the Association’s representation to government agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada (TC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and NAV CANADA

Supports ALPA Air Safety Organization (ASO) pilot representatives on relevant internal and external committees and assists in conducting meetings between ALPA and industry/government stakeholders on areas of assigned work

Qualification

Avionics EngineeringFlight Deck ArchitectureStandards DevelopmentU.S.Canadian RegulationsTechnical WritingMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering with specialization in one of the following: avionics, avionics technician, flight deck architecture, or avionics engineering

Minimum three (3) years of previous work experience in the civil aviation industry working on transport category airplane flight decks and avionics

Must be able to demonstrate previous work related to the standards development and design integration and operation of avionics and/or flight deck systems on civilian transport category airplanes

The ability to learn quickly and seamlessly adapt to changing demands is extremely important

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with staff, pilot members, and external contacts

Technical writing and presentation skills to communicate effectively with Association members and Executives, government and industry representatives and stakeholders, and staff

Able to work independently and to be proactive in identifying and responding to issues and problems

On a rotational basis, answers calls to the ALPA Worldwide Accident Hotline and the Pilot Peer Support line, including outside business hours, weekends, and holidays

Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

Able to work flexible schedule on short notice as needed

Preferred

Coursework or training in avionics design and flight deck design is preferred from an accredited college or university, or the equivalent combination of education and practical experience

Five (5) or more years of previous work experience in the civil aviation industry working on transport category airplane flight decks and avionics strongly preferred

An understanding of aviation industry flight deck and avionics standards development at RTCA, ASTM, SAE, or similar aviation standards organizations is strongly preferred

Former employment at airlines, the FAA, or an industry civil aviation segment in a relevant capacity is extremely helpful

Special expertise in U.S. and Canadian Aviation Regulations (FARs and CARs), policies pertaining to systems certification and continuing airworthiness, and standards development related to avionics and flight deck technologies for aircraft, AAM, and knowledge of ICAO and/or international safety data systems

Benefits

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! 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 on day one – Aetna PPO Plan, Aetna High Deductible Health Plan, and a Kaiser HMO Plan (where available), which includes coverage for 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;

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 (retiree HRA). Funds in the retiree health account can be used to pay for eligible medical expenses in retirement;

Education Assistance Program that 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.