Air Line Pilots Association · 1 week ago
Communications Specialist
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $113K/yr
5+ years expThe Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) is the largest airline pilot union in the world, seeking an experienced Communications Specialist for their Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The role involves providing communications support for collective bargaining goals and executing media strategies to enhance awareness for pilot group initiatives.
Airlines/Aviation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides communications support for the advancement of the Association’s collective bargaining goals and other ALPA-wide communications initiatives
Works with assigned leaders of the MECs (Master Executive Councils), providing professional support in all areas of communication strategy, development, and execution
Assists non-assigned pilot groups and MECs, as needed, during end-game negotiations, special events, and other matters that require additional resources
Exercises excellent organizational and project management skills, takes initiative, and ensures that project benchmarks and deadlines are met
Exhibits exceptional writing, problem-solving, consensus-building, and interpersonal skills to establish credibility with pilot leaders and ALPA’s professional staff
Develops and executes strategic media strategies that build awareness and support for key pilot group initiatives
Helps individual pilot groups determine the proper development, packaging, placement, and timing of communications that advance specific MEC goals and assists colleagues on similar projects as needed
Provides tactical communication support in the areas mentioned above
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field, from an accredited college or university is required, master's degree or completion of post-graduate courses preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience
Five (5) years of experience in a communications role at ALPA or in an equivalent advocacy and/or communications position elsewhere required
Must be a self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment, capable of independent decision-making
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff, external contacts, and pilots, with attention to detail when reviewing and editing written materials
Must possess exceptional time management skills; be able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and, transition easily between projects
Experience planning and implementing social media and PR/education campaigns
Strong track record in developing, executing, and evolving comprehensive and proactive communications plans, as well as specific programs and campaigns a definite plus
Able to develop and execute multi-media strategies that build awareness and support for key pilot group initiatives
Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; basic videography, audio, and video editing required
Preferred
Aviation and/or labor union experience and/or knowledge strongly preferred
Ability to effectively interpret and disseminate complex information about aviation safety and security, labor contracts and collective bargaining, and communicate for public understanding strongly preferred
Possesses the professional demeanor necessary to address issues of the most complex nature, to establish credibility in often-contentious circumstances, and to positively affect members, the media, and other audiences
Knowledge of ALPA policies, processes, structure, and strategic plans strongly preferred
Knowledge of desktop publishing, presentation, design, and web content management preferred, with a willingness to learn new software applications to enhance effectiveness
Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, and InDesign, Vyond desirable
Sitecore, Evoq, and/or HTML a plus
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.
Company
Air Line Pilots Association
The Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA) is the largest airline pilot union in the world, representing more than 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Elizabeth Robinson
CFO
Recent News
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