Airlines for America · 6 hours ago
Director, Electronic Data Standards
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $145K/yrAirlines for America is seeking a Director of Electronic Data Standards to support the development and maintenance of information exchange standards in the aviation industry. The role involves managing working groups, overseeing documentation, and promoting industry standards through various forums and conferences.
Air TransportationFreight ServiceService Industry
Responsibilities
Serve as staff liaison to several ATA e-Business Program working groups to develop and maintain information exchange standards supporting engineering, maintenance and supply chain for the global commercial aviation industry
Facilitate the consensus-based change process for the development and improvement of data exchange standards
Oversee working group documents, calendars, action items, deliverables, timelines and milestones
Manage and track change requests to help ensure the relevance of the standards
Schedule, organize and conduct face-to-face and web-based meetings
Develop meeting agendas, meeting summaries and detailed project plans
Lead the revision process and serve as editor/author/production manager for several ATA e-Business Program specifications with a focus on the Spec 2000 series, Spec 2500, World Airlines and Suppliers Guide
Assist in managing the content and ongoing operation of several websites that support the ATA e-Business Program
Maintain and support key databases used for A4A e-Business operations, including: Common Support Data Dictionary (CSDD), ATA Aviation Marketplace
Assist in promoting industry standards by helping organize industry forums, speaking at industry conferences, creating pamphlets/flyers, etc
Qualification
Required
A college degree and/or relevant aviation industry standards experience is required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong project management skills
Diplomatic with strong group facilitation skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks/topics/stakeholders with a strong customer-service ethic
Work well in teams and independently; possess sound judgment, reliability, and self-motivation
Self-starter, willing to learn, able to follow guidelines/instructions and ask for help when needed
Ability to frame, execute, and distill relevant data effectively and visually appealing manner
Detail-oriented and organized with strong planning skills to set priorities and meet deadlines
Action-oriented mentality, strong work ethic, assertive, positive attitude and ownership of assigned tasks
Some understanding of database design and modeling
Proficiency in the following applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, XML (primarily XML Schema design using XML Spy), Adobe Acrobat, General understanding of relational databases
Preferred
Experience / familiarity in some areas of aviation aftermarket areas such as: Supply Chain, Maintenance / Maintenance Planning, MRO, Technical Operations, Aviation MRO Software
Benefits
Choice of medical plans plus free life, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with matching contributions
Airline travel privileges
A tuition reimbursement plan
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Company
Airlines for America
The association's purpose is to foster a business and regulatory environment.
Founded in 1936
51-200 employees
Funding
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Karen Keller
Chief of Staff
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