Staff Engineer (Flightdeck and Avionics)

Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l. • Tysons, VA

110d • $96,027 - $137,179

About The Position

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 80,000 pilots at 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Staff Engineer for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The Staff Engineer 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, and for aircraft intended for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. This staff engineer’s daily work focuses on policies, regulations, and standards that include the development of future avionics, the architecture of the flight deck environment, and other related topics. The position actively participates in activities that involve continuing airworthiness of avionics systems, proposed rules related to airplane avionics and flight decks, and associated policies. The position also 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. The Staff Engineer 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. They develop 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. This position 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. They also support ALPA Air Safety Organization (ASO) pilot representatives on relevant internal and external committees and assist in conducting meetings between ALPA and industry/government stakeholders on areas of assigned work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with specialization in avionics, flight deck architecture, or avionics engineering.
• Minimum three (3) years of work experience in the civil aviation industry, with five (5) years preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in standards development and design of avionics and flight deck systems.
• Understanding of aviation industry standards development at RTCA, ASTM, SAE, or similar organizations.
• Experience with U.S. and Canadian Aviation Regulations (FARs and CARs).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

Nice To Haves

• Former employment at airlines, the FAA, or in a relevant civil aviation segment.
• Special expertise in aviation regulations and standards development.
• Experience with new aircraft designed for AAM operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide project coordination and subject matter expertise in aviation safety and security.
• Focus on policies, regulations, and standards related to flight deck technologies and avionics.
• Participate in activities involving continuing airworthiness of avionics systems.
• Engage in the development of industry standards at organizations such as RTCA and ASTM.
• Coordinate with government agencies and the aviation industry.
• Develop written communications for membership and government responses.
• Support ALPA representation to FAA, TC, TSA, and NAV CANADA.
• Assist in conducting meetings with industry/government stakeholders.

Benefits

• 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12%.
• Generous health care benefits on day one.
• 15 days paid vacation and 13 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days.
• Generous sick and bereavement leave.
• Competitive parental leave.
• Company-paid coverage for long term disability and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts.
• Education Assistance Program that reimburses 100% of eligible expenses.
• Partial remote work opportunities after six months of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees