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Benefits Attorney       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 61,000 pilots at 38 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Benefits Attorney for our office in Tysons (McLean), Virginia.  The Benefits Attorney represents ALPA’s interests in a broad range of employee benefits matters.  They are responsible for providing legal advice with respect to the pilot employee benefit plans negotiated by ALPA, including qualified defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, welfare benefit plans, and other employee fringe benefit plans.    Local, national, and international travel:  10%-30%.     ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws.  We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.   Qualifications:   - Juris Doctor (JD) from an approved school of law required. - Member in good standing of the Bar. - Five (5) years of related experience. At management discretion, a Master of Law (LLM) or significant labor experience may be substituted for some years of legal experience. - Excellent communication and writing skills. - Ability to demonstrate confidence and executive presence in presentations, meetings, andbusiness transactions. - Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. - Ability to organize and coordinate long-term projects. - Ability to use independent judgment to formulate decisions and/or solve problems under time pressure and urgent conditions. - Ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and manage projects in an ever-changing environment. - Must possess strong interpersonal skills. - Experience using online legal research, Westlaw, or the equivalent, preferred. - Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.     Physical Demands:   Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.   Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.  Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information.   Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and, infrequently, internationally).  Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.   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.)        Relocation Not Provided     PM19  

Labor Relations Counsel      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 61,000 pilots at 38 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Labor Relations Counsel for our office in Memphis, Tennessee to support the more than 5,100 pilots at FedEx.  Under minimal direct supervision and within the limitations of Association policy, the Labor Relations Counselprovides assistance to pilot governing bodies and to individual members on all subjects that affect their employment.  They use thorough understanding of applicable laws and comprehensive experience in Association policies and procedures to handle an extensive range of complex labor relations assignments, often on short notice, and functions as a labor relations professional.  They also provide staff assistance in all phases of negotiating agreements; coordinate all activities during negotiations while concurrently maintaining communication with all interested parties; monitor and administer contracts; manage FAA actions against individual pilots; prepare summaries of NTSB Accident/Incident hearings; handle all case management functions; and, will work on national projects in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.  They actively listen, build trust, and adapt their style and tactics to fit the audience.  Infrequently, they may be called upon at any hour to respond to safety-related emergency inquiries.  Travel, significant and, at times, on short notice is required.   Travel:  10 – 35 %.   ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws.  We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.   Minimum Requirements:   - Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Law (LLM), or similar advanced degree from an approved school of law required. - Member in good standing of the Bar. - Five (5) years of related experience in labor law and litigation required, ten (10) years preferred. Aviation experience preferred. - Experience in collective bargaining, grievance, and arbitration preferred. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff, external contacts, senior legal and aviation professionals, and pilots. - Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate long-term projects. - Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment to formulate decisions and/or solve problems, under time pressure and urgent conditions. - Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) preferred. - Experience using online legal research, Westlaw or the equivalent, preferred. - Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.   Physical Demands:   Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.   Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.  Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information.   Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally).  Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.   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.)        Relocation Not Provided.     PM19

Sr. Production Coordinator and Designer    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 61,000 pilots at 38 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Sr. Production Coordinator and Designer for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office.  The Sr. Production Coordinator and Designer supports Communications Department management in running an efficient design and production department.  They are responsible for strong quality assurance controls while working with department management and staff to enhance the on-time delivery of high-quality products for internal and external customers.  They will also work side-by-side with other department designers to create products for print and digital use across the Association and work with department staff and external vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products.   Significant responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  - Serving as primary Point of Contact (POC) on jobs coming into the Communications Department: assigns jobs to the appropriate designer/editor in a timely fashion; tracks progress of each job; and, coordinates with client/vendor/purchasing department as necessary. Reviews daily production and status reports to ensure deadlines are being met, reprioritizes assignments as necessary, recognizes and flags errors or potential problems, and ensures adjustments are made accordingly. - Working with management to determine best processes to track tickets and work orders across teams and departments. - Ensuring all products meet rigid quality assurance standards before sending to clients for review. - Exhibiting comfort level in offering constructive feedback and design direction to colleagues. - Ability to independently develop original designs for print and digital uses. Examples of products include: logos, branding assets, print documents, digital graphics, billboards, promotional items, newsletters, booklets, and the like. - Strong design instincts and experience to know the difference in requirements and specifications between print and digital mediums. - Understands print design requirements and best practices. Becomes familiar with frequently requested products and offers clients recommendations on best materials and products to meet organizational objectives. - Understands digital design and best practices. Becomes familiar with frequently requested digital products and offers client recommendations. - Vendor and project management. Manages production process from inception of idea, design, review, and delivery between multiple staff departments, stakeholders, and external vendors. - Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the Association’s policies, procedures and requirements and communicates these items to pilots, staff, vendors, and management when necessary. - Always learning and adapting processes, procedures, and designs to follow industry and design trends and best practices. - Demonstrating a strong attention to detail to track each step of projects and efficient file management. Interested applicants are requested to submit online portfolio link(s) showing previous work.   Local travel:  0 - 5%.   ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace.  We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws.  We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Minimum Requirements:   - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Five (5) years of related experience in a very demanding production or design environment required. At management discretion, significant and in-depth, directly applicable, experience may be substituted for some of the above requirements.  - Strong knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, XD, etc.) - Experience project managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously. - Adaptive, modern design instincts and experiences to apply to print and digital mediums. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff, external contacts, and pilots. - Excellent organizational skills. - Must possess exceptional time management skills; be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment; and, transition easily between projects. - Complete knowledge of printing processes: paper and ink selection, production timelines, review, and delivery. - The ability to occasionally work long and after-hours to support rush and priority projects.   Physical Demands:   Note:  The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.   Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.  Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information.   Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and the local metropolitan area.  Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.   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 packages and/or luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs.  (Assistance may not always be available.)     Relocation not provided.   PM19    

Membership Administration Analyst     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 seeks a Membership Administration Analyst for our McLean, Virginia, office.  ALPA represents more than 61,000 pilots at 38 airlines in the United States and Canada. Membership Administration Analyst receive and respond to all inquiries from pilots, elected officers, airline officials, and others; analyze data files and incoming contacts from several sources and determine the appropriate action to be taken; efficiently and effectively respond to inquiries regarding pilot dues and insurance billing, , and any other issues related to pilot membership within established timeframes; ensure all correspondence related to membership or billing account inquiries are properly documented in the pilot’s electronic file; communicate with all other necessary parties to quickly and accurately obtain the information necessary to respond to all inquiries within established timeframes; track the status of all inquiries received; keeps pilots, elected officers, airline officials, and others routinely updated on the status of their inquiry; maintain pilot demographic information; and, prepare correspondence as a result of pilot contact.    They also maintain and update pilot billing accounts in the Association Management System (AMS) for all Accounts Receivable billing activities, including dues and assessment charges, adjustments, payment arrangement plans, and year-end account reconciliations; perform annual earnings-file verifications and reconciliations using pilot payroll or tax reports; perform account review of agency fee objectors; process periodic rebate transactions; establish and maintain a follow-up system to ensure that work is processed accurately and promptly; respond to membership and billing account inquiries through analysis of pilot membership and billing account records; ensure the accuracy of Association membership and billing account information through analysis of routinely generated reports; and, assist and support other department functional roles.  The successful candidate will rapidly acquire and apply knowledge of the Association’s Constitution and By-Laws and Administration Manual in the daily application of their work in a challenging and rewarding environment.   ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws.  We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.   Minimum Requirements: - Two years of college with emphasis in business administration or management strongly preferred, high school diploma required; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Minimum of two years working with computer systems in a business environment required. - Customer/member service experience required. - Experience using an AMS preferred, Aptify experience strongly preferred. - Software: Microsoft Excel and/or Access, Word, and Outlook. - Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, oral and written, required. - Ability to interact professionally with all levels of contacts, internal and external. - Able to work flexible schedule on short notice as needed. - Solid math aptitude required.   Physical Demands:   Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.   Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.  Regularly required to maintain a stationary position; move about the office; determine what others have said or written; and, converse with others and exchange accurate information.   Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office.  May also include occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.   Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.).  Sporadically, may be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, boxes, cases, and/or files weighing as much as 25 lbs.    PM19    

Benefits Specialist     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 seeks a Benefits Specialist for our Toronto, Ontario, office, located in Etobicoke.  ALPA represents more than 61,000 pilots at 38 airlines in Canada and the United States.  The Benefits Specialist helps to develop and implement individual Master Executive Council (MEC) goals by providing professional and technical support to pilots in the understanding of their welfare and retirement benefit programs, including programs such as Defined Contribution Pension Plans, Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs).  The Benefit Specialist must also possess a strong knowledge of health benefit and welfare plans including employer-sponsored Group Life; Health; Extended Health; Dental; Disability (short-term and long-term); Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D); Critical Illness; and, Health Spending Accounts and Personal Spending Accounts.  Knowledge of Retiree Benefits/Retirement Plans and Employer Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) is desired.    The Benefit Specialist must also provide continuity by establishing relationships with company representatives, ALPA staff, and outside service providers such as investment managers, trustees, third party administrators (TPAs), insurance brokers, CPAs, actuaries, and claims adjustors. They work closely with and support the members of the pilot group’s MEC Retirement & Insurance (R&I) Committee, as well as function as an in-house consultant to other MEC committees in the area of employee benefits, and as a daily contact in the Office for individual pilots, providing information and assistance in the benefits area.   They will also develop and conduct regularly scheduled benefits-related seminars for pilots and work with the airlines’ benefit staff to resolve benefits issues for members.  Because they work with members of the MEC, MEC committees, and other ALPA staff to provide the required benefit consulting expertise for the member or project under consideration, the successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of benefits, current trends and legislation, and will be expected to maintain knowledge in these areas.    Local, national, and international travel:  20 – 25%. ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws.  We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in relevant area from an accredited college or university is required; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Five (5) or more years of experience working in employee benefits required, ten (10) or more years strongly preferred. - Working knowledge of the design and operation of retirement and welfare benefits required. - Working knowledge of legal requirements applicable to retirement and welfare benefits (e.g., Income Tax Act (ITA) and Canada Revenue Agency) required. - Working knowledge of laws on benefits and compensation required. - Airline and/or union experience a plus. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with MEC members, MEC committees, individual members, internal staff, and external contacts. - Certification as an Employee Benefits Paralegal or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred but not required. - Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.   Physical Demands:   Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.   Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.  Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally).  Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases. Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, 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.)   Relocation Not Provided.     PM19

Labour Relations Counsel (one position available in either Calgary or Toronto)     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 seeks an experienced Labour Relations Counsel for Calgary (office located at the airport) or Toronto (Etobicoke).  ALPA represents more than 61,000 pilots at 38 airlines in Canada and the United States. Under minimal direct supervision and within the limitations of Association policy, the Labour Relations Counsel provides assistance to pilot governing bodies and to individual members on all subjects that affect their employment.  In coordination with department managers, they apply their thorough understanding of applicable laws and comprehensive experience in Association policies and procedures to handle an extensive range of complex labour relations assignments, often on short notice, and function as a labour relations professional.  They also provide staff assistance in all phases of negotiating agreements; coordinate all activities during negotiations while concurrently maintaining communication with all interested parties; monitor and administer contracts; handle all dispute resolution matters under the collective agreement; manage actions against individual pilots; prepare summaries of Transport Canada (TC) Accident/Incident hearings; and, handle all case management functions.  They also have some limited responsibility for administrative assistants and/or paralegals employed in the office.  They actively listen, build trust, and adapt their style and tactics to fit the audience.  Travel, significant and, at times, on short notice is required. Travel required:  usually 25 – 50%; sporadically 50 – 75%. ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws.  We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Minimum Requirements: - Legally entitled to work in Canada. - Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Master of Laws (LLM), or similar advanced degree from an approved school of law required; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience. - Member in good standing of a Provincial Bar. - Five (5) years of related experience in labour law and litigation required; ten (10) or more years strongly preferred. Aviation and/or labour union experience preferred. - French speaking and writing experience preferred. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written – both English and French, for effective interaction with internal staff; external contacts; senior legal and aviation professionals; and, pilots – strongly preferred and a definite plus. - Experience in collective bargaining, grievance, and arbitration preferred. - Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate long-term projects. - Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment to formulate decisions and/or solve problems, under time pressure and urgent conditions. - Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and/or Transport Canada (TC) regulations strongly preferred but not required. - Experience using online legal research, Westlaw or the equivalent, preferred. - Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.   Physical Demands: Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.   Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.  Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information.   Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally).  Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.   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.)                Relocation Not Provided.     PM19

Communications Specialist     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 61,000 pilots at 38 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Communications Specialist for our office in Atlanta, Georgia.  This position provides communications support to the Delta MEC and occasionally contributes to ALPA-wide communication initiatives.  The Communications Specialist will apply their skills toward the advancement of the Delta Master Executive Council’s (MEC’s) collective bargaining goals and other communications initiatives and work with leaders of the Delta MEC, providing professional support in all areas of communications.  For the ALPA-wide focus, they will occasionally assist the ALPA Communications Department in executing programs and campaigns to advance the interests of all members of the Association and of the piloting profession.   They will assist with writing for Master Executive Council (MEC) communications and will assist in determining the proper development, packaging, placement, and timing of communications that advance specific goals.  The Communications Specialist will also help manage the MEC’s digital media initiatives, including social media, web site, and email management.  The Communications Specialist will assist with and help execute various social media campaigns and strategy.  They will also work with committee and pilot volunteers, assisting them with their communications efforts in the areas of written and electronic publications and social media.   This position coordinates closely with the Strategic Communications Advisor in the Delta MEC office.  They must exercise initiative, build relationships with ALPA’s professional staff and pilot leaders, provide input on communications initiatives,  and ensure that project benchmarks and deadlines are met.  They must also exhibit strong writing, problem-solving, consensus-building, and interpersonal skills in order to establish credibility with the pilots and staff.   Interested applicants are requested to submit online portfolio link(s) showing previous work.   Local, national, and international travel:  5 - 10%.   Minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Minimum Requirements:   - 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. - Three (3) years of prior experience in a communications role at ALPA or in an equivalent advocacy position elsewhere; five (5) or more years preferred. - Excellent writing skills and attention to detail when reviewing and editing written materials required. - Strong social media relations skills required. - Advanced organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills required. - Strong time management skills, able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, and transition easily between projects a must. - Ability to effectively interpret and disseminate complex information about aviation safety, labor contracts and collective bargaining, and communicate for public understanding desired. - Knowledge of desktop publishing, presentation, and design, with a willingness to learn new software applications to enhance effectiveness. - Software: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) highly desirable. - Familiarity with using a web content management system and/or HTML software.   Physical Demands:   Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.   Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.  Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information.   Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally).  Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.   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   Relocation not provided.   PM19    

Legal Administrative Assistant     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 seeks an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant for our Memphis office to provide administrative services for over 5,100 FedEx pilots.  Under the direct supervision of the Office Supervisor, the Legal Administrative Assistantprovides consistent copying and filing support; registers and schedules pilots for retirement seminars; builds retirement binders for seminars (copying and binder/packet building); prepares for MEC meetings; takes minutes during MEC meetings; prepares expense reports for Vice Chairman; maintains committee archive filing; provides switchboard coverage; maintains resolution library; and, occasionally runs errands for the FedEx MEC office.  They perform legal administrative functions for the FDX MEC Contract Administration department:  maintain electronic and paper files for Grievances, finalize draft grievances, maintain Representation calendar, scan attorney notes for electronic filing; and, for the Retirement & Insurance (R&I) department:  schedule pilots for retirement seminars, maintain materials for retirement seminar packets, assemble packet materials and send them out to pilot participants, book venues for R&I events; and, order and maintain supplies for both.  General MEC responsibilities include assisting Vice Chair with expense reports; taking minutes during MEC meetings; prepping for MEC meetings; BOD support; maintaining committee files; receiving and distributing Scope reports; assisting Office Supervisor with MEC-driven non-profit charitable organization; providing phone coverage for Receptionist; and, providing backup for travel arrangements and/or reservations for management and staff members, including bookings for meetings.   Minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.   Minimum Requirements:   - High school diploma required, some business school or college courses preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Two (2) years prior or related experience required, three (3) or more years strongly preferred. - Accurate proofreading skills required. - Fast and accurate note taking skills strongly preferred. - Legal and/or labor law experience/knowledge strongly preferred. - Software:  Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint. - Word processing speed of 45 wpm required, 50+ strongly preferred. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, oral and written, to work effectively with all levels of contacts, internal and external.        Physical Demands:   Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.   Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.  Regularly required to maintain a stationary position; move about the office; determine what others have said or written; and, converse with others and exchange accurate information.   Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office.  May also include occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.   Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.).  Sporadically, may be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, boxes, cases, and/or files weighing as much as 25 lbs.  (Assistance may not always be available.)     

 Senior Labor Relations Counsel      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 61,000 pilots at 38 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Senior Labor Relations Counsel for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office.  Under minimal direct supervision and within the limitations of Association policy, Senior Labor Relations Counsel provide assistance to pilot governing bodies and to individual members on all subjects that affect their employment.  They use thorough understanding of applicable laws and comprehensive experience in Association policies and procedures to handle an extensive range of complex labor relations assignments, often on short notice, and function as a labor relations professional.  They also provide staff assistance in all phases of negotiating agreements; coordinate all activities during negotiations while concurrently maintaining communication with all interested parties; monitor and administer contracts; manage FAA actions against individual pilots; prepare summaries of NTSB Accident/Incident hearings; and, handle all case management functions.  They actively listen, build trust, and adapt their style and tactics to fit the audience.  Travel, significant and, at times, on short notice is required.  Must be flexible and mobile - sometimes on short notice - based on meeting calendars, projects, and support demands.   At times, issues may be time-sensitive and of critical importance to the Association.  Working in coordination with other departments and committees, they will be relied upon to make recommendations regarding the strategy and actions that should be taken in each situation.                                                                                                              Travel required:  usually 25 – 50%; sporadically 50 – 75%.   Minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.   Minimum Requirements:   - Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Law (LLM), or similar advanced degree from an approved school of law required. - Member in good standing of the Bar. - Fifteen (15) years of related experience in labor law and litigation required, twenty (20) or more years strongly preferred. Aviation and/or labor law experience preferred.  At management discretion, significant and in-depth, directly applicable, labor negotiation experience may be substituted for some of the above requirements.  - Experience in collective bargaining and grievance arbitration preferred. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff; external contacts; senior legal and aviation professionals; and, pilots. - Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to organize and coordinate tactics for long-term objectives. - Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment to formulate decisions and/or solve problems, under time pressure and urgent conditions. - Knowledge of the Railway Labor Act (RLA) and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) preferred. - Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate mid- and long-term endeavors. - Experience using online legal research, Westlaw or the equivalent, preferred. - Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.   Physical Demands:   Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.   Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.  Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information.   Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally).  Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.   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.)                Relocation Not Provided.     PM19

Aviation Economist & Financial Analyst/Senior Analyst     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 61,000 pilots at 38 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experiencedSenior Analyst for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office.  With minimal or no direction, the Senior Analyst provides strategic and technical support to a portfolio of ALPA carriers and internal projects and delivers economic, financial, and contract information, analyses, and recommendations to elected and appointed pilot representatives and committee volunteers at ALPA carriers with memberships typically ranging from 1,500 to 6,000 pilots.  Specific functions include monitoring and presenting economic, financial, and industry updates to pilot leaders; conducting airline-specific financial analyses, including historical cash flow, debt and ratio analysis, and projections; developing cost models addressing the economic components of pilot contracts in support of complex and, often, time-sensitive negotiations; analyzing airline-specific cost and revenue components, relating them to various pilot productivity measurements and determining their impact on airline productivity; and, supporting legal proceedings by conducting relevant analyses, preparing the results of these analyses, and, at times, providing expert testimony.  Additionally, they ensure the Association’s quality standards are met on all deliverables under their portfolio of properties; establish and sustain effective relationships with pilot representatives, company counterparts, and ALPA staff; and, mentor and guide analysts with less experience.    Local, national, and international travel:  usually 25 - 50%; sporadically 60%.   Minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Minimum Requirements:   - Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field, from an accredited college or university required; master’s degree or completion of post-graduate courses in related field preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience. - Five (5) years of related experience required, eight (8) or more years strongly preferred; to include significant experience in financial and/or economic analysis. - Experience in the airline industry and collective bargaining a plus. At management discretion, significant and in-depth, directly applicable, experience may be substituted for some of the above requirements. - Experience using air transportation databases, e.g., Form 41, T-100, O&D Survey Data, schedule data, fleet data, and the like, and other sources of information to complete analyses strongly preferred. - Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) economic data and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations and filing requirements strongly preferred. - Knowledge of air transportation economics and pilot labor agreements strongly preferred. - Analytical/problem-solving skills to quickly reduce a problem to its key components and to develop unique solutions. - Technical writing and presentation skills to communicate effectively with pilot groups, Association Executives, and airline management. - Must possess exceptional time management skills; be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and, transition easily between projects. - Software: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint required.   Physical Demands:   Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.   Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.  Regularly required to maintain a stationary position; move about the office and the local metropolitan area; determine what others have said or written; and, converse with others and exchange accurate information.   Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally).  May also include occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.   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.)     Relocation Not Provided.