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Membership Administrative 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 Administrative Analyst for our McLean, Virginia, office.  ALPA represents more than 74,000 pilots at 42 airlines in the United States and Canada.  Membership Administrative 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.  (Assistance may not always be available.)      ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including: - 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 11% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment.  No employee contribution required! The 401k plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule. - Generous health care benefits on day one – PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children; - 27 days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year; - Generous sick and bereavement leave; - Competitive parental leave; - Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance; - Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts; - Retiree health plan; - Education Assistance Program; and, - Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available.   Relocation Not Provided.   PM19      

Assistant Director, Representation     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 Assistant Director, Representation for ourToronto office, located in Etobicoke.  ALPA represents more than 75,000 pilots at 43 airlines in Canada and the United States.  The Assistant Director, Representation reports to the Director, Representation and serves as an integral member of the Association’s Representation Department responsible for oversight and staff support in Canada.  In coordination with the Director, Representation, they support every Canadian pilot group in contract negotiations, implementation, and enforcement; help local pilot leaders formulate and execute strategic plans; provide labour relations advice and guidance; provide strategic and practical support for organizing; and, oversee individual pilot and pilot groups in grievances and arbitrations as well as Transport Canada (TC) proceedings. They provide strategic advice and coordination of multidisciplinary department resources and, as such, are responsible for the integration, prioritization, and implementation of Canadian pilot group support initiatives throughout all aspects of contract negotiations, implementation, and enforcement and other strategic objectives.  This important work is accomplished through close coordination and collaboration with the Department Director, the Director ALPA Canada, ALPA Canada Officers, MEC Officers, pilot group Negotiating Committees, Association Committees, and Canadian/US staff, providing subject matter expertise as may be needed. They are responsible for providing guidance and assistance to Representation staff based in Canada and their respective Negotiating Committees in the preparation, negotiation, implementation, and administration of collective agreements.  This includes monitoring all aspects of collective bargaining, including directly and indirectly, negotiations, mediations, strike situations, post-strike situations, mergers, bankruptcies, and especially contract interpretation and administration. Travel required:  usually 40– 50%; sporadically 50 – 80%. ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behaviour of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics, including Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities, 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), Master of Industrial Labour Relations (MILR), 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. - Fifteen (15) years of related experience in labour law and litigation required, twenty (20) or more years strongly preferred. Aviation and/or labour law experience strongly preferred. - Experience in collective bargaining and grievance arbitration strongly preferred. - Significant union and negotiating experience strongly preferred. - Superior management skills and ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers. - Experience in building, mentoring, and coaching a nationwide team of professionals. - 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 judgement 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. - Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate mid- and long-term endeavours. - Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills. - Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs. - Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including excellent and persuasive communication abilities. - Ability to operate as an effective tactical and strategic thinker. - Experience in the airline industry and/or collective bargaining a plus. At management discretion, significant and in-depth, directly applicable experience may be substituted for some of the above requirements.  - Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint 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, 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.)           ALPA offers competitive salaries with enhanced benefits, including:  - 27 days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year; - generous sick and bereavement leave; - company-paid premiums for family supplemental health care (supplemental medical, dental, prescription, and vision for employee, spouse, and dependent children), life insurance, and long-term disability insurance; - Education Assistance Program; and, - Non-elective employer contributions of 13% made to individual RRSP account after 180 days of employment.   Relocation Not Provided.   PM19  

Mobile/Web Developer (.Net)   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 75,000 pilots at 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Mobile/Web Developer for our McLean, Virginia, office.  The Mobile/Web Developer gathers user requirements, performs systems design and analysis, and develops and tests Web and Mobile applications that can be complex.  They provide input for the lifecycle development, allowing for integration of corporate technical architecture standards and strategy.  They collaborate with Architects, Developers, other technology specialists, and often with other departments, in the implementation of projects and strategy.  To be successful, they research, identify, and recommend design and technology infrastructure alternatives and assist in their design when appropriate.  They ensure consistent use of technical architecture standards and assist with complex problem resolution efforts and may also provide recommendations and information to management regarding technology direction and/or drawbacks and Web/Mobile glitches.   Routine responsibilities include being thorough and precise in their work, testing mobile applications and websites to identify any potential technical issues, and keeping up to date with advances and international Web/Mobile standards and protocols and how they affect the business environment.  The successful candidate is an excellent communicator, detail-oriented, consistently exercises their skills in creativity and concentration, and enjoys working with stakeholders and working through problems with a team approach.   Interested applicants are requested to submit online portfolio link(s) showing previous work.   Local, national, and international travel:  5 - 10%.   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:   - Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Computer Science, IT, Web Applications, 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. - Four (4) years of .NET experience required, five (5) or more strongly preferred. At management discretion, applicable experience with proven expertise and may be substituted for some of the above.  - Strong knowledge of .NET frameworks, Visual Studio, C#, and SQL Server are required. - Strong knowledge of .NET mobile development and mobile application frameworks are required. - Knowledge of Blazor, .NET Maui, SignalR, and Java preferred but not required. - A sound understanding of application architecture for enterprise web apps and services is expected. - Advanced knowledge/skills in UI/Frontend design, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and other CSS frameworks required. - Expertise with Web-based security and familiarity with authentication environments, particularly ADFS and IdentityServer, is strongly preferred. - Experience with ASP.NET, IIS development operations, client/server-side architecture, and .Net-based CMS systems is preferred. - Experience with requirements gathering, design, and working with systems analysts is strongly preferred. - Some knowledge of ASP.NET Web Forms & other legacy development technologies is preferred. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with all levels of contacts, internal and external. - Must be a self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment, capable of independent decision-making. - Must possess exceptional time management skills; be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and, transition easily between projects. - Software: Microsoft Word 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, 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 and nationally; international travel may be required infrequently.  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, may be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs.  (Assistance may not always be available.)   ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including: - 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 11% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment.  No employee contribution required! The 401k plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule. - Generous health care benefits on day one – PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children; - 15 days paid vacation and 12 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year; - Generous sick and bereavement leave; - Competitive parental leave; - Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance; - Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts; - Retiree health plan; - Education Assistance Program; and, - Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available. Relocation not provided. Sponsorship not available for this position.    PM19

  Aviation Safety Staff Engineer (Design, Certification, and Operations)    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 75,000 pilots at 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experiencedStaff Engineer for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office.  The Staff Engineer, in the Engineering and Air Safety Department, provides staff coordination and liaison with government, industry, and professional stakeholders on behalf of the Air Safety Organization and other Association committees, MECs, and National Officers, as assigned by the department Director or Manager.  They provide coordination and technical support to the Air Safety Organization, accident and incident investigations, FAA/TC pilot certificate enforcement action cases, and other safety investigations in the areas of aircraft design, manufacturing, and maintenance.  Their specific focus is in the areas of aircraft design, certification, operations specifications, and maintenance.  Additionally, there is an emerging focus on new aircraft types including supersonic aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft, spacecraft, and the like.  The Staff Engineer effectively represents the Association and the department, interacting with government and industry safety officials on a routine basis.  They are also routinely tasked to use their engineering training and experience to analyze internal and external airworthiness and certification related data, to identify trends and develop potential safety risk mitigation strategies. In coordination with relevant committees and staff members, they develop and coordinate written communications to membership, government, and industry groups outlining ALPA positions on a wide variety of operational safety issues.   Local, national, and international travel:  20 - 40%.   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, e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Science, or other related discipline, from an accredited college or university required; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical aviation experience. Additional applicable aviation experience may be substituted for the academic requirement.  - Three (3) years of related experience in the aviation industry, five (5) or more strongly preferred. - Experience in U.S. and Canadian Aviation Regulations (FARs and CARs), national and international aviation standards, and aircraft design standards required. - Familiarization with and participation in Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC), the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council (CARAC), and Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) processes is required. - A pilot’s license with an instrument rating and/or special knowledge or applicable expertise in the aviation industry strongly preferred. Other aviation industry experience may be substituted for the pilot’s license. - Experience in aircraft design and operations is required. . - FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification (A&P Certificate) and/or equivalent experience with maintenance and/or large aircraft manufacturing preferred. - Experience with NTSB and/or TSB accident investigation processes preferred. - Strong technical writing and public speaking skills required. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with all levels of contacts, internal and external. - Must be a self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment, capable of independent decision-making and to be proactive in identifying and responding to issues and problems. - Must possess exceptional time management skills; be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and, transition easily between projects. - 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 luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs.  (Assistance may not always be available.)        ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including:   - 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 11% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment.  No employee contribution required! The 401k plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule. - Generous health care benefits on day one – PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children; - 15 days paid vacation and 12 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year; - Generous sick and bereavement leave; - Competitive parental leave; - Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance; - Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts; - Retiree health plan; - Education Assistance Program; and, - Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available. - Partial remote work opportunities.   Relocation not provided. Sponsorship not available for this position.    PM19    

Manager, Engineering & Air Safety   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 75,000 pilots at 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Manger, Engineering & Air Safety for our McLean, Virginia, office.  The Manager, Engineering & Air Safety directs, monitors, and coordinates the effective and efficient utilization of the Engineering and Air Safety (E&AS) Department resources and leads joint efforts with other departments and associated committees of pilot representatives to ensure the achievement of Association goals; develops and determines Association-wide air safety policies and positions for approval by the Executive Board and Board of Directors; and, assists in the interpretation and application of established policies and positions.  In the absence of the Director and Assistant Director of Engineering and Air Safety, they will coordinate the activities of the E&AS Department.    They oversee the day-to-day work of a team of six to eight staff members and work in conjunction with department management in a coordinated fashion.  They assign work projects and are responsible for providing effective direction on matters within the Association's Engineering and Air Safety Structure.  Their role is to be a management leader, developer, and instigator of new and improved policies and procedures as well as advisor and consultant on implementing established positions or policies.  Their major responsibilities include administrating the functions of the department in a manner which best promotes the development and approval of Association responses to government agencies concerning technical issues and related matters; assignment of personnel to and attending industry and government meetings; making assignments to staff for administrative matters; assisting the Director and Assistant Director in the preparation of the department budget; preparing evaluations; and, remaining responsible for other administrative matters in the department.  They also coordinate and work directly with other ALPA departments, primarily Government Affairs, Communications, Legal, and Representation.   Success in this position requires supervisory experience, patience, and the ability to communicate effectively with Association leadership, member volunteers, MEC Officers, and staff.  Their people and communication skills with peers, members, and Officers are sound and they have demonstrated the ability to multitask on multiple projects in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment.   (Note:  the foregoing staff numbers fluctuate and are used for informational purposes only and do not constitute a contract, real or implied, between the employee and ALPA.)   Travel:  0 - 40%.   ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behaviour of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics, including Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities, 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:   - Bachelor’s degree in relevant area, e.g., Aviation, Engineering, or other related field, from an accredited college or university, master’s degree preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience. - ATP pilot license or equivalent aeronautical experience and extensive knowledge of aircraft flight operations, FARs, CARs, national and international aviation standards, aircraft and ground systems, and ATC strongly preferred. - Must have experience managing staff/employees on a day-to-day basis. - Knowledge of FAA and inter-governmental process functions strongly preferred. - Ten (10) years of experience in the fields of aviation safety and/or airline flight operations (or any combination of the above) required. - Must possess the interpersonal, managerial, and leadership skills to effect decisions in support of ALPA interests amongst aviation community groups. - Strong policy level as well as technical writing skills required. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff, pilots, and external contacts. - Must be a self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment, capable of independent decision-making. - Must possess excellent time management skills; be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and, transition easily between projects. - Solid presentation and public speaking skills strongly 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).  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.)   ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including: - 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 11% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment.  No employee contribution required! The 401k plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule. - Generous health care benefits on day one – PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children; - 27 days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year; - Generous sick and bereavement leave; - Competitive parental leave; - Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance; - Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts; - Retiree health plan; - Education Assistance Program; and, - Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available.   Relocation not provided. Sponsorship not available for this position.    PM19

Political and Legislative/PAC 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 a Political and Legislative Assistant for our office in Tysons (McLean), Virginia.  ALPA represents more than 75,000 pilots at 43 airlines in the United States and Canada.  Under direct supervision, the Political and Legislative Assistantsupports the Government Affairs Department with Political Action Committee (PAC) administration and provides legislative support.     Responsibilities include preparation of PAC disbursement memos; maintaining accurate PAC records to ensure Federal Election Commission (FEC) compliance; maintaining ALPA-PAC dues check-off program, inputting information on individual records, maintaining online check-off forms, as well as physical forms that arrive in the mail; thank you letters, cancellation notices, and donor recognition lists; preparation of materials for external ALPA-PAC reviews; answering member inquiries relating to ALPA-PAC; keeping accurate files for access by external auditors; maintaining several email accounts for the Government Affairs Department; and, assisting with legislative research, workshops, seminars, congressional hearing monitoring, congressional correspondence, and congressional testimony preparation.    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; high school diploma required; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Three (3) years of related experience required, preferably in a government-related role, five (5) or more years strongly preferred. - Customer/member service experience required. - Quorum PAC (CisionPAC) or experience with PAC software preferred. - Knowledge of Capitol Hill, the legislative process, current U.S. political dynamics, and/or federal election laws preferred. - Experience in political fundraising, congressional office, political campaigns, or federal government relations preferred. - Federal Election Commission (FEC) compliance experience, especially with political action committees, is a plus. At management discretion, additional equivalent experience and/or ALPA experience with proven expertise may be substituted for some of the above.  - Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects. - Must be extremely detail oriented; be able to work in a team environment; and possess strong organizational skills. - Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with all levels of contacts, internal and external. - Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint required. - Able to work flexible schedule on short notice as needed. - Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with all levels of contacts, internal and external. - Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint required. - Able to work flexible schedule on short notice as needed.    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.)    ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including: - 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 11% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment.  No employee contribution required! The 401k plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule. - Generous health care benefits on day one – PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children; - 27 days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year; - Generous sick and bereavement leave; - Competitive parental leave; - Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance; - Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts; - Retiree health plan; - Education Assistance Program; and, - Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available. -   Relocation Not Provided.     PM19      

Sr. Communications Specialist  (one position available in either Ottawa 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 Sr. Communications Specialist for either our Ottawa or Toronto office (Mississauga).  ALPA represents more than 75,000 pilots at 43 airlines in Canada and the United States.  The Sr. Communications Specialistprovides strategic and tactical communications support for the Association, International Committees, and Master Executive Councils (MECs) to build effective pilot communications plans and provide professional support in all areas of communications.  Day-to-day, they will provide leadership and strategic counsel in helping pilot groups determine the proper development, packaging, placement, and timing of communications that advance MEC goals; execute programs and campaigns to support collective bargaining and advocacy priorities for pilot groups; and, provide tactical communication support in the following areas: media relations, social media strategy and execution, paid digital media strategy and procurement, community/stakeholder relations, and other outreach support. Overall, they will provide strategic communications counsel, exercise leadership and initiative, influence the decision-making process, and ensure that project benchmarks and deadlines are met.  They must exhibit exceptional writing, problem-solving, consensus-building, and interpersonal skills to establish credibility with pilot leaders and ALPA’s professional staff and be a skilled digital media tactician, able to take complex issues and transform them into clear communications for multiple audiences in Canada and the U.S. In support of MEC and International Committee objectives, they seek out new methods to deliver pertinent messaging to various audiences and determine which media vehicles will improve communications efficacy; are able to effectively switch styles to write and edit copy for e-mail, video, and social media while coordinating multiple media projects simultaneously; and, anticipate the need for new video and motion graphic messaging across pilot groups.  They must also be able to work fluidly with ALPA professional staff to translate a wide range of aviation-specific legal, economic, and safety data and process details into visual narratives for video and graphic content to be used on multiple media channels. Interested applicants are requested to submit online portfolio link(s) showing previous work.     Travel required:  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 behaviour of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics, including Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities, 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’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, seven (7) or more years strongly preferred. Aviation and/or labour union experience and/or knowledge strongly preferred. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff, external contacts, and pilots and 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 with a positive attitude. - Ability to effectively interpret and disseminate complex information about aviation safety and security, labour 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. - Experience planning and implementing PR/education campaigns. - Track record in developing, executing, and evolving comprehensive and proactive communications plans, as well as specific programs and campaigns a definite plus. - Must be a self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgement, capable of independent decision-making. - Able to develop and execute multi-media strategies that build awareness and support for key pilot group initiatives. - 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. - Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; basic videography, audio, and video editing required; Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, and InDesign; Vyond desirable.  Sitecore, Evoq, and/or HTML a plus. - Proficient in English. Fluency in French is a plus but not 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, 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 be provided.)    ALPA offers competitive salaries with enhanced benefits, including:   - 27 days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year; - generous sick and bereavement leave; - company-paid premiums for family supplemental health care (supplemental medical, dental, prescription, and vision for employee, spouse, and dependent children), life insurance, and long-term disability insurance; - Education Assistance Program; and, - Non-elective employer contributions of 13% made to individual RRSP account after 180 days of employment. Relocation Not Provided.       PM19  

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 Administrative Assistant for our Ottawa office.  ALPA represents more than 75,000 pilots at 43 airlines in Canada and the United States.  The Administrative Assistantis responsible for supporting all aspects of running an outbased office. They assist the Ottawa Office Supervisor in performing the role of liaison with ALPA members, various government and non-government agencies, airlines, and ALPA National. They follow priorities in accordance with administrative needs and develop a complete understanding of the role and purpose of the Association and responsibilities of the Ottawa office.  Travel required:  2 – 5%. ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behaviour of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics, including Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities, 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: - Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or Diplôme d'Études Secondaires (DES), or equivalen,t plus two years in a college or business school, or equivalent experience. - Two (2) years related experience in an administrative position with preference given to prior experience in the aviation industry, either in the private sector or the government. - Excellent written and oral communication skills, including editing and writing skills. Bilingual French-English language skills strongly preferred. - Understanding of the role and purpose of the Association and responsibilities of the Ottawa office. - Proficiency on personal computers and related software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation tools. - Ability to establish and follow procedures and work independently.   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.  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 and the local metropolitan area.  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, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.).  Sporadically and/or while on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage and/or boxes weighing as much as 50 lbs.  (Assistance may not always be available.)   ALPA offers competitive salaries with enhanced benefits, including:  - 27 days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year; - generous sick and bereavement leave; - company-paid premiums for family supplemental health care (supplemental medical, dental, prescription, and vision for employee, spouse, and dependent children), life insurance, and long-term disability insurance; - Education Assistance Program; and, - Non-elective employer contributions of 13% made to individual RRSP account after 180 days of employment    

Safety & Security Representative     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 Safety and Security Representative for our Ottawa, Ontario, office.  ALPA represents over 75,000 pilots at 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines.  The Safety and Security Representative serves as an advocate for the ALPA International membership to improve aviation safety and security; as such, interfaces with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), Nav Canada, Transport Canada (TC), and the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA).  They work to optimize airspace utilization and cooperation between pilots and regulatory authorities, especially in aviation safety, security, and capacity and efficiency requirements; assist in the coordination of the Safety, Security, Flight/Duty Time, Jumpseat, and Pilot Assistance Committees’ projects and activities; prepare comments on legislative and rulemaking/amendment initiatives in the safety, security, accident investigation, and airspace system capacity and efficiency areas; prepare testimony for ALPA International and Canada Board officers for presentation; and, represent member interests in industry participation groups such as the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council (CARAC).   Local and national (some international) travel:  5 - 20 %.   ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behaviour of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics, including Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities, 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, e.g., engineering or other related discipline, from an accredited college or university required; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical aeronautical experience, advanced degree preferred. - Ten (10) years of experience in the fields of accident investigation, aviation safety and security, pilot training, and/or airline flight operations required. - Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in technical groups involved in aviation rulemaking, concept of operations, and developing advisory material to show compliance with regulations is required. - Licensed pilot with an instrument rating knowledgeable in aircraft flight operation, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), national and international aviation standards, and airborne/ground communications and navigation systems preferred. - Special expertise in aviation safety and security, aviation rulemaking, and/or previous experience in an inter-governmental aviation advisory capacity may be substituted for the pilot’s license and/or the bachelor’s degree. - Familiarity with international accident investigation standards contained in ICAO Annex 13 and the accident investigation process/procedures used by TSB required. - Knowledge of TC organization and functions and of the inter-governmental process is required. - Experience operating various types of aircraft in a variety of air traffic environments is desirable. - Must possess interpersonal skills to effect decisions in support of ALPA interests amongst aviation community groups. - Ability to work in a team environment is essential. - Strong technical writing and public speaking skills required. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff, pilots, and external contacts. - Bilingual in English and French preferred - Software: Microsoft Office:  Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.       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 Ottawa 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 binders, boxes, cases, and/or files weighing as much as 50 lbs.  (Assistance may not always be available.)   ALPA offers competitive salaries with enhanced benefits, including:  - 27 days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year; - generous sick and bereavement leave; - company-paid premiums for family supplemental health care (supplemental medical, dental, prescription, and vision for employee, spouse, and dependent children), life insurance, and long-term disability insurance; - Education Assistance Program; and, - Non-elective employer contributions of 13% made to individual RRSP account after 180 days of employment.     Relocation Not Provided.   PM19  

Digital 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 75,000 pilots at 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Digital Specialist for our McLean, Virginia, office.  The Digital Specialist provides digital creative and technical strategy to advance and support the Air Line Pilot Association’s online communications goals by maintaining and updating digital communications channels.  As a self-starter, they will be responsible for maintaining websites for pilot groups including writing and creating content, posting on websites, styling websites, and working with the website team to keep websites current and updated.  They also play a role in editing and creating email templates and sending email in ALPA’s email client, while supporting the mission, vision, and values of ALPA and striving to further the Association’s goals in the aviation industry.   Daily, they will receive requests from pilot groups to upload files and content to websites as well as adjusting modules, layouts, and forms.   Interested applicants will be requested to submit online portfolio link(s) showing previous work.   Travel:  2 - 10%.   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:   - Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Digital Media, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field preferred, from an accredited college or university; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience. - Minimum three (3) years of experience and demonstrated expertise in digital content strategy, email messaging, website development, and/or digital design, five (5) or more years strongly preferred. - Experience with email CRM platforms and Microsoft Office suite strongly preferred. - Ability to be a self-starter and manage daily workloads and project list independently with minimal supervision. - Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and familiarity with other markup and/or programming languages strongly preferred. - Experience designing for digital platforms within the Adobe Creative Cloud. - Ability to quality control text documents for distribution on web and email platforms. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff, external contacts, and pilots. - Ability to manage multiple projects at once, take direction from multiple sources, and meet deadlines. - Strong writing skills with command of grammar, syntax, and usage. - Strong proofreading skills. - Strong organizational skills. - Ability to understand and decipher information and documents of a technical nature. - Experience working with audio and video editing software a plus. Knowledge of labor-related issues preferred. - Ability to test and troubleshoot software. - Familiarity with new technologies and software for enhancing text, photographs, and graphics, strongly preferred. - Knowledge of labor-related issues strongly preferred. - Software: Proficiency in Content Management Systems. Proficiency with Adobe Suite for web publishing and graphic design including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Adobe XD, and Dreamweaver.  Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.   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 and nationally; international travel may be required infrequently.  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, may be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as fifty (50) lbs.  (Assistance may not always be available.)   ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including: - 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 11% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment.  No employee contribution required! The 401k plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule. - Generous health care benefits on day one – PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children; - 27 days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year; - Generous sick and bereavement leave; - Competitive parental leave; - Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance; - Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts; - Retiree health plan; - Education Assistance Program; and, - Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available. Relocation not provided. Sponsorship not available for this position.