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Reception & Event Planning 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 (representing over 69,000 pilots at 39 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks a Reception & Event Planning Assistant for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office.  As the Reception & Event Planning Assistant, they provide a positive first impression and no-nonsense management of the ALPA’s reception area.  They greet all members and employees of and visitors to the Association and guide them accordingly to their destination.   As the first-person members, colleagues, applicants, vendors, and visitors meet, they are the eyes and ears of ALPA.  The responsibility of this position includes acting with friendly confidence and authority while maintaining the efficiency of ALPA reception by signing in visitors and issuing/checking visitor badges, following procedures, and monitoring the logbook and the reception area.   They also provide administrative support for ALPA’s event planning group.   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. Minimum Requirements:   - High school diploma required or the equivalent combination of education and practical experience. - Solid interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with member pilots, staff, and visitors. - Proficiency with computers required. - Possess a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. - Two (2) years of related experience preferred but not required. - Must be organized and punctual. - Able to perform duties independently, with minimal need of supervision. - Strong attention to detail. - Software: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.  Ability to learn new technologies and applications a must. - Emergency First Aid and AED/CPR certification(s) preferred but not required. - Able to work flexible schedule on short notice as needed. - Software: Microsoft Office 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.  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 and/or move box(es).   Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (30) 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; - 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.   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 69,000 pilots at 39 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.   

   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 69,000 pilots at 39 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Labor Relations Counsel for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office.  Under minimal direct supervision and within the limitations of Association policy, the Labor 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 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.  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 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.   Qualifications:   - 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, preferably in aviation; fifteen (15) or more years strongly 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, 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 the Railway Labor Act and 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.)              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.    PM19

     ANY OPEN POSITION   The Air Line Pilots Association, the largest international labor organization in the world representing commercial airline pilots, welcomes your application. Please feel free to apply using this generic position if there is no other position listed that closely matches your qualifications, background, and experience. When we have a suitable position, we will contact you for further information. Thank you.