Aviation Security Specialist; Cyber and Counter-UAS

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Aviation Security Specialist (Cyber and Counter-UAS)

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Security Specialist for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. With a focus on the policy areas related to cybersecurity and counter-UAS for civil aviation, the including various government and industry working groups that are developing industry standards, policy, and regulatory recommendations for cybersecurity and counter-UAS (C-UAS), as well as aviation jumpseat.

Additionally, the Security Specialist will become knowledgeable in other security-related policy areas, including risk-based screening, FFDOs, inflight security, Rap Back, and insider threat(s) to provide back up and overlap with the Aviation Security Specialist.

The Security Specialist effectively represents the Association and the department, interacting with government and industry security officials on a routine basis, advocating on behalf of the Association’s priorities from a policy perspective. In coordination with relevant ALPA committees and staff members, they develop and coordinate written communications to membership, government, and industry groups outlining ALPA positions on a wide variety of security issues, including cybersecurity and C-UAS.

Travel: 5% - 15%; sporadically, could be as much as 25% of the time.

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, caste, 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.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

ALPA is a member-driven, staff supported, union with two internal professional unions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related field, including aviation security or Unmanned Aircraft Systems, from an accredited college or university required; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Three (3) years of experience with aviation cybersecurity and/or counter-UAS technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of US and Canadian civil aviation operations desired, with a focus on airline operations preferred.
• Understanding of new entrants’ challenges and issues, air traffic control, the airline industry; airline pilots; and, the laws and regulations that affect the security and the industry strongly preferred.
• Familiar with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) rules and policies strongly preferred.
• Experience engaging with federal advisory committees, aviation rule making committees, and/or international aviation organizations (ICAO, IFALPA) preferred.
• Sound judgment and analytical thinking, with the ability to distill complex technical and regulatory information into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Strong technical writing skills are required, and public speaking skills are beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with all levels of contacts, internal and external.
• Ability to collaboratively work in multi-disciplined team.
• 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; experience with collaborative platforms and virtual meeting technologies.

Physical Demands:

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