Staff Engineer, Engineering andamp; Investigations; Aviation

Position Title:Staff Engineer, Engineering & Investigations (Aviation)

City: Tysons (McLean)

State: VA

Country:US

Type: 4 (Exempt, Bargaining Unit 1 (EB)

# of Openings: 1

Category:Engineering & Air Safety - Staff Engineer, Engineering & Investigations

Company Name: Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l., Tysons (McLean), Virginia, United States

Description:

Staff Engineer, Engineering & Investigations (Aviation)

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 Staff Engineer, Engineering & Investigations for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The Staff Engineer, Engineering & Investigations provides staff coordination and liaison with government, industry, and professional groups on behalf of the Air Safety Organization (ASO) and other Association committees, MECs, and National Officers, as assigned by the department Director or Manager.

They provide coordination and technical support for NTSB, TSB, and ICAO Annex 13 accident and incident investigations. They must effectively represent the Department and Association by interacting with government and industry safety officials on a regular basis. They participate in the interpretation and analysis of flight recorder data. They also analyze internal and external accident investigation databases to identify trends and develop mitigation strategies.

The Staff Engineer will serve as a technical expert on policy and regulatory changes affecting investigations and recorders.

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, 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 relevant area, e.g., Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline, from an accredited college or university required, ensures ability to participate in NTSB and TSB investigations on a Systems or Structures Group.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  one to three (1-3) years of experience with accident/incident investigations focused on airline investigations required, seven to ten (7-10) years strongly preferred.
• Experience with NTSB and/or TSB accident investigation policies and procedures.
• Strong technical writing skills are required.
• Public speaking skills essential.
• 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.
• 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 and the local metropolitan area; determine what others have said or written; and, converse with others and exchange accurate…