Aviation Safety Staff Engineer; Design, Certification, MMEL, and Operations

Aviation Safety Staff Engineer (Design, Certification, MMEL, and Operations)

Location:

US-VA-Tysons (McLean)

Job :  | # Positions: 1 | Experience

Required:

3 years | Category:
Engineering & Air Safety - Staff Engineer

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non‑governmental aviation safety organization worldwide, seeks an experienced Staff Engineer for our Tysons (McLean) office. The Staff Engineer will coordinate staff and liaise with government, industry, and professional stakeholders on behalf of the Air Safety Organization, other Association committees, MECs, and National Officers, as assigned by the department Director or Manager.

The Staff Engineer’s focus is on policy areas of Part 25 aircraft design/certification, Part 121 continuing airworthiness, operations specifications, and aircraft maintenance, including master minimum equipment list (MMEL) policies and procedures. The role provides coordination and technical support for accident and incident investigations, FAA and Transport Canada pilot certificate enforcement action cases, and other safety investigations in the areas of aircraft design, manufacturing, and continuing airworthiness/maintenance.

The Staff Engineer represents the Association and the department, interacting with government and industry safety officials on a routine basis and advocating on behalf of the Association’s priorities from a policy perspective. The Engineer will also analyze Airworthiness Directives, Petitions for Exemption, and Special Conditions to develop recommended action. In coordination with committees and staff, they develop and coordinate written communications to membership, government, and industry groups outlining ALPA positions on a wide variety of operational safety issues.

While this position requires engineering expertise, it is a policy position. The staff engineer will routinely translate engineering information into summaries for department management and leadership.

Local, national, and international travel: up to 25%

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer 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, castes, 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.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area (e.g., Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering or another related engineering discipline) from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of related experience in the civilian aviation industry, five (5) or more strongly preferred.
• Experience in U.S. and/or Canadian Aviation Regulations (FARs and CARs), national and international aviation standards, and aircraft design standards.
• Familiarization with and participation in policy activities that include the Aviation Rule making Advisory Committee (ARAC), the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council (CARAC), and Aviation Rule making Committee (ARC) processes is strongly preferred.
• A pilot’s license with an instrument rating and/or special knowledge or applicable expertise in the aviation industry preferred; other aviation industry experience may substitute for the pilot’s license.
• Experience in Part 25 airplane design/certification and/or Part 121 operations and continuing airworthiness, as well as airplane maintenance.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification (A‑&P license) 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 skills; public speaking skills beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with all levels of contacts,…