Airline​/Aviation Economic & Financial Analyst

Airline/Aviation Economic & Financial 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 (representing over 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Analyst for our office in Tysons (McLean), Virginia. The Analyst supports the Economic and Financial Analysis department by delivering economic, financial, industry, contract, and bargaining analyses to elected and appointed pilot representatives and committee volunteers across a portfolio of ALPA carriers.

They monitor and present airline‑industry and macroeconomic developments, conduct airline‑specific financial analyses, develop cost models, quantify pilot and company contract proposals, and provide recommendations on compensation and other direct‑cost provisions in support of complex and often time‑sensitive negotiations.

The Analyst also examines airline‑specific cost, revenue, and productivity data; designs and analyzes pilot surveys; supports legal proceedings through relevant analysis and, at times, expert testimony; and, contributes to ALPA's broader analytical resources, including operational, financial, and macroeconomic databases. Periodically, the Analyst authors articles for ALPA's Air Line Pilot magazine covering key U.S. and Canadian airline‑industry topics.

Analysts establish and sustain effective working relationships with pilot representatives, elected leaders, committee volunteers, company counterparts, and other stakeholders. Success in the role requires active listening, sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to communicate complex financial and economic information clearly to varied audiences. Staff in this role are on the path toward the Senior Analyst level, where they operate with a higher degree of independence and take on more complex portfolios, based on performance.

Travel: 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, 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university required; or, an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Six years of professional experience in economic, financial, or quantitative analysis required, eight or more years strongly preferred. At management discretion, an advanced degree or significant and in‑depth, directly applicable experience in the airline industry, or collective bargaining may be substituted for some required years of experience.
• Experience conducting financial and economic analyses through the development and application of analytical models across a range of problems and questions.
• Knowledge of air transportation economics, scheduling, and pilot labor agreements sufficient to develop airline contract comparisons, cost out negotiating proposals, and make recommendations regarding negotiating proposals and strategy strongly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and/or economic topics for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience building and maintaining analytical models; familiarity with advanced functions and macros is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to develop clear, professional presentations for varied audiences.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule on short notice, manage multiple projects independently, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with sound judgment…