Staff Engineer, Engineering & Investigations (Aviation)

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) seeks an experienced Staff Engineer, Engineering & Investigations for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The Staff Engineer will provide 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline, from an accredited college or university required
• 1-3 years of experience with accident/incident investigations – focused on airline investigations required, 7-10 years strongly preferred
• Experience with NTSB and/or TSB accident investigation policies and procedures
• Strong technical writing skills
• Public speaking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• 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

Benefits

• 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12%
• Generous health care benefits on day one
• 15 days paid vacation and 13 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year
• Generous sick and bereavement leave
• Competitive parental leave
• Company-paid coverage for long term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Retiree health plan and a retiree health account (retiree HRA)
• Education Assistance Program that reimburses 100% of eligible expenses