Aviation Safety Staff Engineer (Design, Certification, ...

OverviewThe 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 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Staff Engineer for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The Staff Engineer provides staff coordination and liaison with government, industry, and professional stakeholders on behalf of the Air Safety Organization and other Association committees, MECs, and National Officers, as assigned by the department Director or Manager.ResponsibilitiesTheir specific focus is in the policy areas of aircraft design, certification, continuing airworthiness, operations specifications, and aircraft maintenance, including master minimum equipment list (MMEL) policies and procedures. They provide coordination and technical support to the Air Safety Organization, accident and incident investigations, FAA and Transport Canada (TC) pilot certificate enforcement action cases, and other safety investigations in the areas of aircraft design, manufacturing, and maintenance. The Staff Engineer effectively represents the Association and the department, interacting with government and industry safety officials on a routine basis, advocating on behalf of the Association’s priorities from a policy perspective. They are also routinely tasked to use their engineering training and experience to analyze internal and external airworthiness and certification related data to identify trends and develop potential safety risk mitigation strategies. In coordination with relevant committees and staff members, 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 be routinely asked to translate engineering information into summaries for department management and leadership.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering or other 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 ARAC, CARAC, and ARC processes is strongly preferred.A pilot’s license with an instrument rating and/or applicable aviation industry expertise preferred. Other aviation experience may substitute.Experience in Part 25 airplane design and/or Part 121 operations and continuing airworthiness, and airplane maintenance.FAA A&P certification 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.Ability to collaboratively work in multi-disciplined team.Self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment; able to make independent decisions and proactively identify issues.Excellent time management; able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.Physical DemandsNote: 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 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 information.Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally). Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds. While on travel, could be responsible to move luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.)Please apply online at Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment. No employee contribution required. The 401k plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting.Generous health care benefits on day one – PPO, Kaiser, and a High Deductible Health Plan including medical, dental, and vision for employee, spouse, and dependents.15 days paid vacation and 13 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year.Generous sick and bereavement leave; parental leave; disability and life insurance covered by company.Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts; retiree health plan; Education Assistance Program.Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits where available.Partial remote work opportunities.Projected annual salary range: $96,027.00 – $137,179.00Sponsorship not available for this position. 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Created: 2025-09-17