Staff Engineer (Flightdeck and Avionics)

Overview Staff Engineer (Flightdeck and Avionics). The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) seeks an experienced Staff Engineer for the Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The Staff Engineer provides project coordination, subject matter expertise, and analysis in support of ALPA activities, programs, and safety initiatives in aviation safety and security related to current and future flight deck technologies and avionics of civilian transport category airplanes, and for aircraft intended for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. This position focuses on policies, regulations, and standards that include the development of future avionics, the architecture of the flight deck environment, and related topics. The role participates in activities involving continuing airworthiness of avionics systems, proposed rules related to airplane avionics and flight decks, and associated policies. The position also participates in the development of industry standards at organizations such as RTCA and ASTM for next-generation avionics and airline flight decks used by ALPA members. The Staff Engineer coordinates with and acts as a liaison between ALPA and government agencies and the broader aviation industry, expanding their network of government and industry contacts. They develop written communications to members, to governments in response to requests for comments, and to industry groups on flight deck-related safety and security issues, in coordination with Association leadership, Committee representatives, and staff. This position supports ALPA's representation to government agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Canada (TC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and NAV CANADA. They also support ALPA Air Safety Organization (ASO) pilot representatives on relevant committees and assist in conducting meetings between ALPA and industry stakeholders on areas of assigned work. Travel: 10 - 20%. Work Location: Tysons (McLean), Virginia ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to and in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We value everyone and encourage all 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 engineering with specialization in avionics, avionics technician, flight deck architecture, or avionics engineering. Coursework or training in avionics design and flight deck design from an accredited college or university, or the equivalent combination of education and practical experience. Minimum three (3) years of previous work experience in the civil aviation industry working on transport category airplane flight decks and avionics; five (5) or more years is strongly preferred. Ability to demonstrate previous work related to the standards development and design of avionics and/or flight deck systems on civilian transport category airplanes, or experience with new aircraft designed for AAM operations. Understanding of aviation industry flight deck and avionics standards development at RTCA, ASTM, SAE, or similar organizations is strongly preferred. Former employment at airlines, the FAA, or an industry civil aviation segment in a relevant capacity is helpful. Special expertise in U.S. and Canadian Aviation Regulations (FARs and CARs), policies pertaining to systems certification and continuing airworthiness, and standards development related to avionics and flight deck technologies for aircraft and AAM, with knowledge of ICAO and international safety data systems. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing demands. Strong interpersonal and written and spoken communication skills for effective interaction with staff, pilot members, and external contacts. Technical writing and presentation skills to communicate with Association members and executives, government and industry representatives, and staff. Ability to work independently and proactively identify and respond to issues and problems. On a rotational basis, availability to answer calls to the ALPA Worldwide Accident Hotline and the Pilot Peer Support line, including outside business hours, weekends, and holidays. Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Ability to work a flexible schedule on short notice as needed. Physical Demands: Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those needed to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities. Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position; move about the office and the local metropolitan area; interpret information; and converse with others to exchange accurate information. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel locally, nationally, and internationally. May include 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 traveling, may be required to move luggage weighing up to 50 pounds (assistance may not always be available). Please apply online at the jobs portal: /jobs/1569/staff-engineer-(flightdeck-and-avionics)/job Projected annual salary range: $96,027 – $137,179 Relocation not provided. Sponsorship not available for this position. Compensation details: 96027-137179 Yearly Salary PI9f02f2658f58-25405-38520124 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18