Staff Engineer, Engineering & Investigations (Aviation)

Company: Air Line Pilots Association
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: November 29, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Title:Staff Engineer, Engineering & Investigations (Aviation) City: Tysons (McLean) State: VA Country:US Type: 4 (Exempt, Bargaining Unit 1 (EB) of Openings: 1 Category:Engineering & Air Safety - Staff Engineer, Engineering & Investigations Company Name: Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l., Tysons (McLean), Virginia, United States Description: Staff Engineer, Engineering & Investigations (Aviation) 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 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Staff Engineer, Engineering & Investigations for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The Staff Engineer, Engineering & Investigations provides 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, as assigned by the department Director or Manager. They provide coordination and technical support for NTSB, TSB, and ICAO Annex 13 accident and incident investigations. They must effectively represent the Department and Association by interacting with government and industry safety officials on a regular basis. They participate in the interpretation and analysis of flight recorder data. They also analyze internal and external accident investigation databases to identify trends and develop mitigation strategies. The Staff Engineer will serve as a technical expert on policy and regulatory changes affecting investigations and recorders. Travel: 20 - 25%. 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. ALPA is a member-driven, staff supported, union with two internal professional unions. Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline, from an accredited college or university required, ensures ability to participate in NTSB and TSB investigations on a Systems or Structures Group. - Minimum Experience: one to three (1-3) years of experience with accident/incident investigations – focused on airline investigations required, seven to ten (7-10) years strongly preferred. - Experience with NTSB and/or TSB accident investigation policies and procedures. - Strong technical writing skills are required. - Public speaking skills essential. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with all levels of contacts, internal and external. - 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. - Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Able to work flexible schedule on short notice as needed. Physical Demands: Note: 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 of this position 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). May also 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 (lbs.). While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.) ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including: - 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12% plus 2% contribution into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan (MBCBP) after 180 days of employment. No employee contribution required! Employees can choose to make pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contributions to the 401(k). The plan permits in-plan Roth conversions and has a 4-year vesting schedule. The MBCBP has a 3-year cliff vesting period; - Generous health care benefits on day one – Aetna PPO Plan, Aetna High Deductible Health Plan, and a Kaiser HMO Plan (where available), which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee, their spouse, and/or dependent children. Employees do not have to pay premiums if they enroll in the Aetna High Deductible Health Plan or the Kaiser HMO Plan; - days paid vacation and 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). Funds in the retiree health account can be used to pay for eligible medical expenses in retirement; - Education Assistance Program that reimburses 100% of eligible expenses; - Optional benefits include a legal plan, supplemental life insurance, college 529 plan, pet insurance, long term care insurance, and qualified transportation fringe benefits (where available); and, - Partial remote work opportunities are available after six months of service. PROJECTED ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $ 96,027.00 – $ 185,953.00 Relocation not provided. Sponsorship not available for this position. PM19 Compensation details: 96027-137179 Yearly Salary PIfacaf2abf8b6-25405-39121350

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