Sr. Legislative Representative
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 seeks a Sr. Legislative Representative for our Washington, D.C./ Tysons (McLean), VA office. ALPA represents more than 77,000 pilots at 41 airlines in the United States and Canada. The Sr. Legislative Representative will serve as an integral member of the advocacy team developing, analyzing, and promoting federal policy in the interests of ALPA members. Reporting to the Association’s Manager, Government Affairs and working collaboratively with other departments, they will function as part of ALPA’s Government Affairs team to advance ALPA priorities. Their emphasis will be on direct advocacy with Capitol Hill and the Administration, as well as providing advice related to legislation and legislative strategies. They will be responsible for analyzing legislation and regulations as well as drafting legislative proposals. This position requires lobbying of Capitol Hill decision-makers and may include representing the Association in international and domestic venues with federal and international governmental representatives and industry stakeholders. Critical, strategic thinking and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of the legislative process and aviation policy. Senior-level Capitol Hill and Administration policy experience in transportation and labor is required. Labor union experience and/or an understanding of labor laws and the Railway Labor Act is valued, as well as an understanding of international aviation policy. Demonstrated ability to analyze and craft legislative language, bills, and amendments required.
Travel: 10 - 30%.
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.
ALPA is a member-driven, staff supported, union with two internal professional unions.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Minimum Requirements:
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). 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 (lbs.). While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, boxes, cases, files, and/or luggage as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.)
ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including:
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $137,805.00 –$196,864.00
Relocation not provided.
Sponsorship not available for this position.
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