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Labor Relations Advisor at The Air Line Pilots Association, International
The Air Line Pilots Association, International
Full-Time
Mid Level
West McLean, VA 22103, USA
Not defined
20 Feb → 22 Mar
Expired
Job Description
Location: US-VA-Tysons (McLean) | US-GA-Atlanta | US-IL-Chicago | US-TN-Memphis | US-NY-Rockville Centre
Job ID: 2023-0006
# of Positions Type: 1
Experience: 5
Category: Contract Administration & Enforcement/Representation - Labor Relations Counsel
External Description
Labor Relations Advisor
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 67,000 pilots at 39 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Labor Relations Advisor for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office; Atlanta, Chicago, Memphis, or NYC-metro locations possible for the right candidate. The Labor Relations Advisor, under general supervision and within the limitations of Association policy, handles a variety of labor relations assignments while providing assistance to pilot governing bodies and to individual members on all subjects that affect their employment. They provide staff assistance in all phases of negotiating agreements and functions as project manager while coordinating activities during negotiations, which includes ensuring compliance with the Railway Labor Act (LRA), researching and analyzing pilot collective bargaining agreements, drafting pilot proposals, and/or assisting in preparation of opening proposals and other contract language, drafting status reports on negotiations, maintaining communications with all interested parties, and preparing analyses of new agreements and sending summaries to department managers. They may act as chief ALPA spokesperson at the bargaining table, participate in direct negotiations and mediation sessions, and may write and/or review negotiation and pilot leadership communications with the membership. They will assist with the contract ratification process and, once an agreement is ratified, will participate in the contract's successful implementation.
Contract enforcement responsibilities include answering pilot questions about the collective agreement; advising pilots about possible contract violations; and, processing disputes to settlement and/or assisting in preparation of disputes to final adjudication including, conducting pilot intake(s), analyzing and drafting grievance(s) and/or appeal(s), interacting directly with Company(ies) in an attempt to resolve disputes, assuming role as ALPA spokesperson in mediation and/or other forms of alternative dispute resolution, drafting grievance submission to arbitration and/or assisting in case preparation for arbitration, and participating in settlement discussion(s) regarding grievances. They may assist with FAA actions against individual pilots which requires an understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), the procedures governing such administrative actions, and the responsibility for and the ability to analyze the subject matter and assist in preparing a case for the affected pilot. They also provide day-to-day assistance to pilot governing bodies and their committee structures which may involve attending Master Executive Council (MEC) and Local Executive Council (LEC) meetings, helping with the development and administration of an MEC's Strategic Plan, and other activities as required. They actively listen, build trust, and adapt their style and tactics to fit the audience.
Travel, significant and, at times, on short notice is required. Must be flexible and mobile - sometimes on short notice - based on meeting calendars, projects, and support demands.
At times, issues may be time-sensitive and of critical importance to the Association and Association issues. Working in coordination with other departments and committees, they will be relied upon to make initial recommendations regarding the strategy and actions that should be taken in each situation. Infrequently, they may be called upon, at any hour, to respond to a safety-related emergency inquiry.
Travel required: usually 25 - 40%; sporadically 50 - 75%.
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, 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.
Qualifications:
Job ID: 2023-0006
# of Positions Type: 1
Experience: 5
Category: Contract Administration & Enforcement/Representation - Labor Relations Counsel
External Description
Labor Relations Advisor
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 67,000 pilots at 39 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Labor Relations Advisor for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office; Atlanta, Chicago, Memphis, or NYC-metro locations possible for the right candidate. The Labor Relations Advisor, under general supervision and within the limitations of Association policy, handles a variety of labor relations assignments while providing assistance to pilot governing bodies and to individual members on all subjects that affect their employment. They provide staff assistance in all phases of negotiating agreements and functions as project manager while coordinating activities during negotiations, which includes ensuring compliance with the Railway Labor Act (LRA), researching and analyzing pilot collective bargaining agreements, drafting pilot proposals, and/or assisting in preparation of opening proposals and other contract language, drafting status reports on negotiations, maintaining communications with all interested parties, and preparing analyses of new agreements and sending summaries to department managers. They may act as chief ALPA spokesperson at the bargaining table, participate in direct negotiations and mediation sessions, and may write and/or review negotiation and pilot leadership communications with the membership. They will assist with the contract ratification process and, once an agreement is ratified, will participate in the contract's successful implementation.
Contract enforcement responsibilities include answering pilot questions about the collective agreement; advising pilots about possible contract violations; and, processing disputes to settlement and/or assisting in preparation of disputes to final adjudication including, conducting pilot intake(s), analyzing and drafting grievance(s) and/or appeal(s), interacting directly with Company(ies) in an attempt to resolve disputes, assuming role as ALPA spokesperson in mediation and/or other forms of alternative dispute resolution, drafting grievance submission to arbitration and/or assisting in case preparation for arbitration, and participating in settlement discussion(s) regarding grievances. They may assist with FAA actions against individual pilots which requires an understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), the procedures governing such administrative actions, and the responsibility for and the ability to analyze the subject matter and assist in preparing a case for the affected pilot. They also provide day-to-day assistance to pilot governing bodies and their committee structures which may involve attending Master Executive Council (MEC) and Local Executive Council (LEC) meetings, helping with the development and administration of an MEC's Strategic Plan, and other activities as required. They actively listen, build trust, and adapt their style and tactics to fit the audience.
Travel, significant and, at times, on short notice is required. Must be flexible and mobile - sometimes on short notice - based on meeting calendars, projects, and support demands.
At times, issues may be time-sensitive and of critical importance to the Association and Association issues. Working in coordination with other departments and committees, they will be relied upon to make initial recommendations regarding the strategy and actions that should be taken in each situation. Infrequently, they may be called upon, at any hour, to respond to a safety-related emergency inquiry.
Travel required: usually 25 - 40%; sporadically 50 - 75%.
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, 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Economics, Pre-Law, Political Science, or related discipline, from an accredited college or university required; Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Law (LLM), or similar advanced degree from an approved school of law strongly preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five (5) years of related experience in labor law and litigation, Railway Labor Act, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) preferred, ten (10) or more years strongly preferred. Aviation experience a plus.
- Experience in collective bargaining, grievance, arbitration, and organizing issues and strategies preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff; external contacts; senior legal and aviation professionals; and, pilots.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate long-term projects.
- Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment to formulate decisions and/or solve problems, under time pressure and urgent conditions.
- Experience using online legal research, Westlaw or the equivalent, preferred.
- Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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 and nationally). 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 13% after 180 days of employment. No employee contribution required! The plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule.
- Generous health care benefits on day one - PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children;
- 27 days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year;
- Generous sick and bereavement leave;
- Competitive parental leave;
- Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance;
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts;
- Retiree health plan;
- Education Assistance Program; and,
- Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available.
Relocation Not Provided.
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Job Responsibilities
- Contract enforcement responsibilities include answering pilot questions about the collective agreement
- advising pilots about possible contract violations; and, processing disputes to settlement and/or assisting in preparation of disputes to final adjudication including
- conducting pilot intake(s), analyzing and drafting grievance(s) and/or appeal(s)
- nteracting directly with Company(ies) in an attempt to resolve disputes, assuming role as ALPA spokesperson in mediation and/or other forms of alternative dispute resolution
- drafting grievance submission to arbitration and/or assisting in case preparation for arbitration, and participating in settlement discussion(s) regarding grievances.
- They may assist with FAA actions against individual pilots which requires an understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), the procedures governing such administrative actions, and the responsibility for and the ability to analyze the subject matter and assist in preparing a case for the affected pilot.
- They also provide day-to-day assistance to pilot governing bodies and their committee structures which may involve attending Master Executive Council (MEC) and Local Executive Council (LEC) meetings, helping with the development and administration of an MEC's Strategic Plan, and other activities as required.
- They actively listen, build trust, and adapt their style and tactics to fit the audience.
Requirements / Qualifications
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Experience using online legal research, Westlaw or the equivalent, preferred.
Benefits/What We offer
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ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits.
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