Aviation Labor Relations Counsel - Partial Remote

Air Line Pilots Association; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with company contributions

Health benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

Sick leave

Parental leave

Disability & life insurance

Education assistance

Remote work options

Job summary

Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) in the Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks an experienced Labor Relations Counsel to support pilot governing bodies and members on employment matters.

You will handle negotiations, contract administration, and investigations, with travel up to 40% (and occasionally up to 50%), and collaborate with senior aviation professionals.

The role requires a JD or LLM, bar in good standing, and 5+ years in labor law; sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• JD, LLM or equivalent advanced law degree from an accredited school.
• Bar in good standing.
• 5+ years of labor law experience, aviation preferred; 15+ years strongly preferred.
• Experience in collective bargaining, grievance, and arbitration.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with internal staff and pilots.

Responsibilities

• Provide staff assistance in negotiating agreements across duties and policies.
• Coordinate all negotiation activities and maintain communication with interested parties.
• Monitor and administer contract terms and FAA actions against pilots.
• Prepare summaries of hearings and manage case files.
• May work on national projects in Washington, D.C. and respond to urgent inquiries.

Skills

Labor law

Negotiations

Oral & written communication

Project coordination

Independent judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Master of Law (LLM)

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) in the Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks an experienced Labor Relations Counsel to support pilot governing bodies and members on employment matters.

You will handle negotiations, contract administration, and investigations, with travel up to 40% (and occasionally up to 50%), and collaborate with senior aviation professionals.

The role requires a JD or LLM, bar in good standing, and 5+ years in labor law; sponsorship not available.