Flightdeck & Airspace Technology Engineer

Air Line Pilots Association; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation safety organization seeks an experienced Flightdeck & Airspace Technology Engineer for their McLean, Virginia office. The role involves acting as a subject matter expert on flight deck technologies and airspace modernization. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering and aviation, with excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and partial remote work options.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Partial remote work options

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant aviation experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Private pilot license with instrument rating and/or air traffic controller certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact and SME on flight deck technologies.
• Monitor industry standards and support modernization initiatives.
• Communicate complex technical issues effectively.

Skills

Communication

Technical Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Avionics

Air Traffic Management

Aviation Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Position Overview

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union and aviation safety organization, seeks an experienced Flightdeck & Airspace Technology Engineer for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The engineer acts as the primary point of contact and SME on technical specifications, standards, and policies related to flight deck technologies, spectrum policy, cybersecurity, and air traffic control interactions.

The role involves monitoring industry standards, regulatory development, and supporting modernization initiatives like ADS-B, Data Communication, and PBN, including liaising with government and industry stakeholders. The engineer must communicate complex technical issues effectively and develop strategic and tactical positions on airspace modernization and safety policies.

This position requires interaction with agencies such as FAA, Transport Canada, TSA, NAV CANADA, and others, supporting ALPA’s policies and initiatives in air traffic control modernization and cybersecurity. It involves 10-20% travel domestically and internationally.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Avionics, Air Traffic Management, Aviation Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in flight deck technology, industry standards, and airspace modernization.
• At least 5 years of relevant aviation experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Private pilot license with instrument rating and/or air traffic controller certification preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian aviation regulations, standards (RTCA, SAE), and international ATC systems.
• Strong technical writing and public speaking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands

Constant operation of computers and mobile devices; ability to travel and move equipment as needed, including lifting up to 50 lbs during travel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $91,454 - $159,738 annually.
• Comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, paid leave, and additional perks.
• Partial remote work options available.

Additional Details

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and does not offer sponsorship or relocation assistance. Must be eligible to work in the U.S.