Description:
The Largest Airline Pilot Union, the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 77,000 pilots at 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Labor Relations Counsel for our office in Tysons (McLean), Virginia. Under minimal direct supervision and within the limitations of Association policy, the Labor Relations Counsel provides assistance to pilot governing bodies and to individual members on all subjects that affect their employment. In coordination with department managers, they use thorough understanding of applicable laws and comprehensive experience in Association policies and procedures to handle an extensive range of complex labor relations assignments, often on short notice, and function as a labor relations professional. They also provide staff assistance in all phases of negotiating agreements; coordinate all activities during negotiations while concurrently maintaining communication with all interested parties; monitor and administer contracts; manage FAA actions against individual pilots; prepare summaries of NTSB Accident/Incident hearings; and, handle all case management functions. They actively listen, build trust, and adapt their style and tactics to fit the audience. Infrequently, they may be called upon at any hour to respond to safety-related emergency inquiries. Travel, significant and, at times, on short notice is required.Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Law (LLM), or similar advanced degree from an approved school of law required.
- Member in good standing of the Bar.
- Five (5) years of related experience in labor law and litigation required, ten (10) or more years preferred. Aviation experience preferred. Negotiations experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in collective bargaining, grievance, and arbitration 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.
- Knowledge of the Railway Labor Act and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) preferred.
- Experience using online legal research, Westlaw or the equivalent, preferred.
- Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
