Date Posted:
May 27, 2026
Position Title:
Communications Specialist
Office/Company:
Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07203
Reports To:
Location:
Tysons Corner, VA
Contact:
Salary:
$80,884.00 – $115,149.00
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
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 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines), seeks an experienced Communications Specialist for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office.Communications support for the advancement of the Association’s collective bargaining goals and other ALPA-wide communications initiatives.Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area (Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field) from an accredited college or university is required; master’s degree or completion of post‑graduate courses preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
Responsibilities:
• Communications support for the advancement of the Association’s collective bargaining goals and other ALPA-wide communications initiatives.
• Exercise excellent organizational and project management skills, take initiative, and ensure that project benchmarks and deadlines are met.
• Exhibit exceptional writing, problem-solving, consensus-building, and interpersonal skills to establish credibility with pilot leaders and ALPA’s professional staff.
• Develop and execute strategic media strategies that build awareness and support for key pilot group initiatives.
• Have experience with social media (organic and paid), media relations, advertising (digital, outdoor, and print), video, email, and web support.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area (Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field) from an accredited college or university is required; master’s degree or completion of post‑graduate courses preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in a communications role at ALPA or in an equivalent advocacy and/or communications position elsewhere required. Aviation and/or labor union experience and/or knowledge strongly preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment, capable of independent decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, with attention to detail when reviewing and editing written materials.
• Must possess exceptional time management skills; be able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and transition easily between projects.
Instructions:
Interested applicants are requested to submit online portfolio link(s) showing previous work.
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace.
