Job Number:
HC-03984
Date Posted:
March 12, 2026
Position Title:
Sr. Legislative Representative
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA)
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC | Tysons Corner, VA
Contact:
Salary:
$144,695.00 – $206,707.00
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, seeks a Sr. Legislative Representative for our Washington, D.C. / Tysons (McLean), VA office.Developing, analyzing, and promoting federal policy in the interests of ALPA members. Reporting to the Association’s Manager, Government Affairs and working collaboratively with other departments, they will function as part of ALPA’s Government Affairs team to advance ALPA priorities.Bachelor’s degree in relevant area (e.g., Economics, or Political Science) from an accredited college or university required; Public Policy MA, MBA, or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities:
• Developing, analyzing, and promoting federal policy in the interests of ALPA members.
• Reporting to the Association’s Manager, Government Affairs and working collaboratively with other departments, they will function as part of ALPA’s Government Affairs team to advance ALPA priorities.
• Direct advocacy with Capitol Hill and the Administration, as well as providing advice related to legislation and legislative strategies.
• Analyzing legislation and regulations as well as drafting legislative proposals and issue papers.
• Lobbying of Capitol Hill decision-makers and may include representing the Association in international and domestic venues with federal and international governmental representatives and industry stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area (e.g., Economics, or Political Science) from an accredited college or university required; Public Policy MA, MBA, or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight (8) years of experience in government, aviation, transportation, international trade, and/or labor required; twelve (12) or more years of relevant experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Capitol Hill and legislative process required.
• Aviation policy background preferred.
• Executive branch experience preferred, especially Executive Office of the White House; DOT; State; OMB; or, other related agencies.
• Strategic and critical thinking with a proven ability to write convincing and accurate position papers and legislative proposals strongly preferred.
Instructions:
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Other:
Equal opportunity employer. that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace.
