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# Aviation Security Specialist (Cyber and Counter-UAS)

- **Company:** Airline Pilots Association International
- **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $97,948.0 - $139,923.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Cyber Security, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87635352/1

## About the Role

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field, including aviation security or Unmanned Aircraft Systems, from an accredited college or university required; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience.

 * Three (3) years of experience with aviation cybersecurity and/or counter-UAS technologies.
 * Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of US and Canadian civil aviation operations desired, with a focus on airline operations preferred.
 * Understanding of new entrants' challenges and issues, air traffic control, the airline industry; airline pilots; and, the laws and regulations that affect the security and the industry strongly preferred.
 * Familiar with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) rules and policies strongly preferred.
 * Experience engaging with federal advisory committees, aviation rulemaking committees, and/or international aviation organizations (ICAO, IFALPA) preferred.
 * Sound judgment and analytical thinking, with the ability to distill complex technical and regulatory information into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
 * Strong technical writing skills are required, and public speaking skills are beneficial.
 * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with all levels of contacts, internal and external.
 * Ability to collaboratively work in multi-disciplined team.
 * Must be a self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment, capable of independent decision-making and to be proactive in identifying and responding to issues and problems.
 * Must possess exceptional time management skills; be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and transition easily between projects.
 * Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with collaborative platforms and virtual meeting technologies.

## Description

The Security Specialist effectively represents the Association and the department, interacting with government and industry security officials on a routine basis, advocating on behalf of the Association's priorities from a policy perspective. In coordination with relevant ALPA committees and staff members, they develop and coordinate written communications to membership, government, and industry groups outlining ALPA positions on a wide variety of security issues, including cybersecurity and C-UAS., Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.

Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position; move about the office and the local metropolitan area; determine what others have said or written; and, converse with others and exchange accurate information.

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally). May also include occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.

Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.). While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.)


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