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To learn more about AIA, please visit: https://www.aia-aerospace.org/about-aia/

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Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Civil Aviation Environmental, and Global Policy reports directly to the Vice President, Civil Aviation. The position is responsible for developing strategic direction and priorities within assigned areas of focus and coordinating industry consensus positions. A major focus of this position will be environmental aspects of current and future aircraft technologies (including sustainable alternative fuels), and advocating efficient regulatory approaches for aviation emissions, noise and potential supersonic policy. One of the key features of this position will be support for the sustainable use of chemicals within the aerospace and defense industry. This position will handle the day to day interactions with ICCAIA and responsible for tracking applicable work at ICAO.

The position will assist members with identification of critical chemicals proposed for regulation and take a lead role in drafting comment letters identifying member concerns and strategies for continued use or replacement of key chemicals used in the aerospace and defense industry. This role will engage with multiple domestic and international agencies and other trade organizations in support of AIA positions and to ensure stakeholder alignment.

The salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Environmental Committee and integrate Environmental Programs across AIA (20%)

• The environment lead will be responsible for working directly with AIA team members to link their existing efforts on the environmental aspects of aviation improvements into the larger sustainability efforts.
• Responsible for monitoring and communicating to the subcommittees and AIA staff critical environmental issues that are associated with the design, manufacture, and operation of new and in-production aircraft (including components and engines). Examples include (but are not limited to) advanced aviation mobility (short range electric aircraft), airspace and in-flight routing changes that reduce emissions, efforts to reduce contrails, and expansion of “green” hydrogen for fuel. Analyzes the various trends, issues, and areas of concern associated with these environmental issues to provide insight and anticipate the need for association positions and actions.
• Coordinate efforts with the sustainability lead at AIA and the associated committees. Write white papers and articles, news items to the AIA newsletters, or other communications highlighting environmental issues and developments that have or could affect the aviation and defense industry.

Support Noise, Emissions, and Supersonic Subcommittees (25%)

• Coordinates the efforts of the subcommittees and working groups under the Environment and Sustainability Committee established to address U.S. and international environmental policies and regulatory issues. The Noise, Emissions, and Supersonic subcommittees formulate industry positions to be presented to U.S., foreign, and international agencies, bureaus and commissions, or respond to government inquiries dealing with special areas of concern requiring industry input.
• When necessary, supports written and oral testimony to Congress, drafts official response letters to federal proposed rules and guidance documents, and regularly meets with FAA, NASA, and EPA to understand and discuss upcoming governmental initiatives related to aviation environmental policy. Supports these subcommittees by holding regular meetings and identifying issues for their discussion and review.

Outreach on Environmental Issues with Aviation (20%)

• This role will be responsible for outreach on the broader environmental initiatives and federal/international programs outside of AIA that could affect the aviation and defense industry.
• Maintains liaison with environmental policy level counterparts in member companies, U.S. and foreign governments, international organizations, other associations, and academia covering technical and legislative matters to define issues and focal points. This effort will also involve coordination with AIA communications on outreach to selected environmental NGOs to understand their concerns and issues with civil aviation.
• The Senior Manager will represent AIA at industry meetings: organizing and chairing sessions, speaking, or serving as a panelist/moderator. They will work with other organizations and trade groups to inform them of AIA positions and contribute articles and news items to the AIA newsletters, or other communications highlighting issues and developments within area of expertise and responsibility.

Engagement with International aviation organizations (35%)

• Given AIA’s role in ICCAIA the Senior Manager will be responsible for daily interactions with ICCAIA staff, as well as ensuring appropriate engagement with ICAO working groups and meetings.
• This role will be responsible for participating in all CAEP meetings, and any other applicable meetings at either ICAO.

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years’ experience in an aerospace-related government, association or corporate position.
• Experience with the development of policy, regulatory or legislative positions regarding civil aircraft or environmental issues.
• Experience managing, developing, or advocating positions on policy issues related to aviation or the environment.
• High-level communication and persuasion skills to coordinate and deliver consensus positions on civil aviation issues and policy concerns of our member companies.
• Ability to effectively communicate the vision, and value of membership in AIA to maintain and increase membership, including reaching and/or expanding into new or untapped markets.
• Strong understanding of aviation, aerospace, environmental, sustainability, and regulatory policy issues.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences and stakeholders with different interests.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in customer service with high standards of timeliness and responsiveness.
• Demonstrated experience working in a highly collaborative environment where teamwork, collegiality and self-motivation are necessary for success.
• Experience with or in U.S. government agencies (FAA/DOT/EPA) and/or Congressional committees that oversee civil aviation issues.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-moving policy environments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience drafting high-quality comment letters, policy papers, briefing materials, and executive communications.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Strong strategic thinking and issue-management skills, including the ability to anticipate emerging policy developments and proactively position the industry to respond.
• Experience representing organizations in external meetings, conferences, regulatory proceedings, and international forums.
• Familiarity with ICAO, CAEP, ICCAIA, international aviation policy processes, or comparable international regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.

Education

• Bachelors’ degree in aviation/aerospace or public policy, or related fields with comparable work experience required.

To Apply, please send the following documents to [email protected]:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AIA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, committed to non-discrimination regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Military service valued, including those still serving in the National Guard or Reserve.

To learn more about AIA, please visit: https://www.aia-aerospace.org/about-aia/

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Position Summary:

The Aerospace Industries Association’s (AIA) communications team is a key driver of the organization’s advocacy and outreach strategy, sharing the story of how the aerospace and defense industry contributes to America’s safety, security, and economic success.

The Manager, Content and Communications is a central storyteller, editor, and content strategist for AIA. This role is responsible for shaping, developing, and maintaining AIA’s core written products — from executive speeches and long-form thought leadership to member-facing content and internal communications — ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment across audiences and platforms.

Working closely with AIA leadership, policy and legislative teams, membership, and internal operations, this position plays a critical role in translating complex policy priorities into compelling, accessible, and strategic content that advances AIA’s mission.

The salary range for this role is $65,000 – $73,000.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Content Development (30%)

• Lead AIA’s speechwriting efforts, including drafting, editing, and maintaining a centralized speech bank for senior leadership.
• Serve as chief editor for AIA’s long-form external products, including white papers, reports, policy explainers, and issue briefs developed by AIA’s policy teams.
• Draft and edit longer-form written products such as op-eds, long-form blog posts, CEO bylined articles, and other thought leadership content.
• Maintain and regularly update off-the-shelf talking points, messaging frameworks, and strategic narratives for use across the organization.
• Partner with policy and issue-area teams to translate complex subject matter into clear, compelling content for external audiences.

Digital & Platform Content (25%)

• Serve as the day-to-day lead on drafting compelling social media content, including graphics and video as needed.
• Spearhead rapid social media response and ensure AIA stays current to the latest social media trends and strategies.
• Support development and execution of AIA’s social media content strategy in coordination with the Manager of Digital Assets.
• Update and maintain website copy to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with AIA priorities and messaging.
• Work with Coordinator, Communications and Legislative Affairs, to support these efforts.

Thought Leadership (15%)

• Identify, develop, and support thought leadership opportunities for AIA leadership and subject matter experts.
• Maintain and manage AIA’s editorial calendar, coordinating content priorities across communications, policy, and membership teams.
• Ensure alignment and consistency across written products, speeches, digital content, and media-facing materials.

Member-Facing & Internal Communications (15%)

• Partner with the membership team to support clear, engaging member-facing communications that explain AIA priorities and impact.
• Partner with HR to support an internal messaging strategy that informs, engages, and aligns staff.
• Help ensure consistency between internal, member-facing, and external messaging.

Media & Cross-Team Support (15%)

• Support drafting and editing of press releases and other media materials in coordination with the Senior Manager, Media Relations.
• Provide general communications support to policy and issue divisions, serving as a trusted writing, editing, and strategy resource.
• Work collaboratively across the communications team to advance AIA priorities, align messaging, and strengthen the organization’s voice.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with demonstrated experience producing long-form written content.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to translate complex policy issues into accessible language.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Minimum of four years in communications, legislative affairs, or trade association experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.
• Understanding of public policy, advocacy, or trade association communications preferred; Capitol Hill experience a strong plus.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic about the aerospace and defense industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative editing tools; graphic design experience, including with Canva, is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor-level degree in communications, English, journalism, or related field or equivalent experience.

To Apply, please send the following documents to [email protected]:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AIA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, committed to non-discrimination regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Military service valued, including those still serving in the National Guard or Reserve.

To learn more about AIA, please visit: https://www.aia-aerospace.org/about-aia/

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Position Summary:

As a key member of the Aerospace Industries Association, the Coordinator supports functions central to the day-to-day operations of AIA’s Civil, Space, and Engineering & Technology (E&T) teams. As part of the coordinator cadre at AIA, this position also supports other divisions as needed.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative activities and functions, supporting the Civil Aviation, Space, and E&T divisions. The ideal person for this position is organized, discreet, collegial, customer service-oriented, problem-solving professional with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. The position requires excellent operations skills and outstanding oral and written communication ability.

They must be able to quickly switch between near- and long-term tasks. Managing multiple meetings, executing day-to-day operations, maintaining excellent records, and meeting changing deadlines are essential to the position.

Reporting to the Vice President, Civil Aviation, with a dotted line report to the Vice Presidents of Space and Engineering & Technology. This position takes day-to-day direction from the Civil Aviation (70%), Space Systems (15%), and Engineering & Technology (15%) division staff.

The salary range for this role is $52,000-$60,000.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support with a high level of professionalism and in a manner that reflects positively on the organization (50%)

Administrative Duties: Responsible for providing administrative support to the Civil Aviation, Space, and Engineering & Technology teams, or other AIA divisions on an as-needed basis.

• Maintains the division’s working, subject, publication, and operational files (both physical and electronic) by filing and retrieving material, establishing new files and sections as needed, and periodically purging files of outdated material. Organizes and maintains log of items stored for the division in closets, file rooms or archived off-site.
• Maintains committee roster records for each division, making amendments in the appropriate databases for any changes to member companies, creating/ending system relationships, pulling committee lists for divisions, maintains committee list updates for divisions, updating members’ voting status, general data cleanup/entry.
• Supports preparation of materials for division’s councils and committees as needed. Collects and collates department summaries of meeting presentations. Maintains collections of meeting briefing books. Distributes meeting notices and materials to member company representatives. Collects and tracks proxy forms.
• Edits, transmits, and electronically files a variety of documents. Under the direction of division staff, transcribes or develops draft documents for the division examples may include: correspondence, agenda, minutes, listings, summaries or reports, charts and tables. Also reviews correspondence prepared by others requiring signature for general presentation. Ensures all documentation is appropriately coordinated and routed prior to release.
• Handles routine inquiries (telephone or email) incoming to the department. Responds directly on routine matters when possible and routes others to the appropriate staff member or department.
• Greets visitors to the office, ascertains their business and announces them to supervisor. Schedules and confirms appointments. Answers and screens incoming calls and responds to inquiries on routine matters, routing others to the appropriate staff member or department. Takes messages in the absence of other office members.
• Manages, coordinates and collects forms and reports for the division including payment request forms, leave reports and lobby reports. Ensures that they are submitted complete and on-time.
• Prepares individual expense reports and invoices; tracks and follows through to ensure payment is completed using the organization’s expense management system.
• Coordinates supply orders for the division in support of division staff or division meetings.
• Performs general clerical duties including, but not limited to, copying, scanning, mailing (physical and electronic), filing and faxing.
• Supports staff in assigned project-based and organizational work.
• This role also includes coverage of the reception desk during lunch breaks and other periods of absence, ensuring continuous front desk support.

Logistical Planning (25%)

• Supports the planning of meetings and events. Supports divisional meetings (Council, Committee and Working Group events, internal, external, and member-facing meetings) by:
  • Ensures adequate meeting space has been reserved.
  • Ensures all meeting notices, read-ahead materials and follow-up materials are provided to participants in a timely manner.
  • Corresponds with hotels and member company representatives regarding meeting requirements for meetings not managed by Corporate Events.
  • Resolves difficulties with hotel and catering services.
  • Ensures all logistics for meetings are in place and operating (for example: sets up conference room, ensures audio-visual equipment is operational, and refreshments are in place). Tracks and records attendance at events. After conclusion of the meeting, ensures the space and all equipment has been cleaned and cleared and is ready for use.
  • Provides a breakdown of meeting expenses and computing individual meeting attendee share and invoices accordingly. Sends notices for past due accounts and collects payments. Responsible for managing meeting registration through applicable platforms.
  • Administers the registration process and desk; assisting in executing events both on and offsite including coordination with hotels; tracking attendance and following up with billing to members and vendors.
• Maintains calendars and schedules for the division to track workflow and meetings.
• Coordinates travel for division staff, manages travel arrangements, and resolves issues as needed.
• Responsible for managing meetings for divisions using applicable event management tools.
• Responsible for maintaining division’s records in relevant databases.
• Maintains and tracks division’s budget and expenditures and prepares appropriate reports and summaries.

Policy Support (25%)

• Provides support to Civil Aviation team members across core portfolio areas, including aviation safety, environment, spectrum, and emerging technologies, through preparation of materials (white papers, slide decks, memos) pertaining to these topics.
• Conducts research and data collection on topics pertaining to core portfolio areas.
• As needed, provides similar support to Space Systems and Engineering & Technology divisions across areas that overlap with the core Civil Aviation portfolio (R&D, spectrum, airspace integration).

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements

• Native understanding and extensive work within the Microsoft Office environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint) is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (concise, timely, positive nature).
• Ability to work under time pressure to meet deadlines and capability to quickly flex to changes in priorities. In addition, be flexible where extra hours are needed without always being asked.
• A team player attitude, with dynamic customer service, and proven ability to respond to internal and external requests, from all levels of leadership, for assistance promptly, professionally, and effectively.
• Ability to independently prioritize, multi-task duties, and collaborate across AIA. In addition, possesses well-developed interpersonal and time management skills.
• Natural desire to take ownership and contribute to the broader team.
• Motivated, “can-do” attitude that contributes to the mission of the organization and the industry.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, maturity, and trust.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience in a non-profit organization, trade association, or aerospace industry preferred.
• Relevant operational, administrative, or project management experience preferred.
• Proficient writing skills, including the ability to develop background and talking points quickly and in a concise manner is sought after.

To Apply, please send the following documents to [email protected]:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AIA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, committed to non-discrimination regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Military service valued, including those still serving in the National Guard or Reserve.