Aviation Human Factors & Safety Policy Specialist
Location: McLean, Virginia
Travel: Up to 25%
STS Technical Services is hiring an Aviation Human Factors & Safety Policy Specialist in McLean, Virginia. This is a unique opportunity to shape the policies, standards, and procedures that define flight safety across the industry. If you’re passionate about human-centered aviation design, operational safety, and regulatory excellence, we want to hear from you.
Position Overview
The Aviation Human Factors & Safety Policy Specialist applies human factors and human systems integration principles to aviation safety, operations, and training. The goal is simple — to ensure that pilot workload, operational realities, and system interactions are reflected in every regulation, SOP, and training program.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate flight deck designs, automation systems, SOPs, training programs, and operational concepts from a human factors perspective
- Advise on regulatory proposals and emerging technologies to identify and address pilot-centered issues
- Analyze operational and safety data to identify trends and recommend mitigations or procedural improvements
- Support domestic and international standards development and harmonization initiatives
- Collaborate with pilot committees, regulators, and technical workgroups on human factors projects
- Translate complex technical and regulatory issues into clear, actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Aviation Human Factors or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate aviation human factors experience
- Deep understanding of FARs and CARs; prior experience with airlines, FAA, or Transport Canada preferred
- Pilot’s license with instrument rating strongly preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in SOP design, workload management, and human-centered operational analysis
- Excellent communication, analytical, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements
- Primarily office-based position
- Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs (up to 50 lbs during travel)
- Local, national, and international travel required up to 25%
Benefits Overview
- 401(k) Plan: 12% Non-Elective Employer Contribution plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days — no employee contribution required
- Health Coverage: PPO, Kaiser (where available), or HDHP plans available on day one; medical, dental, and vision for employee, spouse, and dependents
- Paid Time Off: 15 vacation days, 13 holidays, and 2 volunteer days annually
- Leave Benefits: Generous sick, bereavement, and parental leave programs
- Insurance: Company-paid disability and life insurance
- Education Assistance: 100% reimbursement for eligible expenses
- Additional Benefits: Flexible Spending & HSA accounts, retiree health plan, optional pet insurance, legal plan, and more
- Hybrid Flexibility: Partial remote work available after six months of service
About STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading names in aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. We connect skilled professionals with rewarding careers that keep the world moving.
Ready to make an impact in aviation safety and policy? Apply today to join a team dedicated to advancing flight safety through human-centered innovation.
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