Director of Labor Relations Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Job Description:

OverviewLet your career take off with PSA AirlinesAbout PSAPSAAirlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offersunparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development.

We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to createa safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, is ourfoundation for operation and fosters stability, growth and a focuson the future while always placing safety at the forefront ofeverything we do. We are driven in our goals and achievements,eager to be better. We are reliable to one another and accountablefor our actions. And we are caring in our daily interactions, withteammates, colleagues, and customers. Join our team to enjoycomprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the AmericanAirlines global network, so you can explore new destinations andcreate unforgettable memories with family and friends.

BenefitsPSAoffers the benefits you expect from a company focused onexcellence. All eligible team members enjoy a comprehensivebenefits package, including: Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travelperks 401(k) with company match American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonusopportunities A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwidecoverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network Premium dental coverage Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers bothglasses and contacts every year Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor,scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, andfree second opinion services Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services Family planning and fertility treatment LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care,assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and familyplanning Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term andLong-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options forspouses and dependent children Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and DependentCare services Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range ofservices, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health careprofessionalResponsibilitiesPosition SummaryThis role is a valuedmember and strategic business partner of the Legal, Labor, andEmployment Department. This role will help lead Labor and Legalemployment processes, collective bargaining agreement amendmentsand updates, and labor negotiations with the Chief Legal Counsel.

This strategic role will help PSA’s legal and labor departmentbuild continuity and credibility with our key operationalstakeholders in the applicable collectively bargained workgroup.

This is an opportunity to build a more robust Labor and Legaldepartment at PSA.Job Responsibilities Provide prompt, effective, and informed support onlabor-related issues to leadership within multiple corporatedepartments, including direct interaction with senior leaders. Negotiate, implement, interpret, and administer CollectiveBargaining Agreements, including decision-making and using judgmentand discretion for determining when issues should be addressed andwhen they need to be escalated for resolution. Manage disputes and work collaboratively with union leaders andrepresentatives to arrive at appropriate resolutions. Manage the grievance processes with operational departments,responsible for approving third step responses and offeringgrievance resolution options based on individual circumstances andincluding participation in System Board arbitrations. Develop and maintain strong relationships with Unioncounterparts, including in key leadership roles. Research and resolve significant issues arising from contractinterpretation and operational areas requiring coordination withother departments and workgroups, including understanding theimpact at the institutional level. Decision-making and input on overall labor strategy. Evaluate and track labor processes and assess for continuousimprovement opportunities. Review contract language, assist with labor relations, and makerecommendations for changes. Responsible for the Company’s Security and Safety ManagementSystem (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and SafetyAssurance outputs. Perform other duties as assigned.

PositionSpecificsQualifications Bachelor’s degree in field applicable to Labor Relations, orrelated training/experience 5 years of work experience in Labor Relations or operationalsupport roles related to unionized employees Extensive experience in Labor Relations, Collective BargainingAgreements, Arbitrations, and Negotiations with Labor Unions In-depth knowledge of laws and regulations related toemployment Previous experience with a carrier or unionized groups governedunder the Railway Labor Act Ability to draft, interpret, and negotiate contractlanguage Strong understanding of operations and labor Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate consistent strongjudgment Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software Ability to speak/read/write in English If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorizedto work in the USPreferred Aviation industry experience a plus

AdditionalInformationSupervisory Responsibility:

This is a supervisoryposition.

Delegation:

In absence, responsibilities delegated to theChief Legal Counsel.

Authorities:

None.

Work Environment:

This joboperates in a professional office environment. This role routinelyuses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones,photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.

PhysicalDemands:

The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Thisis largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequentlyrequired to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight upto 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands andarms.

AAP/EEO Statement:

PSA Airlines is an equal opportunityemployer; qualified applicants are considered for and treatedduring employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion,sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation),national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, geneticinformation, protected veteran status or any other characteristicprotected by law.

Security Clearance:

All employees are required topass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC)per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen.

OtherDuties:

Please note this job description is not designated to coveror contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time withor without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. #J-18808-Ljbffr