Job Description
JOB #: 25-02
DATE: 05/13/2025
TITLE: Director, Electronic Data Standards
GRADE: EXEMPT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: e-Business
REPORTS TO: Senior Managing Director, e-Business
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as staff liaison to several ATA e-Business Program working groups including the Configuration Management Working Group, Cybersecurity Working Group, Flight Operations Working Group and Technical Data Working Group.
Facilitate the consensus-based change process for the development and improvement of data exchange standards for commercial aviation.
Manage working group documents, calendars, action items, deliverables, timelines and milestones.
Manage and track change requests to help ensure the relevance of the standards.
Schedule, organize and conduct face-to-face and web-based meetings.
Develop meeting agendas, meeting summaries and detailed project plans.
Manage the revision process and serve as editor/author/production manager for several ATA e-Business Program specifications, including the following:
Spec 1000BR: Civil Aviation Business Rules for S1000D
iSpec 2200: Information Standards for Aviation Maintenance
Spec 42: Aviation Industry Standards for Cybersecurity
Spec 2300: Data Exchange Standard for Flight Operations
Spec 2400: Allowable Configuration Data Exchange Standard
CSDD: Common Support Data Dictionary
Lead operational activities for Civil Aviation industry representation in the development and management of S1000D, a cross-industry standard for the production of technical publications.
Coordinating the representation of Civil Aviation industry participation in S1000D development and management.
Coordinating the interests of the ATA e-Business Program among the other parent organizations (Aerospace Industries Association-AIA and AeroSpace and Defense Industries Association of Europe-ASD).
Serve on the S1000D Council, Steering Committee and other working groups and task teams as appropriate.
Manage the content and ongoing operation of several websites that support the ATA e-Business Program and S1000D.
Manage several databases to support A4A e-Business operations.
Common Support Data Dictionary (CSDD) master database in Microsoft Access and VBA
ATA Aviation Marketplace Invoice database in Microsoft Access and VBA
Others as needed
Assist in promoting industry standards by helping organize industry forums, speaking at industry conferences, creating pamphlets/flyers, etc.
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
A college degree or relevant aviation industry standards experience is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills
Diplomatic with strong group facilitation skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks/topics/stakeholders with a strong customer-service ethic.
Work well in teams and independently; possess sound judgment, reliability and self-motivation.
Self-starter, willing to learn, able to follow guidelines/instructions and ask for help when needed.
Ability to frame, execute and distill relevant data effectively and visually appealing manner.
Detail-oriented and organized with strong planning skills to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Action-oriented mentality, strong work ethic, assertive, positive attitude and ownership of assigned tasks.
Some understanding of database design and modeling.
Proficiency in the following applications
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
XML (primarily XML Schema design)
Adobe Acrobat
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
If approved by the department supervisor, A4A employees have the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. With supervisor approval, there may be flexibility to adjust this schedule based on work requirements and the demands of the position.
SALARY INFORMATION:
The annual salary range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000. Typically, new hires are brought into the organization at a salary between the minimum and midpoint for the role, depending on experience, qualifications and internal equity.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
Choice of medical plans plus free life, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with matching contributions, airline travel privileges, a tuition reimbursement plan and 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to hr@airlines.org, attention JOA# 25-02.
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