Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the General Counsel (GC) serves as the chief legal officer for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the AOPA Foundation by providing strategic legal guidance, managing risk exposures, and otherwise providing legal representation, advice and guidance on a broad range of matters. The GC partners closely and in collaboration with Association and Foundation leadership in delivering legal services and managing legal exposures to advance mission goals. The GC oversees and manages the Pilot Protection Services (PPS) program, which provides representation for AOPA members on aviation legal and related matters. The GC also serves as Secretary to the Board of Trustees and performs the functions customarily associated with that role. The GC position is based at AOPA’s headquarters in Frederick, Maryland.