Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

[INSERT DATE]

[HIRING MANAGER S NAME]

[COMPANY]

[ADDRESS]

[CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]

Dear Hiring Manager:

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the (INSERT TARGET POSITION) position that is currently available. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

I am excited to build a rewarding career with your organization, and can offer cross-functional leadership experience in aviation safety, risk management, policy development, OSHA compliance, and employee training. I am also well-versed in investigations, report writing, and emergency response among other areas. To complement my background, I possess exceptional academic and industry credentials. In my current role as Coordinator of Transportation Disaster Operations with the National Transportation Safety Board, I direct all aspects of emergency response support for victims and families of aviation and transportation disasters.

Briefly, a few key qualifications include:

  A Master's degree in Aeronautical Science with specialization in Operations and Safety Program Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

  Adeptness at advising, evaluating and developing standards, procedures and approaches which fortify aviation safety.

  Strong relationships with key regulatory bodies such as the Federal Aviation Administration.

As this is just a sampling of my professional history, please refer to my attached resume for additional experience. I look forward to speaking with you personally, as I believe the sum of these aforementioned reasons will prove me to be a valuable asset to (INSERT TARGET ORGANIZATION). Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy