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A&P Mechanic roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a degree or equivalent in aviation maintenance or a related technical field. Australian mechanics with FAA certification can transfer credentials through a structured equivalency process, and the E-3's no-lottery structure means sponsorship can begin as soon as an employer makes an offer.
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A& P Technician II
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. As an A&P Technician II, you will be responsible for performing routine maintenance and major inspections on Gulfstream corporate aircraft.
- Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems, using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.
- Examine and inspect engines or other components for cracks, breaks or leaks.
- Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects.
- Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using hand tools and power tools.
- Service and maintain aircraft systems by performing tasks, such as flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
- Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts, such as wings and fuselage, rigging and hydraulic units.
- Read and interpret manufacturers and airline’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Position Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Airframe and Powerplant License required, high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 2 years corporate jet experience performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include: 12/24/36/72-month inspections.
Preferred Characteristics
- Gulfstream maintenance experience (any model GII through G550) preferred.
- Basic knowledge of operating a personal computer or laptop.
- Knowledge of job-specific machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Capable of repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Able to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Capable of determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Able to perform tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Able to install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Ability to control operations of equipment or systems.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Able to monitor gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Benefits That Make Life Better
- Relocation and Sign-On Bonus Eligible ($5,000)!
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
Salary
$35-42 per hour based on experience
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
About us
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
About The Team
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
Job Description
A& P Technician II
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. As an A&P Technician II, you will be responsible for performing routine maintenance and major inspections on Gulfstream corporate aircraft.
- Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems, using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.
- Examine and inspect engines or other components for cracks, breaks or leaks.
- Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects.
- Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using hand tools and power tools.
- Service and maintain aircraft systems by performing tasks, such as flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
- Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts, such as wings and fuselage, rigging and hydraulic units.
- Read and interpret manufacturers and airline’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Position Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Airframe and Powerplant License required, high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 2 years corporate jet experience performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include: 12/24/36/72-month inspections.
Preferred Characteristics
- Gulfstream maintenance experience (any model GII through G550) preferred.
- Basic knowledge of operating a personal computer or laptop.
- Knowledge of job-specific machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Capable of repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Able to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Capable of determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Able to perform tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Able to install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Ability to control operations of equipment or systems.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Able to monitor gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Benefits That Make Life Better
- Relocation and Sign-On Bonus Eligible ($5,000)!
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
Salary
$35-42 per hour based on experience
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
About us
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
About The Team
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an A&P Mechanic
Convert your CASA licence before applying
FAA and CASA certificates aren't automatically equivalent. Start the FAA conversion process early so you can show employers a clear path to an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, removing the main hiring hesitation before sponsorship conversations begin.
Target Part 145 repair stations specifically
FAA-certificated Part 145 repair stations hire A&P mechanics regularly and are familiar with the specialty occupation standard. Airlines, MRO providers, and corporate flight departments operating under Part 145 are your highest-probability E-3 sponsorship targets.
Document your CASA experience in U.S. terms
Translate your Australian maintenance logs, endorsements, and CASA licences into language that maps to FAA certificate categories. U.S. hiring managers evaluate specialty occupation partly on how clearly your background aligns with the role's degree-equivalent requirement.
Confirm the employer files an LCA before signing
Before accepting an offer, verify the employer will file a Labor Condition Application with DOL. Some smaller MRO shops don't realise the LCA is required even for E-3, which delays your start date. Ask HR explicitly during the offer stage.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
A&P mechanics often have non-traditional degree paths that need careful documentation. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation end-to-end, which is especially useful when your qualifications rely on experience equivalency.
Prepare for specialty occupation scrutiny at the consulate
Consular officers sometimes question whether A&P roles meet the specialty occupation standard. Bring your job offer letter, employer's position description referencing the degree requirement, and your CASA or FAA credentials to the interview to address this directly.
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Find A&P Mechanic JobsA&P Mechanic E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find A&P Mechanic jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters aviation maintenance roles by E-3 sponsorship history so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the visa. Focus on FAA Part 145 repair stations, major carriers, and MRO companies, which have established processes for sponsoring skilled technicians from Australia.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an A&P Mechanic role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but it requires careful documentation. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between a specific degree field and the job duties. A position requiring an aviation technology or aerospace engineering degree, combined with FAA certification, generally meets the standard. Roles where any technical background is accepted are harder to qualify. Your employer's job description needs to explicitly state the degree requirement.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian A&P mechanics?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for this role. There's no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and your employer can file as soon as your offer is signed. H-1B registrations are capped at 85,000 per year with a randomised lottery, meaning qualified candidates are routinely excluded. For Australians, the E-3 is the direct route without the uncertainty.
Can I use Australian experience instead of a degree to qualify for E-3?
Yes, but only through a formal equivalency evaluation. The E-3 allows three years of relevant work experience to substitute for one year of a bachelor's degree, meaning 12 years of qualified aviation maintenance experience can satisfy the degree requirement. You'll need a credential evaluation from a recognised evaluator and documentation linking your CASA experience to the specific job duties.
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