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Aviation roles in the U.S., from flight operations to aerospace engineering, qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian aviation professionals with a U.S. job offer in hand.
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WSP is searching for a full-time Associate Consultant, Aviation Planner to join our team in Raleigh, NC, other locations may be acceptable.
Be involved in exciting projects with our Aviation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges from the access roads to the runway.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, everything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Successful applicant will work with our aviation planners and project managers in various disciplines to support our aviation planning projects across the country and will be assigned to our Raleigh office team, although other location options may be considered. Remote work flexibility is available.
- Specific responsibilities may include computer-aided design, records management, calculations, data gathering and presentation, online data research, field investigations, researching technical topics, and document control.
- Some assignments may also be related to other transportation modes and facilities.
Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion about you joining our team.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or Engineering (or closely related discipline) within an accredited program or equivalent experience.
- 1+ years of relevant post education experience.
- Knowledge of aviation planning and/or engineering theories and principles required.
- Strong capabilities in business software, including Microsoft Excel and Word, also a good grasp of engineering/planning applications, such as AutoCAD, AviPlan, InfraWorks.
- Competence in written and oral communications in English.
- Must be a team player, able to support and collaborate with team.
- Must be able to juggle multiple project priorities.
- Ability to work in the United States immediately is required.
- Ability to pass necessary background checks to obtain a security badge.
- Perform work in a responsible and ethical manner and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Commitment to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with a planning or engineering firm, an airport, a state department of transportation, or other aviation stakeholder (including through internship or co-op).
- Knowledge of aviation operations, management, planning and/or engineering is highly desired.
- Familiarity with CAD software solutions (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) is highly desired.
- Familiarity with aviation-specific applications (e.g., AviPLAN Airside Pro) is desired. Knowledge of GIS, InfraWorks, runwaySimulator, CAST, or SIMMOD is a plus.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is searching for a full-time Associate Consultant, Aviation Planner to join our team in Raleigh, NC, other locations may be acceptable.
Be involved in exciting projects with our Aviation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges from the access roads to the runway.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, everything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Successful applicant will work with our aviation planners and project managers in various disciplines to support our aviation planning projects across the country and will be assigned to our Raleigh office team, although other location options may be considered. Remote work flexibility is available.
- Specific responsibilities may include computer-aided design, records management, calculations, data gathering and presentation, online data research, field investigations, researching technical topics, and document control.
- Some assignments may also be related to other transportation modes and facilities.
Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion about you joining our team.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or Engineering (or closely related discipline) within an accredited program or equivalent experience.
- 1+ years of relevant post education experience.
- Knowledge of aviation planning and/or engineering theories and principles required.
- Strong capabilities in business software, including Microsoft Excel and Word, also a good grasp of engineering/planning applications, such as AutoCAD, AviPlan, InfraWorks.
- Competence in written and oral communications in English.
- Must be a team player, able to support and collaborate with team.
- Must be able to juggle multiple project priorities.
- Ability to work in the United States immediately is required.
- Ability to pass necessary background checks to obtain a security badge.
- Perform work in a responsible and ethical manner and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Commitment to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with a planning or engineering firm, an airport, a state department of transportation, or other aviation stakeholder (including through internship or co-op).
- Knowledge of aviation operations, management, planning and/or engineering is highly desired.
- Familiarity with CAD software solutions (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) is highly desired.
- Familiarity with aviation-specific applications (e.g., AviPLAN Airside Pro) is desired. Knowledge of GIS, InfraWorks, runwaySimulator, CAST, or SIMMOD is a plus.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Aviation
Match your credentials to FAA requirements
Australian CASA licences and qualifications aren't automatically recognised by the FAA. Get your credentials formally evaluated before applying so employers can confirm your qualifications meet the specialty occupation threshold required for E-3 visa eligibility.
Target airlines and MRO operators directly
Large U.S. carriers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities file LCAs regularly and have established E-3 sponsorship processes. Approach their hiring teams directly, as aviation roles often fill through internal pipelines before reaching public job boards.
Confirm the role requires a specific degree
Not every aviation title qualifies as a specialty occupation. Roles like aircraft dispatcher or ramp agent typically don't meet the bachelor's degree requirement. Prioritise positions such as aerospace engineer, avionics specialist, or airline operations analyst where a specific degree field is genuinely required.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, your employer must file a certified LCA with the DOL before your visa application can proceed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the process moves quickly and correctly from offer to consulate appointment.
Clarify worksite location before the LCA is filed
Aviation roles often involve multiple bases, training facilities, or contract worksites. The LCA must list the correct primary worksite, and changes after certification can require a new filing. Lock down your permanent work location with your employer before the DOL submission.
Renew your E-3 before each contract period ends
E-3 visas are issued in two-year increments with no cap on renewals, but your status lapses if you let it expire between contract cycles. Start your renewal application at least 90 days before your current period ends to avoid a gap in authorisation.
E-3 Visa Aviation: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find aviation jobs in the U.S. with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 visa sponsorship. Search by aviation job title to see positions from employers already familiar with the E-3 process. Targeting employers with prior sponsorship experience significantly reduces the friction of negotiating the visa arrangement from scratch.
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.
Do aviation roles qualify as specialty occupations for the E-3?
It depends on the specific role. Positions like aerospace engineer, avionics systems engineer, flight operations analyst, and air traffic control specialist typically qualify because they require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. General operational roles such as flight attendant, dispatcher, or ground crew typically don't meet the specialty occupation standard and won't support an E-3 petition.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian aviation professionals?
The E-3 is almost always the better path for Australians. The H-1B visa requires entering an annual lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, while the E-3 has a 10,500-slot annual allocation that has never been fully used. Your employer can file an E-3 LCA with the DOL at any time of year, and you can apply for your visa stamp directly at a U.S. consulate in Australia without waiting for a USCIS petition approval.
Can I change aviation employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer your existing E-3 to the new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to apply for a new E-3 visa stamp before starting work, or apply for a change of status if you're already in the U.S. There's no portability provision equivalent to what H-1B holders have under AC21.