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A&P Mechanic roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and some senior or inspection-focused positions can qualify under EB-2. Employers file a PERM application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, making documented aviation maintenance experience and your FAA certificates central to sponsorship eligibility.
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Are you an experienced aircraft mechanic looking to make a difference? PHI Health is seeking a A&P-licensed mechanic with 2+ years as a Certified Aircraft Mechanic to work on our helicopters.
At PHI Health, every detail matters because every flight can save a life. As an A&P Mechanic, you will be a crucial part of our mission, ensuring our fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft is always ready to respond to emergencies with precision and reliability. If you're able to investigate and repair anything and everything to do with the air frame or powerplant and have a keen interest in continuing to develop your skills – join our team!
WHO WE ARE:
PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Review and evaluate daily maintenance or inspection requirements and carry out various tasks in order to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft.
- Notify Lead Mechanic of unusual situations requiring schedule changes, aircraft changes, extra manpower or technical assistance.
- When at a field base, be responsible for the maintenance of all aircraft assigned to her/him reviewing stock levels and requisitioning spares as necessary to provide required repairs. Responsible for the safety and security of all company assets at field base.
- Prepare reports, requisitions, inventories, and personally certify on aircraft logs and related inspection and maintenance forms that work accomplished meets the requirements of the FAA, manufacturer and PHI Health.
- Comply with entries in RAMCO, such as work packages, status sheets, removals and installs in physical structure.
- Maintain close communication with Lead Mechanic and AMBS, and other agents as appropriate in order to ensure effective and timely job completion.
- Maintain parts inventory and recommend level changes when necessary.
- Maintain company provided special tools and ensure calibration is performed as scheduled.
- Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma.
- Hold an FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant.
- At least 2 years of Maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic.
- Possess basic skills in communications.
- Computer skills required.
- Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) drug screening and background screen.
- For Mechanics in the PHI Roving Maintenance Team:
- Sheet metal repair and/or Avionics troubleshooting/repair skills.
- Must be able to travel frequently, sometimes with short notice during regularly scheduled hitch.
- Must be able to work night shifts where maintenance events dictate.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- We offer a range of competitive pay and benefits package to keep our teams happy, healthy, and invested.
- This package includes competitive pay, shift bonuses, shift incentives, Annual Safety Bonus, Annual Employee Bonus, and much more.
SCHEDULE/LOCATION:
- 7&7
- Candidates must live within a one-hour drive or sixty (60) miles from the base (whichever is greater) of the candidate's residence.
- Travel between bases is required.
OUR CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
- Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.
- Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
- Service. We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.
THE PHI HEALTH ADVANTAGE:
For more than 40 years, our company has been providing critical air medical transport services across the country. As an organization, we outfit each aircraft we fly with the most advanced technology, subject our crews to the most rigorous protocols and training and pioneer the most-forward thinking safety program in the country.
Everything that we do comes back to the safety of our crew and our patients. Our accident rate is well below the national average and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. This belief has guided us towards a number of industry firsts and has given us the highest safety rating in the industry.
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The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an A&P Mechanic
Verify your FAA certificates before applying
Your Airframe and Powerplant certificates must be current and unrestricted before any PERM filing begins. USCIS and DOL both require the employer to document that you meet every listed job requirement on the date of filing.
Target MRO facilities and Part 145 repair stations
Maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities operating under FAA Part 145 certificates regularly sponsor foreign A&P Mechanics because domestic hiring pools are thin. Narrowing your search to these employers shortens the time between application and a PERM-ready offer.
Search green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter A&P Mechanic roles by employers with active PERM and EB-3 filing history, so you're applying to companies already set up to sponsor rather than educating an employer about the process from scratch.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and work location. Check the OFLC Wage Search tool yourself so you can evaluate whether an offer meets the threshold before PERM is filed.
Collect maintenance logbooks and type-rating records early
PERM audits for A&P roles frequently request proof of hands-on experience with specific aircraft types. Gather your logbooks, employer verification letters, and any type-specific training records before your employer starts the labor certification process.
Ask employers directly about their PERM timeline and counsel
Some aviation employers have in-house immigration counsel and a standing PERM process; others have never sponsored before. Ask in writing whether they've filed EB-3 PERM applications previously and who handles their DOL and USCIS filings.
Green Card A&P Mechanic: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an A&P Mechanic qualify for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card?
Most A&P Mechanic roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the occupation typically requires specialized training rather than a bachelor's degree. EB-2 is available if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or if you qualify for a National Interest Waiver based on your specialized aviation maintenance expertise, though NIW approval for trade-certified roles is uncommon.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for A&P Mechanics?
H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which is difficult to establish for most A&P Mechanic positions since they rely on FAA certification rather than a bachelor's degree. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no lottery, no specialty-occupation test, and leads directly to permanent residency rather than a temporary status requiring renewal.
What is the PERM labor certification process for an A&P Mechanic role?
The employer files a PERM application with the DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position at the prevailing wage. This requires a documented recruitment campaign, a defined job description matching your actual duties, and proof you meet all stated requirements. Only after DOL certifies the PERM can the employer file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
Where can I find A&P Mechanic jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate filters aviation maintenance roles specifically by employers with documented EB-3 and PERM filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already completed sponsorships rather than those encountering the process for the first time. This matters because PERM is employer-driven and sponsor experience significantly affects how smoothly the filing goes.
How long does the EB-3 green card process take for an A&P Mechanic?
The full timeline from PERM filing to receiving your green card runs roughly two to four years for most countries, depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing volumes. Nationals from India and China face longer waits due to per-country backlogs in the visa bulletin. PERM alone typically takes six to eighteen months depending on whether DOL audits the application.