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Airline roles in operations, engineering, logistics, and dispatch can qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file on your behalf, and EB-2 or EB-3 classification depends on your degree level and the role's requirements. No annual cap applies to most countries at the EB-3 level.
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The David B. O’Maley College of Business is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach one Global Airline Marketing course in the Doctor of Aviation Business Administration program. The course is offered for Summer 2026. The course is offered online with weekly synchronous meetings. The prospective faculty will provide hands-on learning activities that stimulate student involvement and encourage critical thinking.
About the David B. O’Maley College of Business
The O’Maley College of Business provides a world-class business education with state-of-the-art graduate and undergraduate curricula. We pride ourselves on our deep relationships with and understanding of the aviation, aerospace, and space industries. While we offer degree programs specific to these industries, we ensure our students gain a solid business education that applies to all industries, including entrepreneurship.
Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace
As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ — and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations — Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university.
For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery.
As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.
Qualifications
Required Education and Qualifications:
- A graduate degree in Business Administration, Marketing or International Management.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching the Air Transport Value Chain and Aviation Marketing and Sales.
- Research within aviation and aerospace disciplines supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals. Practical experience, including aviation consulting, is strongly desired.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sensitivity to academic and cultural diversity; demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
Application process/requirements
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311279. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
- Cover letter that elaborates the applicant’s experience and background
- Curriculum Vitae
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
The Opportunity
The David B. O’Maley College of Business is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach one Global Airline Marketing course in the Doctor of Aviation Business Administration program. The course is offered for Summer 2026. The course is offered online with weekly synchronous meetings. The prospective faculty will provide hands-on learning activities that stimulate student involvement and encourage critical thinking.
About the David B. O’Maley College of Business
The O’Maley College of Business provides a world-class business education with state-of-the-art graduate and undergraduate curricula. We pride ourselves on our deep relationships with and understanding of the aviation, aerospace, and space industries. While we offer degree programs specific to these industries, we ensure our students gain a solid business education that applies to all industries, including entrepreneurship.
Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace
As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ — and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations — Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university.
For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery.
As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.
Qualifications
Required Education and Qualifications:
- A graduate degree in Business Administration, Marketing or International Management.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching the Air Transport Value Chain and Aviation Marketing and Sales.
- Research within aviation and aerospace disciplines supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals. Practical experience, including aviation consulting, is strongly desired.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sensitivity to academic and cultural diversity; demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
Application process/requirements
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311279. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
- Cover letter that elaborates the applicant’s experience and background
- Curriculum Vitae
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Airline
Match your credentials to the role classification
Airline employers filing under EB-2 need to document that the position genuinely requires an advanced degree. If your role could be filled with a bachelor's, strengthen your file with a detailed job duties analysis before the PERM recruitment phase begins.
Target carriers with active PERM filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up employers who have filed PERM applications for airline occupations. Carriers with repeat filings already have established immigration counsel and internal processes, which shortens your timeline from offer to petition.
Search sponsoring airline jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters airline roles by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers already familiar with PERM. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to carriers who have never sponsored a foreign worker.
Understand the PERM recruitment audit risk for your role
DOL requires employers to document good-faith recruitment before certifying your PERM. Roles like aircraft mechanic or avionics technician face tighter audit scrutiny because DOL monitors whether qualified U.S. workers were genuinely unavailable. Ask your prospective employer how they handle this documentation.
Confirm your job title maps to the correct O*NET code
Your occupation code determines the prevailing wage level DOL assigns to your PERM. Airline roles span a wide range, from air traffic control to ground operations. An incorrect O*NET mapping can result in a wage requirement that disqualifies your offer.
Time your I-140 filing to protect your priority date
Once PERM is certified, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS to lock in your priority date. If your employer changes or is acquired, a timely filed I-140 lets you port that date to a new petition under AC21 provisions, protecting years of progress.
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Find Airline JobsAirline Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Which airline roles qualify for EB-2 versus EB-3 green card sponsorship?
EB-2 covers positions that genuinely require a master's degree or higher, such as aerospace engineering or airline operations management roles with advanced analytical requirements. EB-3 covers skilled positions requiring at least two years of training or a bachelor's degree, including many avionics, dispatch, and logistics roles. Your employer's attorney determines the classification based on how the job duties are documented in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for airline professionals?
H-1B is a temporary status subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap concerns for most nationalities at the EB-3 level. The process takes longer, typically two to four years end-to-end including PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa you need to renew or re-enter the lottery for.
Can I switch airline employers during the green card process?
You can port your priority date to a new employer's petition after your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your new role is in the same or similar occupational classification, under AC21 provisions. For airline professionals, a mechanic moving to a similar maintenance role at a different carrier would generally qualify. Your new employer must still file a fresh PERM and I-140 unless the original I-140 is being ported.
Where can I find airline employers who have sponsored green cards before?
Migrate Mate aggregates green card sponsorship data so you can search airline roles filtered by employers with documented PERM filing history. This is more reliable than applying broadly and asking recruiters about sponsorship after the fact, which often results in wasted time on employers who have never navigated the PERM process.
What makes PERM labor certification harder for certain airline occupations?
DOL requires employers to show no qualified U.S. worker was available, which is harder to document in high-demand trades like aircraft maintenance and avionics. If the recruitment phase attracts U.S. applicants who appear qualified on paper, the employer must document why each was not selected. Roles in specialized airline operations, international logistics coordination, or engineering with narrow technical requirements tend to move through PERM more smoothly.
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