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Aviation jobs in the U.S. span commercial flight operations, air traffic control, aerospace engineering, and MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul), with strong EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship opportunities through PERM labor certification. FAA credential recognition and prevailing-wage compliance shape how employers structure these petitions.
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At Ardurra, we’re more than an engineering and consulting firm—we’re a team dedicated to shaping the future through smart solutions and strong partnerships. Our mission is simple: empower our people to deliver innovative, sustainable projects that make a real impact on communities. Guided by our core values—Client Driven, Uniquely Nimble, Low Bureaucracy, Team Collaboration, Unlimited Opportunities, Relationship Focused, and Entrepreneurial Spirit—we foster a culture that puts people first.
Overview
Ardurra is seeking an experienced Aviation Project Manager (PE) to join our dynamic Aviation Group in the Greater Seattle market. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful aviation projects while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote work environment. While the position is remote, regular travel to Wenatchee, WA (typically 3–4 times per month) is required. A current Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is required.
Position Summary:
Ardurra is looking for an Aviation Project Manager for our growing aviation group. In this key role, you will be responsible for overseeing projects and serving as a client manager for airport design and construction projects within specific regions. The ideal individual will provide mentoring to junior staff and QA/QC.
The ideal individual for this role will be joining a very well-established aviation group with a diverse workload in airfield service projects. From project planning, regulatory approvals, environmental compliance, financial planning, legislative strategy, land acquisition, and design phasing, this individual will be heavily involved in projects from design to completion!
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- PE License required
- 8+ years' experience in the airport design and/or construction field, either in private industry or government service
- Airport design and project management experience a must
- Aviation engineering & construction administration experience required
- Strong knowledge of FAA advisory circulars related to airport design and the FAA grant process
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to lead and mentor existing staff and develop new staff as needed to support growth of the aviation group
- Self-motivated, team-oriented individual with the ability to work on challenging projects in a team environment
Key Responsibilities
- Project management
- Marketing
- Client development
- Staff supervision and mentoring
- Quality control of project design and contract documents
- Office support during construction
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to navigate various locations and settings of the company
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a vehicle
- Ability to travel for site visits, client meetings, etc.
Salary Range
$120,000 to $180,000+ (DOE)
Why Ardurra?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.
LI-FP1
Education
Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering
Licenses & Certifications
Professional Engineer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
About Ardurra
At Ardurra, we’re more than an engineering and consulting firm—we’re a team dedicated to shaping the future through smart solutions and strong partnerships. Our mission is simple: empower our people to deliver innovative, sustainable projects that make a real impact on communities. Guided by our core values—Client Driven, Uniquely Nimble, Low Bureaucracy, Team Collaboration, Unlimited Opportunities, Relationship Focused, and Entrepreneurial Spirit—we foster a culture that puts people first.
Overview
Ardurra is seeking an experienced Aviation Project Manager (PE) to join our dynamic Aviation Group in the Greater Seattle market. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful aviation projects while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote work environment. While the position is remote, regular travel to Wenatchee, WA (typically 3–4 times per month) is required. A current Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is required.
Position Summary:
Ardurra is looking for an Aviation Project Manager for our growing aviation group. In this key role, you will be responsible for overseeing projects and serving as a client manager for airport design and construction projects within specific regions. The ideal individual will provide mentoring to junior staff and QA/QC.
The ideal individual for this role will be joining a very well-established aviation group with a diverse workload in airfield service projects. From project planning, regulatory approvals, environmental compliance, financial planning, legislative strategy, land acquisition, and design phasing, this individual will be heavily involved in projects from design to completion!
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- PE License required
- 8+ years' experience in the airport design and/or construction field, either in private industry or government service
- Airport design and project management experience a must
- Aviation engineering & construction administration experience required
- Strong knowledge of FAA advisory circulars related to airport design and the FAA grant process
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to lead and mentor existing staff and develop new staff as needed to support growth of the aviation group
- Self-motivated, team-oriented individual with the ability to work on challenging projects in a team environment
Key Responsibilities
- Project management
- Marketing
- Client development
- Staff supervision and mentoring
- Quality control of project design and contract documents
- Office support during construction
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to navigate various locations and settings of the company
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a vehicle
- Ability to travel for site visits, client meetings, etc.
Salary Range
$120,000 to $180,000+ (DOE)
Why Ardurra?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.
LI-FP1
Education
Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering
Licenses & Certifications
Professional Engineer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Aviation
Get your FAA credentials evaluated early
Foreign pilot licenses, A&P mechanic certificates, and air traffic control credentials must be converted or validated by the FAA before most U.S. aviation employers will sponsor you. Start that process before applying so sponsors aren't waiting on you.
Target air carriers with active PERM histories
Regional carriers, cargo operators, and MRO providers file PERM labor certifications far more regularly than charter outfits. Focus your search on employers with documented DOL filing histories, Migrate Mate filters aviation roles by verified green card sponsorship activity.
Understand prevailing wage tiers for your role
Aviation roles range from EB-3 skilled worker (aircraft mechanics) to EB-2 advanced-degree positions (aerospace engineers). Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your role's SOC code and wage level before negotiating an offer, the employer's LCA must match.
Check whether your role needs a Schedule A shortage designation
Certain aviation-adjacent roles, including some physical therapists supporting airline crew health programs, fall under DOL's Schedule A shortage occupations and can bypass the full PERM recruitment process, significantly shortening your green card timeline.
Align your offer letter with PERM recruitment requirements
PERM requires the employer to document that no qualified U.S. workers were available for your specific role. Ensure your offer letter ties your duties to the minimum requirements filed with DOL so USCIS can't reject the I-140 for a mismatch later.
Use O*NET to match your background to specific SOC codes
Aviation covers dozens of O*NET occupations across operations, engineering, and maintenance. Matching your actual duties to the correct SOC code before your employer files ensures the prevailing wage determination reflects your real position, not a broader category.
Green Card Aviation: Frequently Asked Questions
Which aviation roles commonly qualify for EB-2 versus EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Aerospace engineers, avionics systems engineers, and aviation safety analysts typically qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because those roles require an advanced degree or specialized credentials equivalent to one. Aircraft mechanics, line technicians, and commercial pilots with foreign licenses more commonly enter through EB-3 as skilled workers, since the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree or specific vocational training rather than a graduate credential.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for aviation professionals?
PERM is a permanent residency process with no annual lottery and no cap concerns for most nationalities at the EB-3 level, unlike the H-1B visa, which is subject to an annual 85,000-cap lottery. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months, followed by I-140 adjudication and adjustment of status. H-1B approval can come faster but only grants temporary status and requires repeated renewals.
Do commercial pilots need special documentation to support a green card petition?
Yes. Your employer's PERM filing must describe the actual minimum requirements for the pilot role, and your FAA Airman Certificate must be on file before the petition moves forward. If you hold a foreign ICAO license, the FAA validation process runs separately and should be completed before your employer begins PERM recruitment to avoid delays at the I-140 stage.
How do I find aviation employers who actively sponsor green cards rather than just temporary work visas?
Not all aviation employers sponsor permanent residency, and many job postings don't specify. Migrate Mate lets you search aviation roles specifically filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process rather than trying to convince an employer to start from scratch.
Can an aviation employer start my green card process while I'm working on an H-1B?
Yes, and this is a common strategy. Your employer can file the PERM labor certification and the I-140 immigrant petition while you maintain valid H-1B status. Once your I-140 is approved and a visa number is available, you file for adjustment of status or consular processing. H-1B extensions beyond the six-year cap limit are available under AC21 if your I-140 has been approved for at least 365 days.