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Avionics Technician green card sponsorship follows the EB-3 skilled worker or EB-2 advanced-degree path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries, so starting the process early with the right employer matters.
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Performs avionics and electrical systems maintenance according to FCC, FAA and Company Policies and Regulations. Troubleshoots, tests, repairs and installs avionics components such as aircraft communication, navigation, radar and electronic instrument systems. Operates and maintains test equipment and trade associated tools.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs routine or special maintenance inspections to prevent failure of aircraft electrical and avionic systems and components; performs complete operational and functional checks on navigation, communication and flight control systems, including instrumentation and pilot static installations, etc. Fabricates wiring harnesses, installs/modifies avionic and electrical systems.
- Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme and quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures same from Stores or departmental supplies.
- Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions.
- Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework and performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
- Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
- Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping off after finishing all designated operations.
- Performs installation of digital avionic equipment.
- Interprets avionic/electrical wiring diagrams, wire identification, harness fabrication, wiring and cable integrity, coax cables and fittings and connector assemblies.
- Adjusts, repairs, or replaces malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools and soldering iron.
- Installs electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering iron.
- Interprets flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
- Sets up and operates ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight test of electrical and electronic systems.
- Tests components or assemblies, using circuit tester, oscilloscope, and voltmeter.
- Troubleshoots, repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, components or systems.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:
- High School/ GED
- Current A&P or an FAA Repairman Certificate (Avionics).
- Desired: FCC License.
Experience:
- 5 years actual and recent depot level aircraft avionics experience is required, (repair of electrical systems, flight control systems, instrumentation and wiring); proficiency with: interpretation of avionic/electrical wiring diagrams, wire identification, harness fabrication, cables, fittings, circuits and connectors.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Assignments require Comprehensive Knowledge of all possible tasks and responsibilities within their Technical Area.
- Troubleshooting — determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Equipment Selection — determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Equipment Maintenance — performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance.
- Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures.
- Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components.
Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
- As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
- Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.
- Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.
Embraer is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
Performs avionics and electrical systems maintenance according to FCC, FAA and Company Policies and Regulations. Troubleshoots, tests, repairs and installs avionics components such as aircraft communication, navigation, radar and electronic instrument systems. Operates and maintains test equipment and trade associated tools.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs routine or special maintenance inspections to prevent failure of aircraft electrical and avionic systems and components; performs complete operational and functional checks on navigation, communication and flight control systems, including instrumentation and pilot static installations, etc. Fabricates wiring harnesses, installs/modifies avionic and electrical systems.
- Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme and quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures same from Stores or departmental supplies.
- Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions.
- Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework and performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
- Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
- Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping off after finishing all designated operations.
- Performs installation of digital avionic equipment.
- Interprets avionic/electrical wiring diagrams, wire identification, harness fabrication, wiring and cable integrity, coax cables and fittings and connector assemblies.
- Adjusts, repairs, or replaces malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools and soldering iron.
- Installs electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering iron.
- Interprets flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
- Sets up and operates ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight test of electrical and electronic systems.
- Tests components or assemblies, using circuit tester, oscilloscope, and voltmeter.
- Troubleshoots, repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, components or systems.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:
- High School/ GED
- Current A&P or an FAA Repairman Certificate (Avionics).
- Desired: FCC License.
Experience:
- 5 years actual and recent depot level aircraft avionics experience is required, (repair of electrical systems, flight control systems, instrumentation and wiring); proficiency with: interpretation of avionic/electrical wiring diagrams, wire identification, harness fabrication, cables, fittings, circuits and connectors.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Assignments require Comprehensive Knowledge of all possible tasks and responsibilities within their Technical Area.
- Troubleshooting — determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Equipment Selection — determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Equipment Maintenance — performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance.
- Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures.
- Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components.
Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
- As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
- Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.
- Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.
Embraer is an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Avionics Technician
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires the employer to define a minimum job requirement that your credentials exactly meet. If you hold a foreign avionics credential, get it evaluated by a NACES-member service so DOL and USCIS recognize it as equivalent to the required U.S. qualification.
Use OFLC Wage Search before accepting offers
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage DOL determines for your role and location. Look up the wage level for your SOC code before negotiations so you can flag an offer that falls below the threshold before the PERM filing begins.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target avionics employers who have already filed employment-based green card cases rather than cold-applying. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history by role, so you can focus your search on companies that already know the process.
Prioritize defense contractors with established immigration programs
Avionics technician roles are concentrated in aerospace and defense, where large prime contractors typically have in-house immigration counsel and structured PERM workflows. Employers without that infrastructure often stall or abandon cases mid-process, leaving you to restart with a new sponsor.
Ask your employer to file the I-140 concurrently with PERM approval
Once DOL certifies the PERM application, your employer can file the I-140 immediately. Filing promptly locks in your priority date, which determines your place in the per-country queue and directly affects how long you wait before you can file the I-485 or start consular processing.
Understand AC21 portability before you switch jobs mid-process
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting the green card process, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupation. Confirm the classification match with an immigration attorney before accepting any new offer.
Green Card Avionics Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Avionics Technician roles?
Most avionics technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires at least two years of specialized training or experience. If your employer requires an advanced degree or you have a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive avionics experience, the EB-2 category may apply instead. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the correct classification before filing the PERM application with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification, where DOL requires the employer to conduct a recruitment test and pay the prevailing wage, then moves to an I-140 petition and finally an adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries like India or China can face substantial priority-date backlogs before the final step can be filed.
How do I find avionics employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you identify aerospace and defense companies that have already completed PERM cases for technician roles rather than approaching employers who have never navigated the process, which significantly reduces the risk of a case being abandoned after you accept an offer.
Can I keep my priority date if I change employers during the green card process?
Your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 once your original I-140 was approved. Separately, AC21 job portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting if your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more. These are two distinct rules, and your situation determines which one applies, so confirm with an immigration attorney before making any move.
What documentation do foreign-trained avionics technicians need for PERM?
DOL does not directly evaluate foreign credentials during PERM, but USCIS scrutinizes them at the I-140 stage. You'll need a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization confirming your foreign training or degree is equivalent to the minimum U.S. requirement stated in the PERM job description. Any gap between what your credentials show and what the job requires can trigger a denial, so align the evaluation and the job description before the PERM is filed.