Green Card Director Of Partnerships Jobs
Director of Partnerships roles at U.S. companies can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf, leading to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization tied to a single employer.
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Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB
- The Cargo Sales team leads and executes all goal setting, revenue generation and sales activities for the entire cargo division
- The team works with business unit leaders to set and achieve revenue objectives and support ways to achieve them, partnering with operations, and service functions in cargo
- This job is a part of the Cargo Sales team within the Cargo Alliances and Partnerships group
As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Act as key account manager for our strategic airline partners and GSAs, responsible for overall relationship, commercial and operational development.
- Identify, analyze, and develop potential cargo partnerships with carriers that bring the most network benefit to American Airlines Cargo, this includes preparing business cases, memos (Excel & PowerPoint)
- Support Manager Cargo Strategic Partnerships to create tactical plans to meet commercial objectives as set by management and provide feedback on the performance of these commercial objectives regularly in a structured way.
- Contribute to initiatives and projects as a Subject Matter Expert on GSAs and airline partnerships, such as Cargo’s IT systems product development, and other cross-departmental initiatives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & PRIOR JOB EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training or experience
- 1+ year of job-related experience within the airline / air cargo industry or relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & PRIOR JOB EXPERIENCE
- Strong knowledge and experience in airline partnerships and alliances with a track record of contract negotiation and implementation, previous experience with partnerships, merger, acquisition
- Well versed in industry issues; trends with expertise in matters relating to cargo.
- In depth knowledge of International Air Cargo; IATA Resolutions and Procedures.
- Sound understanding of regulations and legislations governing international trade
- Prior experience in airlines/transportation/freight forwarding
SKILLS, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple, time-sensitive deliverables and competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of achieving results through collaborative efforts
- Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks to achieve optimal outcomes
- Willingness to tackle complex problems with minimal supervision
- Advanced business case and memo writing and PowerPoint presentation skills
- Highly data and process driven with excellent analytical skills
- Project management skills
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
FEEL FREE TO BE YOURSELF AT AMERICAN
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
INTRO
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB
- The Cargo Sales team leads and executes all goal setting, revenue generation and sales activities for the entire cargo division
- The team works with business unit leaders to set and achieve revenue objectives and support ways to achieve them, partnering with operations, and service functions in cargo
- This job is a part of the Cargo Sales team within the Cargo Alliances and Partnerships group
As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Act as key account manager for our strategic airline partners and GSAs, responsible for overall relationship, commercial and operational development.
- Identify, analyze, and develop potential cargo partnerships with carriers that bring the most network benefit to American Airlines Cargo, this includes preparing business cases, memos (Excel & PowerPoint)
- Support Manager Cargo Strategic Partnerships to create tactical plans to meet commercial objectives as set by management and provide feedback on the performance of these commercial objectives regularly in a structured way.
- Contribute to initiatives and projects as a Subject Matter Expert on GSAs and airline partnerships, such as Cargo’s IT systems product development, and other cross-departmental initiatives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & PRIOR JOB EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training or experience
- 1+ year of job-related experience within the airline / air cargo industry or relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & PRIOR JOB EXPERIENCE
- Strong knowledge and experience in airline partnerships and alliances with a track record of contract negotiation and implementation, previous experience with partnerships, merger, acquisition
- Well versed in industry issues; trends with expertise in matters relating to cargo.
- In depth knowledge of International Air Cargo; IATA Resolutions and Procedures.
- Sound understanding of regulations and legislations governing international trade
- Prior experience in airlines/transportation/freight forwarding
SKILLS, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple, time-sensitive deliverables and competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of achieving results through collaborative efforts
- Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks to achieve optimal outcomes
- Willingness to tackle complex problems with minimal supervision
- Advanced business case and memo writing and PowerPoint presentation skills
- Highly data and process driven with excellent analytical skills
- Project management skills
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
FEEL FREE TO BE YOURSELF AT AMERICAN
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
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Translate your credentials for PERM documentation
Your offer letter, job description, and degree must align precisely with the PERM-defined minimum requirements. If your role spans business development and technical partnerships, work with your employer to frame requirements around a specific field, not a catch-all skill set.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Use the DOL's OFLC Wage Search data to find companies that have previously filed PERM applications for business development or partnerships roles. Prior filings signal that the employer understands the process and has internal HR capacity to sponsor again.
Understand the EB-2 advanced-degree requirement for this role
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. Director of Partnerships roles often satisfy this, but your employer's PERM job description must explicitly require that level, not merely prefer it.
Find green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Director of Partnerships roles on Migrate Mate to filter specifically for employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts the research stage significantly compared to cold-applying and asking about sponsorship after an offer.
Negotiate sponsorship initiation timing before accepting an offer
PERM processing at DOL currently runs many months before the I-140 even reaches USCIS. Agreeing upfront on when your employer will file, and whether premium processing applies to the I-140, protects your timeline and avoids ambiguity after you start.
Verify the prevailing wage category matches your actual seniority
PERM filings use DOL wage levels from Level I through Level IV. A Director of Partnerships title should typically map to Level III or IV. A mismatch between your compensation and the certified wage level can create problems at the I-140 and adjustment of status stages.
Green Card Director Of Partnerships: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Partnerships role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Director of Partnerships positions qualify for EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials, or EB-3 if it requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience. The determining factor is how your employer writes the PERM job description, specifically whether the educational and experience requirements meet the threshold for the chosen category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
An H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and subject to the annual lottery for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition is a path to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for many countries. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification adds months to the overall timeline, but the result is a permanent status rather than a renewable temporary one.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Director of Partnerships position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. This requires running a mandatory recruitment campaign, documenting rejections of U.S. applicants, and submitting the application through the PERM system. The job description filed with DOL locks in the minimum requirements, so it must accurately reflect the actual role rather than inflating or understating qualifications.
How do I find Director of Partnerships jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, which makes it hard to know before applying. Migrate Mate surfaces Director of Partnerships roles filtered by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already demonstrated they'll sponsor. This avoids the awkward conversation about sponsorship late in a hiring process.
Can I change employers after my employer files a PERM application for me?
Changing employers resets the PERM process because labor certification is tied to a specific employer and job. Once your I-140 petition is approved and you've been waiting more than 180 days, portability rules under AC21 let you transfer the approved I-140 to a new employer in the same or similar occupational category without losing your priority date. For Director of Partnerships roles, that generally means a comparable business development or strategic partnerships function.