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Partnerships Associate roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before submitting the I-140 petition, making sponsorship a structured but achievable path to permanent residency.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Partnerships Associate
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to match the job's stated educational requirement. A business development or marketing degree aligns cleanly with Partnerships Associate duties, but a general studies credential may trigger an audit. Gather official transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Partnerships roles at SaaS companies, media groups, and enterprise platforms frequently appear in DOL labor certification records. Search OFLC disclosure data to confirm an employer has sponsored similar business development positions before negotiating a green card commitment.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility early
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. If your background is a four-year degree with under five years in partnerships, EB-3 is the realistic starting point. Clarify which category fits before the employer drafts the job description for PERM.
Find green-card-sponsoring partnerships roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never filed a PERM. Use it to identify Partnerships Associate openings where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Ask whether the employer will cover PERM and I-140 attorney fees, and confirm they have outside immigration counsel on retainer. Partnerships roles often involve long ramp periods, so aligning on sponsorship timing at the offer stage prevents surprises after you start.
Verify the prevailing wage before the employer files the LCA
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Use OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage range for Partnerships Associate or Business Development Representative in your metro area before the Labor Condition Application is submitted.
Green Card Partnerships Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Partnerships Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Partnerships Associate positions typically qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or communications. EB-2 is available if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or if you have a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive partnerships experience that the employer documents as a minimum requirement in the PERM job description.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Partnerships Associate?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is a path to permanent residency, not a temporary status with renewal cycles. Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery, so your petition moves forward based on your priority date and country of birth rather than random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months before USCIS even sees the I-140.
What does the PERM process look like for a Partnerships Associate position?
The employer posts the job through a DOL-mandated recruitment process to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available, then files Form 9089 with OFLC. If certified, they file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can then apply to adjust status once a visa number is current. The employer drives the PERM filing; your role is to provide accurate experience and education documentation.
How do I find Partnerships Associate jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship upfront, which makes it hard to filter by intent. Migrate Mate surfaces Partnerships Associate roles from employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the PERM process for similar positions rather than hoping to negotiate sponsorship mid-process.
Can I switch jobs after my employer files the PERM but before I have a green card?
Changing employers before the I-140 is approved restarts the sponsorship process entirely, including a new PERM filing. Once the I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, USCIS portability rules under AC21 may let you move to a same or similar role without losing your priority date. Partnerships and business development roles can qualify as sufficiently similar, but the new employer must agree to continue sponsorship.