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Pilot roles at U.S. airlines and charter operators qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship when the employer files a PERM labor certification with the DOL. Most positions fall under EB-3 as skilled workers, though candidates with advanced aviation credentials or specialized ratings may qualify under EB-2. Sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization.
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The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is looking to hire a Full-Time Pilot for MedEvac 4, located in West Mifflin, PA.
SCHEDULE:
- 7 days on and 7 days off
PURPOSE:
The Pilot in Command functions as a member of the critical care transport team. The Pilot in Command is responsible for, and is the final authority over, the safe operation of the assigned aircraft on all flights released and operated by the STAT MedEvac system. Responsibilities include ensuring aircraft airworthiness, currency of all FAA required qualifications and publications, safe conduct of flight operations in accordance with CEM policies and procedures and FAA regulations. The Pilot in Command is expected to execute independent judgment in order to provide the safest and most efficient air transportation of CEM patients in a highly challenging and rapidly changing operational environment. The Pilot in Command functions as a part of a team and shares responsibility for the team's conduct. The Pilot in Command fulfills training and safety requirements as established by the STAT MedEvac Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, Director of Safety, and Director of Training, and performs other duties as assigned. Supports and upholds the mission, goals, and objectives, of the STAT MedEvac system at all times.
Responsibilities:
- Reports for work well rested and fit for duty. Adheres to the drug and alcohol policy at all times, to include FAA requirements regarding the use of over the counter and prescription medications.
- Reports for duty in sufficient time to perform all duties required to accept a flight and receive a release number no later than the beginning of the scheduled shift.
- Coordinates with flight followers with regard to currency, duty time, aircraft, and weather status: confirms NOTAMS, updates weather status as necessary, ensures all regulatory requirements for duty day and crew rest are met; debriefs with flight followers as necessary.
- Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service, with highest consideration given to safety of flight.
- Support continuity of service through flexibility in scheduling and base assignment and assists with coverage both at assigned base and system wide.
- Actively participates in development of the CEM safety culture; ensures the safety of all patients and personnel functioning in and around the aircraft. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and utilizes available tools to enhance a safe work environment.
- Completes all official documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including payroll, expense reports, training forms etc.
- Completes all postflight recordkeeping/paperwork accurately and in a timely fashion, including filing hazard or incident reports, ASAP reports, etc., as necessary and ensures familiarity with appropriate software/hardware for accomplishing required tasks.
- Possesses thorough knowledge of the STAT MedEvac policies and procedures and shall assist in meeting operational goals and objectives.
- Provides adequate notice of requested PTO, trade days, etc. to ensure schedule coverage; maintains ultimate responsibility for coverage of assigned shifts.
- Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard.
- Performs all assigned duties, including daily, weekly, monthly, or other duties assigned by the Base Site Manager-Aviation.
- Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical certifications. Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how seemingly minor the injury, to a supervisor in a timely manner.
- Conducts all flights in a manner that safe completion is never in doubt: ensures timely transmission of required flight manifest information to flight followers obtains appropriate flight releases; adheres to all CEM policies and procedures with regard to conduct of flight i.e., GOM, Op Specs, checklist utilization, etc.; operates without violation by regulatory authorities or exercises PIC emergency authority to deviate as required.
- Demonstrates and maintains competency, proficiency and knowledge required to perform as PIC in assigned CEM aircraft including operation of all installed radios and navigation equipment: successfully completes all checkrides to satisfactory standards without retraining to standard; successfully completes all recurrent CTS in a timely manner; performs a minimum of three practice instrument approaches per month (weather permitting) in addition to IIMC and other training department approaches.
- Conducts shift change briefs with assigned medical crewmembers to include assignment of inflight duties in normal and emergency situations, weather status, pre-assigned duties and abort policy; and ensuring currency of aircrew training/CTS, IIMC, NVG, emergency, and any other FAA required training; encourages and participates constructively in crew post flight debriefings.
- Maintains current flight kits, documentation, and training records in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements: ensures all navigation publications onboard assigned aircraft are current and appropriate; ensures pilot qualifications are current and appropriately documented in base located pilot training record.
- Ensures assigned aircraft is in an airworthy condition: properly and accurately documents all maintenance events in the maintenance log in a timely manner, e.g., MEL deferrals, VOR checks, flight time recording, etc.; performs thorough preflight/postflight inspections as required; maximizes operational readiness by ensuring sufficient fuel/O2, etc., to accept flight assignment with minimal delay ensures aircraft exterior and cockpit interior are clean; ensures aircraft covers/tiedowns are utilized appropriately and that aircraft is hangared as necessary.
- Function as a professional development resource/mentor for newly hired pilots; assist as necessary in the IOE process.
- Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the STAT MedEvac privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state laws.
- Reflects a positive attitude to customers at all times in a high stress environment, with a clear understanding of who the customer is.
- Adheres to uniform policy and personal appearance standards by utilizing the approved flight suit, jacket, vest, hat, boots, gloves and T-shirts.
- Demonstrates an ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship, regardless of circumstances or environment, including site visits, and other PR events.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2,000 total flight hours
- 1,500 total helicopter flight hours
- 1,000 total PIC helicopter flight hours
- 200 night flight hours (at least 100 hours unaided)
- 100 instrument hours
- 500 turbine hours
Pilots with less than 2,000 hours may be given consideration on a case-by-case basis based upon prior experience and qualifications that exceed those found in the CAMTS PIC Evaluation Tool.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND CLEARANCES:
Commercial rotorcraft-helicopter certificate with instrument rating required. Current second-class medical license required. Valid and current state driver's license required. Experience in helicopter EMS transport system preferred. Four-year degree with aviation applications preferred.
- Airline Transport Pilot OR Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Pilot
Verify your FAA certificate qualifies for PERM
PERM requires your foreign credentials to meet the minimum requirements stated in the job description. Get your ICAO license validated by the FAA before the labor certification is filed, so credential gaps don't stall the process mid-application.
Target Part 121 carriers with sponsorship history
Major scheduled airlines operating under FAR Part 121 have established HR and legal infrastructure for PERM filings. Regional carriers and charter operators often lack this, so confirm sponsorship capacity before investing time in their hiring process.
Search open positions on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Pilot jobs by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on carriers who have filed PERM before rather than cold-applying and asking HR to start from scratch.
Understand how type ratings affect your job offer
Employers must list the specific type rating required in the PERM application. If you hold ratings on aircraft the employer actually operates, that alignment strengthens the labor market test and reduces the chance of a DOL audit or denial.
Ask about concurrent filing before accepting an offer
Once your employer files the I-140, concurrent filing lets you submit I-485 at the same time if a visa number is immediately available. For EB-3 pilots from most countries, this can significantly shorten your wait for permanent residency.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your salary
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and duty location before salary discussions. Your offer must meet or exceed this figure for the LCA and PERM to pass DOL review.
Green Card Pilot: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a U.S. airline sponsor a foreign pilot for a green card?
Yes. U.S. airlines and aviation operators can sponsor foreign pilots through the PERM labor certification process. The employer files a PERM application with the DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker was available, then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Most pilot roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for pilots?
Pilot roles generally do not qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the position typically requires specific licenses and flight hours rather than a bachelor's degree in a specific academic field. Green card sponsorship through PERM and EB-3 avoids that classification problem entirely. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, and sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What credentials do I need before a U.S. employer can file PERM for my pilot role?
You'll need an FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate or a foreign ICAO-equivalent license that meets the job's stated minimum requirements. The PERM job description must list only the credentials actually needed for the role. Any type ratings required by the employer should appear on your application before filing begins, since DOL reviews the labor market test based on those stated requirements.
How do I find pilot jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most standard job listings don't specify whether an employer will sponsor PERM. Migrate Mate lets you filter pilot positions by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, which saves time you'd otherwise spend asking HR teams about sponsorship willingness at the start of each process.
How long does the full green card process take for a sponsored pilot?
The PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months with the DOL, followed by I-140 adjudication at USCIS, which can take several additional months without premium processing. For pilots from most countries, a visa number is available immediately at the EB-3 level, allowing adjustment of status to proceed without a long backlog. Indian and Chinese nationals face significantly longer waits due to per-country annual limits.