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Project Planner green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Per-country limits mean priority-date backlogs vary by nationality, so starting the process early matters for long-term U.S. career planning.
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Oversee, Support and Coordinate all key milestones to properly plan and manage all the aircraft maintenance and modification projects at the Embraer Owned Service Center.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proven ability to support multiple projects with medium to high complexity. Consistent track record of on-time and on-quality delivery.
- Must have proven experience in critical chain management (buffer management) to assess project performance - emphasis on resource leveling.
- Developing and executing activities related to end-to-end program/project management, including project plans and estimates, scoping and requirements through implementation and deployment.
- Proactively manage work across different workforces if needed, monitor and report on execution of deliverables through all program/project phases.
- Ensure overall quality of the project and act as the escalation point of contact.
- Coordination across work streams for on-time delivery.
- Overall program planning and status tracking using Microsoft Project & ProChain.
- Management of deliverables (Fever Chart and Actual vs Plan project evolution).
- Communication to Client Leadership Teams.
- Facilitate and organize meetings.
- Risk/Issue management.
- Status reporting to senior management.
- Managing open items.
- Organizing and planning activities.
- Instructs/assists Production Control where required in assembling work packages.
- Assembles all necessary information and data to properly plan the project (i.e. MRB Task Cards, AMM references, SB's etc.). Instructs/assists Production Control where required in assembling work packages.
- Researches/verifies aircraft configuration and orders pre-draw materials and mod kits. Ensures required equipment and human resources are available to meet proposed schedule.
- Assigns work orders and task numbers to work packages in order of correct flow (CCPM).
- Develops work flow chart for project and updates it each day to track progress and problem areas.
- Monitors hours expended on flat rated jobs. Reports results daily to all managers to enhance project performance.
- Maintains a database of all work performed.
- Assists in labor and maintenance studies and provide historical data for support of Sales and Marketing activities.
- Prepares quotes for aircraft maintenance and various work scopes received from Sales and Marketing. Estimate materials or labor requirements.
- Acts as liaison between planning, the customer and operations.
- Creates flow chart based on required sequence of activities. Establishes labor-hour requirements for routine work. Identifies outside services when required.
- Updates work scope as CRI items develop. Updates flow chart and master task list.
- Ensures plan of work is followed. Tracks paperwork flow for accountability through Production Control.
- Assess cost effectiveness of projects or services, tracking actual cost vs. bids as the project develops.
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:
- Typically requires BS/BA Undergraduate Degree.
- Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) Experience required.
- Strong PM skills needed to plan & manage a project rollout.
- PMP Preferred.
- A&P License strongly preferred.
Experience:
- Generally, 5+ years of experience in the role of Aviation Field Project Manager or similar.
- Experience in aviation planning, customer support, and repair customer services activities.
- Aviation quality control experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles and practices in their work assignments which typically are relatively complex in nature.
- Customer services techniques.
- Critical Chain Process Management.
- Aeronautical familiarization.
- Intermediary computer skills - Office, (Excel and Word).
- Customer service oriented.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work independently; team player.
- Organized and detailed oriented.
Embraer is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Summary
Oversee, Support and Coordinate all key milestones to properly plan and manage all the aircraft maintenance and modification projects at the Embraer Owned Service Center.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proven ability to support multiple projects with medium to high complexity. Consistent track record of on-time and on-quality delivery.
- Must have proven experience in critical chain management (buffer management) to assess project performance - emphasis on resource leveling.
- Developing and executing activities related to end-to-end program/project management, including project plans and estimates, scoping and requirements through implementation and deployment.
- Proactively manage work across different workforces if needed, monitor and report on execution of deliverables through all program/project phases.
- Ensure overall quality of the project and act as the escalation point of contact.
- Coordination across work streams for on-time delivery.
- Overall program planning and status tracking using Microsoft Project & ProChain.
- Management of deliverables (Fever Chart and Actual vs Plan project evolution).
- Communication to Client Leadership Teams.
- Facilitate and organize meetings.
- Risk/Issue management.
- Status reporting to senior management.
- Managing open items.
- Organizing and planning activities.
- Instructs/assists Production Control where required in assembling work packages.
- Assembles all necessary information and data to properly plan the project (i.e. MRB Task Cards, AMM references, SB's etc.). Instructs/assists Production Control where required in assembling work packages.
- Researches/verifies aircraft configuration and orders pre-draw materials and mod kits. Ensures required equipment and human resources are available to meet proposed schedule.
- Assigns work orders and task numbers to work packages in order of correct flow (CCPM).
- Develops work flow chart for project and updates it each day to track progress and problem areas.
- Monitors hours expended on flat rated jobs. Reports results daily to all managers to enhance project performance.
- Maintains a database of all work performed.
- Assists in labor and maintenance studies and provide historical data for support of Sales and Marketing activities.
- Prepares quotes for aircraft maintenance and various work scopes received from Sales and Marketing. Estimate materials or labor requirements.
- Acts as liaison between planning, the customer and operations.
- Creates flow chart based on required sequence of activities. Establishes labor-hour requirements for routine work. Identifies outside services when required.
- Updates work scope as CRI items develop. Updates flow chart and master task list.
- Ensures plan of work is followed. Tracks paperwork flow for accountability through Production Control.
- Assess cost effectiveness of projects or services, tracking actual cost vs. bids as the project develops.
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:
- Typically requires BS/BA Undergraduate Degree.
- Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) Experience required.
- Strong PM skills needed to plan & manage a project rollout.
- PMP Preferred.
- A&P License strongly preferred.
Experience:
- Generally, 5+ years of experience in the role of Aviation Field Project Manager or similar.
- Experience in aviation planning, customer support, and repair customer services activities.
- Aviation quality control experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles and practices in their work assignments which typically are relatively complex in nature.
- Customer services techniques.
- Critical Chain Process Management.
- Aeronautical familiarization.
- Intermediary computer skills - Office, (Excel and Word).
- Customer service oriented.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work independently; team player.
- Organized and detailed oriented.
Embraer is an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Planner
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-2 applies if your Project Planner role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals and skilled workers with at least two years of experience. Getting this classification right before your employer files shapes the entire PERM strategy.
Use O*NET to anchor your PERM job description
PERM labor certification requires a job description that accurately reflects the actual duties of your Project Planner role. Cross-referencing the O*NET occupation profile for Project Planners helps align stated requirements with what DOL expects, reducing the risk of an audit or denial during the recruitment test phase.
Find employers with active green card sponsorship history
Target companies that have already filed PERM applications for Project Planner roles or similar planning and scheduling positions. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role, so you can focus your applications on sponsors with a proven track record.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the prevailing wage DOL certifies for your specific Project Planner duties, location, and experience level. Run your role and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer, so you're not caught off guard after the PERM process has already begun.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires employers to run a formal recruitment test, documenting that no qualified U.S. workers were available. This process typically takes several months before DOL submission. Clarify during offer negotiations whether the company has in-house immigration counsel or uses outside counsel, since delays in starting recruitment directly push back your priority date.
Track your priority date to plan for job changes
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date is locked to that filing. If your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar Project Planner occupation without losing your place in the queue. Confirm this with USCIS before accepting any new role.
Green Card Project Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Planner role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Planner positions qualify under EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field with at least two years of experience. EB-2 applies if the employer documents that the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or if you have a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive, specialized experience. Your employer's immigration counsel determines which category fits the actual job duties and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Project Planner?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and subject to an annual lottery. Employment-based green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement, but involves additional steps: PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, an I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS, and adjustment of status or consular processing. Per-country numerical limits also mean nationals of high-demand countries may face priority-date backlogs before a visa number becomes available.
What does the PERM process look like for a Project Planner position?
Your employer starts by obtaining a prevailing wage determination from DOL for your specific Project Planner duties and work location. They then run a mandatory recruitment test, advertising the role through DOL-required channels and documenting that no qualified U.S. workers were found. After completing recruitment, they file the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Once PERM is certified, they can file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How do I find Project Planner employers who sponsor green cards?
Many employers who sponsor Project Planners have done so before and have established relationships with immigration counsel. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can search specifically for companies that have already filed for planning and scheduling roles rather than cold-applying and asking about sponsorship after the fact.
Can I change employers after my Project Planner green card case is filed?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your original I-140 was approved, a new employer can file a new I-140 and your attorney can request that USCIS recognize your earlier priority date, keeping your place in the queue. Separately, once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending at least 180 days and your I-140 was approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar Project Planner occupation without restarting the entire process.