H-1B Visa Avionics Technician Jobs
Avionics Technician jobs that sponsor H-1B visas are concentrated at aerospace manufacturers, MRO facilities, and defense contractors that build positions around degree-level engineering duties. Because the role sits at the edge of the specialty occupation definition, employer documentation and LCA accuracy matter more than in most H-1B filings.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Avionics Technician
Verify your degree aligns with avionics duties
Employers sponsoring H-1B avionics roles need your degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a directly related field to match the job description. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and confirm your credentials map to the theoretical knowledge requirements listed.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Defense primes, regional airlines, and FAA-certified MRO stations file LCAs most consistently for avionics roles. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history filtered to your occupation, so you apply where filings actually happen.
Request a prevailing wage check before negotiating
Your employer must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the relevant SOC code and metro area before your offer conversation so you know the floor they're legally required to meet.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
Avionics technicians often rotate between hangars, maintenance bases, or client sites. Each distinct worksite requires a separately certified LCA before you work there. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel that every location is covered before your first day on-site.
Get your FAA certifications documented before filing
If you hold an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or avionics-specific ratings, include certified copies in your petition package. USCIS treats these credentials as evidence the role requires specialized technical knowledge, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument.
Understand the H-1B status timeline before accepting
H-1B status is approved for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Because cap selection rules have changed recently, ask your employer's immigration team to walk you through current timing before you accept an offer contingent on H-1B approval.
H-1B Visa Avionics Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Avionics Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The H-1B specialty occupation standard requires the position to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers sponsoring avionics technicians typically structure the role around degree-level duties in electrical or aerospace engineering, systems integration, or avionics software, and document that requirement explicitly in the job description and LCA to satisfy USCIS.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for avionics technicians?
Defense contractors, commercial aircraft manufacturers, FAA-certified MRO operators, and regional carriers are the most consistent sponsors for avionics roles. These organizations file LCAs regularly and have established immigration processes. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history by occupation, so you can focus your search on companies that have actually sponsored the role before.
What documents should I prepare before my employer starts the H-1B petition?
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, any FAA ratings or airworthiness certifications, and a detailed resume listing technical duties tied to your degree field. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluator is typically required. Having these ready speeds up the LCA and I-129 preparation timeline significantly.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different maintenance base or worksite?
Each new worksite requires a separately certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin work there. Your employer must post the LCA notice at the new location and certify the prevailing wage for that specific metro area. Working at an unlisted site without a certified LCA puts both you and your employer out of compliance with H-1B requirements.
Can I switch avionics employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, through H-1B portability. If you've had an approved petition for more than 180 days and your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status ends, you can start the new role while the petition is pending. The new employer must file a fresh LCA covering your new worksite, and your role must continue to meet the specialty occupation standard.