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Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for an Aircraft Systems Installer Mechanic to join our Manufacturing Department based in Mobile, AL. The Aircraft Systems Installation Mechanic is responsible for the systems installation of the A220 aircraft for the Final Assembly Line.
Meet the team:
From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.
Your working environment:
Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.
How we care for you:
- Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
- Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Your challenges:
- Prepare mechanical components at the station/work place/aircraft parking space
- Installation and manufacture: mark, prepare, assemble, adapt, torque and secure mechanical components and parts
- Inspect bonding as per order/GTI, drawing and specifications
- Check system functions
- Specialized in the one Area mentioned below:
- VTP and HTP installation, Hydraulic lines installation
- Installation in the Area of the Belly fairing and Flap installation
- Installation concerning Air conditioning and Fuel system
- MLG & Tank Test
- Gauging Test
Your boarding pass:
- 2 years minimum experience in Aviation Production or equivalent required
- High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of training/experience
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.
Employment Type:
Agency / Temporary
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Systems Installation
Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
Job Description:
Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for an Aircraft Systems Installer Mechanic to join our Manufacturing Department based in Mobile, AL. The Aircraft Systems Installation Mechanic is responsible for the systems installation of the A220 aircraft for the Final Assembly Line.
Meet the team:
From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.
Your working environment:
Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.
How we care for you:
- Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
- Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Your challenges:
- Prepare mechanical components at the station/work place/aircraft parking space
- Installation and manufacture: mark, prepare, assemble, adapt, torque and secure mechanical components and parts
- Inspect bonding as per order/GTI, drawing and specifications
- Check system functions
- Specialized in the one Area mentioned below:
- VTP and HTP installation, Hydraulic lines installation
- Installation in the Area of the Belly fairing and Flap installation
- Installation concerning Air conditioning and Fuel system
- MLG & Tank Test
- Gauging Test
Your boarding pass:
- 2 years minimum experience in Aviation Production or equivalent required
- High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of training/experience
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.
Employment Type:
Agency / Temporary
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Systems Installation
Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Solar Installer
Verify your degree aligns with the role
Solar Installer roles don't automatically qualify as specialty occupations. Your employer needs to frame the position around degree-level duties in electrical engineering, renewable energy systems, or a directly related field. Review the O*NET profile for this occupation before applying.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific worksite location. Run your job title and work ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search so you enter salary conversations knowing the floor USCIS will scrutinize.
Target employers with multi-site LCA experience
Solar installation work often shifts between project sites. Each new worksite requires its own certified LCA. Prioritize employers who already manage multi-location LCA filings and have an internal process for adding worksites quickly as project assignments change.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified database
Most solar employers don't advertise H-1B sponsorship upfront. Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with confirmed LCA filing history in solar or clean energy roles, so you're targeting employers who have already navigated the sponsorship process for similar positions.
Confirm cap-subject status before your offer stage
If you're not currently in H-1B status, your petition will count against the annual cap and the selection rules have changed recently. Ask your prospective employer and their immigration counsel to confirm timing and filing strategy before you resign from your current position.
Secure project-based employment letters early
USCIS requires evidence of a bona fide employer-employee relationship for field-based roles. If your work is project-driven, get a formal offer letter specifying your direct supervisor, reporting structure, and that the employer controls your day-to-day tasks before the I-129 is filed.
H-1B Visa Solar Installer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Solar Installer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The role qualifies only when the employer defines it around duties that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as electrical engineering, solar energy systems, or renewable energy technology. Employers sponsoring H-1B holders for this title must document that degree-level knowledge is a genuine requirement, not just a preference, in the job description and I-129 petition.
Can my employer use one LCA if I install solar panels at multiple job sites?
No. DOL requires a separate certified Labor Condition Application for each worksite location where you'll perform work for more than 60 consecutive or 120 total workdays in a year. If your projects move across different cities or counties, your employer needs to file additional LCAs and post them at each worksite before you begin work there.
How do I find solar companies that have sponsored H-1B workers before?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history in solar and clean energy roles, so you can identify companies that have already gone through the H-1B sponsorship process for similar positions. This saves time compared to cold-applying to employers who may not have an immigration infrastructure in place.
What happens to my H-1B status if my solar project ends early?
If your employment ends before your H-1B petition expires, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B-sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the United States. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your grace period ends. USCIS does not extend this window for contract or project-based work endings.
How long does H-1B status last for a Solar Installer position?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on the initial approval, which can be extended for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending labor certification filed at least 365 days before your six-year limit is reached.