J-1 Visa Aviation Jobs
Aviation roles in the United States are available to international candidates through the J-1 visa Trainee and J-1 Intern program categories, which connect qualified candidates with U.S. host employers via a State Department-designated sponsor organization that issues the DS-2019 and provides official J-1 sponsorship throughout the placement.
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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Human Resources Intern provides support and assistance to the HR department. In this role, you will work closely with HR Business Partners, as well as the HR Specialist while assisting with various projects. Additionally, you will assist with the employee engagement and refreshment program, which will afford you the opportunity to interact with employees in all departments throughout our organization.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth administration of our HR policies and procedures. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be utilized in maintaining accurate employee records and assisting with various HR-related activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Organize employee electronic and paper files to allow for ease of access and reference by the HR department
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Assist with the new hire orientation process for all hires/all departments
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Assist with the Employee Engagement and Refreshment Program, to include engaging with all departments throughout our Lafayette corporate office, as well as maintenance areas and hangars
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Assist with updating training amendments, email to participants and track receipts of acknowledgement
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Post, update and remove job ads from job boards, careers pages and social networks
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Prepare HR-related reports as needed
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Address employee queries about benefits (e.g., paid time off balances)
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Review and distribute company policies in digital formats or hard copies
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Participate in organizing company events and career days
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Assist with compensation analysis of various departments, as well as prepare presentations for management review
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Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills. High degree of professionalism expected.
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Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Working towards BS or equivalent degree in HR or related field
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Strong, demonstrated, organization capabilities
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Strong, demonstrated, critical thinking capabilities (thinking and doing)
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Strong, demonstrated, written and verbal communication skills
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Extremely high curiosity and ability to effectively evaluate multiple, competing viewpoints simultaneously
ORGANIZATIONAL CORE VALUES
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Safe – We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
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Efficient – We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity as a high performing organization.
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Quality – We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance, which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
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Service – We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.
BEHAVORIAL COMPETENCIES
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Drive & Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the organization. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in today’s organization. They are motivated to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances.
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Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, marketing, operations, information technologies, human resources, etc.). They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.
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High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products, and they hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.
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Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and act without being prompted. They don’t wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility and act on it. They make things happen.
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Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
HSEQ DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Understand and provide visible support of Destination Zero
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Practice job duties with Safety at the core of all tasks
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A job is not complete unless it is done safely
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Stand-Up, Speak-Out, and Take-Action – Do the right thing when no one is looking, report safety concerns, near misses and incidents to management, use the Stop Work authority to immediately stop unsafe acts or work practices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The special vision abilities for this job are close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a moderate noise level.
DISCLAIMER
The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
PHI Aviation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Aviation
Document your aviation training plan early
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) before issuing a DS-2019. Map your aviation coursework, certifications, and hands-on hours to specific U.S. training objectives so the sponsor can validate your program structure quickly.
Verify host employers hold FAA authorization
Aviation host employers often require FAA operating certificates or maintenance repair and overhaul approvals. Confirm the employer's credentials before your sponsor submits paperwork, since an uncertified host can disqualify the training program at the compliance review stage.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned aviation roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. aviation employers whose hiring patterns align with exchange visitor placements. Filtering by role and location narrows your list to hosts who are familiar with the DS-2019 process and structured training requirements.
Confirm wage compliance with OFLC Wage Search
Your designated sponsor must certify that your host employer pays the prevailing wage for your aviation occupation and geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific job code before accepting an offer to avoid sponsor rejection at the wage-review step.
Clarify home residency requirement before accepting offers
Many J-1 Trainee placements in safety-sensitive aviation fields trigger the two-year home country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e). Determine your obligation before signing an offer, since it affects whether you can transition to an H-1B visa or O-1 visa afterward.
Submit DS-7002 with aviation-specific learning objectives
Generic training plans are rejected by sponsor organizations. Break your objectives into phase-specific aviation competencies, such as avionics troubleshooting, flight dispatch procedures, or aircraft maintenance inspections, tied to measurable outcomes your host supervisor will evaluate monthly.
Aviation J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers aviation roles?
Current students pursuing aviation degrees typically use the J-1 Intern category, which requires enrollment at a degree-granting institution outside the U.S. Early-career aviation professionals who have graduated within the past 12 months use the J-1 Trainee category instead. Both categories require a U.S. host employer and a State Department-designated sponsor organization to issue the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for an aviation placement?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. The designated sponsor, such as AIPT or Cultural Vistas for professional training programs, issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, and monitors your program compliance. The aviation company you work for is the host, not the legal sponsor, even though they fund the placement.
How do I find U.S. aviation employers open to J-1 trainees?
Use Migrate Mate to search aviation roles by job function and location and identify employers whose hiring patterns suggest familiarity with exchange visitor placements. Many aviation hosts that regularly work with designated sponsors do not advertise that openly in job postings, so filtering by role type and checking employer history helps surface relevant opportunities faster than general job boards.
Does working on aircraft maintenance trigger additional licensing requirements during a J-1 placement?
Yes. If your training involves hands-on maintenance, repair, or overhaul work on FAA-certificated aircraft, your host employer must hold the appropriate FAA repair station certificate and you may need to operate under direct supervision of an FAA-licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanic. Your designated sponsor will require documentation of these oversight arrangements before approving your DS-7002 training plan.
Can I switch aviation employers during my J-1 program?
No, not without sponsor approval. Your DS-2019 is tied to a specific host employer and training plan. If your host employer changes ownership, closes its aviation division, or terminates your placement early, you must notify your designated sponsor immediately. The sponsor determines whether a transfer to a new host is possible within your authorized program dates or whether your J-1 status ends.