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Technical Support Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in computer science, information systems, or engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers in this field regularly sponsor H-1B visas, making it a viable long-term path.
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TAE Aerospace is a global aerospace company providing maintenance services for some of the most powerful, exciting and important defense and commercial aircraft platforms in the world. We are also proud of our encouraging and supportive team environment that ensures we all work together within a genuine high-performance culture.
TAE is part of the ASDAM Group and is a leading sovereign defense, advanced manufacturing and sustainment company. It provides end-to-end capability across design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and sustainment. ASDAM includes Marand, TAE Aerospace, Rosebank Engineering, Levett Engineering and Quickstep.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The PT6A Field Service and Technical Support Manager is responsible for:
- Assessing market dynamics and delivering appropriate advice to maintain / expand market share and develop appropriate sales strategies.
- Understanding the company’s fit in the big data environment, including engaging industry experts to complement internal development activities.
- Assisting in the development of annual sales targets that align to TAE strategy.
- Seeking out new Field service and sales opportunities from within the aviation sector for TAE’s Commercial products.
- Managing customer relations to ‘wow’ the customer.
- Working closely with TAE operational and sales departments to identify and take advantage of opportunity within TAE’s strategic market sectors both in the US and overseas.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.
- Demonstrating an entrepreneurial business culture and spirit across TAE.
- Capturing all current and new sales leads within the company’s CRM.
- Representing the business at selected trade and industry events to foster development of the commercial business’ product and brand.
- Assisting with actioning the marketing and promotional activities at tradeshows.
- Offering exceptional on-call and field service to new and existing customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in an MRO, sales and field service capacity.
- Minimum 2 years of field service and or sales experience in an aircraft MRO environment.
- Demonstrated field service and or sales discipline experience with an aviation maintenance/ manufacturing company.
- Mobile, self-motivated and able to work independently.
- An entrepreneurial spirit with an innovative nature.
- Able to demonstrate the communication skills required to clearly articulate visions, issues and outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and exercise the highest degree of discretion.
- Relevant sales and field service-related training.
- Commercial acumen, intellect and a professional in their field, who is seen as a valued advisor and business partner by his/her manager and colleagues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to articulate views convincingly, and to influence others to adopt their course of action.
- Must be able to demonstrate a proven commitment to being part of a team-oriented organization seeking continuous improvement, in an open and ‘no surprises’ manner.
- Great negotiator and deal seeker.
- Mobile and can cope with change.
- An innovator and thinker.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Budgeting, reporting or analysis experience with maintenance, engineering, or manufacturing enterprise.
- Demonstrated technical, maintenance or engineering experience in an aviation maintenance and/or engineering environment.
- Broad knowledge of and experience in management practices involved with heavily regulated working environments/industries.
LOCATION
Location: Scottsdale
JOB TYPE
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
CLOSING DATE
Closing Date: 30/04/2026
INTRODUCTION
TAE Aerospace is a global aerospace company providing maintenance services for some of the most powerful, exciting and important defense and commercial aircraft platforms in the world. We are also proud of our encouraging and supportive team environment that ensures we all work together within a genuine high-performance culture.
TAE is part of the ASDAM Group and is a leading sovereign defense, advanced manufacturing and sustainment company. It provides end-to-end capability across design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and sustainment. ASDAM includes Marand, TAE Aerospace, Rosebank Engineering, Levett Engineering and Quickstep.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The PT6A Field Service and Technical Support Manager is responsible for:
- Assessing market dynamics and delivering appropriate advice to maintain / expand market share and develop appropriate sales strategies.
- Understanding the company’s fit in the big data environment, including engaging industry experts to complement internal development activities.
- Assisting in the development of annual sales targets that align to TAE strategy.
- Seeking out new Field service and sales opportunities from within the aviation sector for TAE’s Commercial products.
- Managing customer relations to ‘wow’ the customer.
- Working closely with TAE operational and sales departments to identify and take advantage of opportunity within TAE’s strategic market sectors both in the US and overseas.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.
- Demonstrating an entrepreneurial business culture and spirit across TAE.
- Capturing all current and new sales leads within the company’s CRM.
- Representing the business at selected trade and industry events to foster development of the commercial business’ product and brand.
- Assisting with actioning the marketing and promotional activities at tradeshows.
- Offering exceptional on-call and field service to new and existing customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in an MRO, sales and field service capacity.
- Minimum 2 years of field service and or sales experience in an aircraft MRO environment.
- Demonstrated field service and or sales discipline experience with an aviation maintenance/ manufacturing company.
- Mobile, self-motivated and able to work independently.
- An entrepreneurial spirit with an innovative nature.
- Able to demonstrate the communication skills required to clearly articulate visions, issues and outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and exercise the highest degree of discretion.
- Relevant sales and field service-related training.
- Commercial acumen, intellect and a professional in their field, who is seen as a valued advisor and business partner by his/her manager and colleagues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to articulate views convincingly, and to influence others to adopt their course of action.
- Must be able to demonstrate a proven commitment to being part of a team-oriented organization seeking continuous improvement, in an open and ‘no surprises’ manner.
- Great negotiator and deal seeker.
- Mobile and can cope with change.
- An innovator and thinker.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Budgeting, reporting or analysis experience with maintenance, engineering, or manufacturing enterprise.
- Demonstrated technical, maintenance or engineering experience in an aviation maintenance and/or engineering environment.
- Broad knowledge of and experience in management practices involved with heavily regulated working environments/industries.
LOCATION
Location: Scottsdale
JOB TYPE
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
CLOSING DATE
Closing Date: 30/04/2026
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Support Manager
Quantify your technical escalation experience
Hiring managers want to see scope: how many engineers or agents did you oversee, what SLA targets did you own, how did you reduce escalation rates. Concrete numbers demonstrate readiness for a manager-level role and strengthen your visa case.
Emphasize cross-functional collaboration in interviews
Technical Support Managers regularly work with product, engineering, and customer success teams. Demonstrating this in interviews signals leadership maturity, which directly supports the specialty occupation argument needed for H-1B sponsorship down the line.
Know your OPT reporting obligations before you start
Any change in employer, role, or work location must be reported to your DSO within ten days. Technical Support Managers sometimes shift between sites or go fully remote, so understand how location changes affect your SEVIS record.
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Does a Technical Support Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not just the job title. If your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field, and the role requires applying that technical knowledge, it will generally qualify. Your DSO makes the final determination, so confirm eligibility before accepting the position and review the STEM OPT employer reporting requirements under Form I-983.
How do I find Technical Support Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship and work authorization compatibility. Searching there is more efficient than sorting through general job boards that don't surface OPT-friendly employers. Focus your search on mid-size and enterprise tech companies, which are more likely to have established sponsorship processes for this role type.
Can I work as a Technical Support Manager on OPT if the role involves managing a remote team across multiple states?
Yes, you can manage remote employees in other states while on OPT. Your own work location is what matters for SEVIS reporting, not where your direct reports are based. If your primary work location changes, report it to your DSO within ten days. Remote work arrangements for Technical Support Managers are generally straightforward from an OPT compliance standpoint.
Is Technical Support Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can be, but the petition needs to demonstrate that the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field, not just general business or management experience. Roles that involve deep integration with engineering systems, incident management platforms, or technical escalation paths are stronger candidates. Employers with prior H-1B sponsorship history for this title have an easier time making the case to USCIS.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I get promoted from a support analyst role to Technical Support Manager at the same company?
A promotion within the same employer is generally permissible on OPT, but you should report the role change to your DSO to ensure your SEVIS record reflects the updated position. If the new title represents a materially different job function, your DSO may need to update your employment record. Keeping your DSO informed protects you from compliance issues, especially if a STEM OPT extension is already in place.
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