TN Visa Airport Manager Jobs
Airport Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's management consultant and engineer categories, depending on how the position is structured and credentialed. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing. A bachelor's degree in aviation management, business, or a related field is typically required.
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TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
JOB SUMMARY
TYLin is seeking a Senior Airport Civil Engineer to join our Los Angeles office. This role is ideal for a technically strong and client-focused professional with 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, including significant exposure to airport infrastructure projects across California and the Western U.S.
Based in one of the world’s most complex and high-traffic aviation markets, you will play a key role in delivering impactful airfield and landside projects while serving as a trusted advisor to airport authorities and public-sector clients.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Technical Leadership & Project Delivery
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of airport civil infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, grading, drainage, utilities, and landside improvements.
- Prepare and oversee detailed engineering designs, specifications, and construction documentation.
- Utilize Autodesk Civil 3D for surface modeling, grading design, corridor development, and drawing production.
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, AC 150 standards, TSA requirements, and applicable state and local agency criteria (Caltrans Division of Aeronautics and local jurisdictions).
- Integrate sustainability, resiliency, and stormwater compliance requirements specific to California environmental regulations.
- Provide technical oversight, mentor junior staff, and conduct quality reviews to ensure design excellence.
Client Engagement & Business Development
- Serve as a client-facing representative of TYLin, building strong relationships with airport authorities such as Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), regional municipal airports, and other Southern California aviation agencies.
- Support proposal preparation, technical narratives, fee development, and client presentations.
- Contribute to strategic growth initiatives across the California aviation market.
Project Management & Collaboration
- Support or lead scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams—including environmental, structural, airside operations, and landside transportation—to deliver integrated aviation solutions.
- Provide construction-phase services including RFI responses, submittal reviews, field observations, and coordination with airport operations to minimize disruption in active airfield environments.
QUALIFICATIONS
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California (or ability to obtain).
- 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with strong airport project involvement.
- Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D.
- Strong knowledge of FAA airfield geometry, grading and drainage design, pavement design, utility coordination, and California stormwater compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading proposals and business development efforts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in complex, stakeholder-driven environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
At TYLin, we build careers through meaningful project exposure and technical excellence. In Los Angeles, you will work on globally significant aviation infrastructure where:
- Growth is driven by modernization of major international gateways and high-capacity regional airports.
- A culture of mentorship strengthens technical leadership and project delivery capability.
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration fosters innovative and sustainable aviation solutions.
- Creativity and forward-thinking design are embedded in our aviation practice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $130,000 - $170,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
LI-Hybrid
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
INTRODUCTION
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
JOB SUMMARY
TYLin is seeking a Senior Airport Civil Engineer to join our Los Angeles office. This role is ideal for a technically strong and client-focused professional with 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, including significant exposure to airport infrastructure projects across California and the Western U.S.
Based in one of the world’s most complex and high-traffic aviation markets, you will play a key role in delivering impactful airfield and landside projects while serving as a trusted advisor to airport authorities and public-sector clients.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Technical Leadership & Project Delivery
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of airport civil infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, grading, drainage, utilities, and landside improvements.
- Prepare and oversee detailed engineering designs, specifications, and construction documentation.
- Utilize Autodesk Civil 3D for surface modeling, grading design, corridor development, and drawing production.
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, AC 150 standards, TSA requirements, and applicable state and local agency criteria (Caltrans Division of Aeronautics and local jurisdictions).
- Integrate sustainability, resiliency, and stormwater compliance requirements specific to California environmental regulations.
- Provide technical oversight, mentor junior staff, and conduct quality reviews to ensure design excellence.
Client Engagement & Business Development
- Serve as a client-facing representative of TYLin, building strong relationships with airport authorities such as Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), regional municipal airports, and other Southern California aviation agencies.
- Support proposal preparation, technical narratives, fee development, and client presentations.
- Contribute to strategic growth initiatives across the California aviation market.
Project Management & Collaboration
- Support or lead scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams—including environmental, structural, airside operations, and landside transportation—to deliver integrated aviation solutions.
- Provide construction-phase services including RFI responses, submittal reviews, field observations, and coordination with airport operations to minimize disruption in active airfield environments.
QUALIFICATIONS
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California (or ability to obtain).
- 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with strong airport project involvement.
- Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D.
- Strong knowledge of FAA airfield geometry, grading and drainage design, pavement design, utility coordination, and California stormwater compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading proposals and business development efforts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in complex, stakeholder-driven environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
At TYLin, we build careers through meaningful project exposure and technical excellence. In Los Angeles, you will work on globally significant aviation infrastructure where:
- Growth is driven by modernization of major international gateways and high-capacity regional airports.
- A culture of mentorship strengthens technical leadership and project delivery capability.
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration fosters innovative and sustainable aviation solutions.
- Creativity and forward-thinking design are embedded in our aviation practice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $130,000 - $170,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
LI-Hybrid
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Airport Manager
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Airport Manager roles qualify under TN visa only when tied to a specific USMCA category. Structure your resume and cover letter to show your degree directly supports the management or engineering functions of the role, not just general leadership.
Target airports with international operations first
Large commercial and cargo airports with cross-border routes are more familiar with TN visa filings for management staff. Prioritize facilities that already coordinate with CBP or handle binational logistics, as their HR teams are better positioned to support your petition.
Get your credential evaluation done early
If your aviation management degree is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, have it evaluated for U.S. equivalency before applying. CBP officers at the port of entry assess credentials on the spot, and a foreign credential evaluation report removes ambiguity.
Clarify TN eligibility with your offer letter language
The job offer letter is the backbone of your TN application. It must name the specific USMCA category, describe how your duties align, and confirm the position is temporary in nature. Vague or generic descriptions are the most common reason CBP asks follow-up questions.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-sponsoring employers
Searching for Airport Manager roles that explicitly support TN visa sponsorship saves time you'd otherwise spend screening employers one by one. Migrate Mate filters for TN-eligible positions, so you can focus on employers already set up to file.
Understand the Mexican cap before you start negotiating
Mexican nationals are subject to an annual TN allocation, unlike Canadians who get same-day CBP decisions. If you're Mexican, factor USCIS processing timelines into your start date negotiation so your employer doesn't set an unrealistic onboarding date.
Airport Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Airport Manager job title qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how the role is scoped. Airport Manager positions qualify under the USMCA when they fall within a recognized TN category such as management consultant or engineer. The key is whether your duties and degree align with a specific USMCA classification. Generic management titles without a clear specialty occupation framing are harder to support at CBP.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Airport Manager roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, which means you're not competing for a limited pool of slots the way H-1B visa applicants are. H-1B requires a full USCIS petition and a waiting period; Canadian TN applicants get a decision at the port of entry the same day. Mexican nationals go through consular processing, but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
Where can I find Airport Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for roles that support TN visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job listings and guessing at employer immigration policies, you can search positions where TN sponsorship is already confirmed, including Airport Manager and related aviation management roles.
What documents do I need for a TN application as an Airport Manager?
You'll need a job offer letter that specifies the USMCA category, describes your duties, confirms the temporary nature of the position, and states your credentials. You'll also need proof of citizenship, your degree or diploma, and any professional licenses relevant to aviation management. Canadian citizens present these directly at the port of entry; Mexican nationals submit them through a U.S. consulate.
Can I switch Airport Manager employers while on a TN visa?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization before starting with the new employer. TN status is employer-specific, so your existing approval doesn't transfer. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with the new employer's offer letter. Mexican nationals need to apply through a U.S. consulate or file a change of employer petition with USCIS, which takes additional time to process.