Aerospace & Defense H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Louisiana
H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in Louisiana's aerospace and defense sector are concentrated around contractors and manufacturers tied to NASA's Stennis Space Center, Barksdale Air Force Base, and established industry players like Lockheed Martin and L3Harris. Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport host the largest share of engineering and technical roles that routinely qualify for H-1B sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsThis posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.
INTRODUCTION
Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes. Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul. Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment. Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components. Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components. Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results). Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements. Oversees training. Works under general direction.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Boeing Global Services is searching for a General Mechanic to support the Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chase, Louisiana.
- Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
- Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
- Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
- Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
- Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
- Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).
- Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
- Oversees training.
- Works under general direction.
General Mechanic:
- Performs end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.
- Performs coordinated combat turns and hot pit refuels.
- Advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment.
- Uses technical data to diagnose and address maintenance problems on aircraft systems.
- Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
- Solves problems and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment.
- Removes and installs aircraft components.
- Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems.
- Adjusts, aligns, and rigs aircraft systems.
- Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
- Performs aircraft and component operational checks.
- Interprets inspection findings and resolves adequacy of corrective actions.
- Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
- Inspects and operates powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
- Inspects and identifies aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair.
- Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.
- Inventories and maintains aircraft equipment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in reading and interpreting technical publications and/or maintenance manuals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be able to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions (Humidity/High temperatures) with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes
- F-18 (AM or AD) Qualifications
- Prior experience with Navy 4790.2 requirements, is preferred
- Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.
Pay Rate Range
42 - 47 USD hourly
Benefits Information
- Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.
INTRODUCTION
Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes. Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul. Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment. Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components. Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components. Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results). Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements. Oversees training. Works under general direction.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Boeing Global Services is searching for a General Mechanic to support the Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chase, Louisiana.
- Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
- Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
- Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
- Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
- Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
- Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).
- Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
- Oversees training.
- Works under general direction.
General Mechanic:
- Performs end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.
- Performs coordinated combat turns and hot pit refuels.
- Advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment.
- Uses technical data to diagnose and address maintenance problems on aircraft systems.
- Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
- Solves problems and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment.
- Removes and installs aircraft components.
- Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems.
- Adjusts, aligns, and rigs aircraft systems.
- Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
- Performs aircraft and component operational checks.
- Interprets inspection findings and resolves adequacy of corrective actions.
- Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
- Inspects and operates powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
- Inspects and identifies aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair.
- Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.
- Inventories and maintains aircraft equipment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in reading and interpreting technical publications and/or maintenance manuals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be able to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions (Humidity/High temperatures) with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes
- F-18 (AM or AD) Qualifications
- Prior experience with Navy 4790.2 requirements, is preferred
- Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.
Pay Rate Range
42 - 47 USD hourly
Benefits Information
- Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Which aerospace and defense companies sponsor H-1B visas in Louisiana?
Louisiana's H-1B visa aerospace sponsors include major federal contractors operating near military installations and NASA facilities. Companies such as Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, Boeing, and Raytheon have filed Labor Condition Applications for Louisiana-based roles in engineering, systems integration, and program management. Smaller defense technology firms supporting Barksdale Air Force Base and the Port of New Orleans also appear in DOL disclosure data as H-1B sponsors.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most aerospace and defense H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Baton Rouge leads for aerospace engineering and manufacturing roles, benefiting from proximity to major river corridor contractors. New Orleans supports defense-related maritime and logistics positions, while Shreveport and Bossier City concentrate activity around Barksdale Air Force Base. Stennis Space Center, located near the Mississippi border, draws propulsion and test engineering talent with sponsoring contractors based in the wider Gulf Coast metro area.
What types of aerospace and defense roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Louisiana?
Roles that consistently qualify require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In Louisiana's aerospace and defense sector, these include aerospace engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, systems engineers, software developers supporting defense platforms, propulsion test engineers, and program analysts. Positions tied to classified programs may require security clearances, which can affect hiring timelines for H-1B candidates who are not yet cleared.
How do I find aerospace and defense H-1B sponsorship jobs in Louisiana?
Migrate Mate filters aerospace and defense job listings specifically by H-1B sponsorship history, so you can identify Louisiana employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for relevant roles rather than cold-applying to companies with no sponsorship track record. Search by location and role type on Migrate Mate to surface verified sponsoring employers in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and the greater New Orleans area before you apply.
Are there any Louisiana-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in aerospace and defense?
Louisiana's defense sector is heavily shaped by federal contract cycles tied to military installations and NASA programs, meaning H-1B hiring activity can fluctuate with contract awards and renewals. Many roles support classified programs, so employers may screen for security clearance eligibility early in the process. The state's cost of living and concentration of mid-size defense contractors can also affect prevailing wage determinations, which employers verify through the OFLC Wage Search before filing an LCA.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B aerospace & defense jobs in Louisiana?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.