Aerospace & Defense Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas leads the U.S. aerospace and defense industry with major employers like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon Technologies, and Bell Textron headquartered or operating significant facilities in the state. Dallas-Fort Worth houses aerospace giants while Houston's NASA Johnson Space Center drives space technology innovation. San Antonio serves as a military aerospace hub with multiple defense contractors supporting Air Force operations.
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Job Description:
Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Long-term Intern (multi-semester) to join our Occupational Health & Safety team based in Grand Prairie, TX.
In this role you will assist the Safety Department in supporting a wide range of Safety activities including written program revision, program development, maintaining Safety Data Sheets, etc.
Your Working Environment:
A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.
Your Challenges:
Health & Safety Program Support 60%
- Provides administrative support executing activities at the site for the Health & Safety Manager.
- Coordination of various Safety programs, activities, events, and initiatives.
- Assists with ad hoc analysis, site assessments, and drills.
- Assists in maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations primarily concerning OSHA.
- Assist in the development of Policy and Procedures.
- Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Safety Management System (SMS) Implementation: 25%
- Provide assistance and feedback to Safety on tracking, auditing, and performance of the SMS implementation.
- Aid in the tracking and analysis of Top Company Objectives (TCO) and key internal performance parameters.
- Assist in the Develop and maintenance of assurance dashboard for the H&S program.
Safety Promotions/Training: 10%
- Provides support for the Safety Department, assists with day-to-day which includes training development, presenting and tracking of safety training.
- Assists with the development and maintenance of Safety bulletin boards across all AHNA facilities.
- Assist the Manager, Health & Safety in the day to day management of the Safety Ambassador Program.
Additional Responsibilities: 5%
- Data Analytics to help tracking H&S metrics, tracking and reporting.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Your Boarding Pass:
Required:
- Must be currently local to the DFW metro area as this is a multi-semester, onsite work experience.
- Currently enrolled and working towards a Bachelor’s degree in related degree program from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of analytical tools, reports, dashboards etc.
- Authorized to Work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship.
- Must possess a high degree of accuracy in multiple facets of the job such as record keeping, etc.
- Strong organization skills, meticulous, and prioritize to work on multiple projects.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organization.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate optimally in verbal and written form in English.
- Excellent Excel, Word and Power Point skills.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or other related program.
- Occupational Health & Safety experience.
- Hands-on risk mitigation experience.
- Smartsheet, Tableau, PowerBI, and Google Suite.
Physical Requirements:
- Onsite: Available during 1st shift daytime operations in Grand Prairie at least 20 hours per week.
- Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings on a daily basis.
- Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms on a daily basis.
- Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications on a daily basis.
- Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts on an as-needed basis.
- Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs on a daily basis.
- Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs on a daily basis.
- Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools on a daily basis.
- Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer on a daily basis.
- Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving on a daily basis.
- Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor on a daily basis.
- Travel: none.
- Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces on a daily basis.
Ability to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship/work authorization is required for this position.
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A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.
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 Helicopters, Inc.
Employment Type:
Internship
Experience Level:
Student
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Support to Management
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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Which aerospace & defense companies sponsor visas in Texas?
Major visa sponsors include Lockheed Martin (Fort Worth), Boeing (multiple locations), Raytheon Technologies (Dallas area), Bell Textron (Fort Worth), General Dynamics (multiple sites), and Northrop Grumman (Dallas). NASA contractors like Jacobs Engineering and KBR frequently sponsor for Houston-area positions. Defense contractors supporting military installations in San Antonio also regularly file H-1B visa and other visa petitions for engineering and technical roles.
How to find aerospace & defense visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate specializes in connecting international professionals with visa-sponsoring aerospace and defense employers across Texas. The platform filters opportunities by location, visa type, and security clearance requirements. Focus on Dallas-Fort Worth for commercial aerospace, Houston for space technology, and San Antonio for military contracts. Many positions require or prefer U.S. citizenship for security clearance, so target roles specifically marked as visa-eligible.
Which visa types are most common for aerospace & defense roles in Texas?
H-1B visas dominate for aerospace engineers, systems engineers, and software developers. O-1 visas are common for senior engineers with specialized expertise in areas like propulsion or avionics. L-1 visas frequently apply to international defense contractors transferring employees to Texas facilities. E-3 visas work well for Australian aerospace professionals, while TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican engineers in qualifying specialties.
Which cities in Texas have the most aerospace & defense sponsorship jobs?
Dallas-Fort Worth leads with Lockheed Martin's F-35 program and Bell's helicopter operations creating thousands of engineering positions. Houston follows with NASA contractors and aerospace technology companies. San Antonio offers defense contractor roles supporting military bases. Austin has emerging space technology companies, while El Paso and Amarillo host smaller defense manufacturing facilities with occasional visa sponsorship opportunities.
Do aerospace & defense jobs in Texas require security clearance for visa holders?
Many Texas aerospace positions require U.S. citizenship for security clearance, limiting options for visa holders. However, commercial aerospace roles at Boeing, Bell, and suppliers often don't require clearance. NASA contractor positions may accept certain visa types for non-classified projects. International defense contractors sometimes have unclassified divisions that sponsor visas. Always verify clearance requirements before applying, as this significantly impacts eligibility.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored aerospace & defense jobs in Texas?
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.