Avionics Technician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Avionics technician roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, and defense contractors, airlines, and MRO providers actively file LCAs for them. FAA certifications like A&P or Avionics Technician credentials strengthen your case, and some employers sponsor TN visas for Canadian nationals in this field.
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Performs avionics and electrical systems maintenance according to FCC, FAA and Company Policies and Regulations. Troubleshoots, tests, repairs and installs avionics components such as aircraft communication, navigation, radar and electronic instrument systems. Operates and maintains test equipment and trade associated tools.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs routine or special maintenance inspections to prevent failure of aircraft electrical and avionic systems and components; performs complete operational and functional checks on navigation, communication and flight control systems, including instrumentation and pilot static installations, etc. Fabricates wiring harnesses, installs/modifies avionic and electrical systems.
- Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme and quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures same from Stores or departmental supplies.
- Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions.
- Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework and performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
- Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
- Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping off after finishing all designated operations.
- Performs installation of digital avionic equipment.
- Interprets avionic/electrical wiring diagrams, wire identification, harness fabrication, wiring and cable integrity, coax cables and fittings and connector assemblies.
- Adjusts, repairs, or replaces malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools and soldering iron.
- Installs electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering iron.
- Interprets flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
- Sets up and operates ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight test of electrical and electronic systems.
- Tests components or assemblies, using circuit tester, oscilloscope, and voltmeter.
- Troubleshoots, repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, components or systems.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:
- High School/ GED
- Current A&P or an FAA Repairman Certificate (Avionics).
- Desired: FCC License.
Experience:
- 5 years actual and recent depot level aircraft avionics experience is required, (repair of electrical systems, flight control systems, instrumentation and wiring); proficiency with: interpretation of avionic/electrical wiring diagrams, wire identification, harness fabrication, cables, fittings, circuits and connectors.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Assignments require Comprehensive Knowledge of all possible tasks and responsibilities within their Technical Area.
- Troubleshooting — determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Equipment Selection — determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Equipment Maintenance — performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance.
- Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures.
- Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components.
Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
- As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
- Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.
- Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.
Embraer is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
Performs avionics and electrical systems maintenance according to FCC, FAA and Company Policies and Regulations. Troubleshoots, tests, repairs and installs avionics components such as aircraft communication, navigation, radar and electronic instrument systems. Operates and maintains test equipment and trade associated tools.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs routine or special maintenance inspections to prevent failure of aircraft electrical and avionic systems and components; performs complete operational and functional checks on navigation, communication and flight control systems, including instrumentation and pilot static installations, etc. Fabricates wiring harnesses, installs/modifies avionic and electrical systems.
- Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme and quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures same from Stores or departmental supplies.
- Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions.
- Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework and performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
- Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
- Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping off after finishing all designated operations.
- Performs installation of digital avionic equipment.
- Interprets avionic/electrical wiring diagrams, wire identification, harness fabrication, wiring and cable integrity, coax cables and fittings and connector assemblies.
- Adjusts, repairs, or replaces malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools and soldering iron.
- Installs electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering iron.
- Interprets flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
- Sets up and operates ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight test of electrical and electronic systems.
- Tests components or assemblies, using circuit tester, oscilloscope, and voltmeter.
- Troubleshoots, repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, components or systems.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:
- High School/ GED
- Current A&P or an FAA Repairman Certificate (Avionics).
- Desired: FCC License.
Experience:
- 5 years actual and recent depot level aircraft avionics experience is required, (repair of electrical systems, flight control systems, instrumentation and wiring); proficiency with: interpretation of avionic/electrical wiring diagrams, wire identification, harness fabrication, cables, fittings, circuits and connectors.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Assignments require Comprehensive Knowledge of all possible tasks and responsibilities within their Technical Area.
- Troubleshooting — determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Equipment Selection — determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Equipment Maintenance — performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance.
- Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures.
- Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components.
Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
- As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
- Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.
- Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.
Embraer is an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Avionics Technician
Align your FAA credentials before applying
An FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or Avionics Technician certificate signals to sponsoring employers that you're immediately deployable. USCIS treats roles requiring these credentials favorably when evaluating specialty occupation status, so document them before outreach.
Target MRO providers and defense contractors
Airlines' maintenance, repair, and overhaul divisions and defense prime contractors file the most LCAs for avionics roles. These employers have established immigration infrastructure and are far more likely to sponsor than smaller regional operators or general aviation shops.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter avionics technician roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out positions where sponsorship is listed as a possibility but the employer has no track record of actually filing for this occupation.
Confirm your degree field matches the role
H-1B specialty occupation requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Avionics engineering, aerospace technology, or electronics engineering typically qualify. A general technology or unrelated degree can trigger an RFE, so verify the match before the employer files the LCA.
Ask about LCA timing before accepting an offer
The employer must file and receive DOL certification of the LCA before USCIS will accept the I-129 petition. Confirm whether your prospective employer has filed LCAs recently and how long their DOL certification process typically takes to avoid offer-to-start-date gaps.
Understand TN eligibility if you hold Canadian citizenship
Canadian nationals can pursue TN status for some avionics-adjacent roles under the USMCA engineer and technologist categories at a port of entry, with no petition filing or lottery required. Confirm the specific job duties map to an eligible USMCA profession before relying on this pathway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an avionics technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles at defense contractors and aerospace OEMs with explicit avionics engineering requirements tend to qualify. Bench-level maintenance roles that accept vocational training in lieu of a degree are more likely to face an RFE or denial.
What type of degree do I need for H-1B sponsorship as an avionics technician?
USCIS looks for a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, avionics engineering, electronics engineering, or a closely related discipline. A degree in general engineering technology or an unrelated field weakens the specialty occupation argument. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized evaluator is required before the employer files.
How do I find avionics technician jobs with visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists avionics and aerospace employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have actually filed for this occupation rather than those that only mention sponsorship as a possibility in their job postings.
Do FAA certifications affect my H-1B eligibility as an avionics technician?
FAA certificates like the A&P or Avionics Technician rating strengthen the employer's specialty occupation argument by demonstrating the role carries regulated, technically specific responsibilities. They don't substitute for the degree requirement, but they reinforce that the position demands specialized knowledge beyond general maintenance work, which supports the LCA and I-129 petition.
Are avionics technician H-1B petitions subject to the annual lottery?
Yes, unless the sponsoring employer is a university, nonprofit research organization, or government research institution, which are cap-exempt. Most commercial airlines, MRO facilities, and defense contractors are cap-subject employers, so petitions compete in the annual H-1B selection process. The cap includes 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 reserved for applicants with a U.S. master's degree or higher.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Avionics Technician jobs?
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.