Jobs / United States / Allegiant Air LLC
Avionics Engineer
Allegiant Air LLC · 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, NV
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship unlikely
Something in the evidence works against sponsorship — see below before you invest time.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 26 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting mentions sponsorshipThis is the employer’s own statement in the listing.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Allegiant Air LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Data Engineer” (Data Scientists) in NV: $103k–$138k, median $105k. Most were filed at wage level III (75%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Existing work authorization required — the posting’s wording suggests candidates who already hold work rights. Read the original listing carefully.
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Sponsor Radar — Allegiant Air LLC
The US Department of Labor certified 26 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
Vacancy-level signal in the employer's own words — stronger than history alone, still not a promise.
Past sponsorship or register membership never guarantees sponsorship for this vacancy or for you. Full Sponsor Radar for Allegiant Air LLC →
About the role
Summary The Avionics Engineer is responsible for developing engineering solutions to affect repair and modification of the Allegiant Air aircraft fleet. This position also advises and provides technical expertise to Line Maintenance by phone, email and in person, to ensure on-time fleet operations. Visa Sponsorship Available: No Minimum Requirements Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check. Education: Bachelor’s Degree Education Details: •Bachelors Degree. OR •High School diploma plus FAA Airframe and Powerplant ratings plus five (5) years of airline/ OEM/ Military avionics engineering experience. OR •High School Diploma plus ten (10) years of airline/ OEM/ Military avionics engineering experience. Certification: Yes Certification Details: •Airframe & Powerplant, FCC License, or EASA B2. •Avionics Engineer License is preferred. Years of Experience: Minimum five (5) years' of airline/ OEM/ Military avionics engineering experience. Valid/Unexpired Passport Book: Yes •Hands-on-experience working aircraft wiring changes and/or avionics testing procedures such as 14 CFR Part 43 & 91 system testing for Altitude reporting and ATC. •Knowledge and ability to research ADs and other FARs. •Experience with Arbortext editing software, TRAX and MS Office products. Preferred Requirements •Avionics Engineer License. •Knowledge of FAA Certification and Airworthiness requirements including MAJOR/MINOR determination, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), and Ops Specs. •Knowledge of Airbus, Boeing 737 MAX, aircraft avionics and systems. •Knowledge of COMM, NAV, RADAR, Surveillance, Indication, CVR/DFDR, Power distribution, Avionics Software, and aircraft wiring standards. •Expertise in at least one of the aforementioned areas: COMM, NAV, RADAR, Surveillance, Indication, CVR/DFDR, Power distribution, Avionics Software, and aircraft wiring standards. •Knowledge of and ability to understand OEM Wiring Diagram Manuals (WDM) and schematics. Job Duties •Research and provide data for the development of modifications to improve Allegiant fleet reliability and for compliance to airworthiness regulations. •Provides oversight and engineering expertise to contracted repair agencies conducting heavy maintenance and repairs to aircraft components. •Develop Engineering Repair Orders (ERO) for accomplishment of Avionics repairs/modifications. •Develop Engineering Orders (EO) for the incorporation of modifications to aircraft avionics and/or electrical systems/components. •Coordinate repair plans with Materials/Purchasing, Coordinate with Maintenance Planning and Maintenance Control. •Coordinate with aircraft heavy maintenance vendors to ensure approved data is used as the basis for avionics repairs/modifications. •Assist with reliability analysis and development of reliability improvement initiatives. •Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Avionics Engineering. Physical Requirements The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, key board, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.