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Manager Powerplant Programs
Atlas Air INC · 🇺🇸 Erlanger, KY, USA
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 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 doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- 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.
- 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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Sponsor Radar — Atlas Air INC
The US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 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)).
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About the role
Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us! At Atlas Air Worldwide, we’re not just an airline, we’re a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we’re built on a foundation of safety , service excellence , integrity , innovation , teamwork , and responsibility . With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we’re driven by purpose. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here. Position Summary: Manages assigned Powerplant Program Maintenance, including shop oversight, planning, scheduling, and coordinating the logistics of multi-million dollar programs. Will aid in technical support that economically ensures the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of Atlas Air assigned aircraft Powerplant programs. Responsible for all assigned Powerplant Planning, coordination, and oversight of all customer engines enforces relevant policies and procedures for coordination and oversight of customer related Powerplant programs. Values and Behavioral Standards: To ensure the effective communication and application of company values and behavioral standards, as stated in our company “Code of Conduct” policy, and to respond appropriately in the event of any known departure. Major Job Accountabilities: • Ensure assigned Powerplant programs are managed within the heavy maintenance services budget requirements • Prioritize Powerplant Planning and Program actions and proactively communicate to key internal and external stakeholders • Report on the status of projects and present issues to be resolved as directed. • Issue instructions and documents to economically support operations and return engines to service in a safe, airworthy, and timely manner. • Manage the service workload including routine, continued items, and modification and special inspections of assigned customer Powerplant programs. • Provide data and work with the Purchasing Department in the vendor selection process to select vendors for the services. May assist in the review of the final vendor contracts. • Coordinate all material and tooling requirements with Atlas Air material department and the service provider. • Monitor assigned Powerplant programs while under service, coordinate with the on-site team/vendors for quality, costs, performance to schedule, and release date. Review status and recommend options to ensure optimal outcome. May also require on-site visits. • Report on vendor performance including Powerplant/Thrust Reverser scheduled maintenance ground time (planned vs. actual), service yield, costs and reliability of the Powerplant after service. • Support integration of new and previously operated Powerplant product. • Liaise with manufacturers; maintenance representatives, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities; outside engineering departments; regulatory personnel; and other outside agencies. • Participate in industry working groups, industry steering committees, industry meetings, and conferences. • Coordinate with Maintenance Planning and Engineering to schedule and provide oversight of borescope inspections as required. • Work with original equipment manufacturers on emerging issues to help ensure safety and airworthiness, but also minimize the economic impact. • Organize and provide all necessary Powerplant Engineering documentation required to complete aircraft PowerPlant modifications and repairs within the allocated time schedule and budget allowance. • Coordinate with Engineering staff to provide 24/7 operational support as needed. Major Job Accountabilities continued: • Review P