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Operations Controller

Atlas Air INC · 🇺🇸 Erlanger, KY, USA

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Sponsorship unlikely

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  • 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.
  • What Atlas Air INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Director Commercial Transformation” (General and Operations Managers) in FL: $174k–$174k, median $174k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% 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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14 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

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: The System Operations Controller deciphers, facilitates and documents all customer operational scheduling requirements for our fleet of aircraft within a rolling 72-hour window. This position is accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and implementation of customer flight schedules within our 72-hour window. It is also accountable for timely communication, accurate ground handling setup, overall, on-time performance and providing professional customer service. Major Job Accountabilities: • Maintain AIMS operating system database with aircraft dispositions • Build and manage flight schedules in AIMS • Process customer’s operational requests (i.e. schedule changes, courier listing requests, etc.) • Research and set up required ground support for commercial charter flights, AMC missions, and diversions. • Act as the main point of contact (POC) for the 72-hour window of operation for customers, ops teams and ground ops staff. • Communicate l information/changes to all affected stations, vendors and departments. • Review reports for operational data and update the operating system as necessary • Monitor all flight activity including researching and coding delays • Assist customers with operational issues and offline flying when requested. • Assist customers with information on the movement of their shipments. • Act as a liaison between System Control and all other GCC department staff. • Handle a high volume of communications, including telephone, SITA, and email traffic. • Ensure that Customs, Immigration and Agriculture are arranged for Commercial Charters entering the U.S. • Help Coordinate recovery plans for aircraft disruptions Qualifications: • BS or BA degree in aviation or equivalent relevant experience required. • Ability to handle multiple tasks • Prior airline operations experience preferred • Comfortable with making key decisions • Computer proficiency • Perform well under pressure • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Flexibility with work schedule to include working nights, weekends and holidays • Able to successfully complete required OJT training Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law document by clicking " EEO Is The Law " . To view our Pay Transparency Statement, please click here: Pay Transparency Statement Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience,

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