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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 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.
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The posting says it won’t sponsorIts own wording says sponsorship is unavailable.
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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.
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What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Propulsion Engineer (Propulsion Analysis - Air)” (Robotics Engineers) in WA: $157k–$157k, median $157k.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 72 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 1 certified filing for “Propulsion Engineer (Propulsion Analysis - Air)” (Robotics Engineers) in WA: $157k–$157k, median $157k. 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).
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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About the role
Air Conditioning Mechanic
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense is currently looking for an Air Conditioning Mechanic A in Ridley Park, PA to join their team.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Lay out, construct, install and rebuild refrigeration and air conditioning equipment for plant facilities.
• Perform work described in other maintenance classifications when incidental but necessary to the accomplishment of the assignment.
• Read and make control adjustments using such typical testing equipment as Freon leak tester, thermometer (wet and dry bulbs), sling psychrometer, monometer, velometer, hydrometer, humidistat, etc.
• Install and adjust valve controls and perform electrical wiring and installation of special electronic controls used for regulating and controlling refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Repair, maintain, trouble shoot and adjust all existing types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment (production and building).
• Maintain necessary temperature and service records.
• Maintain required government and Boeing required EPA Universal Refrigerant Technician Certification, Lock out/Tag out equipment and related systems, as required.
• Visually inspect equipment, power source, wiring, plumbing, electronic components and systems for defects or maintenance problems.
The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Must possess a Universal EPA Certification is a type of technician certification required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Clean Air Act Section 608 to handle, service, maintain, or dispose of refrigerants in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Basic Qualifications (Required):
• Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift
• Completion of trade or apprenticeship in HVAC.
• 3 or more years of experience supporting or installing HVAC systems, ventilation, and/or chilled water building systems in an industrial and/or manufacturing facility.
• 3 or more years of experience with HVAC applicable codes
Preferred Qualifications (Preferred):
• External applicants that have an active recall right on file for a position covered under the UAW Local 1069 collective bargaining agreement.
Typical Education/ Experience:
• High school diploma/GED and/or vocational/trade school training preferred.
Other Relevant Information and Requirements :
Must be available for 1st or 2nd shift
This is an hourly position governed by the UAW Collective Bargaining agreement.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement:
Safety Sensitive:
Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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