SOC code 17-2011
There have been 119 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Aerospace Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 80.7% certified. The median annualized wage is $138,869. The top sponsor is Qantas Airways, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
31 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Aerospace Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Airways | 23 | 60.9% | $130,000 | CA |
| Joby Aero | 10 | 90.0% | $161,750 | CA |
| Sia Enginering (USA) | 10 | 40.0% | $139,000 | CA |
| Wisk Aero | 10 | 100.0% | $161,668 | CA |
| The Boeing Company | 9 | 77.8% | $124,647 | MO |
| Rohr | 7 | 100.0% | $96,387 | AL |
| Pacific Aerospace Consulting | 6 | 100.0% | $116,541 | FL |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | 5 | 40.0% | $113,065 | MA |
| Rocket Lab USA | 5 | 100.0% | $170,000 | CA |
| Archer Aviation | 3 | 100.0% | $250,000 | CA |
| Beta Air | 3 | 100.0% | $125,840 | VT |
| Offworld | 3 | 100.0% | $105,000 | CA |
| Es3Aero | 2 | 100.0% | $83,500 | WA |
| Integrated Controls And Information | 2 | 100.0% | $79,976 | SC |
| Quest Global Services- N A | 2 | 50.0% | $90,969 | AL |
| Silver Air | 2 | 100.0% | $260,000 | CA |
| Zeroavia | 2 | 100.0% | $162,400 | WA |
| Zipline International | 2 | 100.0% | $145,000 | CA |
| Aerospace Testing Engineering And Certification | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | WA |
| Aerotec | 1 | 100.0% | $130,000 | WA |
| Beta Technologies | 1 | 100.0% | $111,571 | VT |
| Comlux America | 1 | 0.0% | $115,000 | IN |
| David P Maunder Consulting Services | 1 | 100.0% | $253,531 | VA |
| Dcvc Management | 1 | 100.0% | $400,000 | CA |
| Honeywell International | 1 | 100.0% | $140,343 | MN |
| Jet Aviation Holdings USA | 1 | 100.0% | $165,000 | NY |
| Msb Global Resources | 1 | 100.0% | $137,000 | KS |
| Sia Engineering (USA ) | 1 | 100.0% | $133,578 | CA |
| Star Aviation | 1 | 100.0% | $240,000 | CA |
| The University Of Southern California | 1 | 100.0% | $56,389 | CA |
| Western Air Charter | 1 | 100.0% | $200,000 | CA |
Top states
Where Aerospace Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 68 (57.6%) |
| WA | 11 (9.3%) |
| AL | 7 (5.9%) |
| MA | 5 (4.2%) |
| HI | 5 (4.2%) |
| VT | 4 (3.4%) |
| MO | 4 (3.4%) |
| TX | 3 (2.5%) |
| MD | 3 (2.5%) |
| SC | 2 (1.7%) |
| FL | 2 (1.7%) |
| VA | 1 (0.8%) |
| NY | 1 (0.8%) |
| MN | 1 (0.8%) |
| KS | 1 (0.8%) |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Service Engineer | 7 |
| Senior Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer | 6 |
| Research Engineer | 5 |
| Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer | 5 |
| Staff Flight Test Engineer | 4 |
| Principal Specialist, Program Management | 4 |
| OPERATIONS MANAGER, LICENSED AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER | 3 |
| Machine Shop Manager / Robotics Test Engineer | 3 |
| LAME LAX Hangar (Senior) | 3 |
| Systems Engineer | 2 |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 2 |
| Staff Engineer, Structural Engineering | 2 |
| Senior Test Pilot | 2 |
| Senior Systems Engineer - F35 Air Mission Data Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Development Engineer - Neutron | 2 |
| Project Manager | 2 |
| OPERATIONS MANAGER | 2 |
| LICENSED AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER | 2 |
| LICENSED AIRCRAFT ENGINEER | 2 |
| Head of Certification | 2 |
| Flight Test Lead | 2 |
| Flight Test Engineer | 2 |
| Flight Test Aircraft Project Engineer | 2 |
| Fleet Systems Engineer | 2 |
| Director of Flight and Integrated Systems Test | 2 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic | 2 |
| Aerospace Automation Engineer | 2 |
| Aerodynamics and Performance Engineer | 2 |
| Test Specialist | 1 |
| Systems Engineer, Electronic Warfare / Mission Systems | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Aerospace Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 17 | 100.0% | $109,782 | |
| FY2021 | 15 | 93.3% | $140,000 | |
| FY2022 | 18 | 83.3% | $120,000 | |
| FY2023 | 18 | 61.1% | $133,900 | |
| FY2024 | 21 | 66.7% | $150,000 | |
| FY2025 | 20 | 85.0% | $145,000 | |
| FY2026 | 10 | 80.0% | $173,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Aerospace Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 119 Labor Condition Application filings for Aerospace Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 80.7% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Aerospace Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Aerospace Engineers on the E-3 visa is $138,869, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Aerospace Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Aerospace Engineers are: Qantas Airways (23 filings), Joby Aero (10 filings), Sia Enginering (USA) (10 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa aerospace engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Aerospace Engineers are based in: CA (68 filings), WA (11 filings), AL (7 filings).
Can Australians work as aerospace engineers on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Aerospace Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
