Scheduled Air Transportation, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Scheduled Air Transportation (NAICS 4811) filed 3,808 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $120K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Scheduled Air Transportation
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines, Inc. | 1,246 | $99K |
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 612 | $136K |
| Southwest Airlines Co. | 486 | $135K |
| SkyWest Airlines | 218 | $188K |
| PSA Airlines, INC | 188 | $107K |
| Spirit Airlines | 145 | $194K |
| Frontier Airlines | 99 | $208K |
| JetBlue Airways | 95 | $135K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 4811, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Scheduled Air Transportation
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 138 | 5.1% | $80K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 1,327 | 49.1% | $99K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 429 | 15.9% | $127K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 808 | 29.9% | $139K | 4× |
Across 2,702 filings in this industry with a reported wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Most Common Roles in Scheduled Air Transportation
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 1,163 | $113K |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 958 | $187K |
| Operations Research Analysts | 319 | $87K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 244 | $125K |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 196 | $122K |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 88 | $135K |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 70 | $113K |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 58 | $116K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Scheduled Air Transportation H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,664 | $106K |
| Georgia | 635 | $139K |
| Florida | 284 | $127K |
| Illinois | 203 | $187K |
| Ohio | 167 | $107K |
| Arizona | 133 | $103K |
| New York | 110 | $132K |
| Colorado | 104 | $192K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Scheduled Air Transportation H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth, TX | 1,116 | $99K |
| Atlanta, GA | 633 | $139K |
| Dallas, TX | 484 | $135K |
| Chicago, IL | 198 | $187K |
| Dayton, OH | 134 | $107K |
| Miramar, FL | 110 | $127K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 4811, Scheduled Air Transportation, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).