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National Test Pilot School: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
National Test Pilot School filed 15 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 15. Median offered salary: $182,500.
Does National Test Pilot School sponsor H-1B visas?
National Test Pilot School filed 15 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on May 20, 2025. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Wing Test Pilot Instructor | 3 | $190,000 |
| Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer Instructor | 2 | $180,000 |
| Operational Test and Evaluation Instructor | 1 | $207,979 |
| Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor | 1 | $195,000 |
| Chief Flying Instructor | 1 | $180,000 |
| Test Flight Engineer | 1 | $160,000 |
| Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor, Chief Fixed Wing Test Pilo | 1 | $185,000 |
| Flight Test Instructor | 1 | $180,000 |
| Test Pilot/System Instructor | 1 | $180,000 |
| Test Pilot Instructor | 1 | — |
| Fixed Wing Flight Test Engineer Instructor | 1 | $200,000 |
| Flight Test Engineer and Instructor | 1 | $230,000 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 6 | $185,000 |
| FY2024 | 5 | $180,000 |
| FY2025 | 4 | $200,000 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Wing Flight Test Engineer Instructor | $200,000 Level IV | Mojave, CA | May 20, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Flight Test Engineer and Instructor | $230,000 Level I | Mojave, CA | Mar 25, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Rotary Wing Test Pilot Instructor | $200,000–$250,000 Level II | Mojave, CA | Feb 25, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | Certified |
| Test Pilot Instructor | $280,800–$332,800 part-time · Level II | Mojave, CA | Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Test Pilot/System Instructor | $180,000 Level II | Mojave, CA | Jul 24, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer Instructor | $180,000 Level II | Mojave, CA | May 17, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer Instructor | $180,000 Level II | Mojave, CA | May 14, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Flight Test Instructor | $180,000 Level II | Mojave, CA | Nov 14, 2023 | Jan 10, 2024 | Certified |
| Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor, Chief Fixed Wing Test Pilo | $185,000 Level III | Mojave, CA | Nov 14, 2023 | Jan 30, 2024 | Certified |
| Test Flight Engineer | $160,000 Level I | Mojave, CA | Mar 30, 2023 | Apr 4, 2023 | Certified |
| Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor | $195,000 Level II | Mojave, CA | Mar 15, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Certified |
| Rotary Wing Test Pilot Instructor | $190,000 Level II | Mojave, CA | Mar 15, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Certified |
| Rotary Wing Test Pilot Instructor | $180,000 Level II | Mojave, CA | Mar 3, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Chief Flying Instructor | $180,000 Level III | Mojave, CA | Feb 9, 2023 | May 14, 2023 | Certified |
| Operational Test and Evaluation Instructor | $207,979–$208,000 Level III | Mojave, CA | Nov 16, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 | Certified |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).