Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Aviation (2005): did not establish the position of ground school manager
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the position of ground school manager qualifies as a specialty occupation. Citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO found that a bachelor's degree is not a normal minimum requirement for pilots or flight instructors. The petitioner did not prove that the position was uniquely complex or that a degree was a common industry requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of Duties Is So Specialized And Complex As To Require A Degree
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