Specialisations

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Performs and supervises engineering work concerned with the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and modification of aircraft for flight.

• designs aircraft, aircraft components and support equipment
• examines aircraft controls, stability and other characteristics in laboratory or flight conditions
• analyses and solves problems arising from experiments to ensure that aircraft are capable of meeting operational conditions
• studies airframes under stress conditions
• supervises the assembly of airframes and the installation of engines, instruments and other equipment
• evaluates test flights to ensure aircraft conform to specifications and safety standards
• authorises modifications, repairs and aircraft maintenance
• consults with other engineers and flight personnel
• may conduct research into aeronautical engineering

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List and is not eligible for MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.