Visa Subclass   Eligibility List Legislative Instrument
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated)
STSOL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated)
STSOL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 491 (Family Sponsored) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 485 (Graduate) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 482 (SID) Core Skills stream
CSOL
IMMI 24/089 • 07 Nov 2025
Subclass 482 (DAMA)
Subclass 186 (ENS) Direct Entry stream
CSOL
IMMI 24/093 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 187 (RSMS)
Subclass 494 (SESR) Employer sponsored stream
ROL
IMMI 19/219 • 14 Dec 2024
Subclass 407 (Training)
STSOL
IMMI 19/050 • 14 Dec 2024
State Eligibility
DAMA List Concessions Notes
English TSMIT / CSIT Age PR Pathway Skills & Experience
WA East Kimberley up to 55 Category 1 –
NT Northern Territory up to 55 Type C –
QLD Far North Queensland up to 55 Group 1 –
WA Western Australia up to 55 – Available in Metro Perth
An EOI that meets all requirements and has all fields completed can be submitted. Submitted EOIs are eligible for selection in an invitation round, by a State and Territory government agency or Austrade, depending on the selected visa subclass.
Select month and year to view Submitted, Invited and Lodged counts for all visa subclasses.
Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa
(Points-tested stream)
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated visa
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 491
Family Sponsored stream
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 491
State Sponsored stream
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Source
Department of Home Affairs, SkillSelect. Updated monthly; subject to change.
ANZSCO Details
Major Group: 3
TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS
Sub-Major Group: 32
Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers
Minor Group: 323
Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers
Unit Group: 3231
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
ANZSCO 323112: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Description
Inspects, tests, repairs and installs aircraft hydromechanical and flight system components and aircraft engines, subassemblies and components. Registration or licensing may be required.
Unit Group 3231: Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Description
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS maintain and repair aircraft structures, and avionic and mechanical systems.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 3231: Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Dismantling, inspecting, testing, repairing and reassembling aircraft engines, ancillary
  • Installing electrical circuits and equipment
  • Testing aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic
  • Systems using electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus
  • Replacing and testing aircraft oxygen system components
  • Assembling parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames
  • Conducting routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical
  • Systems
  • Maintaining records of action taken
  • May manufacture aircraft electrical, instrument and radio hardware components
  • Occupations:
  • 3231 11 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (A vionics)
  • 3231 12 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
  • 3231 13 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
  • 3231 11 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (A VIONICS)
  • Inspects, tests, aligns, repairs and installs aircraft electrical and avionic system components.
  • Registration or licensing may be required.
  • Skill Level: 3
  • Specialisations:
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Instruments)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Radio)
  • Avionics Technician (Defence)
  • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
  • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Instruments)
  • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Radio)
  • 3231 12 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)
  • Inspects, tests, repairs and installs aircraft hydromechanical and flight system components
  • And aircraft engines, subassemblies and components. Registration or licensing may be
  • Required.
  • Skill Level: 3
  • Specialisations:
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airframes)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)
  • Aircraft Technician (Air Force, Army)
  • Aviation Technician Aircraft (Navy)
  • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airframes)
  • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)
  • 3231 13 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (STRUCTURES)
  • Components of aircraft frames. W orks with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials.
  • Registration or licensing may be required.
  • Skill Level: 3
  • Specialisation:
  • Aircraft Structural Fitter (Air Force, Army)
Description
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS maintain and repair aircraft structures, and avionic and mechanical systems.
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022, Unit Group 3231: Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Dismantling, inspecting, testing, repairing and reassembling aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, electrical systems, and subassemblies of aircraft frames
  • Installing electrical circuits and equipment
  • Testing aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic systems using electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus
  • Replacing and testing aircraft oxygen system components
  • Assembling parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames
  • Conducting routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems
  • Maintaining records of action taken
  • May manufacture aircraft electrical, instrument and radio hardware components
2025 Occupation Shortage List
The 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) provides a detailed view of occupations in shortage in Australia and by each state and territory. The OSL is released annually by Jobs and Skills Australia.
Occupation Ratings: NS → No Shortage; R → Regional Shortage; S → Shortage; M → Metropolitan Shortage
323112: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
National (AUS) ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
S S S S S S S S S
What is the Occupation Shortage List (OSL)?
Jobs and Skills Australia – Occupation Shortage Analysis
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO 2022