Air Transport Professionals nec
Air Transport Professionals nec covers aviation professionals not elsewhere classified, including air traffic controllers, flight dispatchers, and aviation operations specialists working in Australia's aviation system.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate to strong demand depending on specialisation; air traffic control faces significant staffing challenges.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
Key duties
- Perform specialist aviation roles according to CASA regulations
- Coordinate or support flight operations in an aviation environment
- Manage safety, communications, and operational compliance
- Maintain relevant licences, ratings, and professional competencies
Skills required
- Specialist aviation knowledge relevant to the role
- CASA regulatory compliance
- Situational awareness and safety management
- Communication in aviation operating environments
Typical qualifications pathway
Relevant CASA licence or certification for the specific aviation role. VETASSESS assesses qualifications for migration.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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