Flight Attendant
A Flight Attendant provides safety, security, and in-flight service to passengers on commercial aircraft. In Australia, flight attendants are employed by domestic and international airlines and are regulated under CASA frameworks for cabin crew.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand as aviation recovers from the pandemic period; hiring activity varies with airline capacity planning.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
- 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.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Conduct pre-flight safety checks and brief passengers on safety procedures
- Provide cabin service including meal and beverage service during flights
- Respond to passenger needs and manage in-flight medical or security incidents
- Participate in emergency evacuation procedures if required
Skills required
- Knowledge of aviation safety, emergency procedures, and first aid
- Customer service and conflict resolution skills
- Physical capacity to perform safety duties and work irregular hours
- Ability to communicate clearly under pressure
Typical qualifications pathway
Initial training is provided by employing airlines; a Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew) is common. VETASSESS is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
This occupation appears on the ROL and CSOL. Eligible Australian skilled visa pathways include subclasses 186, 482, 491, and 494. State nominations are available from nominating states and territories. For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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