State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

231114: Helicopter Pilot

Description

Flies helicopters to transport passengers, mail or freight, or provide agricultural, aviation or aerial surveillance services. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level 1

Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Assessing Authority

  CASA: Civil Aviation Safety Authority
  	http://www.casa.gov.au/
  	[email protected]

Unit Group 2311: Air Transport Professionals

Description

Fly and navigate aircraft, control and direct air traffic to ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft in flight and on the ground, and instruct students in flying aircraft.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Diploma or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Aeroplane and Helicopter Pilots require a prescribed minimum amount of flying experience in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks

• Preparing and submitting flight plans giving consideration to factors such as weather conditions and aircraft performance
• Flying aircraft in accordance with established air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures
• Providing flight information for flight crews and air traffic services staff
• Controlling aircraft movements, and directing aircraft taxiing, take-offs and landings by radio
• Providing pre-flight briefings and aeronautical information services
• Completing cockpit preparations and external inspections to determine that aircraft are acceptable for flight
• Monitoring aircraft performance and reporting on mechanical condition
• Giving in-flight instruction, supervising solo flights, accompanying students on training flights and demonstrating techniques for controlling aircraft

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 231111: Aeroplane Pilot  
• 231112: Air Traffic Controller  
• 231113: Flying Instructor  
• 231199: Air Transport Professionals nec  

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Explanatory Notes - Information

Eligibility

The term “may be eligible” relates to general eligibility and should not be misinterpreted as your individual eligibility to apply for a visa. Note that additional specific requirements and criteria also apply to visa eligibility (e.g. higher English requirements, evidences of a job offer, etc).

Definitions

• Occupation List refers to the register of professional occupations which might qualify for an Australian Visa. There are 7 skilled occupation lists in total.
• MLTSSL is the acronym for 'Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List'.
• STSOL is the acronym for 'Short-term Skilled Occupation List'.
• ROL is the acronym for 'Regional Occupation List'.
• IMMI 18/051, IMMI 18/048, IMMI 18/049, IMMI 18/43, IMMI 18/050 refer to current Legislative Instruments which list the table of occupations appropriate for the respective visa programmes.
• Conditions refer to current caveats applying for a particular occupation under specific visa programmes.

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