For an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) Emigrating to Australia
Welcome to our guide on the Australian skills assessment process for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical). Before we examine the skills required to be recognised as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) it may be helpful to explain that the skills assessment is the first step of the emigration process. The skills Assessment of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) determines their eligibility to emigrate and the visa options available. Ultimately, it will affect their employment opportunities once they are in Australia.
While we appreciate that each case is unique, we always strive to secure the best possible outcome from the Skills Assessing Authorities in Australia. Experience has proven that efforts and expertise in this area are often the keys to a successful case.
Ensuring Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s Are In High Demand
Every skilled migrant wants to know they will be able to secure a job quickly and easily when they are in Australia. The Australian emigration system ensures that they can.
Each year, State Governments and the two territorial Governments report to the federal government on their local demand for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s and if they need to bring in Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s from overseas to fill any potential shortage skills gaps. This report states the number of overseas an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s required in the coming year to fill the skills gap within each region.
The Skills in demand are then broken down into priority lists. These lists range from those skills in high demand across the country to those skills with only limited demand within rural areas.
Curently, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s are on the STSOL list. Being on this list means an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) may qualify for one of the following visa streams:
- 190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494
To read more about the shortage skills list, you can visit the government website here: STSOL
Skills and Experience Required To Be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Before a person can be accepted in Australia as Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical), their qualification, skills and experience must be independently verified via a rigorous accreditation. The process ensures all skilled migrants can do their jobs to the required Australian standards.
1. Defining the job title an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical):
The profession “an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)” can mean something slightly different in Australia to what is referred to overseas. In “official emigration terms”, this profession is aligned within the occupation category “Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)” and is uniquely identified by the code 323112. This may seem weird to some people, but it is a registry system that has been in place since 2006.
2. Key Requirements for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical):
For an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) to be deemed experienced down under, here are the essential skills, tasks, duties and responsibilities they must be familiar with:
General Duties:
Communication and collaboration
Quality control and inspections
Production processes and machinery
Environmental management
Safety and hazard management
Material transportation
Vehicle operation
Business operations and financial activities
Operating procedures and processes
Cleaning and maintenance
Construction
Digital technologies and electronics
Work activities preparation
Core Specialist Responsibilities:
Inspect products
equipment or facilities
Inspect items for damage or defects
Design or assemble equipment and systems
Repair equipment and electronics
Study or review blueprints
Design
make or install electrical systems and equipment
Perform maintenance or inspections
Manage and handle resources and materials
Maintain facilities and conduct repairs
Use climbing or lifting equipment
Assess areas and conditions for risks and hazards
Repair mechanical parts or equipment
Apply paint or finishes
Analyse and evaluate documentation or technical information
Inspect
test or maintain equipment or systems
Maintain inventory and stock
Fabricate
assemble or install components
Investigate equipment and systems malfunctions and failures
Procure materials
supplies
or stock
Service vehicles
Communicate with others to coordinate work
Undertake project planning
Remove or dismantle objects and equipment
Specific Tasks Associated with the Role:
Communicate with co-workers to coordinate installations or repairs
Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs
Clean or repair equipment
parts or tools
Maintain inventories of materials
equipment or products
Assemble electrical components
subsystems or systems
Operate cranes
hoists or other moving or lifting equipment
Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems
Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning
Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems
Paint surfaces or equipment
Order materials
supplies
or equipment
Repair worn
damaged
or defective mechanical parts
Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies
Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage
defects or wear
Install electrical components
equipment or systems
Fabricate parts or components
Lay out work according to specifications
Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning
Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed
Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems
Reassemble equipment after repair
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning
Remove parts or components from equipment
Replace worn
damaged or defective mechanical parts
Install machine or equipment replacement parts
Install piping for installation or maintenance activities
Move large objects using heavy equipment
Service vehicles
Drill holes in parts
equipment or materials
Maintain repair or maintenance records
Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems
Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems
Interpret blueprints
specifications or diagrams
Align equipment or machinery
Cut materials according to specifications or needs
3. The Australian eligibility criteria for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical):
Currently Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)’s are listed on the . This reflects the demand for the profession within Australia.
4. Emigration options:
As the profession is currently listed on the , there are places available. However, demand is high, and Australia will stop inviting further applicants to emigrate once all the places are filled.
Navigating the Trades Recognition Australia Skills Assessment Process
For Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s, the skills assessing body is “Trades Recognition Australia” they are often referred to as the TRA. To visit their site, follow the link: https://tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au
It is important to note that the primary purpose of the Trades Recognition Australia is to make a profit and protect their current members from migrants entering Australia, taking their members’ jobs, and driving down standards or wages.
Therefore, the TRA will often look to delay, frustrate and reject cases, preventing accreditations wherever possible, with those aims in mind.
The result of a candidate’s skills assessment is often a key factor in their success. It is vital that we secure the highest possible skills accreditation.
Find out more
Emigration law is one of the most complex areas of legislation and is continuously being adapted. By definition, emigrating to Australia is a legal process where the individual must prove their case. It is not down to the government to assist in that process. In fact, in legal terms, it is the government against whom we must win our case.
To discover more, complete our assessment form for your complimentary guide and one of our friendly experts will assess your eligibility to live and work in Australia.
