The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)’s Guide For 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 a positive accreditation result is an essential first step to a successful case.
Australia’s top employers and recruiters are increasingly turning to the UK for highly skilled workers to meet the demand in key professions.
Securing Employment in Australia
Sterling Migration works closely with many of Australia’s leading employers, connecting them with international candidates who possess the specific skills these Australian companies require.
To secure a job offer from a reputable Australian employer, candidates must first complete their skills accreditation, receive an invitation to emigrate from the government and be able to provide a potential start date.
Leading recruiters across Australia trust Sterling Migration to endorse and introduce only the best candidates who have been assessed and are ready to emigrate. We are always delighted when we can recommend a client for a role that we believe will be their ideal fit.
Ensuring Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s Are In High Demand
Every skilled migrant wants to know that they will be able to secure the best role that matches their personal requirements quickly and easily 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 any in from overseas to fill potential shortage skills gaps. The report will provide the precise number of overseas an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s required in the region during the coming year to fill any potential skills gap.
The Skills in demand are placed on priority lists. These lists range from those skills in high demand across the entire country to those skills with only limited demand within rural areas. Depending on the list a skill is on will determine which visa(s) are available to people within that profession.
Curently, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s are on the STSOL skills shortage list. Being on the STSOL list means an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) may qualify for the following visa streams:
190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494 Visa streams.
Skills and Experience Required To Be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Before an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) can apply to emigrate as a skilled worker to Australia, their qualification, skills, and experience must be independently verified via a rigorous accreditation process. The process ensures all Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s invited to emigrate can do their job 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 registry system that has been in place since 2006 and has proven to work well for Australia.
2. Key Requirements for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical):
For an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) to be deemed experienced to the Australian standard, 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 STSOL reflecting the demand for the profession within Australia.
Please note:
Even though Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) is on the STSOL shortage skills list, it does not guarantee that there are currently places available under any visa stream. The emigration selection process is a dynamic environment that changes continually as quotas for specific skills are met within each region and economic demands change. We provide an up-to-date report at the time of application to ensure our clients secure the best possible visa for their requirements.
Navigating the Skills Assessment Process
As part of the accreditation process, you will be required to provide:
- Relevant qualifications
- Detailed reports from previous employers
- Registrations and licences
Additional for specific cases:
- Video footage of your work
- Photographs
- Attend an interview
These additional items may incur further costs and will cause delays, so they are best avoided where possible.
Context and Function:
The primary purpose of the assessing authority is to protect their Australian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s from migrants entering Australia and driving down standards or wages.
Therefore, they often look to delay, frustrate, delay or even reject cases preventing accreditations wherever possible with those aims in mind. They are also motivated by the additional fees they may charge when a person is required to resit an assessment.
The result of a candidate’s skills assessment is often a critical factor in their emigration success. It is vital that an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) secures the highest possible skills accreditation possible. To have your own team of experts fighting for you provides a considerable advantage in preparing your case and maximising your credibility.
Points Test For Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s
Each candidate applying to emigrate as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) is assessed against a number of criteria set out by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The criteria include:
- Age
- Qualifications
- Work Experience
- Partners Skills
- English Language Ability
- Miscellaneous
The candidate is awarded points accordingly. Those Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s who achieve the minimum points required will be eligible to enter the Expression of Interest pool. As with all legal processes, there are many ways to gain points and forfeit points, simply by how a case is presented. The Australian Immigration Authorities do not provide any feedback on the quality of a case once it has been presented and have no statutory obligation to do so. Therefore, if a case has an error that could be easily corrected, the candidate will not be asked to correct the mistake.
Expression of Interest
Once candidates complete their skills accreditation successfully and achieve the minimum points required for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical), they become eligible to enter the “Expression of Interest” pool.
The best analogy is that it is a recruitment process. Entering the Expression of Interest pool is like meeting the minimum requirements set out by the employer to be eligible to apply for a position. There is no guarantee of selection.
This is a competitive environment where Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s from across the globe are requesting one of the available visas to emigrate. Australia periodically selects those it deems to best meet its requirements for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) from the pool of available candidates. Those an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s selected are invited to apply to emigrate.
Candidates who fail to be selected within two years are automatically removed from the pool.
Police and Medical Checks
The final hurdle to overcome is completing the Police and Medical checks. Assuming nothing is discovered that has not been previously disclosed, the visa will usually be issued within a few weeks.
From the date the visa is issued an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) will have one year to enter Australia to activate the visa. It is during that time that it is best to reach out to potential employers and make all the necessary arrangements to begin a new life in Australia.
Once a visa is activated, the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) may leave Australia for a few more months if they require extra time before emigrating permanently.
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. The government is not responsible for assisting an applicant in that process. On the contrary, in legal terms, it is the government against whom an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) must fight and win their case and the right to be hired by the best employers in Australia.
Once you have completed your skills assessment and been invited by the Government to emigrate, you will be ready to meet leading employers with vacancies that will fit your requirements perfectly.
To discover more, complete our online assessment form for your complimentary guide and to discuss your options with one of our friendly experts.
