Aeronautical Engineer — Subclass 482 Pathway
Skills in Demand visa · 1-4 years (Specialist Skills, Core Skills, or Essential Skills stream)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $1,455 short-term / from $3,035 medium-term (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~1-4 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Aeronautical Engineer for migration purposes is handled by: EA.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Aeronautical Engineer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Aeronautical Engineers (ANZSCO 233911) qualify for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, enabling Australian employers in the aviation, defence, and aerospace sectors to sponsor qualified Aeronautical Engineers on a temporary basis. The occupation is listed on the MLTSSL, supporting the four-year stream under the 482 program. An approved employer sponsor must nominate the applicant for a genuine Aeronautical Engineer role, demonstrate labour market testing, and ensure the nominated salary meets or exceeds the TSMIT. Salary packages in aviation and defence typically significantly exceed the minimum threshold. Skill assessment through Engineers Australia is required. CDR submission is the standard pathway. Competent English is mandatory. Government fees for the four-year stream are approximately AUD 3,115 for primary applicants. The 482 provides a pathway to Subclass 186 permanent residence after meeting employer-sponsored work requirements. Aeronautical Engineers sponsored under 482 commonly work in aircraft maintenance, structural certification, defence platform support, and emerging commercial space activities. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 482. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Nominated by an approved Australian sponsor
- Position pays at least the relevant Core Skills Income Threshold
- At least one year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Positive skills assessment if required for the occupation/passport combination
- Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Aeronautical Engineer
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Aeronautical Engineer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.