Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) — Northern Territory Nomination
Northern Territory Migration Program · Darwin
At a glance
- Program
- Northern Territory Migration Program
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Darwin
- Program notes
- Skilled occupation list with high need for regional workers. NT residency or job offer strengthens nomination prospects.
Official program page: https://theterritory.com.au/migration
Skills assessment
For Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics), the assessing authority for migration purposes is TRA.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) in Northern Territory — nomination overview
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) (ANZSCO 323111) is listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL), making it eligible for state nomination in the Northern Territory under the Northern Territory Skilled Nominated program. The Northern Territory has demand for aircraft maintenance engineers (avionics) in defence aviation operations, remote aeromedical services, and regional aviation maintenance across Darwin and the NT. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once the Northern Territory opens nominations; the Northern Territory strongly favours applicants with an intention to settle in the Territory and, where possible, a confirmed local job offer. Skills assessment is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), covering overseas qualifications and work experience against Australian standards. English language proficiency, health, and character requirements must also be satisfied. STSOL listing supports the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa (permanent on grant) and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, alongside employer-sponsored pathways via Subclass 186, 482, and 494. State nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen points for Subclass 491 to the applicant's SkillSelect score. Government fees apply at nomination and visa stages; processing in the Northern Territory typically takes a few weeks to two months. For advice tailored to your circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Northern Territory nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 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.