Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) — Western Australia Nomination
Western Australian Skilled Migration · Perth
At a glance
- Program
- Western Australian Skilled Migration
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Perth
- Program notes
- Stream-based system: Graduate stream, General stream, plus Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 occupation lists with different eligibility thresholds.
Official program page: https://migration.wa.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics), the assessing authority for migration purposes is TRA.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) in Western Australia — 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 Western Australia under the Western Australia State Nomination program. Western Australia has demand for aircraft maintenance engineers (avionics) in commercial aviation maintenance, defence air bases, and MRO operations at Perth Airport and regional WA aerodromes. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Western Australia opens nominations; Western Australia prioritises applicants with a job offer or strong connections to the state, alongside competitive points and English proficiency. 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 Western Australia typically takes one to three 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 Western Australia 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.