Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) — 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 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) for migration purposes is handled by: TRA.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Avionics) (ANZSCO 323111) are eligible for the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, which allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers on a temporary basis where suitable local candidates are unavailable. Australian airlines, charter operators, and MRO organisations may use this pathway to fill skill gaps in this occupation. The applicable stream depends on the occupation's classification on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). Occupations on the MLTSSL qualify for the Medium-Term stream, permitting stays of up to four years with renewal options and a pathway to permanent residence. The sponsoring employer must hold approved standard business sponsor status and satisfy labour market testing requirements prior to nomination. Applicants must hold relevant CASA authorisations or equivalent overseas credentials, obtain a positive skills assessment from Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), demonstrate at least two years of relevant aviation maintenance experience, relevant CASA authorisations or equivalent overseas licences,, and meet English language proficiency requirements. Processing times and fees vary by stream. The Subclass 482 visa can serve as a bridge to permanent residency through the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme via the Temporary Residence Transition stream. 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 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
- 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.
- 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 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.