Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) — Queensland Nomination
Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) · Brisbane
At a glance
- Program
- Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ)
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Brisbane
- Program notes
- Run by BSMQ with two pathways: Offshore Skilled and Onshore Skilled. Living and working in Queensland is generally preferred for invitations.
Official program page: https://migration.qld.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures), the assessing authority for migration purposes is TRA.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) in Queensland — nomination overview
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) (ANZSCO 323113) is listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and is eligible for state nomination in Queensland under the Queensland Skilled Nominated program. Queensland has demand for aircraft maintenance engineers in structures across aviation maintenance facilities at Brisbane Airport and regional Queensland aviation operations supporting resources and tourism sectors. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Queensland opens nominations; Queensland applies competitive criteria including points score, English proficiency, and relevant aviation maintenance experience. 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 requiring three years of regional residence before applying for the Subclass 191 permanent visa; the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa is not available for STSOL occupations. 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 Queensland 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 (Structures)
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Queensland 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.