Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Victoria's Engineering Trades sector

There are approximately 11,200 aircraft maintenance engineers in Australia, with approximately 3940 in Victoria.

Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship in the engineering sector for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical). For a description of the tasks and duties performed by aircraft maintenance engineers, visit the Australian Skills Recognition Information page on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's website.

Earning potential

According to the Australian Government's Job Search website, average gross weekly wages for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer are A$1100.

Wages will vary according to your level of skill and qualification. For more information about your wage earning potential, visit some of the specialty jobseeker sites listed below under finding a job.

Licensing and registration

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers must be licensed to work in Victoria. For further information contact:

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

Maintenance Personnel & Standards Section
GPO Box 2005, Canberra
ACT, 2601, AUS
Tel: 131 757
Fax: +61 2 6217 1401
Email: ame.licensing@casa.gov.au
Website: www.casa.gov.au

Employers

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer might be employed by aviation companies, airlines or the Australian Defence Force.

Industry contacts

Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers in Victoria.

The following body may be relevant:

Tip

We strongly advise you not to apply for jobs until your visa to live and work in Australia has been issued. The visa application process can take many months, and employers are unlikely to choose you for a job if you do not know when you will arrive in Australia.

Finding a job

To search for Victorian recruiters who recruit Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, visit the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association's Member Index.

For more general information on Victoria’s job market, including where and how to find jobs, and workplace culture, visit our Working & Employment section.

Migrating to Victoria

To find out about how to migrate to Australia, including information about visa nomination from the Victorian Government, visit our Visas & Immigrating section.

Skill Assessment Information

In order to migrate to Victoria, you will also need to have your skills assessed as part of the application process. For more information, see the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) Assessment Information Sheet or the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) Assessment Information Sheet.

Also See

Last updated: 27 July 2009

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