Aviation & Aerospace Industry
Overview
Victoria is a global centre of excellence in the aviation and aerospace industry, with expertise in all areas of the industry from research and development through to final manufacture and production.
Victoria also has the region's largest concentration of aerospace education and training facilities, and is one of the most important aviation industry hubs in the Asia Pacific region.
Victoria's aviation and aerospace industry capability includes:
- Airframe design, manufacture and testing
- Avionics and systems
- Precision engineering and ground support equipment
- Research and development
- Education and training
- Pilot and simulator training
- Aircraft maintenance
- Air traffic management systems
- Airport and aviation consulting.
Industry size
In Victoria, the aviation and aerospace industry consists of over 270 companies and employs more than 12,000 people.
Occupations
Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship to applicants with the following aviation and aerospace qualifications:
Industry contacts
Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information about the aviation and aerospace industry in Victoria.
The following bodies represent various sectors within the industry:
- Association of Consulting Engineers Australia
- Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association
- Engineers Australia
- Aircraft Electronics Association
Tip
Not sure what your occupation is? Visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's Australian Skills Recognition Information portal.
Further information
Find out about Victorian Government visa sponsorship.
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Last updated: 20 July 2009
State Government of Victoria