Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – State or Territory nominated
Submitted EOIs<20*
Recent invited-status presenceNo published EOIs with invited status appear
Aeroplane Pilot - ANZSCO 231111
Skilled occupation profile
Aeroplane Pilot
ANZSCO 231111Aeroplane Pilot flies aeroplanes to transport passengers, mail and freight, or provide agricultural, aerial surveillance or other aviation services. Registration or licensing is required.
ROLCSOLSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations
Recent SkillSelect information
Recent SkillSelect information for Aeroplane Pilot
SkillSelect information published for May 2026 provides a historical snapshot of available EOI activity for Aeroplane Pilot, ANZSCO 231111. Selected published indicators relevant to this occupation are shown below.
* <20: the official source published a small-number value below 20. The exact number is not shown by the official source.
† PointsView-calculated indicator: calculated from the published SkillSelect points distribution where sufficient data is available.
This information gives historical SkillSelect EOI information. It does not predict invitation chances, guarantee visa outcomes, or state a minimum invitation score.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and migration pathways
This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Aeroplane Pilot ANZSCO 231111.
Typical tasks and duties
Pilots may perform the following tasks:
- prepare flight plans based on weather forecasts and operational information
- make sure aircraft are properly loaded for a safe and efficient flight
- check fuel requirements and fuel quantities prior to flight
- check on the maintenance status of aircraft prior to flight
- conduct checks of flight controls, instruments and aircraft engines
- fly aircraft according to established operating and safety procedures under a range of flight conditions, including extreme weather and emergency situations
- make sure that passengers are correctly informed of emergency procedures, and maintain care of passengers
- provide passengers with information and weather details
- take bookings, load aircraft and generally assist in the promotion and running of the company.
Possible visa pathways
This occupation appears on ROL and CSOL and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations. The right visa pathway depends on factors such as your age, English level, qualifications, work experience, skills assessment, points score, nomination options and employer sponsorship.
Skilled Work Regional visa subclass 491A provisional regional skilled visa for applicants nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible family member.Skills in Demand visa subclass 482A temporary employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers where an Australian employer cannot find a suitably skilled Australian worker.Employer Nomination Scheme visa subclass 186A permanent employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer.Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494A provisional regional employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers sponsored by an employer in regional Australia.
Skills assessment
For skilled migration purposes, Aeroplane Pilot usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:
Additional occupation-specific assessment information
The assessment authority for this occupation is Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and CASA skills assessment team will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.
You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.
Legacy subclass 187 pathway
Do you currently hold, or have you previously held, a subclass 457 or 482 visa?
If you have worked for a sponsoring employer in regional Australia, please note that Aeroplane Pilot — ANZSCO 231111 was included in the legacy Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) occupation list. The subclass 187 Direct Entry stream is closed to new applications, but the Temporary Residence Transition stream may remain available to certain transitional subclass 457 and subclass 482 workers. Eligibility is limited and depends on your visa history, relevant dates, sponsored regional employment, employer nomination, age, English and other requirements. Being included on this occupation list does not establish eligibility.
If this may describe your circumstances, we can assess whether the subclass 187 transitional arrangements may still apply to you.
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PointsView report available
Aeroplane Pilot historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 231111.
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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
