Skilled occupation profile

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

ANZSCO 323113

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) inspects, dismantles and reassembles aircraft structures, and repairs and replaces components of aircraft frames. Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials.

STSOLCSOLSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations

Assessing authority: TRA | Technician / Trade

Recent SkillSelect information

Recent SkillSelect information for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

Public preview based on SkillSelect data as at May 2026

SkillSelect information published for May 2026 provides a historical snapshot of available EOI activity for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures), ANZSCO 323113. 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.

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Occupation guide

Occupation details and migration pathways

This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) ANZSCO 323113.

Typical tasks and duties

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) may perform the following tasks:

  • dismantling, inspecting, testing, repairing and reassembling aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, electrical systems, and subassemblies of aircraft frames
  • installing electrical circuits and equipment
  • testing aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic systems using electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus
  • replacing and testing aircraft oxygen system components
  • assembling parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames
  • conducting routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems
  • maintaining records of action taken
  • may manufacture aircraft electrical, instrument and radio hardware components

Skills assessment

For skilled migration purposes, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:

  • TRA

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 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) — ANZSCO 323113 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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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) historical SkillSelect report

The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 323113.

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Mohammad Reza Azimi

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