Is Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) eligible for visa sponsorship in Australia?
✓ On the Core Skills Occupation List — eligible for sponsorship
- ANZSCO code
- 323112
- Stream
- Core Skills
- Salary floor
- AUD 76,515
- Visa
- Skills in Demand (SID) (482)
- PR pathway
- Yes, via subclass 186
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🏢 241 companies in Engineering & Construction can sponsor this occupation
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This occupation falls under the Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa. Being on the list is the first step — you still need an approved employer willing to sponsor you, and you must meet salary, skills assessment, and English requirements.
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This is general information only, not migration or legal advice. The occupation list is demand-led and can change. Always verify with the Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration agent (MARA).
Last updated: 2026-06-01 · Australian Department of Home Affairs