Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 4114-15
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Job description
Inspects, tests, aligns, repairs and installs aircraft electrical and avionic system components.
Similar occupations
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Electrical), Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Instruments), Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Radio)
Skill level
This occupation requires you to have completed formal qualifications achieved through study, training or work experience and is referred to as the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). You need to have attained AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required. For further information on the Australian Qualifications Framework see the AQF website.
See: www.aqf.edu.au/
Note: The AQF does not provide information or advice on skills assessment.
For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
You must apply to TRA for assessment of your qualifications and work experience to establish whether you are capable of undertaking the full range of tasks expected of a tradesperson in Australia.
TRA’s uniform assessment criterion requires you to demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to an Australian apprenticed-trained tradesperson. If you have no formal training in your trade, substantial work experience may be acceptable.
You must be capable of performing your work in a safe and acceptable manner and demonstrate that you have adequate theoretical knowledge for the occupation.
If you are seeking to have your skills assessed as a supervisor you must first satisfy the assessment requirements for your trade and have been working as a supervisor for three or more years after becoming fully qualified in your trade.
Trades Recognition Australia
PO Box 9879
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Telephone: 61 2 6121 7456
Fax: 61 2 6121 7768
Email: ARTCenquiries@dewr.gov.au
Website: www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Programmes/TRA
Upon arrival in Australia, you may also need to obtain an Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (ARTC) from TRA which confers national recognition of your skills.
Note: The occupation that will be shown on the ARTC is that occupation that best fits your training and experience and may not necessarily match the occupation title you migrated under. You will also need to meet a level of English proficiency appropriate to the occupation.
Trades Recognition Australia
GPO Box 9879
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Australia
Telephone: 61 3 9954 2537 (from overseas) or 1300 360 992 (in Australia)
Fax: 61 3 9954 2588
Email: LTCVIC@dewr.gov.au
Website: www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Programmes/TRA
Please note that the ARTC may not provide authority to work as a tradesperson. It may be necessary to obtain a licence or registration from a relevant government authority.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
Licensing is compulsory to sign off on maintenance work.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757 or 61 2 6217 1660
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: ame.licensing@casa.gov.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au
Victoria
Licensing is compulsory to become a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) in Victoria.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Maintenance Personnel & Standards Section
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: ame.licensing@casa.gov.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au
Queensland
Licensing is compulsory.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757 or 61 2 6217 1660
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: info@casa.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au/
South Australia
Licensing is compulsory to sign off on maintenance work.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757 or 61 2 6217 1660
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: ame.licensing@casa.gov.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au
Western Australia
Licensing is compulsory.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757 or 61 2 6217 1660
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: ame.licensing@casa.gov.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au
Tasmania
Licensing is compulsory.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757 or 61 2 6217 1660
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: ame.licensing@casa.gov.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au
Northern Territory
Licensing is compulsory.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757 or 61 2 6217 1660
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: ame.licensing@casa.gov.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
Licensing is compulsory to sign off on maintenance work.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757 or 61 2 6217 1660
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: ame.licensing@casa.gov.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association
25 Stoney Creek Road
Bexley NSW 2207
Telephone: 61 2 9554 9399
Fax: 61 2 9897 9274
Website: http://www.alaea.asn.au
Engineers Australia (Sydney Division)
Level 3, 8 Thomas Street
Chatswood NSW 2067
Telephone: 61 2 9410 5600
Fax: 61 2 9410 0000
Email: sydney@engineeraustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.sydney.engineersaustralia.org.au
Victoria
Not listed at this time
Queensland
Not listed at this time
South Australia
Not listed at this time
Western Australia
Not listed at this time
Tasmania
Engineers Australia (Tasmania Division)
Royal Engineers Building
2 Davey Street
Hobart Tas. 7000
Telephone: 61 3 6234 2228
Fax: 61 3 6234 2216
Website: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/
Northern Territory
Engineers Australia, Northern Division
Survey House
14 Shepherd Street
Darwin NT 0800
Postal Address:
GPO Box 417
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8981 4137
Fax: 61 8 8981 3449
Email: nt@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website:http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au
Australian Capital Territory
Engineers Australia (Canberra Division)
11 National Cct
Barton ACT 2600
Telephone: 61 2 6273 1314
Fax: 61 2 6273 2051
Email: memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au