Registered Migration Australia

HELICOPTER PILOT

ANZSCO 231114 - REGISTERED MIGRATION AUSTRALIA




Description
A helicopter pilot flies helicopters to transport passengers, mail or freight, or provide agricultural, aviation or aerial surveillance services. Registration or licensing is required. In Australia a helicopter pilot is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Occupation Lists

Helicopter pilot is on the following skill lists:

 

 

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

 

 

 

Group: 2311 Air Transport Professionals

 

 

 

Job Description – Registered Migration Australia


The job of a helicopter pilot in Australia is to fly and navigate aircraft, control and direct air traffic to ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft in flight and on the ground, and instruct students in flying aircraft.

 

Tasks

  • preparing and submitting flight plans giving consideration to factors such as weather conditions and aircraft performance
  • flying aircraft in accordance with established air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures
  • providing flight information for flight crews and air traffic services staff
  • controlling aircraft movements, and directing aircraft taxiing, take-offs and landings by radio
  • providing pre-flight briefings and aeronautical information services
  • completing cockpit preparations and external inspections to determine that aircraft are acceptable for flight
  • monitoring aircraft performance and reporting on mechanical condition
  • giving in-flight instruction, supervising solo flights, accompanying students on training flights and demonstrating techniques for controlling aircraft

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in the helicopter pilot unit group (Group 2311) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Aeroplane and Helicopter Pilots require a prescribed minimum amount of flying experience in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

Registration or licensing as a Helicopter Pilot is required in Australia.


Occupations within the Helicopter Pilot Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same helicopter pilot group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Visa Caveat

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Helicopter Pilot is currently assessed with VETASSESS, more info regarding assessment bodies

 

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your Helicopter Pilot skilled visa application. Registered Migration Australia is a licensed migration company. We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.