Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) – ANZSCO 323113

DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

ANZSCO 323113

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) (ANZSCO 323113) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.

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Occupation guide

Occupation details and duties

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.

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

Employer-sponsored pathways

Possible DAMA pathways

Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.

Skills in Demand visa subclass 482

A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.

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Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186

A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.

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Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494

A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.

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DAMA availability

Occupation available in 2 DAMA regions

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.

Important notes

  • Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
  • Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.

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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