Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Quick answer
What points are Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)s being invited at?
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) is not eligible for the 189 visa. It can be used for 190 and 491 with state or family nomination.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
Not available for this occupation
No published cut-off yet
No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.
How many Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 169 | 0 | <20 | <20 |
| 491 State nominated | 220 | 0 | <20 | <20 |
EOIs below the 65-point pass mark cannot be invited. "<20" means fewer than 20. SkillSelect hides small numbers to protect privacy. An EOI can be counted under more than one visa.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) invitation round history
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) has not appeared in a published Home Affairs round since August 2020.
Which states list Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)?
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) is on the official state nomination list for NSW, QLD, WA, ACT and NT. Being listed doesn't guarantee an invitation, and a state may be closed. EOI counts are submitted 190 and 491 EOIs as at August 2026.
| State | Program | On state list | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Closed | 190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 44 | 45 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | 38 | 39 |
| QLD | Closed | 190 & 491Living overseas or Living in the state | 30 | 34 |
| WA | Check official site | 190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 — from 65 points | 23 | 43 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | 33 | 42 |
| TAS | Open | Not listed | <20 | <20 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 190 & 491 | 21 | 25 |
| NT | Open | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | <20 | 21 |
State lists and statuses come from each state's official migration website, checked 17 September 2026. General information only, not migration advice.
Frequently asked questions
How many points do I need for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) (323112)?
No recent 189 cut-off has been published for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical). The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) can be nominated for subclass 190 and 491 (CSOL, STSOL).
Who assesses Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)?
Skills assessments for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) are done by TRA.
Which states nominate Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)?
As last checked, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, QLD, WA, ACT and NT. States set their own criteria and some may be closed, so check the state pages linked on this page.
How many people are in the queue for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) as at August 2026.
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Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data