Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Inspects and certifies aircraft airworthiness. On Canada’s 2026 transport category (NOC 72404) and the NZ Green List.
Free — match your experience to the shortage lists above.
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Country demand snapshot
| Country | Code | Demand level |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | AU | High |
| Canada | CA | High |
| New Zealand | NZ | High |
| United Kingdom | UK | Medium |
High = on a current official shortage, category, Green List, or CSOL-priority list. Medium = typically skilled-visa eligible, but not a current targeted shortage occupation. Lists change — verify on government sources before you file.
Pathways that target this job
Official shortage, category, or salary-list routes that currently include Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Lists change — confirm the live occupation table on the government site before you apply.
Canada
- EE Transport
Express Entry — Transport occupations
2026 transport category covering listed pilots, aircraft mechanics/inspectors, avionics technicians, and automotive service technicians — not all driving jobs.
Australia
- CSOL / Core Skills
Australia Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
ANZSCO occupations on CSOL can be nominated for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Core Skills stream. Many also feed Employer Nomination (186) and some skilled independent / state streams.
New Zealand
- Green List (Straight to Residence)
New Zealand Green List — Straight to Residence
Tier 1 Green List roles can apply for residence from day one if the job, pay, and registration/qualification rules in Appendix 13 are met.
FAQs about Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Is Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in demand for skilled immigration?+
ImmigraPath currently lists High demand for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Australia, Canada, New Zealand (ISCO 7112). Demand is based on official shortage / category lists and can change — always verify on government sources.
Which immigration categories or visas target Aircraft Maintenance Engineer?+
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is on: Express Entry — Transport occupations; Australia Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL); New Zealand Green List — Straight to Residence. Open the visa links on this page, then confirm the live occupation table on the government site — lists are updated through the year.
Which occupation code should I use for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer?+
Canada uses NOC 72404 (TEER 2). The UK uses SOC 5234. Australia and New Zealand use ANZSCO 323112. Match your day-to-day duties to the code, not only the English job title.
What data does ImmigraPath show for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer?+
Hard facts: ISCO 7112, Canada NOC 72404, category Construction, country demand, official destination codes, and the immigration categories/visas that currently target this job. Always verify current lists on government sites.