Shortage
Critical Shortage
100% of occupations
Australia · Transport, Aviation, Maritime & Logistics
Aviation
Flight, airport operations and aircraft maintenance pathways.
Salary range
A$140K–157K
Median A$148,600
2035 outlook
+20.5%
growing
PR signal
Moderate PR
Pilot has moderate PR pathways. High training cost but strong long-term demand.
Credentials & pathway
Pathway type
Qualification
Duration
3 years
Qualifications
Bachelor · Diploma · Certificate IV
Education fields
Engineering and Related Technologies
Bachelor of Aviation (3 years). Pilot training programs have additional flight hour costs (~A$80K-120K on top of tuition).
Where this leads
Providers & tuition
Cost benchmark — verify before applying
| Provider | Annual fee | Duration | QS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMIT University | A$42,000 | 3 yr | #140 |
| University of Tasmania | A$38,000 | 3 yr | #280 |
| Curtin University | A$38,000 | 3 yr | #174 |
| Griffith University | A$36,000 | 3 yr | #298 |
| Charles Darwin University | A$32,000 | 3 yr | — |
Data notice
Labour-market signals are derived from mapped occupations, not a guarantee. Verify fees, CRICOS registration, licensing and visa eligibility with the relevant provider and regulator.
JSA Occupation Shortage List 2025JSA Employment ProjectionsABS 6306.0 Employee EarningsCRICOS Course DataCost snapshot · CRICOS feesVerified 2026-07-18