Engineering · ANZSCO 233911
Aeronautical Engineer immigration to Australia & Canada
Aeronautical engineers design and maintain aircraft and propulsion systems. Specialised but recognised; CDR assessment applies.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
Engineers Australia assesses Aeronautical Engineer (ANZSCO 233911) as a Professional Engineer. Pakistan Engineering Council became a full Washington Accord signatory on 21 June 2017, so a PEC-accredited engineering degree completed in 2017 or later can often be assessed under the Accredited Qualifications pathway instead of a full CDR. Degrees completed before 2017 normally still require a Competency Demonstration Report. A positive skills assessment is required before an Expression of Interest. Points cover age, English, education, and experience; state nomination (190) or regional (491) can add points.
Canada pathway
Express Entry & 2026 category draws
2026 category: STEM occupations
Falls within the renewed STEM category. Canada also runs a transport category for 2026 that covers certain aviation occupations such as aircraft mechanics, and it accepts experience gained abroad — confirm which fits your actual duties. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Aeronautical Engineer applications most often stall
Licensed aircraft maintenance experience is not aeronautical engineering. If your career is airworthiness and maintenance rather than design or stress analysis, the assessment outcome is usually technologist level, and a different nomination may serve you better.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Aeronautical Engineer migration — common questions
Is Aeronautical Engineer eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Aeronautical Engineer is assessed by Engineers Australia (CDR) for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). Engineers Australia assesses Aeronautical Engineer (ANZSCO 233911) as a Professional Engineer. Pakistan Engineering Council became a full Washington Accord signatory on 21 June 2017, so a PEC-accredited engineering degree completed in 2017 or later can often be assessed under the Accredited Qualifications pathway instead of a full CDR. Degrees completed before 2017 normally still require a Competency Demonstration Report. Occupation lists and state nomination criteria change, so always confirm current eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant assessing authority.
Which Canada Express Entry category does a Aeronautical Engineer fall under in 2026?
Aeronautical Engineer generally falls under STEM occupations. Falls within the renewed STEM category. Canada also runs a transport category for 2026 that covers certain aviation occupations such as aircraft mechanics, and it accepts experience gained abroad — confirm which fits your actual duties. For renewed categories IRCC requires at least one year of experience in an eligible occupation. Category eligibility can matter more than raising your CRS score, because category rounds frequently invite below the general cut-off.
Why do Aeronautical Engineer skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
Licensed aircraft maintenance experience is not aeronautical engineering. If your career is airworthiness and maintenance rather than design or stress analysis, the assessment outcome is usually technologist level, and a different nomination may serve you better.
What documents does a Aeronautical Engineer need for a skills assessment?
Typically: degree certificates and transcripts, detailed employment reference letters matching the duties of the nominated occupation, CV, English test results, and identity documents. Engineers Australia generally requires a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) where the qualification is not accredited under the Washington Accord. ImmiPace reviews your documents and prepares a submission-ready file.