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ANZSCO 231114Updated 2026-01-29
Helicopter Pilot
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 231114OSCA 299134
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 157k
Weekly earnings: AUD 3020
Salary range: AUD 142k-AUD 173k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
38%
QLD
24%
NSW
13.2%
VIC
Education mix
34.8%
advanced diploma/ diploma
21.4%
bachelor degree
18.5%
certificate iii/ iv
Role overview
Helicopter Pilots fly helicopters to transport passengers, mail or freight, or provide agricultural, aviation or aerial surveillance services.
What you do
- • Prepares and submits flight plans giving consideration to factors such as weather conditions and aircraft performance.
- • Flies aircraft in accordance with established air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures.
- • Provides flight information for flight crews and air traffic services staff.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (34.8%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Completes cockpit preparations and external inspections to determine that aircraft are acceptable for flight.
- • Flies aircraft in accordance with established air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures.
- • Monitors aircraft performance and reports on mechanical condition.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 3020
Annual median: AUD 157k
Range: AUD 142k-AUD 173k