This guide walks through every realistic pathway for migrating to Australia as a Flying Instructor under ANZSCO 231113. 231113 sits on the ROL only. Only Subclass 494 is open. Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 491, Subclass 186, and Subclass 482 are NOT open.
For the assessing-authority detail, see the 231113 skills assessment guide. For worked numbers, see the 231113 cost & timeline case study.
Visa eligibility snapshot
| Visa | Status for 231113 |
|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Independent points-tested) | Closed |
| Subclass 190 (State-nominated PR) | Closed |
| Subclass 491 (Regional Provisional) | Closed |
| Subclass 186 Direct Entry | Closed |
| Subclass 482 Core Skills | Closed |
| Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer-sponsored Regional) | Open ✅ |
What ANZSCO 231113 covers
- Grade 1 Instructor — chief flying instructor / training manager / instructor trainer
- Grade 2 Instructor — full instrument / spin / aerobatics / multi-engine instruction
- Grade 3 Instructor — basic / RPL / PPL instruction
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) rating
- Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI) rating
- Type-rating instructor for jet / turboprop transition training
Strategic alternative — strongly consider 231111
If you hold ATPL / CPL with substantial line-flying time alongside your instructor rating, 231111 Aeroplane Pilot is likely a better fit. 231111 has:
- Full visa stack: 189, 190, 491, 186, 494, 482
- 189 Independent direct PR access
- Major airline / charter sponsor pool
| Approach | Visa pathways open | Best for... |
|---|---|---|
| 231113 (Flying Instructor) | 494 only | Pure instruction career — limited line hours |
| 231111 (Aeroplane Pilot) | Full visa stack incl 189 | ATPL/CPL with strong line + instruction time |
Pathway — Subclass 494 → 191
494 is regional employer-sponsored provisional. 5 years on 494 + meeting income / residence rules = transition to 191 PR.
Realistic 494 employers:
- Major Australian flight training organisations — CAE Oxford Aviation Academy (Melbourne), Flight Training Adelaide, Basair, Soar Aviation
- Regional aero clubs — Royal Victorian Aero Club, Bankstown / Moorabbin / Jandakot operators
- University-affiliated — Swinburne aviation programmes, UNSW aviation programmes, RMIT
- Defence-adjacent — civilian contractors providing initial pilot training to ADF
Common mistakes that cost flying instructors their assessment
Defaulting to 231113 when 231111 fits. If you hold ATPL with substantial multi-crew jet command time alongside instruction, code as 231111 to access full visa stack.
Logbook gaps. CASA expects continuous logbook with hours by aircraft type, instructional hours separated from PIC/dual.
Class 1 medical issues. Same standards as line pilots — get DAME pre-screen if any concerns.
Tools to plan your pathway
- Eligibility wizard
- Visa fee calculator
- ANZSCO search — critical: confirm 231113 vs 231111
- Document checklist
Where to verify the rules
Next step
Want help confirming whether 231113 or 231111 is the right code for your pilot / instructor profile? Book a 30-minute free strategy call.