This guide walks through what CASA expects when assessing ANZSCO 231113 Flying Instructor. Critical first step: confirm 231113 is the right code rather than 231111. For pathway context, see the 231113 pathway guide. For worked numbers, see the 231113 cost & timeline case study.
Code-fit decision is the most consequential
231113 has only 494 open. 231111 has the full visa stack including 189 Independent. If you have ATPL/CPL with substantial line-flying experience alongside instruction, strongly prefer 231111.
| If your career profile is... | Use code | Visa access |
|---|---|---|
| ATPL/CPL line pilot with instructor rating on the side | 231111 | Full stack incl 189 |
| Pure instructor career, low line hours, instruction-only | 231113 | 494 only |
Assessing authority
CASA. Instructor rating conversion to Australian Grade 1, 2, or 3 instructor rating after CASA exams + flight test.
Licence and rating requirements
- Foreign CPL / ATPL with current flight instructor rating
- CASA exams — Air Law and Operations
- Flight test — instructor proficiency check
- Class 1 medical issued by an Australian DAME
- Aviation English Level 4 minimum (Level 6 preferred)
- Recent flying / instructional experience
Logbook evidence required
- Total time, instructor time, type breakdown clearly separated
- Dual-given hours for the rating(s) being claimed
- Recent currency — Grade-rating-specific currency rules apply
- Type-specific instruction documented if MEI or IRI rating claimed
Common refusal / delay patterns
Code-mismatch. Instructors with strong line-flying experience getting refused / delayed because they should have applied as 231111.
Logbook gaps. Periods without flying need clear context.
Class 1 medical issues. Same standards as line pilots.
Code-fit check
231113 vs 231111 Aeroplane Pilot. Critical decision — see code-fit table above. If line hours exceed instructor hours significantly, 231111 fits.
231113 vs 231114 Helicopter Pilot. Fixed-wing instruction = 231113. Rotary instruction is generally lodged under 231114 because no separate "Helicopter Instructor" code exists.
Tools
- Document checklist — pilot/instructor evidence pack
- ANZSCO search — critical: confirm 231113 vs 231111
- Eligibility wizard
- Visa fee calculator
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.