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OSCA 2024 · 299133 · Skill level 1

Flight Instructor: OSCA 299133

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Flight Instructor is OSCA 2024 code 299133. It corresponds to ANZSCO 231113 Flying Instructor, which is on the CSOL and ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 299133

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

The job

What a flight instructor does

Educates and trains students in flight procedures, navigation and aircraft operations, and supervises their flight practice, ensuring safety and compliance with aviation regulations.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Also known as

  • Flying Instructor

Specialisations

  • Helicopter Pilot Instructor

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Develops detailed and structured lesson plans encompassing theoretical knowledge and practical skills
  • Instructs students in the theory and principles of flying aircraft
  • Conducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections of aircraft to ensure safety and airworthiness
  • Demonstrates and explains the operation of aircraft controls and equipment
  • Provides practical flight training to students, including take off, landing and manoeuvring
  • Monitors and evaluates students' progress, and provides feedback on their performance
  • Maintains logs of student performance and their flying hours
  • Prepares students for flight certification exams

Questions

OSCA 299133: common questions

What is the OSCA code for flight instructor?
The OSCA 2024 code is 299133 (Flight Instructor), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 299133?
ANZSCO 231113 Flying Instructor. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Flight Instructor on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 231113 Flying Instructor is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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