Australian Education Pathways

Air Transport Professionals

University or VET Moderate growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2311

Air Transport Professionals fly and navigate aircraft, control and direct air traffic to ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft in flight and on the ground, and instruct students in flying aircraft.

People employed16,700
Median pay$2,651per week, full-time
Projected growth+5.7%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+3%per year
Median age44
Female share17%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 37.1% university · 44.6% vet / tafe · 15% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

Usually studied as Sport & Recreation. A selection of providers offering courses in this field (indicative, not ranked):

Course & field-of-education data © Commonwealth of Australia (CRICOS), CC BY 2.5 AU. Matched by field of education — indicative; confirm entry requirements with each provider.

Where these jobs are

NSW 28.4% · QLD 24.6% · VIC 19.7% · WA 14.1% · SA 6.3% · NT 3.4% · TAS 2.2% · ACT 1.3%

Top industries

Transport, Postal and Warehousing · Public Administration and Safety.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.