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Aeroplane Pilot
As at September 2026, Aeroplane Pilot (ANZSCO 231111) has 32 EOIs in the subclass 491 pool. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 80 points (3 April 2025).
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Latest Aeroplane Pilot invitation rounds & points
Subclass 491
80pts
3 Apr 2025
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
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Is my points score enough for Aeroplane Pilot?
Can I get invited for Aeroplane Pilot with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Aeroplane Pilot in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Aeroplane Pilot if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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Cut-offs & capacity
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 1 data points
Points Summary
Highest
80
Lowest
80
Average
80
Across 1 federal round
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (80)
Key Insights for Aeroplane Pilot
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.
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1 round so far in FY24-25. Aeroplane Pilot has been invited in 1 invitation round this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
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A profile of the invited
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Aeroplane Pilot EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Aeroplane Pilot?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 32 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 80+ pts
18
Below Cutoff
14
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
32
MoM Change
+1 (3.2%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (36)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
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In Queue
32
Oldest Waiting
Oct 24
Total Invited
1
Invitation Trends
Jun 26 – Sep 26
Latest
1
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (1)
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Aeroplane Pilot round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 3 Apr 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore |
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Aeroplane Pilot 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Aeroplane Pilot for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(33%)
31M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
3(50%)
31M Trend
↑ 500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(50%)
31M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
7EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
4(57%)
31M Trend
↑ 600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
4(67%)
31M Trend
↑ 500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(50%)
31M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
4EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
2(50%)
31M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(50%)
31M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Aeroplane Pilot visa grants
How many Aeroplane Pilot visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 2 skilled visas went to Aeroplane Pilot main applicants, the 463rd most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 2).
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | ||
100% | 2 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 494 |
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| 2015-16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Aeroplane Pilot 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1NTToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 2NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 3VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 4QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5SAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6WAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- More than usual (1.3× or more)
- About usual
- Less than usual (under 0.75×)
- Too few to say (under 10)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1South Africa82.4%
- 2China11.8%
- 3United Kingdom5.9%
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
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Common questions about Aeroplane Pilot
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Aeroplane Pilot?
For Aeroplane Pilot: subclass 491 was last invited at 80 points (3 April 2025).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Aeroplane Pilot?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Aeroplane Pilot. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Aeroplane Pilot for 190/491?
Aeroplane Pilot has state-nomination activity in: QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Aeroplane Pilot invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Aeroplane Pilot invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2024-25: subclass 190 invitations on no round dates and subclass 491 on 1 round date (NSW; 80–80 points).
How many Aeroplane Pilot visas were granted in 2024-25?
2 main applicants: 2 through 186.
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Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, October update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 30 September 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated
Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.
General information only — not migration advice.
Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.