Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Assessed by TRA

ANZSCO 323112STSOL

Subclass 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 2 January 2026, subclass 190 invitations for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) (ANZSCO 323112) were issued at 75 points. Cut-offs are trending downward across recent rounds.

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Latest Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) invitation rounds & points

Subclass 190

↓ Easing

75pts

2 Jan 2026

Down from 90 · 1 round so far this FY

75–90 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ

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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 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)?

Can I get invited for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) in the next 189 round?

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 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 · 4 data points

Points Summary

Highest

90

Lowest

75

Average

84

Across 4 federal rounds

Point Reality Gauge

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (75)

Key Insights for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

  • ↓

    Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from -Infinity to Infinity over the past 0 rounds — this can reflect round size, occupation allocation or EOI pool changes.

  • ℹ

    1 round so far in FY25-26. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 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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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 389 submitted EOIs in queue

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Peak Points

70

At 75+ pts

196

Below Cutoff

193

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

389

MoM Change

-25 (-6.0%)

Peak Month

Dec 25 (470)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 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

389

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

32

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

20

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

May 26 (23)

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) round history

Round History

  • 190SACommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Listed

94EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

37(39%)

30M Trend

↑ 585%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

81EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

38(47%)

30M Trend

↑ 863%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD✓Listed

72EOIs

Building & Construction

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

28(39%)

30M Trend

↑ 482%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

79EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

37(47%)

30M Trend

↑ 582%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

68EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

33(49%)

30M Trend

↑ 2100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

20EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

14(70%)

30M Trend

↑ 533%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

33EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

20(61%)

30M Trend

↑ 3100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

48EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

21(44%)

30M Trend

↑ 667%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)?

For Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical): subclass 190 was last invited at 75 points (2 January 2026).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)?

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 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical). Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) for 190/491?

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) invitation rounds held?

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) has received invitations in 1 rounds so far in FY25-26.

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Last updated 31 August 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.