Skills Assessment Authority
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) assesses Aeroplane Pilots and Helicopter Pilots, for Australian skilled migration. Visa Plan Lawyers prepares and lodges CASA Form 079 applications.
Assessment Fees
Set by Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Fees are set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Verify the current fee for a skills assessment for the purpose of migration at https://www.casa.gov.au before applying.
Processing Time
Not published in accessible CASA material; confirm current processing times at the official website before applying.
Official Website
www.casa.gov.auOccupations assessed by Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Aeroplane Pilot and Helicopter Pilot, assessed via CASA Form 079 where the applicant holds Australian flight crew qualifications.
Key Occupations
Aeroplane Pilot, Helicopter Pilot.
Always verify the designated assessing authority for your specific ANZSCO occupation code on the Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation list before applying.
Assessment requirements
A qualification and licence-based assessment
The CASA assessment is based on qualifications and licences, not a documentary review of qualifications and experience. CASA verifies that the applicant holds the Australian flight crew qualifications needed to work as a pilot.
How to apply
Pilots lodge CASA Form 079 through the myCASA portal. CASA then confirms the relevant Australian flight crew qualifications are held.
Aircraft maintenance engineers
Aircraft maintenance engineers are dealt with under Part 66 licensing and the recognition of foreign licences, rather than through this migration skills assessment. CASA does not assess them under Form 079.
Validity
Validity is not confirmed in accessible CASA material. The general Department of Home Affairs three-year usability rule applies to the assessment for visa purposes.
Why Visa Plan for your skill assessment with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)?
Occupation confirmation
We confirm the correct CSOL occupation title and the designated assessing authority for your specific role before you apply, avoiding the cost of an incorrect application.
Application preparation
A complete, well-prepared application reduces the risk of delay or adverse outcome. We advise on documentation requirements, employment reference content, and how to present your qualifications and experience.
Migration strategy
A positive skills assessment is a prerequisite, not a migration plan. We build your complete migration strategy from the assessment through to visa grant or permanent residence.
Reviewed by Visa Plan Migration Lawyers · Last updated: June 2026 · Assessment fee and processing time information is approximate and subject to change. Always verify current fees and processing times directly with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) at https://www.casa.gov.au before applying. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your circumstances.