OSCA occupation

299134 Helicopter Pilot

Flies helicopters to transport passengers, mail or freight, or provide agricultural, aviation, emergency medical or aerial surveillance services.

Major group: 2 Professionals
Unit group: 2991 Air Transport Professionals
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 1

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 231114 Helicopter Pilot Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Flies helicopters to transport passengers, mail or freight, or provide agricultural, aviation, emergency medical or aerial surveillance services.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 1
Major group: 2 Professionals
Sub-major group: 29 Other Professionals
Minor group: 299 Miscellaneous Professionals
Unit group: 2991 Air Transport Professionals

Tasks

Controls the speed and angle of rotor blades to determine the elevation, velocity and direction of helicopters
Takes off and lands helicopters on clear, level surfaces, including helipads and platforms
Performs precise manoeuvres such as spot landings and low-level flights, in various weather conditions
Communicates with air traffic control, ground crew and other pilots to ensure safe and coordinated flight operations
Performs pre-flight inspections, and records and adjusts flight plans as necessary to ensure passenger and crew safety
Performs emergency procedures and manoeuvres in response to in-flight emergencies or equipment malfunctions of the helicopter
May perform search and rescue missions, aerial photography, or transport critically ill or injured patients to hospital
May inform passengers of safety procedures, assist passengers to board and disembark the helicopter, and load belongings or freight on and off helicopters

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Compare OSCA 299134 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code299134 Helicopter Pilot	299131 Aeroplane Pilot	299132 Air Traffic Controller
Official role definition	Flies helicopters to transport passengers, mail or freight, or provide agricultural, aviation, emergency medical or aerial surveillance services.	Flies aeroplanes to transport passengers, mail and freight, or provide agricultural, aerial surveillance or other aviation services.	Ensures the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in controlled airspace and aerodromes by directing aircraft movements.
Skill level	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1
Key tasks	Controls the speed and angle of rotor blades to determine the elevation, velocity and direction of helicopters Takes off and lands helicopters on clear, level surfaces, including helipads and platforms Performs precise manoeuvres such as spot landings and low-level flights, in various weather conditions Communicates with air traffic control, ground crew and other pilots to ensure safe and coordinated flight operations	Controls the positions of ailerons and elevators, and the thrust of engines, to determine the elevation, speed and direction of aeroplanes Operates controls and navigational instruments to fly the aeroplane safely and efficiently with the use of autopilot Takes off and lands aeroplanes on fixed runways Plans and records aeroplane flight operations, and completes flight documentation	Monitors and controls the movement of aircraft in controlled airspace and aerodromes Provides clear and concise instructions to pilots regarding their flight paths and altitudes Communicates with other air traffic control centres, pilots and airport staff members to ensure safety, relay estimated arrival times, and prevent or respond to emergency situations Monitors radar displays and other equipment to track the position and movement of aircraft

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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