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299199

299199 Air Transport Professionals nec

This occupation group covers Air Transport Professionals not elsewhere classified.

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

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Role overview

This occupation group covers Air Transport Professionals not elsewhere classified.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

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

No ABS task list is currently attached to this occupation.

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

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Compare OSCA 299199 with related occupations

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

Comparison pointCurrent code299199 Air Transport Professionals nec299131 Aeroplane Pilot299132 Air Traffic Controller
Official role definitionThis occupation group covers Air Transport Professionals not elsewhere classified.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 levelSkill Level 1Skill Level 1Skill Level 1
Key tasksNot stated
  • 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.

Official source

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

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