ANZSCO 451711
Flight Attendant
General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.
About this occupation
ANZSCO 2022Provides services for the safety and comfort of aircraft passengers.
Also called
- Cabin Crew
Specialisations
- Cabin Supervisor (Aircraft)
- Crew Attendant (Air Force)
Unit group 4517
Travel Attendants
Travel Attendants provide services for the safety and comfort of passengers in aircraft, ships and railway sleeping cars.
Indicative skill level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
The occupation Flight Attendant in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or
In New Zealand
- NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job-training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
The occupation Travel Attendants nec in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia
- AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand
- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job-training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks include
- Managing safety and emergency procedures and making public announcements
- Coordinating the sale of goods to passengers and completion of any customs and immigration documentation which may be required
- Conducting safety checks and demonstrations of safety equipment and procedures
- Assisting passengers in emergency drills, carrying out emergency procedures, assisting and directing passengers in emergencies
- Checking passengers' tickets and directing them to seats and cabins
- Tidying aircraft, ship and railway cabins, and receiving and stowing food, equipment and cabin baggage
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- Operating galleys, preparing and heating food for passengers, and serving refreshments and meals
- Distributing reading material, pillows, blankets and other amenities for the comfort of passengers
Occupations in this unit group
- 451711 Flight AttendantThis occupation
- 451799 Travel Attendants nec
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.
ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)
Title in this edition: Flight Attendant, skill level 3
- Major group
- 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
- Sub-major group
- 45 Sports and Personal Service Workers
- Minor group
- 451 Personal Service and Travel Workers
- Unit group
- 4517 Travel Attendants
The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.
Occupation Shortage List (2026)
- National rating
- Regional Shortage
- Confidence
- On-balance
- Rated on
- ANZSCO 2022
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.
Possible visa options
Visas that Flight Attendant may be eligible for through its skilled list placement. Being on a list is one requirement; each visa has others (points, age, English, nomination or sponsorship).
| Visa | Stay | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL | CSOL | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated | — | Not on MLTSSL | Not on STSOL | On ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/051, s 7(1) item 4 |
| Training visa (subclass 407) | Temporary (Up to 2 years) | Not on MLTSSL | Not on STSOL | On ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/050, s 6 |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream | Temporary (5 years) | Not on MLTSSL | STSOL not used for this visa | On ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/219, s 5(1) |
| Skills in Demand (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream | Temporary (Up to 4 years) | MLTSSL not used for this visa | STSOL not used for this visa | ROL not used for this visa | On CSOL | LIN 24/089, s 6(3) |
| Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway | Permanent | MLTSSL not used for this visa | STSOL not used for this visa | ROL not used for this visa | On CSOL | LIN 24/093, s 7(1) |
✓ the occupation is on a list this visa uses · ✗ this visa uses the list but the occupation is not on it · — the visa does not use this list. Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, visa pages, CC BY 3.0 AU.
Average salary, May 2025
Unit group 4517 Travel attendants (ANZSCO 2022). all employees, Average weekly total cash earnings.
| Average weekly earnings | Average age | |
|---|---|---|
| All employees | $1,452.60 | 41.8 |
| Males | $1,741.40 | 46.2 |
| Females | $1,315.10 | 39.8 |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025: data cube 63060DO011_202505 (Table 1), released 23 January 2026. CC BY 4.0.
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Scan to get the appSource: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation