Does anyone know how easy it is to get a job in aircraft engineering?
Currently working for B.A. and not sure what my prospects are for work in Oz.

Thanks.

One difficulty is if you are doing anything that touches defence then you have to be an Australian Citizen.

Other than that, Boeing is quite a large employer over here.

Have you got the right to work in Australia? It's a lot harder if you haven't.

Jeremy

just having my visa processed at the moment- If that's what you mean!?

Is is a permanent skilled-independent visa? If so, did you apply as an engineer and get assessed by IEAUST?

If you mean you work for British Airways, then Qantas and Virgin Blue should probably be your first ports of call. I would think work experience from BA would be well regarded in the Australian aviation industry.

Jeremy

Thanks for the replies. We are applying under my wife who is a school teacher so i am not sure how or when i will be assessed.
I will take your advice and look into Qantas and Virgin blue.
Many thanks.

Unless you're looking to claim spouse skill points, you won't be assessed at all.
It is probably a good idea to look to see if you're eligible for IEAUST membership. Visit http://www.ieaust.org.au - just bear in mind that the assessment processes are different for potential migrants as opposed to those for people who already have Australian citizenship or PR status.

It's probably worth asking on the Australia forums.

Jeremy