Flight Attendant (ANZSCO 451711)
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What a Flight Attendant does
Provides services for the safety and comfort of aircraft passengers.
- Also called
- Cabin Crew
- Specialisations
- Cabin Supervisor (Aircraft), Crew Attendant (Air Force)
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 451711
- Skill level
- 3Certificate IV, or Certificate III with on-the-job training
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- Regional shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- 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
- 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
Shortage by state
- NationalRegional shortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWRegional shortage
- NTRegional shortage
- QLDRegional shortage
- SARegional shortage
- TASRegional shortage
- VICRegional shortage
- WARegional shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Flight Attendant do?
Provides services for the safety and comfort of aircraft passengers. Also called: Cabin Crew. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Flight Attendant on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Flight Attendant (ANZSCO 451711) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Flight Attendant?
451711. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Flight Attendant migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Flight Attendant for the Subclass 186, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Flight Attendant for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 451711.
Is Flight Attendant in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Regional shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.