Pilot or instructor IS on consolidated skilled o. list, CSOL.
I read about certain operator hiring direct entry PICs for Dash 8, using 457 visa which is,long stay job sponsored visa. Other than that, not much. While possible, it may not be wise relying on finding aviation employer for migrating over.
Sub Class 457 Visas are limited to regional and rural Australia. Not many airlines based in regional or rural Australia......
I was generalising in my previous post. Yes, you are correct, "Pilot" is on the CSOL list...........
You must nominate an occupation from the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL) if you are nominated by a State or Territory Government, a direct entry stream Employer Nomination Scheme visa, a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) or a Training and Research Visa (Subclass 402).
Good luck in convincing a State or Territory Government to nominate a Pilot applicant, unless operators in that State or Territory are demanding Government support.
Theoretically possible, but in practice.......... Well, that could be another thing!