SOC 3511TL;DRSOC 3511 (Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers) is Higher Skilled (RQF 6) with a going rate of £80,400. In 2026, sponsored workers must be paid at least £80,400 — the higher of the going rate and the £41,700 general threshold.
Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers
Airline pilots, Air traffic controllers, Flying instructors, Helicopter pilots
- SOC code
- 3511
- Skill level
- Higher Skilled (RQF 6)
- Going rate
- £80,400
- Effective minimum (2026)
- £80,400
- Hourly equivalent
- £41.23/hr
- Industry
- Transport & logistics
- Was (SOC 2010)
- 3511, 3512
Sponsors hiring under SOC 3511
Inferred from the transport & logistics sector. These are licensed UK sponsors most likely to issue Certificates of Sponsorship under this code.
Related SOC codes
- SOC 1140Directors in logistics, warehousing and transport
- SOC 1241Managers in transport and distribution
- SOC 1243Managers in logistics
- SOC 4134Transport and distribution clerks and assistants
- SOC 8113Chemical and related process operatives
- SOC 8133Energy plant operatives
Sources
- GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 3511 going rate of £80,400 verified 24 June 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Higher Skilled), SOC 2020.