Pay Guide - Air Pilots Award

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Published 01 February 2021

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Rates of pay
Adult
Airlines/general aviation - Captain - Full-time & part-time
Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Single engine UTBNI 1360 kg $23.11 $23.11 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Single engine 1360 kg - 3359 kg $24.09 $24.09 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Single engine 3360 kg & above $27.97 $27.97 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine UTBNI 3360 kg $26.90 $26.90 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 3360 kg UTBNI 5660 kg $27.97 $27.97 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 5660 kg UTBNI 8500 kg $29.50 $29.50 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 8500 kg UTBNI 12000 kg $31.74 $31.74 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 12000 kg UTBNI 15000 kg $34.11 $34.11 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 15000 kg UTBNI 19000 kg $37.18 $37.18 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 19000 kg & above $39.77 $39.77 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 100 - 15650 kg MTOW $37.18 $37.18 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 200 - 16466 kg MTOW $37.18 $37.18 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 300 - 19505 kg MTOW $37.18 $37.18 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 400 - 28998 kg MTOW $39.71 $39.71 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 28 $63.92 $63.92 per hour plus $108.87 per day
CRJ-50 $63.92 $63.92 per hour plus $108.87 per day
BAe-146 $69.20 $69.20 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 100 $69.20 $69.20 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Boeing 717 $69.20 $69.20 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Narrow body aircraft $72.55 $72.55 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Wide body aircraft - single deck $83.30 $83.30 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Wide body aircraft - double deck $94.04 $94.04 per hour plus $108.87 per day

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Airlines/general aviation - First officer/Second pilot - Full-time & part-time
Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Single engine UTBNI 1360 kg $19.84 $19.84 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Single engine 1360 kg - 3359 kg $19.84 $19.84 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Single engine 3360 kg & above $21.84 $21.84 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine UTBNI 3360 kg $20.99 $20.99 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 3360 kg UTBNI 5660 kg $21.84 $21.84 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 5660 kg UTBNI 8500 kg $22.77 $22.77 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 8500 kg UTBNI 12000 kg $24.19 $24.19 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 12000 kg UTBNI 15000 kg $25.75 $25.75 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 15000 kg UTBNI 19000 kg $27.63 $27.63 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 19000 kg & above $29.11 $29.11 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 100 - 15650 kg MTOW $27.63 $27.63 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 200 - 16466 kg MTOW $27.63 $27.63 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 300 - 19505 kg MTOW $27.63 $27.63 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 400 - 28998 kg MTOW $29.11 $29.11 per hour plus $108.87 per day

Airlines/general aviation - First officer (larger aircraft) - Full-time & part-time

Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Fokker 28 $42.37 $42.37 per hour plus $108.87 per day
CRJ-50 $42.37 $42.37 per hour plus $108.87 per day
BAe-146 $45.70 $45.70 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 100 $45.70 $45.70 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Boeing 717 $45.70 $45.70 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Narrow body aircraft $47.78 $47.78 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Wide body aircraft - single deck $54.81 $54.81 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Wide body aircraft - double deck $61.84 $61.84 per hour plus $108.87 per day

Airlines/general aviation - Second officer - Full-time & part-time

Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Wide body aircraft - single deck $33.25 $33.25 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Wide body aircraft - double deck $37.47 $37.47 per hour plus $108.87 per day

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Regional airlines - Captain - Full-time & part-time
Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Cessna 206 $26.32 $26.32 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 207 $26.32 $26.32 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 210 $26.32 $26.32 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Aero Commander 500 $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Beechcraft 55 $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Beechcraft 58 $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Britten Norman BN2 $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 310 $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 337 $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 402 $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 414 $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Partenavia P68 $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Piper PA23 $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Piper PA30 $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Piper PA31 $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Piper PA34 $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Piper PA60 Aerostar $29.16 $29.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Beechcraft 65 $30.15 $30.15 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 404 $30.15 $30.15 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 421 $30.15 $30.15 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Aero Commander 680 $30.15 $30.15 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 441 $32.29 $32.29 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Nomad N22 $32.29 $32.29 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Nomad N24 $32.29 $32.29 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Aero Commander 690 $32.29 $32.29 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Beechcraft 200 $36.62 $36.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Swearingen 226 $36.62 $36.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Swearingen 227 $36.62 $36.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland 6-100 $36.62 $36.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland 6-200 $36.62 $36.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland 6-300 $36.62 $36.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Casa 212 $36.62 $36.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Embraer 110 $36.62 $36.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Jetstream 31 $37.62 $37.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Beech 1900 $37.62 $37.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Metro 23 $37.62 $37.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 550 $39.11 $39.11 per hour plus $108.87 per day
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 Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
McDonnell Douglas $39.11 $39.11 per hour plus $108.87 per day
DC3 $39.11 $39.11 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Shorts SD-330 $39.11 $39.11 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Shorts SD-360 $39.11 $39.11 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Mohawk $39.11 $39.11 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Saab-Fairchild $41.75 $41.75 per hour plus $108.87 per day
340 A $41.75 $41.75 per hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland $45.07 $45.07 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8-100, 102, 200 and 300 $45.07 $45.07 per hour plus $108.87 per day
ATR 42-300 $45.07 $45.07 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 50 $45.07 $45.07 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8-400 $48.16 $48.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 $74.89 $74.89 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Bae-146 $74.89 $74.89 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Embraer 190/195 $74.89 $74.89 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Airbus A319 $78.24 $78.24 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Airbus A320 $78.24 $78.24 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Boeing 737-300 $78.24 $78.24 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Boeing 737-400 $78.24 $78.24 per hour plus $108.87 per day

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Regional airlines - Co-pilot - Full-time & part-time
Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Beechcraft 200 $26.52 $26.52 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Swearingen 226 $26.52 $26.52 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Swearingen 227 $26.52 $26.52 per hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland 6-100 $26.52 $26.52 per hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland 6-200 $26.52 $26.52 per hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland 6-300 $26.52 $26.52 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Casa 212 $26.52 $26.52 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Embraer 110 $26.52 $26.52 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Jetstream 31 $26.85 $26.85 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Beech 1900 $26.85 $26.85 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Metro 23 $26.85 $26.85 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 550 $27.28 $27.28 per hour plus $108.87 per day
McDonnell Douglas $27.28 $27.28 per hour plus $108.87 per day
DC3 $27.28 $27.28 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Shorts SD-330 $27.28 $27.28 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Shorts SD-360 $27.28 $27.28 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Mohawk $27.28 $27.28 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Saab-Fairchild $28.61 $28.61 per hour plus $108.87 per day
340 A $28.61 $28.61 per hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland $30.31 $30.31 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8-100, 102, 200 and 300 $30.31 $30.31 per hour plus $108.87 per day
ATR 42-300 $30.31 $30.31 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 50 $30.31 $30.31 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8-400 $32.37 $32.37 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 $49.40 $49.40 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Bae-146 $49.40 $49.40 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Embraer 190/195 $49.40 $49.40 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Airbus A319 $51.48 $51.48 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Airbus A320 $51.48 $51.48 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Boeing 737-300 $51.48 $51.48 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Boeing 737-400 $51.48 $51.48 per hour plus $108.87 per day

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Aerial application operations - Full-time & part-time
Experience in the industry Weekly pay rate Hourly pay rate
0 to 1000 flying hours experience in the industry $753.80 $19.84
1001 to 2000 flying hours experience in the industry $778.30 $20.48
2001 to 3000 flying hours experience in the industry $810.50 $21.33
over 3000 flying hours experience in the industry $875.70 $23.04

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On-shore helicopter operations - single engine - Full-time & part-time
Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Pilot
1st year of service $28.57 $28.57 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $29.23 $29.23 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $29.88 $29.88 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $30.50 $30.50 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $31.17 $31.17 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $31.84 $31.84 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $32.51 $32.51 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $33.18 $33.18 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $33.85 $33.85 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Co-Pilot
1st year of service $20.00 $20.00 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $20.46 $20.46 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $20.91 $20.91 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $21.35 $21.35 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $21.82 $21.82 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $22.29 $22.29 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $22.76 $22.76 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $23.23 $23.23 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $23.69 $23.69 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Senior Co-Pilot
1st year of service $28.57 $28.57 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $29.23 $29.23 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $29.88 $29.88 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $30.50 $30.50 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $31.17 $31.17 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $31.84 $31.84 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $32.51 $32.51 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $33.18 $33.18 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $33.85 $33.85 per hour plus $108.87 per day

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On-shore helicopter operations - twin 0-9000 lbs - Full-time & part-time
Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Pilot
1st year of service $30.50 $30.50 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $31.17 $31.17 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $31.84 $31.84 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $32.51 $32.51 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $33.18 $33.18 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $33.85 $33.85 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $34.52 $34.52 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $35.19 $35.19 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $35.86 $35.86 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Co-Pilot
1st year of service $21.35 $21.35 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $21.82 $21.82 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $22.29 $22.29 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $22.76 $22.76 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $23.23 $23.23 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $23.69 $23.69 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $24.16 $24.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $24.63 $24.63 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $25.10 $25.10 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Senior Co-Pilot
1st year of service $28.57 $28.57 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $29.23 $29.23 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $29.88 $29.88 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $30.50 $30.50 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $31.17 $31.17 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $31.84 $31.84 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $32.51 $32.51 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $33.18 $33.18 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $33.85 $33.85 per hour plus $108.87 per day

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On-shore helicopter operations - over 9000 lbs - Full-time & part-time
Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Pilot
1st year of service $31.84 $31.84 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $32.51 $32.51 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $33.18 $33.18 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $33.85 $33.85 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $34.52 $34.52 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $35.19 $35.19 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $35.86 $35.86 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $36.45 $36.45 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $37.20 $37.20 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Co-Pilot
1st year of service $22.29 $22.29 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $22.76 $22.76 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $23.23 $23.23 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $23.69 $23.69 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $24.16 $24.16 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $24.63 $24.63 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $25.10 $25.10 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $25.52 $25.52 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $26.04 $26.04 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Senior Co-Pilot
1st year of service $28.57 $28.57 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $29.23 $29.23 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $29.88 $29.88 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $30.50 $30.50 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $31.17 $31.17 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $31.84 $31.84 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $32.51 $32.51 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $33.18 $33.18 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $33.85 $33.85 per hour plus $108.87 per day

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Off-shore helicopter operations - single engine command - UTBNI 9000lbs - Full-time & part-time
The rates of pay below include the Special duties allowance for off-shore helicopter operations, but no other additions to minimum salary. Please see
the allowances table for these amounts. Penalty rates can be calculated using the Pay and Conditions Tool.

Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Pilot
1st year of service $33.28 $33.28 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $33.95 $33.95 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $34.62 $34.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $35.28 $35.28 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $35.96 $35.96 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $36.62 $36.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $37.29 $37.29 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $37.96 $37.96 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $38.63 $38.63 per hour plus $108.87 per day
10th year of service $39.30 $39.30 per hour plus $108.87 per day
11th year of service $39.97 $39.97 per hour plus $108.87 per day
12th year of service $40.64 $40.64 per hour plus $108.87 per day
13th year of service $41.31 $41.31 per hour plus $108.87 per day
14th year of service $41.98 $41.98 per hour plus $108.87 per day
15th year of service $42.65 $42.65 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Co-Pilot
1st year of service $24.33 $24.33 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $24.80 $24.80 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $25.26 $25.26 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $25.73 $25.73 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $26.20 $26.20 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $26.67 $26.67 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $27.14 $27.14 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $27.61 $27.61 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $28.08 $28.08 per hour plus $108.87 per day
10th year of service $28.54 $28.54 per hour plus $108.87 per day
11th year of service $29.01 $29.01 per hour plus $108.87 per day
12th year of service $29.48 $29.48 per hour plus $108.87 per day
13th year of service $29.95 $29.95 per hour plus $108.87 per day
14th year of service $30.42 $30.42 per hour plus $108.87 per day
15th year of service $30.89 $30.89 per hour plus $108.87 per day

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 Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Senior Co-Pilot
1st year of service $32.76 $32.76 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $33.95 $33.95 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $33.56 $33.56 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $35.28 $35.28 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $35.96 $35.96 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $36.62 $36.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $37.29 $37.29 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $37.96 $37.96 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $38.63 $38.63 per hour plus $108.87 per day
10th year of service $39.30 $39.30 per hour plus $108.87 per day
11th year of service $38.73 $38.73 per hour plus $108.87 per day
12th year of service $40.64 $40.64 per hour plus $108.87 per day
13th year of service $41.31 $41.31 per hour plus $108.87 per day
14th year of service $40.67 $40.67 per hour plus $108.87 per day
15th year of service $41.32 $41.32 per hour plus $108.87 per day

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Off-shore helicopter operations - single engine command - all other operations command - Full-time & part-
time
The rates of pay below include the Special duties allowance for off-shore helicopter operations, but no other additions to minimum salary. Please see
the allowances table for these amounts. Penalty rates can be calculated using the Pay and Conditions Tool.
Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Pilot
1st year of service $36.62 $36.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $37.29 $37.29 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $37.96 $37.96 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $38.63 $38.63 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $39.30 $39.30 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $39.97 $39.97 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $40.64 $40.64 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $41.31 $41.31 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $41.98 $41.98 per hour plus $108.87 per day
10th year of service $42.65 $42.65 per hour plus $108.87 per day
11th year of service $43.32 $43.32 per hour plus $108.87 per day
12th year of service $43.99 $43.99 per hour plus $108.87 per day
13th year of service $44.66 $44.66 per hour plus $108.87 per day
14th year of service $45.32 $45.32 per hour plus $108.87 per day
15th year of service $45.99 $45.99 per hour plus $108.87 per day
Co-Pilot
1st year of service $26.67 $26.67 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $27.14 $27.14 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $27.61 $27.61 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $28.08 $28.08 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $28.54 $28.54 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $29.01 $29.01 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $29.48 $29.48 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $29.95 $29.95 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $30.42 $30.42 per hour plus $108.87 per day
10th year of service $30.89 $30.89 per hour plus $108.87 per day
11th year of service $31.35 $31.35 per hour plus $108.87 per day
12th year of service $31.82 $31.82 per hour plus $108.87 per day
13th year of service $32.29 $32.29 per hour plus $108.87 per day
14th year of service $32.76 $32.76 per hour plus $108.87 per day
15th year of service $33.23 $33.23 per hour plus $108.87 per day

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 Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Senior Co-Pilot
1st year of service $36.62 $36.62 per hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $37.29 $37.29 per hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $37.96 $37.96 per hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $38.63 $38.63 per hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $39.30 $39.30 per hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $38.73 $38.73 per hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $40.64 $40.64 per hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $41.31 $41.31 per hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $40.67 $40.67 per hour plus $108.87 per day
10th year of service $41.32 $41.32 per hour plus $108.87 per day
11th year of service $43.32 $43.32 per hour plus $108.87 per day
12th year of service $43.99 $43.99 per hour plus $108.87 per day
13th year of service $43.26 $43.26 per hour plus $108.87 per day
14th year of service $45.32 $45.32 per hour plus $108.87 per day
15th year of service $45.99 $45.99 per hour plus $108.87 per day

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Airlines/general aviation - Captain - Casual
Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Single engine UTBNI 1360 kg $71.34 $71.34 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Single engine 1360 kg - 3359 kg $74.38 $74.38 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Single engine 3360 kg & above $86.38 $86.38 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine UTBNI 3360 kg $83.06 $83.06 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 3360 kg UTBNI 5660 kg $86.38 $86.38 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 5660 kg UTBNI 8500 kg $91.10 $91.10 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 8500 kg UTBNI 12000 kg $98.00 $98.00 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 12000 kg UTBNI 15000 kg $105.33 $105.33 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 15000 kg UTBNI 19000 kg $114.78 $114.78 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 19000 kg & above $122.80 $122.80 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 100 - 15650 kg MTOW $114.78 $114.78 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 200 - 16466 kg MTOW $114.78 $114.78 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 300 - 19505 kg MTOW $114.78 $114.78 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 400 - 28998 kg MTOW $122.61 $122.61 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 28 $197.36 $197.36 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
CRJ-50 $197.36 $197.36 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
BAe-146 $213.66 $213.66 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 100 $213.66 $213.66 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Boeing 717 $213.66 $213.66 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Narrow body aircraft $224.00 $224.00 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Wide body aircraft - single deck $257.18 $257.18 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Wide body aircraft - double deck $290.35 $290.35 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day

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Airlines/general aviation - First officer/Second pilot - Casual
Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Single engine UTBNI 1360 kg $61.25 $61.25 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Single engine 1360 kg - 3359 kg $61.25 $61.25 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Single engine 3360 kg & above $67.43 $67.43 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine UTBNI 3360 kg $64.80 $64.80 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 3360 kg UTBNI 5660 kg $67.43 $67.43 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 5660 kg UTBNI 8500 kg $70.31 $70.31 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 8500 kg UTBNI 12000 kg $74.68 $74.68 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 12000 kg UTBNI 15000 kg $79.51 $79.51 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 15000 kg UTBNI 19000 kg $85.30 $85.30 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Multi engine 19000 kg & above $89.88 $89.88 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 100 - 15650 kg MTOW $85.30 $85.30 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 200 - 16466 kg MTOW $85.30 $85.30 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 300 - 19505 kg MTOW $85.30 $85.30 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8 400 - 28998 kg MTOW $89.88 $89.88 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day

Airlines/general aviation - First officer (larger aircraft) - Casual

Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Fokker 28 $130.83 $130.83 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
CRJ-50 $130.83 $130.83 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
BAe-146 $141.10 $141.10 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 100 $141.10 $141.10 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Boeing 717 $141.10 $141.10 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Narrow body aircraft $147.53 $147.53 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Wide body aircraft - single deck $169.23 $169.23 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Wide body aircraft - double deck $190.94 $190.94 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day

Airlines/general aviation - Second officer - Casual

Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Wide body aircraft - single deck $102.66 $102.66 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Wide body aircraft - double deck $115.69 $115.69 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day

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Regional airlines - Captain - Casual
Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Cessna 206 $81.25 $81.25 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 207 $81.25 $81.25 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 210 $81.25 $81.25 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Aero Commander 500 $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Beechcraft 55 $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Beechcraft 58 $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Britten Norman BN2 $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 310 $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 337 $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 402 $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 414 $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Partenavia P68 $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Piper PA23 $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Piper PA30 $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Piper PA31 $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Piper PA34 $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Piper PA60 Aerostar $90.03 $90.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Beechcraft 65 $93.09 $93.09 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 404 $93.09 $93.09 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 421 $93.09 $93.09 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Aero Commander 680 $93.09 $93.09 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 441 $99.69 $99.69 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Nomad N22 $99.69 $99.69 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Nomad N24 $99.69 $99.69 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Aero Commander 690 $99.69 $99.69 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Beechcraft 200 $113.08 $113.08 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Swearingen 226 $113.08 $113.08 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Swearingen 227 $113.08 $113.08 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland 6-100 $113.08 $113.08 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland 6-200 $113.08 $113.08 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland 6-300 $113.08 $113.08 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Casa 212 $113.08 $113.08 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Embraer 110 $113.08 $113.08 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Jetstream 31 $116.14 $116.14 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Beech 1900 $116.14 $116.14 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Metro 23 $116.14 $116.14 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 550 $120.75 $120.75 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
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 Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
McDonnell Douglas $120.75 $120.75 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
DC3 $120.75 $120.75 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Shorts SD-330 $120.75 $120.75 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Shorts SD-360 $120.75 $120.75 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Mohawk $120.75 $120.75 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Saab-Fairchild $128.91 $128.91 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
340 A $128.91 $128.91 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland $139.16 $139.16 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8-100, 102, 200 and 300 $139.16 $139.16 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
ATR 42-300 $139.16 $139.16 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 50 $139.16 $139.16 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8-400 $148.71 $148.71 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 $231.23 $231.23 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Bae-146 $231.23 $231.23 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Embraer 190/195 $231.23 $231.23 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Airbus A319 $241.56 $241.56 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Airbus A320 $241.56 $241.56 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Boeing 737-300 $241.56 $241.56 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Boeing 737-400 $241.56 $241.56 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day

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Regional airlines - Co-pilot - Casual
Aircraft Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Beechcraft 200 $81.89 $81.89 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Swearingen 226 $81.89 $81.89 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Swearingen 227 $81.89 $81.89 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland 6-100 $81.89 $81.89 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland 6-200 $81.89 $81.89 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland 6-300 $81.89 $81.89 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Casa 212 $81.89 $81.89 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Embraer 110 $81.89 $81.89 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Jetstream 31 $82.89 $82.89 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Beech 1900 $82.89 $82.89 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Metro 23 $82.89 $82.89 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Cessna 550 $84.24 $84.24 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
McDonnell Douglas $84.24 $84.24 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
DC3 $84.24 $84.24 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Shorts SD-330 $84.24 $84.24 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Shorts SD-360 $84.24 $84.24 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Mohawk $84.24 $84.24 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Saab-Fairchild $88.35 $88.35 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
340 A $88.35 $88.35 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
De Havilland $93.59 $93.59 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8-100, 102, 200 and 300 $93.59 $93.59 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
ATR 42-300 $93.59 $93.59 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 50 $93.59 $93.59 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Dash 8-400 $99.95 $99.95 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 $152.51 $152.51 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Bae-146 $152.51 $152.51 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Embraer 190/195 $152.51 $152.51 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Airbus A319 $158.94 $158.94 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Airbus A320 $158.94 $158.94 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Boeing 737-300 $158.94 $158.94 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Boeing 737-400 $158.94 $158.94 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day

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Aerial application operations - Casual
Experience in the industry Daily pay rate
0 to 1000 flying hours experience in the industry $236.06
1001 to 2000 flying hours experience in the industry $236.06
2001 to 3000 flying hours experience in the industry $236.06
over 3000 flying hours experience in the industry $236.06

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On-shore helicopter operations - single engine - Casual
Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Pilot
1st year of service $88.20 $88.20 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $90.26 $90.26 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $92.24 $92.24 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $94.18 $94.18 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $96.25 $96.25 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $98.31 $98.31 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $100.38 $100.38 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $102.45 $102.45 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $104.51 $104.51 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Co-Pilot
1st year of service $61.74 $61.74 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $63.19 $63.19 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $64.56 $64.56 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $65.93 $65.93 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $67.38 $67.38 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $68.81 $68.81 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $70.26 $70.26 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $71.71 $71.71 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $73.16 $73.16 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Senior Co-Pilot
1st year of service $88.20 $88.20 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $90.26 $90.26 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $92.24 $92.24 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $94.18 $94.18 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $96.25 $96.25 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $98.31 $98.31 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $100.38 $100.38 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $102.45 $102.45 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $104.51 $104.51 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day

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On-shore helicopter operations - twin 0-9000 lbs - Casual
Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Pilot
1st year of service $94.18 $94.18 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $96.25 $96.25 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $98.31 $98.31 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $100.38 $100.38 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $102.45 $102.45 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $104.51 $104.51 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $106.58 $106.58 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $108.65 $108.65 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $110.71 $110.71 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Co-Pilot
1st year of service $65.93 $65.93 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $67.38 $67.38 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $68.81 $68.81 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $70.26 $70.26 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $71.71 $71.71 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $73.16 $73.16 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $74.60 $74.60 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $76.05 $76.05 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $77.50 $77.50 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Senior Co-Pilot
1st year of service $88.20 $88.20 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $90.26 $90.26 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $92.24 $92.24 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $94.18 $94.18 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $96.25 $96.25 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $98.31 $98.31 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $100.38 $100.38 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $102.45 $102.45 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $104.51 $104.51 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day

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On-shore helicopter operations - over 9000 lbs - Casual
Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Pilot
1st year of service $98.31 $98.31 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $100.38 $100.38 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $102.45 $102.45 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $104.51 $104.51 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $106.58 $106.58 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $108.65 $108.65 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $110.71 $110.71 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $112.55 $112.55 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $114.84 $114.84 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Co-Pilot
1st year of service $68.81 $68.81 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $70.26 $70.26 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $71.71 $71.71 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $73.16 $73.16 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $74.60 $74.60 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $76.05 $76.05 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $77.50 $77.50 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $78.79 $78.79 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $80.39 $80.39 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Senior Co-Pilot
1st year of service $88.20 $88.20 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $90.26 $90.26 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $92.24 $92.24 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $94.18 $94.18 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $96.25 $96.25 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $98.31 $98.31 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $100.38 $100.38 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $102.45 $102.45 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $104.51 $104.51 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day

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Off-shore helicopter operations - single engine command - UTBNI 9000lbs - Casual
The rates of pay below include the Special duties allowance for off-shore helicopter operations, but no other additions to minimum salary. Please see
the allowances table for these amounts. Penalty rates can be calculated using the Pay and Conditions Tool.

Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Pilot
1st year of service $102.75 $102.75 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $104.81 $104.81 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $106.88 $106.88 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $108.94 $108.94 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $111.01 $111.01 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $113.08 $113.08 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $115.14 $115.14 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $117.21 $117.21 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $119.28 $119.28 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
10th year of service $121.34 $121.34 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
11th year of service $123.40 $123.40 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
12th year of service $125.48 $125.48 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
13th year of service $127.54 $127.54 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
14th year of service $129.61 $129.61 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
15th year of service $131.68 $131.68 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Co-Pilot
1st year of service $75.11 $75.11 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $76.56 $76.56 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $78.00 $78.00 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $79.45 $79.45 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $80.90 $80.90 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $82.35 $82.35 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $83.79 $83.79 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $85.24 $85.24 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $86.69 $86.69 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
10th year of service $88.13 $88.13 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
11th year of service $89.58 $89.58 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
12th year of service $91.03 $91.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
13th year of service $92.46 $92.46 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
14th year of service $93.91 $93.91 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
15th year of service $95.36 $95.36 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day

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 Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Senior Co-Pilot
1st year of service $101.16 $101.16 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $104.81 $104.81 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $103.63 $103.63 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $108.94 $108.94 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $111.01 $111.01 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $113.08 $113.08 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $115.14 $115.14 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $117.21 $117.21 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $119.28 $119.28 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
10th year of service $121.34 $121.34 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
11th year of service $119.59 $119.59 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
12th year of service $125.48 $125.48 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
13th year of service $127.54 $127.54 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
14th year of service $125.59 $125.59 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
15th year of service $127.59 $127.59 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day

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Off-shore helicopter operations - single engine command - all other operations command - Casual
The rates of pay below include the Special duties allowance for off-shore helicopter operations, but no other additions to minimum salary. Please see
the allowances table for these amounts. Penalty rates can be calculated using the Pay and Conditions Tool.

Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Pilot
1st year of service $113.08 $113.08 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $115.14 $115.14 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $117.21 $117.21 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $119.28 $119.28 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $121.34 $121.34 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $123.40 $123.40 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $125.48 $125.48 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $127.54 $127.54 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $129.61 $129.61 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
10th year of service $131.68 $131.68 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
11th year of service $133.74 $133.74 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
12th year of service $135.80 $135.80 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
13th year of service $137.88 $137.88 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
14th year of service $139.94 $139.94 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
15th year of service $142.00 $142.00 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
Co-Pilot
1st year of service $82.35 $82.35 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $83.79 $83.79 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $85.24 $85.24 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $86.69 $86.69 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $88.13 $88.13 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $89.58 $89.58 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $91.03 $91.03 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $92.46 $92.46 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $93.91 $93.91 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
10th year of service $95.36 $95.36 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
11th year of service $96.81 $96.81 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
12th year of service $98.25 $98.25 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
13th year of service $99.70 $99.70 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
14th year of service $101.15 $101.15 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
15th year of service $102.59 $102.59 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day

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 Classification & year of service Hourly pay rate Working on a rostered duty-free day
Senior Co-Pilot
1st year of service $113.08 $113.08 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
2nd year of service $115.14 $115.14 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
3rd year of service $117.21 $117.21 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
4th year of service $119.28 $119.28 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
5th year of service $121.34 $121.34 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
6th year of service $119.59 $119.59 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
7th year of service $125.48 $125.48 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
8th year of service $127.54 $127.54 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
9th year of service $125.59 $125.59 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
10th year of service $127.59 $127.59 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
11th year of service $133.74 $133.74 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
12th year of service $135.80 $135.80 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
13th year of service $133.58 $133.58 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
14th year of service $139.94 $139.94 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day
15th year of service $142.00 $142.00 per flying hour plus $108.87 per day

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Allowances
If any all purpose allowances apply (marked *), they should be added to the minimum rate before penalties and overtime are calculated. Some all
purpose allowances have already been included in the rate tables above.

General allowances
Allowances Rate
50 hourly inspections allowance - other than aerial application operations $86.92 per inspection
Accident insurance reimbursement - other than aerial application reimbursement for the cost of insurance up to $513.76 per year
operations
Accommodation and meals allowance - temporary transfer - appropriate reimbursement for the cost of accommodation and meals
accommodation is available - other than regional airlines
Accommodation and meals allowance - temporary transfer - appropriate reimbursement for the cost of meals plus $96.62 per night
accommodation is not available - other than regional airlines
Accommodation and meals allowance - temporary transfer - allowance $138.73 per night
instead of reimbursement - not required to camp out - other than regional
airlines
Accommodation and meals allowance - temporary transfer - allowance $106.21 per night
instead of reimbursement - required to camp out - other than regional
airlines
Accommodation reimbursement - permanent transfer reimbursement for the cost of appropriate accommodation until
suitable permanent accommodation is found, up to a maximum of 2
weeks
Accommodation reimbursement - temporary transfer - alternate reimbursement for the cost of agreed accommodation
accommodation arrangement
Family travel reimbursement - temporary transfer - occupying agreed reimbursement for the cost of travel for the pilot's spouse (or de facto
alternative accommodation within 28 days - other than aerial application partner) and dependent children under 21 years
operations
Family travel reimbursement - temporary transfer - is not occupying agreed reimbursement for the cost of travel and accommodation for the pilot's
alternative accommodation within 28 days - other than aerial application spouse (or de facto partner) and dependent children under 21 years
operations
* Flight instructor - conducting flight tests for the issue of CASA licences or 5% of the employee's salary
ratings allowance
* Flight instructor - senior instructor allowance 5% of the employee's salary (including flight instructor allowance and
flight instructor - use of the instrument rating allowance)
* Flight instructor - senior instructor who conducts flight tests for the issue 7% of the employee's salary
of CASA licences or ratings allowance
Illness while on duty - expenses reimbursement - other than aerial reimbursement for the cost of reasonable expenses including
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 Allowances Rate
Layover accommodation and meals allowance - appropriate reimbursement for the cost of accommodation and meals plus $21.79
accommodation is available - other than regional airlines per night
Layover accommodation and meals allowance - appropriate reimbursement for the cost of meals plus $96.62 per night
accommodation is not available - other than regional airlines
Layover accommodation and meals allowance - allowance instead of $138.73 per night
reimbursement - not required to camp out - other than regional airlines
Layover accommodation and meals allowance - allowance instead of $106.21 per night
reimbursement - required to camp out - other than regional airlines
Layover meal allowance - duty during a meal period - 0630–0800 hours - $28.91 for a meal and $21.79 for incidentals
other than regional airlines
Layover meal allowance - duty during a meal period - 1200–1330 hours - $32.40 for a meal and $21.79 for incidentals
other than regional airlines
Layover meal allowance - duty during a meal period - 1800–2000 hours - $55.69 for a meal and $21.79 for incidentals
other than regional airlines
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer qualifications allowance - other $43.90 per hour or part thereof
than aerial application operations
Loading or unloading freight allowance - aircraft carrying freight only - $105.36 per tour of duty
weight of freight exceeds 500 kg or certified maximum take-off weight of
aircraft exceeds 3400 kg - other than aerial application operations
Loss of licence insurance reimbursement reimbursement for the cost of adequate insurance against loss of
licence up to an amount of $2,079.00 per year
Night operations allowance $15.80 per night operation flown
Night vision goggles allowance - Single pilot command - other than aerial $8,741.02 per year
application operations
Night vision goggles allowance - Multi pilot command - other than aerial $5,825.18 per year
application operations
Night vision goggles allowance - Co-Pilot - other than aerial application $4,366.56 per year
operations
Operational expenses reimbursement reimbursement for the cost of necessary expenses associated with the
operation of the aircraft, including expenses relating to the
entertainment of or assistance rendered to passengers or clients
Overseas operation allowance $34.24 per occasion
Passport & vaccination expenses reimbursement reimbursement for the cost of passport and vaccination expenses
Personal expenses reimbursement - temporary transfer reimbursement for the cost of any reasonable personal expenses that
are due to the transfer
Pre-employment training reimbursement reimbursement for any required training
Protective clothing and equipment - reimbursement other than aerial reimbursement for the reasonable cost of purchasing and maintaining
application operations the required protective clothing and equipment

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 Allowances Rate
Removal expenses reimbursement - permanent transfer - other than reimbursement for the cost of reasonable expenses for moving the
helicopter operations pilot, immediate family (including dependent children under 21 years),
and their furniture, possessions and personal affects
Telephone reimbursement - required to have a telephone at residence - reimbursement for the cost of installation or transfer, plus rental and all
other than aerial application and helicopter operations work related calls
Telephone reimbursement - personal telephone - full-time and part-time reimbursement for the cost of all business calls made on a personal
employees - other than helicopter operations telephone and 50% of rental costs
Telephone reimbursement - personal telephone - casual employees - other reimbursement for the cost of all business calls made on a personal
than helicopter operations telephone
Transport allowance - other than aerial application operations $7.40 for the journey from home to the base airport and return
Uniform and clothing allowance - uniform required but not provided by $277.55 per year
employer - other than aerial application operations
Excessive wear and tear to pilot’s own clothing allowance - uniform not $5.20 per week to cover excessive wear and tear to personal clothing
required
Vehicle allowance - other than regional airlines $0.78 per km
Working through a break - meal reimbursement reimbursement for the cost of a meal

Aerial application operations allowances

Allowances Rate
Accident insurance reimbursement reimbursement for the cost of insurance up to $856.29 per year
* Chief pilot allowance - full-time and part-time employees 5% of the employee's salary
* Chief pilot allowance - casual employees $11.80 per day
Protective clothing and equipment reimbursement reimbursement for the cost of purchasing and maintaining protective
clothing and equipment (excluding crash helmet)
Telephone reimbursement - required to have a telephone at residence reimbursement for the cost of installation or transfer, plus 50% of the
rental costs and all business calls
Training and/or checking duties allowance $26.34 per hour extra or the appropriate commission payable for the
flight, whichever is greater

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Airlines/general aviation allowances
Allowances Rate

* Additional responsibilities allowance - training pilot - 10 pilots or less 5% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - designated as Senior Pilot - 10 pilots or less 5% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - check pilot - 10 pilots or less 7% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - check and training pilot - 10 pilots or less 8% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - designated as Chief - 10 pilots or less 8% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - check and training pilot and is designated as Chief Pilot - 10 10% of the employee's salary
pilots or less
* Additional responsibilities allowance - check and training pilot and is designated as Senior Pilot - 10 10% of the employee's salary
pilots or less
* Additional responsibilities allowance - training pilot - 11 pilots or more 6% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - designated as Senior Pilot - 11 pilots or more 6% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - check pilot - 11 pilots or more 8% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - check and training pilot - 11 pilots or more 10% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - designated as Chief - 11 pilots or more 10% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - check and training pilot and is designated as Chief Pilot - 11 12% of the employee's salary
pilots or more
* Additional responsibilities allowance - check and training pilot and is designated as Senior Pilot - 11 11% of the employee's salary
pilots or more
* Chief flying instructor allowance - school rating Private 6% of the employee's salary
* Chief flying instructor allowance - school rating Commercial 8% of the employee's salary
* Chief flying instructor allowance - school rating Instrument 10% of the employee's salary
* Chief flying instructor allowance - school rating Instructor 15% of the employee's salary
* Flight instructor allowance - Grade I single engine charter - full-time and part-time employees $3.71 per hour
* Flight instructor allowance - Grade II single engine charter - full-time and part-time employees $1.85 per hour
* Flight instructor allowance - Grade I multi engine charter - full-time and part-time employees $3.71 per hour
* Flight instructor allowance - Grade II multi engine charter - full-time and part-time employees $1.85 per hour
* Flight instructor allowance - Grade I single engine charter - casual employees $9.15 per hour
* Flight instructor allowance - Grade II single engine charter - casual employees $4.58 per hour
* Flight instructor allowance - Grade I multi engine charter - casual employees $9.15 per hour
* Flight instructor allowance - Grade II multi engine charter - casual employees $4.58 per hour
* Flight instructor allowance - Grade I single engine charter - full-time and part-time employees - more an additional increment of $0.47 per hour
than 5 years service with the same employer for each of the sixth, seventh and eighth
years of service with the employer
* Flight instructor allowance - Grade I single engine charter - casual employees - more than 5 years an additional increment of $1.17 per hour
service with the same employer for each of the sixth, seventh and eighth
years of service with the employer
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* Flight instructor - use of instrument rating allowance - Command or Class 1 - full-time and part-time $3.25 per hour
employees
* Flight instructor - use of instrument rating allowance - Co-Pilot or Class 2 - full-time and part-time $2.12 per hour
employees
* Flight instructor - use of instrument rating allowance - Night VFR or Class 4 - full-time and part-time $0.81 per hour
employees
* Flight instructor - use of instrument rating allowance - Command or Class 1 - casual employees $8.03 per hour
* Flight instructor - use of instrument rating allowance - Co-Pilot or Class 2 - casual employees $5.22 per hour
* Flight instructor - use of instrument rating allowance - Night VFR or Class 4 - casual employees $2.01 per hour
Flying using an instrument rating allowance - Command or Class 1 - full-time and part-time employees $3.25 per hour
Flying using an instrument rating allowance - Co-Pilot or Class 2 - full-time and part-time employees $2.12 per hour
Flying using an instrument rating allowance - Night VFR or Class 4 - full-time and part-time employees $0.81 per hour
Flying using an instrument rating allowance - Command or Class 1 - casual employees $8.03 per hour
Flying using an instrument rating allowance - Co-Pilot or Class 2 - casual employees $5.22 per hour
Flying using an instrument rating allowance - Night VFR or Class 4 - casual employees $2.01 per hour
* Piston engine aircraft - commuter operations allowance - Captains - full-time and part-time employees $0.81 per hour
* Piston engine aircraft - commuter operations allowance - First Officer/Second Pilot - full-time and part- $0.53 per hour
time employees
* Piston engine aircraft - commuter operations allowance - Captains - casual employees $2.01 per hour
* Piston engine aircraft - commuter operations allowance - First Officer/Second Pilot - casual employees $1.31 per hour

* Senior Commercial Pilots Licence or Airline Transport Pilots Licence allowance - full-time and part-time $2.68 per hour
employees
* Senior Commercial Pilots Licence or Airline Transport Pilots Licence allowance - casual employees $6.63 per hour
* Turbo jet aircraft allowance - Captains - full-time and part-time employees $5.69 per hour
* Turbo jet aircraft allowance - First Officer/Second Pilot - full-time and part-time employees $3.70 per hour
* Turbo jet aircraft allowance - Captains - casual employees $14.05 per hour
* Turbo jet aircraft allowance - First Officer/Senior Pilot - casual employees $9.13 per hour
* Turbo-prop aircraft allowance - Captains - full-time and part-time employees $3.54 per hour
* Turbo-prop aircraft allowance - First Officer/Second Pilot - full-time and part-time employees $2.30 per hour
* Turbo-prop aircraft allowance - Captains - casual employees $8.75 per hour
* Turbo-prop aircraft allowance - First Officer/Senior Pilot - casual employees $5.69 per hour

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Helicopter operations allowances
Allowances Rate
Away from home base - daily travel allowance - meals provided $2.05 per hour or part thereof from arrival
at until departure from the operational
base
Away from home base - daily travel allowance - meals not provided $5.73 per hour or part thereof from arrival
at until departure from the operational
base
Away from home base - first class accommodation not provided allowance $24.92 per night
Away from home base - transport between home and base airport allowance - employer has not elected reimbursement for the cost of transport
to pay a per km between home and the base airport
Away from home base - transport between home and base airport allowance - employer has elected to $0.78 per km up to a maximum of 100km
pay a per km
* Cattle mustering allowance $2.89 per hour
Camping out allowance - on-shore helicopter operations $33.47 per night
Camping out allowance - off-shore helicopter operations $34.84 per night
Duty travel - local transport reimbursement reimbursement for the cost of public
transport or taxi fares
* Instrument flying rating allowance - Command - full-time and part-time employees $2.78 per hour
* Instrument flying rating allowance - Co-Pilot - full-time and part-time employees $1.80 per hour
* Instrument flying rating allowance - Night LVMC - full-time and part-time employees $0.69 per hour
* Instrument flying rating allowance - Command - casual employees $6.86 per hour
* Instrument flying rating allowance - Co-Pilot - casual employees $4.46 per hour
* Instrument flying rating allowance - Night LVMC - casual employees $1.71 per hour
Laundry expenses reimbursement reimbursement for the cost of reasonable
laundry expenses
Not relieved from duty - break not provided allowance $22.07 per occasion
Overnight allowance - on-shore helicopter operations $21.95 per night spent away from home
base
Private vehicle allowance $0.78 per km
* Police operations allowance - single engine - full-time and part-time employees $3.15 per hour
* Police operations allowance - twin engine - full-time and part-time employees $4.64 per hour
* Police operations allowance - single engine - casual employees $7.79 per hour
* Police operations allowance - twin engine - casual employees $11.47 per hour
* Senior commercial pilot's licence allowance - full-time and part-time employees $2.29 per hour
* Senior commercial pilot's licence allowance - casual employees $5.65 per hour
Shutdown away from home base - meal allowance $22.07 per occasion
* Special duties allowance - off-shore helicopter operations - full-time and part-time employees $3.44 per hour
* Special duties allowance - off-shore helicopter operations - casual employees $8.51 per hour
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* Supervising pilot allowance - in charge supervising up to three pilots 5% of the employee's salary
* Supervising pilot allowance - in charge supervising more than three pilots 8% of the employee's salary
* Supervising pilot allowance - in charge supervising check and training pilot 8% of the employee's salary
* Supervising pilot allowance- in charge supervising check and training plus IFR 10% of the employee's salary
* Supervising pilot allowance - in charge supervising chief pilot 10% of the employee's salary
* Supervising pilot allowance - in charge supervising check and training who is also chief pilot 12% of the employee's salary
Telephone reimbursement - required to install a phone reimbursement for the cost of installation,
rental and all business calls made
Telephone reimbursement - personal telephone reimbursement for the cost of all
business calls made
Transfer of home base - expenses reimbursement reimbursement for the cost of reasonable
expenses for moving the pilot, immediate
family (including dependent children
under 21 years), and their furniture,
possessions and personal affects, or for
storage of such items
Working away from home base - accommodation allowance an allowance to cover accommodation
costs
Working away from home base - meal allowance $28.91 for breakfast, $32.40 for lunch,
and $55.69 for dinner
Regional airlines allowances
Allowances Rate
* Additional responsibilities allowance - Training captain 6% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - Pilot designated as a senior base captain 6% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - Check captain 8% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - Check and training captain 10% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - Pilot designated as Chief pilot 10% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - Senior base captain and a check and training captain 11% of the employee's salary
* Additional responsibilities allowance - Pilot designated as Chief pilot and a check and training captain 12% of the employee's salary
Agreement to arrange own accommodation and meals allowance $138.73 per layover
Camping out allowance $106.21 per night
Duty travel allowance payment of an allowance to cover
transport to and from the airport and
accommodation and meals on each
occasion
* Flying using an instrument rating allowance - Command or Class 1 - full-time and part-time employees $3.25 per hour
* Flying using an instrument rating allowance - Co-Pilot or Class 2 - full-time and part-time employees $2.12 per hour

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* Flying using an instrument rating allowance - Night VFR or Class 4 - full-time and part-time employees $0.81 per hour
* Flying using an instrument rating allowance - Command or Class 1 - casual employees $8.03 per hour
* Flying using an instrument rating allowance - Co-Pilot or Class 2 - casual employees $5.22 per hour
* Flying using an instrument rating allowance - Night VFR or Class 4 - casual employees $2.01 per hour
Inappropriate accommodation allowance $124.49 per night
Layover allowance - Australia and dependencies $21.79 per layover
Layover allowance - elsewhere $47.94 per layover
Loading & unloading freight allowance - weight of freight exceeds 500 kg $136.97 per tour of duty
Meal allowance $28.91 for breakfast, $32.40 for lunch,
and $55.69 for dinner
* Senior Commercial Pilots Licence or Airline Transport Pilots Licence allowance - full-time and part- $2.68 per hour
time employees
* Senior Commercial Pilots Licence or Airline Transport Pilots Licence allowance - casual employees $6.63 per hour
* Turbo jet aircraft allowance - Captains - full-time and part-time employees $5.70 per hour
* Turbo jet aircraft allowance - First Officer/Second Pilot - full-time and part-time employees $3.70 per hour
* Turbo jet aircraft allowance - Captains - casual employees $14.05 per hour
* Turbo jet aircraft allowance - First Officer/Senior Pilot - casual employees $9.13 per hour

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