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Air Pilots Award 2020 pay rates

These are the current minimum pay rates under the Air Pilots Award 2020 (MA000046), as published by the Fair Work Commission. They set the least an employer can pay someone the award covers. A contract or agreement can pay more, but not less.

Rates last updated 14 April 2026.

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Award details

Code
MA000046
Industry
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%

Roles covered

Some of the roles this award may cover at the Air Pilots Award 2020. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $978.10 per week ($25.74 per hour) at the entry level up to $4,551.64 per week at the top, across 180 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Aerial application pilot - 0-1000 flying hours experienceAerial application (agricultural operations) pilot with 0-1000 flying hours experience in the industry. Note: under clause C.9.2 a pilot with more than 6 months' industry experi...$978.10$25.74
Aerial application pilot - 1001-2000 flying hours experienceAerial application (agricultural operations) pilot with 1001-2000 flying hours experience in the industry. Commission on the aircraft charge-out price (8-12.5% depending on the ...$1,004.90$26.44
Aerial application pilot - 2001-3000 flying hours experienceAerial application (agricultural operations) pilot with 2001-3000 flying hours experience in the industry. Commission on the aircraft charge-out price (8-12.5% depending on the ...$1,035.80$27.26

The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.

What else it sets

  • Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
  • 85 allowances (for example Work on a rostered duty-free day, Engineering and other duties - 50 hourly inspection, Engineering and other duties - Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer qualification).

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Rates are sourced from Fair Work Commission data and shown as a guide. They can change, and your circumstances may differ. Verify against your payslip and the official instrument before acting. For advice, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or a registered employment lawyer.