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Boeing Defence Australia Limited enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Boeing Defence Australia Limited enterprise agreement (AE525930). The agreement was approved by the Fair Work Commission and sets the minimum pay for the staff it covers. The rates below are the agreement minimums; overtime, penalties and allowances can lift what you actually take home.

Who this agreement covers

Boeing Defence Australia Limited EA 2024 covers all Apprentices, Aerospace Workers (AW1-3), Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME2-4, no AME1) and Assembly Operators (AO1-4) at Boeing's defence prime contracts - aircraft sustainment for the ADF (P-8A Poseidon, E-7A Wedgetail, MQ-28 Ghost Bat, MRH-90/Tiger), Apache helicopter remanufacture and related assembly/production work. Brisbane HQ (123 Albert St QLD); national operation across RAAF Amberley, Williamtown, Edinburgh, Tindal, Townsville, Wagga.

Rates last updated 17 September 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE525930

Industry

Manufacturing and associated industries

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

AWU

Nominal expiry

30 June 2027

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Boeing Defence Australia Limited. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $741.38 per week ($19.51 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,215.40 per week at the top, across 18 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Aerospace Worker Level 1AW1 - after appropriate competency training and assessment, engaged in labouring, dismantling, cleaning of facility/aircraft/components; assisting in receiving/distributing/reco...	$1,409.42	$37.09
Aerospace Worker Level 2AW2 - in addition to AW1 duties, upon training and authorisation accredited to perform/sign for specific aviation tasks (operations, production, maintenance), independently or a...	$1,585.74	$41.73
Aerospace Worker Level 3AW3 - in addition to AW1+AW2 duties, has attained underpinning theory toward Cert IV in Aeroskills/Aviation Trade or has attained a Cert II in Aeroskills/Aviation Trade. Min 2 y...	$1,673.90	$44.05

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.
21 allowances (for example Multiple Trade Allowance, Brush Cadmium Plating Application Allowance, Fuel Tank Allowance).

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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.