PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE530927
This page lists the pay rates in the Lloyd Helicopters Pty Ltd (trading as CHC Helicopters Australia) enterprise agreement (AE530927). 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.
CHC Helicopters Australia onshore rotary-wing pilots. Three core classifications: First Officer (FO, capped Year 10), Senior First Officer (SFO, 85% of Captain), and Captain (All Other Command, covering both Multi-engine VFR and IFR Captains). Annualised salaries by years of service - clause 24.3 / Schedule 1. Rates used are the May 2025 column (operative from agreement commencement 5 Nov 2025 per clause 24.6, back-paid). Position additions (Senior Base Pilot, Fleet Captain, Line Training Pilot, Check and Training Pilot TRI/TRE) and licence ratings (ATPL, Command IR, Night VFR, NVG) sit on top per Schedule 3.
Rates last updated 22 May 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Lloyd Helicopters Pty Ltd (trading as CHC Helicopters Australia). You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,776.08 per week ($46.74 per hour) at the entry level up to $3,804.50 per week at the top, across 46 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Captain (All Other Command) - Year 1Pilot in command of a multi-engine aircraft (VFR or IFR operations). Covers both Multi-engine VFR Captain and Multi-engine IFR Captain classifications per cl 20. Schedule 1 May ... | $2,732.44 | $71.91 |
| Captain (All Other Command) - Year 2Pilot in command of a multi-engine aircraft (VFR or IFR operations). Covers both Multi-engine VFR Captain and Multi-engine IFR Captain classifications per cl 20. Schedule 1 May ... | $2,792.17 | $73.48 |
| Captain (All Other Command) - Year 3Pilot in command of a multi-engine aircraft (VFR or IFR operations). Covers both Multi-engine VFR Captain and Multi-engine IFR Captain classifications per cl 20. Schedule 1 May ... | $2,851.92 | $75.05 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
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Check my payRates 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.