From Pilots GA Award on AFAP Website (
http://www.afap.org.au/):
13.2 Casual Employment
13.2.1 A casual pilot will be paid per flying hour at the rate of 1/800 of the annual salary prescribed for the class of work performed (including additions to salary).
13.2.2 A casual pilot will be paid in addition to the amount in 13.2.1 an amount of 25 percent for each hour.
32.2 Minimum Salaries
32.2.1 Aircraft Classification
Exert from Table 1
Single Engine UTBNI 1360kg – New Base Salary p.a. $31,489
So that means for your new commercial pilot working casually with a scenic job or skydiving should be getting paid:
31,489 X 1/800 X 25% = $49.20 per hour
My questions are:
- Does this really happen in the real world? I have heard of pilots working for a lot less to get first job.
- What does UTBNI actually mean?
Cheers Flick