QF AM/AME Rates of Pay
These rates are current under EBA VII which runs out 31 December 2008, you could add 3% to each figure for rates of pay under EBA VIII which starts 01 Januuary 2009 because that's all QF give each EBA. For more info try and find a QF AME. These figures have been quoted out of my QF mates copy of EBA VII.
Apprentice Rates of Pay Per Week
Non Aircraft Trades (AM)
Year 1 $316.26
Year 2 $414.14
Year 3 $564.74
Year 4 $662.64
Aircarft Trades (AME)
Year 1 $325.22
Year 2 $425.88
Year 3 $580.75
Year 4 $681.40
Adult Apprentices $686.69 (over 21 years of age)
Tradesman Rates of Pay Per Week
Level 5 $731.06
Level 6 $753.00
Level 7 $774.33
Level 8 $806.56
Level 9 $847.05
Level 10 $888.49
Level 11 $938.66
Level 12 $980.59
Level 13 $1039.14*
* Currently only for Avionic AME's
Progression Within The Clasification Structure
Aircraft Trades - Avionics
Level 7 on commencement as an Avionic Aircraft Trades employee.
Level 8 after one year at Level 7.
Level 9 after one year at level 8.
Level 10 after two years at level 9.
Access to Levels 11-13 are on a 'quota' controlled basis.
Aircraft Trades - Other (AME)
Level 6 on commencement as an Aircraft Trades Employee (other than Avionics).
Level 7 after one year at level 6.
Level 8 after one year at level 7.
Level 9 after two years at level 8.
Access to levels 10-12 are on a 'quota' controlled basis.
Non Aircraft Trades (AM)
Level 5 on commencement as a Non Aircraft Trades employee.
Level 6 after one year at level 5.
Level 7 after one year at 6.
Level 8 after two years at level 7.
Access to levels 9-12 are on a 'quota' controlled basis.