Level 13 $1039.14*
* Currently only for Avionic AME's
Slight elaboration on this, level 13 is not available to AME's working on aircraft. It is only available to those working on components in the workshops. Any level 13's residing in the hangars either translated from grade 6 on the old pay scale, or translated from level 5 and subsequently attained 8 basics.
For each CASA basic attained that is applicable to your trade, you will receive a one off payment of $100. (This is above the $100 refunded to you by Qantas for the CASA examination fee)
Once you have attained 8 CASA basics, you are eligible to move up by one level.
Level 10-12 for mechanics and 11-12 for avionics are available on a Quota controlled basis only. If you attain one of these levels through successful application for a Quota position, however, you may not advance by one level if you subsequently attain 8 CASA basics.
This effectively makes level 13 an un-attainable level.
In Brisbane Heavy, our managers have promised for over five years, (yes, even before we all moved to Brisbane), that there is scope for level 13 in our facility. Sadly, this has amounted to nothing. All talk, no action.