The General Aviation Pilots award is a federal award. All employers must pay salaries in accordance with the award otherwise they breach federal laws and can face substantial fines. The award is clear at to rates of pay for casual, part time and full time staff. The award also indicates the minimum hours of pay for casual staff when required for duty. The award has changed very little over the years and many employers that have chosen not to pay in accordance with the award are now hesitant to employ staff mindfull of the fact that legal action could be taken againts them with respect to pay and conditions.