Application by Australian Federation of Air Pilots (282V)
Citation: [2026] FWC 2518
At a glance
- Awards cited
- MA000123
What happened
The Australian Federation of Air Pilots applied to the Fair Work Commission on November 18, 2025, to vary the Air Pilots Award 2020. The application concerned minimum wages for first and second officers under training. A provisional view was initially released on May 25, 2026, followed by a decision confirming those views on June 23, 2026, with a draft determination attached. No opposing submissions were received after the draft determination’s release.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission confirmed the variation of the Air Pilots Award 2020 as outlined in the previously released draft determination. The award will be varied to set minimum wages for first and second officers under training. A final determination was issued on December 31, 2025, and it takes effect from July 14, 2026. No submissions were received which opposed this variation.
What it means for employers
Employers covered by the Air Pilots Award 2020 need to review their pay rates for first and second officers under training to ensure compliance with the updated minimum wage provisions outlined in the final determination. They should familiarise themselves with the new award variations published alongside this decision.
What it means for employees
First and second officers under training covered by the Air Pilots Award 2020 will benefit from increased minimum wages, as determined by the Fair Work Commission’s variation of the award. Employees should review the final determination to understand the specific wage changes that apply to them.
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