Re Air Pilots Award & Superannuation Increases for July 2024
As per the previous AFAP Air Pilots Award 2020 update in June 2024, the minimum wages and relative allowances in the Air Pilots Award 2020 (“Award”) increase this month.
The Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2023-24 decision on Monday 3 June 2024 results in the minimum wage rates under the Award increase by 3.75% from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2024.
Use the link below to access the updated Award.
Air Pilots Award 2020 [Includes 1 July 2024 Wage and Allowance Increases]
Since the last AFAP update the allowance increases have been confirmed in the Award, importantly members should note the following.
- Loss of Licence Allowance 20.3 (c) increases to $2,753 p.a.
- Meal related allowances in accordance with 20.3(a)(v) & B.4.4/B.4.5 increase for breakfast, lunch, dinner and incidentals to $34.19, $38.31& $65.85 respectively. The incidentals allowance remains at $27.97.
- Members can review a complete list of allowance increases in Schedule G of the Award.
Please note that the increases in the Award wages and allowances will not directly affect members currently covered by an enterprise agreement.
Additionally, the required employer superannuation contributions in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth) will increase to a minimum of 11.5% from 1 July 2024. See details of the required employer contributions on the ATO Superannuation Contributions web page.
The AFAP trust that employers have or are planning to pass on the legislative increases as required.
If they don’t, or if you have any queries about the increase to Award minimum wages and/or allowances, or your entitlements in general, please don’t hesitate to contact the AFAP’s Industrial Team on (03) 9928 5737.
Regards,
AFAP Industrial Team