Aircraft Cabin Crew 2025 Pay Rates (MA000047)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Aircraft Cabin Crew covers cabin crew members employed by airlines and charter operators, including flight attendants, cabin service managers, and in-flight service staff. If you work on board aircraft providing passenger safety and service, this award applies to you. It covers approximately 12,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover pilots (Air Pilots Award, MA000046), ground staff (Airline Operations -- Ground Staff Award, MA000048), or airport employees (Airport Employees Award, MA000049). See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

Classifications are based on experience and seniority, progressing from entry-level cabin crew through to senior cabin crew and cabin service manager roles.

Key features of this award

Cabin crew work involves irregular hours, time zone changes, and overnight stays away from base. The award provides basic rate structures with overtime for domestic and international flying employees.

Classification Levels and Base Rates

All rates effective 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2024-25.

Refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000047 for current dollar amounts for each classification level. Hourly rate = weekly rate / 38. Casual rate = hourly rate x 1.25.

Penalty Rates

Penalty rate multipliers from the Fair Work Commission penalty rate schedule for MA000047. All penalties are calculated on the base hourly rate.

The award specifies penalty rates ranging from 100% to 200% depending on when and how you work.

Full-Time and Part-Time Employees

Casual Employees

Penalty rate categories in this award

The following penalty rate descriptions apply under MA000047:

• Ordinary hours
• Overtime—domestic flying and international flying employees

Casual penalty rates include the 25% casual loading. Refer to the specific award clauses for exact percentages applicable to each classification level and employment type.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Casual worker on a Sunday

A casual employee working a N/A (duty-based)-hour minimum shift on a Sunday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000047 pay guide
• Sunday casual rate: base rate x Sunday casual penalty percentage
• Minimum payment: Sunday casual rate x N/A (duty-based) hours
• Clause reference: refer to casual penalty rates clause

Example 2: Full-time worker on a public holiday

A full-time employee working an 8-hour public holiday shift.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000047 pay guide
• Public holiday rate: base rate x public holiday percentage (up to 200%)
• Total: public holiday rate x 8 hours
• Clause reference: refer to public holiday clause

Example 3: Part-time worker with overtime

A part-time employee who works 2 hours beyond their rostered hours on a weekday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000047 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How is overtime calculated for cabin crew?

Overtime applies to domestic and international flying employees for hours worked beyond ordinary duty requirements.

2. Does the award cover casual cabin crew?

Yes, casual cabin crew are covered with specific ordinary hourly rates that include casual loading.

3. Are international crew treated differently?

The award distinguishes between domestic and international flying for overtime purposes, recognising the different nature of these operations.

4. What is the minimum shift length under this award?

The minimum engagement for casual and part-time employees is N/A (duty-based) per shift. Even if you are sent home early, you must be paid for the minimum shift length.

5. How do I check my exact pay rate?

Use our free calculator or refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000047. You can also contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 for free advice.

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Rates current as of 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission, CC BY 4.0. This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. Always verify rates against the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) at calculate.fairwork.gov.au.