There is a major pay update announced by Qantas into which it has injected direct competition with its cabin crew for the year 2025, with a reported combined earning of up to AU$100,000 annually for cabin crew for base, flight hours, and working-related allowances.
Now this puts Qantas in a position to win the front-line worker, especially as aviation picked up pace and began to grow federally and internationally in Australia.
Components of the AU$100K Package
The entire package would be subject to a base salary increase, which in turn is tied to union negotiations and inflation adjustments. Illustrating further: In addition to base salary, cabin crew members also receive allowances for stays overnight, long-haul duties, meals, and unusual shift work. These extra allowances can push the yearly income up considerably, especially for those working international flights.
Why Now Update
The amended pay structure followed months of consultation with staff and unions, with the goal of better reflecting the workloads, hours away from home, and safety responsibilities that cabin crew undertake on a daily basis. And with passenger demand being high, and staff shortage within the industry, Qantas continues to market this pay-rise as one way of enticing and retaining good crew.
Opportunities for Applicants
It is expected that the new earnings structure will represent a recruitment drive for 2025, thereby making the Qantas cabin crew positions appealing to fresh entrants as well as former hospitality and aviation personnel. Interested persons should begin applying through the careers portal for Qantas as preparations continue for the expanded flight schedules.
Higher Morale and Better Standards in the Industry
This pay-rise is perceived as a good move for Qantas staff and may set a precedent for the rest of the airline industry in Australia. By investing in their staff, Qantas hopes to keep service promotion levels high and get staff to be happier as they enter into a busy travel season.
