ALAEA NOTICES
Notice_03_2026_All Members_Notice Of ALAEA Federal Executive Election 2026
Dear Members, Please see attached details of upcoming ALAEA Federal Executive Election. Regards, Luke Murray Federal Secretary (on behalf of the ALAEA Federal Executive) 20260305_Notice 03_2026_ All Members_ Notice Of ALAEA Federal...
Notice_002_2026 – All Members – ALAEA Federal Executive Election 2026
You may be aware that the general election for the Federal Executive of the ALAEA is scheduled to take place in the first half of this year.
Notice 01/2026: Snap-on ALAEA Sponsorship 2026 Award
We are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Snap-on/ALAEA Sponsorship Award: Apprentice Tori Hayes of Qantas Airways, Brisbane, and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Jake Staudinger of ASL, Sydney. Tori and Jake were selected from a highly competitive...
NOTICE 034_2025_ALL MEMBERS_HATE SPEECH
VALE – COLIN LAURENCE BROWN
Notice 033_2025_ VALE COLIN LAURENCE BROWN
VALE – COLIN LAURENCE BROWN
NOTICE_032_2025_ALL MEMBERS_STRENGTHENING OUR FUTURE – FEE INCREASES
Dear Members, As many of you are aware, the ALAEA has undergone a significant period of transformation in recent months. These changes are part of our long-term goal to strengthen the organisation and ensure that every LAME feels proud to be a member of their...
NOTICE_031_2025_ALL MEMBERS_SNAP ON SPONSORSHIP 2026
Dear Member, The ALAEA and Snap-on are teaming up again to provide an opportunity for AMEs and apprentices to apply for the ALAEA/Snap-on Sponsorship 2026. Any AME or apprentice who is currently working in the industry is able to apply. See the Sponsorship...
NOTICE_030_2025_ALL MEMBERS_IPAD AUDIOMETRIC TESTING (HEARING TESTS)
Dear Members, BACKGROUND The Problem In the latter part of 2024 moving into 2025, the ALAEA was made aware that numerous employers had started to conduct hearing tests using iPads as opposed to a customary booth test with which most members were probably...
NOTICE_029_2025_All Members – Update on CASA Recognition of Foreign Licences
CASA to press ahead with recognition of foreign licenses despite 75% negative feedback Dear Members, The ALAEA met with CASA on 15 October 2025, alongside the ACTU and AMWU to discuss CASA’s plan to fast-track recognition of certain foreign LAME...
NOTICE_028_2025_QF LAME_COMMENCEMENT OF ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
As you are likely aware, the Licensed Aircraft Engineers (Qantas Airways Limited) Enterprise Agreement 11 is due to expire on 31 December 2025. In preparation, the ALAEA has formally written to Qantas Airways Limited to initiate negotiations for a new agreement,...