| The ALAEA has existed in excess of 30 years, and has projected licensed aircraft engineers out of the ranks of the craft unions into the semi-professional technician area. Salaries and conditions have been improved and are now more representative of the qualifications and responsibilities of the LAME. At the same time, the Licensed Aircraft Engineer has received considerable publicity which has created a greater public awareness of their role in the aviation industry. LAMEs have met the challenge of new and increased complex technology of modern aircraft, and accepts the ever increasing responsibility, as stated in the Association motto: "To undertake, supervise, certify ... for the safety of all who fly." The ALAEA membership includes most LAMEs employed in regular public transport and regional airlines, and has widespread coverage of LAMEs and AMEs in General Aviation. The membership also includes technical staff and other engineering support staff. Current membership is in excess of 4,000. |
Why Join the ALAEA? Help secure your future and that of your family. In today's Industrial Climate, where industrial laws favour employers over workers, it makes sense to belong to the ALAEA. The ALAEA has a proven track record and industry expertise. It is a fully democratic organisation where you, the member, decide who is elected. It strives to consult and listen so that the members always have a say.  Download an application form Request an application form online Contact us for an application form ALAEA Rules
Benefits of Membership The Association, as well as representing LAMEs and their Award wages and industrial entitlements, provides legal representation for members in the event of a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) or Bureau of Air Safety Investigation (BASI) incident investigation, or an industrial workers’ compensation claim. On one case alone, the Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineers Association spent $37,000 on barrister’s fees in [successfully] defending two LAMEs accused of allegedly causing a fatal aircraft accident. CASA has introduced regulatory changes which make the aircraft industry a minefield for LAMEs and a number have already been charged and fined for breaches of the regulations. The ALAEA provides the best possible industrial representation and support from experienced industrial staff who are involved solely in the aviation industry. In the event of unfair dismisal or an Award infringement by your employer, your interests are protected in the Industrial Relations Commission by our own industrial staff as well as a firm of solicitors retained by the Association who are expert in workers’ compensation and industrial law. We have recovered tens of thousands of dollars for members who have been improperly denied their Award entitlements of redundancy pay, holiday pay and pro-rata service leave. Aviation Industry Expertise from elected officials who are working LAMEs. Access to services such as Union Shopper and ACTU discount home loans. Regular newsletters and notices. Should a financial member die, a welfare benefit of $3,000 is immediately sent to the surviving spouse to assist with payment of essential items and costly funeral arrangements. |
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