Airservices Australia strikes new in-principle Enterprise Agreement with United Fire Fighters Union of Australia

Airservices Australia strikes new in-principle Enterprise Agreement with United Fire Fighters Union of Australia

Airservices Australia is pleased to announce it has finalised an in-principle, 12-month Enterprise Agreement with the United Fire Fighters Union of Australia Aviation Branch (UFUAV).

Airservices has been engaging with UFUAV and the Australian Public Service Commission to finalise a new Agreement in line with the Public Sector Interim Workplace Arrangements.

Under the new Agreement, Airservices’ Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service will receive a 4.9 per cent salary increase. The increase is comprised of 3 per cent, in line with the Public Sector Interim Workplace Arrangements, and 1.9 per cent which would have been available in December 2021.

“Airservices is pleased to have reached this in-principle agreement with the UFUAV, which puts an end to proposed industrial action next week,” Airservices Australia CEO Jason Harfield said.

“This new agreement provides certainty for our ARFFs workforce, airlines and the travelling public. We commend all involved in reaching this new agreement.”

The UFUAV will withdraw its proposed Protected Industrial Action set for 6am-10am (AEDT) next Friday, 9 December.

About Airservices

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11 per cent of the world’s airspace and the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Airservices provides ARFFS at 27 of Australia’s busiest airports and is regulated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

Airservices continues to meet all ARFFS requirements nationally to ensure the safety of airlines, airports and the travelling public.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs and facilitating trade and tourism.


Posted on: December 3, 2022

More news
Related topics

Airservices provides safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible services to the aviation industry.

Third round of UAS Industry Participation Scholarship now open

Applications are now open for the third round of the Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Industry Participation Scholarship, supporting the development of future leaders in Australia’s rapidly growing uncrewed aviation sector. Announced by Airservices Australia Chief Executive Officer Rob Sharp at the RPAS in Australian Skies 2026 conference, the scholarship is delivered in partnership with the […]

Airservices Australia continues to advance on Culture Journey in 2026

Airservices Australia is continuing to strengthen its workplace culture through its organisation-wide Culture Improvement Program, launched in 2025 to accelerate progress toward a respectful, inclusive and psychologically safe environment for all employees. This work builds on the foundations established through the independent reviews conducted by Elizabeth Broderick & Co., with all recommendations deemed substantially addressed […]

Airservices Australia Releases February 2026 Australian Aviation Network Overview

Airservices Australia has released its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for February 2026. Highlights include: About AirservicesAirservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for safely and efficiently managing air traffic in 11 per cent of the world’s airspace, as well as the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We are regulated […]

Airservices Australia aviation rescue fire fighters call for more recruits on International Women’s Day

Airservices Australia aviation rescue fire fighters have marked International Women’s Day (IWD) by encouraging more women to join the dynamic frontline service – a high-impact career at the heart of Australia’s aviation industry. In a Channel 7News Melbourne exclusive today, to mark IWD, Airservices’ Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) service instructors Kristin Alston and Alissa […]