WD No. 1995-0317-Rev62-04.16.2024.pdf

This is a Wage Determination (WD No. 1995-0317, Revision 62) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, effective April 16, 2024, for aerial services contracts including aerial photography, aerial seeding, aerial spraying, transportation of personnel and cargo, fire reconnaissance, and other flying services. The determination excludes scheduled airline transportation and large multi-engine aircraft like B-727, DC-8, and DC-9.

The wage determination sets specific hourly rates: Airplane Pilot at $34.79, First Officer (Co-Pilot) at $31.54, and Aerial Photographer at $17.28. It details required benefits including health and welfare contributions of $4.98 per hour ($4.57 under EO 13706), paid vacation (2-4 weeks based on years of service), and 11 paid holidays annually. For contracts entered after January 30, 2022, contractors must pay covered workers at least $17.20 per hour under Executive Order 14026. The determination includes special provisions for Hawaii with different health and welfare contribution rates ($2.15 per hour, or $1.74 under EO 13706) and provides detailed requirements for uniform allowances and maintenance reimbursements where applicable.