Life Membership is the Aviation Branch’s highest recognition. It is awarded to members who have shown sustained commitment to the Union, made an exceptional contribution to advocacy and leadership, and strengthened outcomes for aviation firefighters over many years.
Those listed below have helped shape our Branch through service, integrity, and long-term dedication. Their contribution has had a lasting impact on members, workplaces, and the standards we defend.
Eligibility and Process
Life Membership may be awarded when a member has demonstrated:
Sustained service to the Union over an extended period
Exceptional contribution to industrial, safety, governance, or member outcomes
Active leadership through roles such as delegate/HSR/committee work or significant campaigns
A reputation for integrity, professionalism, and member-first advocacy
Life Membership is typically considered via a formal nomination, endorsed through the Branch’s governance process, and recorded as a permanent honour.
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1974 | Cliff Dunn |
| 1974 | Bill Webber |
| 1986 | W H Bartlett |
| 1989 | Leo Donovan |
| 2004 | Jeffrey Walsh |
| 2011 | Geoff Fuller |
| 2013 | Ken Griggs |
| 2013 | John Hancox |
| 2017 | Glen Barker |
| 2018 | John Vaughan |
| 2019 | Nigel Burnell |
| 2020 | Michael Farrell |
