Qantas Academy Questions
A mate of mine is thinking about applying for this program, however it seems there are many pitfalls, such as no guaranteed job at the end of it all.
Straight from their FAQ:
4. If I successfully graduate from the Academy will I be guaranteed a job at Qantas?
No. However, after graduation, students will automatically join the Qantas Group’s talent pool, have access to our General Aviation partners and be part of the Academy Alumni Program, all of which combined, will help to fast track your place in the recruitment process.
Different airlines have different entry requirements and it’s best to contact prospective employers to seek advice on this matter. It is common for regional airlines to require a minimum of 500 multi-engine command hours for employment. Major airlines usually require 500 multi-engine command hours, 1500 hours total flying time and an ATPL for direct entry.
It’s the second paragraph that gets me.
After $150k “hey youngin thanks for the cash now off ya go, have fun in GA or airline direct entry”
But whoops you don’t have 500 hours of multi engine command.
Essentially this is just getting a Qantas branded pilots licence, is it not?