Havoste think QF always wanted a freebie for the "set-up" Govt State or Fed or Local dollars , they were flea bagging around
look for someone else's cash & a free ride
Getting it going without spending a dime , The buildings facilities would have cost many million , likely well north of 10 million
Looks like those costs were paid by the Airport owner & FTA & it looks like they were smart enough to agree to front the build with
the proviso of penalties if QF had a "Womans Day" six months in & decided they didn't want to do it anymore
That would be why it is still running I would think, when you whore there is a downside
Can see why someone who already has an established vocation/profession might roll the dice , at best one third chance of getting a win
But why a school leaver would do it ? You would be mad , max out student loan , forfeit any chance of getting another skill/career , - go be a nurse or tech in the Navy
, & check out cadetships in 5/6 years.
The reality is that the "Airline Industry" doesn't actually exist anymore , it is something from part days. If it returns & in what form - well that is open to speculation
CX no more sent out to FTA , & some talk that some courses got sent home
Last edited by Telfer86; 4th Oct 2020 at 09:29.