Venture Executive -
Bollocks! Our Manager Cabin Services is ex Ansett as is the NSW Crew Manager and nearly all of the recruitment team. You need only look at the ground schools since September 2001 to know the rumour you heard is unfounded.
At least one senior ex Ansett trainer didn't even have an interview. Also it is a no brainer how the NSW Crew Manager got her job.
I reckon 65% of all new hires since September 2001 have been ex Ansett.
Jetstar is Impulse. The same people are doing the recruitment.
Do I care? Nope. Just wish to pass on the evidence which shows an Ansett background helps. Not that one should expect to get in. MANY haven't.