erm....perhaps Virgin Blue are now looking to recruit staff with considerable LIFE experience in addition to previous travel industry experience or whatever. I don't think it's fair to write people off and assume that staff will do 10years service, or more, who cares!!! If you're capable physically and mentally and have the right attitude to your work/career....then, what's the problem.
To Josh, I hate to break it to you but I have flown with crew who are at least 20years my senior, they are extremely capable in all areas of their work and I gave them the respect they deserve. As for the other areas of Virgin Blue recruitment, I'm unable to comment as I have never attended on open day etc.