I really do not want to offend ... but calling that a 'ridiculous offer' well, has anyone thought that this is what the future of QF recruitment will be? Permanent positions may never be offered again, so if you wish to fly for QF, then you have to accept what is on offer ..... if you wont accept it, then apply for another airline.
The last 18 months has completely changed the industry, you cannot expect that QF will not change with those changes.
Dissapointing for you guys on the short-list ? yes, I can understand that.
But this is the future for our recruitment, so if you wanna fly with us, then that's what you have to do.... Its a simple choice.
The FAAA will be doing everything to stop this kind of contract work/ overseas bases ..... just pray they succeed..... if not, those who with to fly for QF in the future will have to accept a contract or a casual job ..... harsh, but it's the way it is.
Life was easy when all new recruits we full-time permanent, but those days are over ..... and as the current staff have to deal with this, so do those who wish to be employed in the future .... again, no offence intended.