hi i just did the virgin interview day and am still waiting to hear. have you looked at these
zoom
globespan
thompson
my travel
air new zealand
silverjet
i dont know if they are all recruiting and as far as the course goes they do let you resit all exams on the training but the pass mark will increase, some airlines also "re course" you if you fail, but the techniques they use in recruiting mean that they select candidates who they feal will pass the course.
As far as short haul airlines go they are a different kettle of fish! so you need to decide what you want. Do you want trip away from home for days at a time or do you want to go away and return on the same day. Money varies from airline to airline but is roughly the same weather you work sort or long haul, it's the benifits and lifestyle that varies. Most short haul airlines are currenly recruiting especially the season contract airlines.
hope this helps
