I was going to stay out of this thread, but there is so much misleading information I felt I had to contribute:
Captain Figjam, how would
you know, (as the mate of somebody who got the nod, in
your words) what's going on in Qantaslink?
Specifically, as an outsider, FIGJAM, Qantaslink would tell you
NOTHING about their position in regard to hold file numbers, etc. That is priveleged information, known
only by Flight Ops, and is not made available to the public
under any circumstances. There are only 2 or 3 people within management who know what the real picture is. Therefore, unless something really silly has happened, they aren't going to talk to someone in
your position (unless you are a management stooge and publishing the info here). And if you are (and silly enough to post it here), they would be able to work out who you are quick sticks. That's a sackable offence, and if you work for Qantaslink, you would
know that.
It sounds to me that you're trying to make a bit of a name for youself.
With respect, come back with more information when you gain some credibility, fella.
Splinter, under the current climate, it would be extremely unlikely that Qantaslink has 50 successful candidates on the active hold file. That was almost impossible to achieve, even during the months after AN folded, and there were several hundred experienced RPT turboprop pilots out of work from Kendell, etc. There might be 50 successful stage 2 (S&P) candidates, but typically at least 60% will be scrubbed at stage 3 (interview and Sim).
I worked in Qantaslink Recruiting for 8 years until recently. What I
can tell you is the selection for appointment is based upon their corporate needs
AT THE TIME. Be it experience, cadetship, traineeship or whatever. It is a dynamic system continually subject to change. Therefore, none of you will know upon which basis you have been selected, deferred, overlooked, or (regrettably) rejected..
My suggestion is that if you are in the process at the moment, be patient and stay in touch with them.
Good luck to you all.
