MAM Cabin Crew (QF Short Haul) Recruitment

[Libra89]

G'day Everyone,

Firstly, the only reason I started up this new thread for MAM Cabin Crew hopefuls was because I had checked out all the OPEN forums and found nothing of the sort for MAM hopefuls.......et voila! Welcome All!

Since MAM have begun a new recruitment drive for CC based in PERTH, SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, it kind of is appropriate to a have a forum created too.

I lodged an application on the MAM website (http://www.bfound.net/login.aspx?CoId=1419 - for direct access re: info on the role and the actual application) last week and managed to get an invite to a recruitment day for the SYD base late next week. If your online application is successful, you will receive an invitation via email to a recuritment day, which contains a unique code you have to put in when registering/booking in your place for that particular recruitment day (if you don't, you aren't eligible to attend the MAM Recruitment Day).

I'm booked in for Friday 23rd May but they also have availability for Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May; Perth only 17th May (today) & Melbourne from the 28th - 30th May.

I'm already in the process for Virgin Blue CC, made it to the Medical and have been informed that I'm booked in for Ground School Training, but I thought I'd give MAM a shot, since its QF you'll be flying with (not working for) - a loyal QF boy I am!

Anyone else already booked in for Sydney?

Now, I know that there was info on everything MAM scattered in the archived forums, but it would be nice for someone to give us all some fresh and maybe current insight; i.e. rosters, how many flying days on average, conditions and how route/roster allocations work (more intl than dom for certain base? seniority a priority with roster allocation?, etc.).

When I was at the QCCA Recruitment Day in February '08 I heard some horror stories about MAM, re: conditions horrible, etc. but I, and I'm sure others, would appreciate generous individuals enlightening us all on the matter.

I hope serious discussion, encouragement and insight ensues here for all us MAM WANNABEs (MAYBEs for those like me).

Cheers All!!!

P.S. I know there are many veterans out there with a wealth of experience and knowledge regarding Airline Interviews, etc. but I am more than willing to advise or assist anyone's frenetic, mind-consuming questions pertaining to the process for both QF and VB (which would help when applying for MAM I would assume).

[chicken or fish 2]

I know MAM are currently recruiting so I thought I'd start a new thread for those going to the VRD's in the next few weeks.

Does anyone know what a MAM recruitment day will involve?
Or have any information on...
Pay?
Conditions?
Hours?

Thanks

[Door_One_Right]

Yeah, I'd also like to know a bit more about MAM. I'm guessing the lay of the land has probably changed a bit since QCCA has come on the scene.

I understand they are recruiting for MEL, SYD and PER right now, am I right? I have my assessment day in MEL coming up but I have put SYD as my preferred base. In actual fact, I would love BNE or CNS. Is there a way to be transfered to these bases in the future? Do MAM or QF even have a CNS base?

[RoyBoy78]

I have been invited to an assessment day next week in Melbourne (via text msg) and after you have the selected the date you're able to attend, it takes you to the next page where you fill out your registration details for the day.

It asks for the 'user code' you were supplied with.....umm?? Where do you get this from?

I haven't received any code:confused:

[indamiddle]

qf shorthaul has a base in CNS. don't know if any mams are there

[Door_One_Right]

Thanks indamiddle

royboy78, I applied through their website and the code for the hogan test was in the invite they sent me. I didn't even know they could invite you by sms. Perhaps you should email them for a link.

[browni 44]

No MAM casuals in the CNS base at the moment but who knows, this may change in the future.

[Libra89]

Hi RoyBoy78

Well the way it's supposed to work from my experience is:

1. You lodge an application on mam.net.au
2. They EMAIL you an invite to the recruitment day and provide you with a link (www.mybookingmanager.com/mam (http://www.mybookingmanager.com/mam)) to book yourself in to your chosen VRD (currently only for bases in Perth [which have now all finished], Sydney and Melbourne). In this particular email you are given a UNIQUE CODE which they tell you that you have to input on the form for when you book your VRD; It is also explained that unless you input that particular code into the top box on the form saying ('CODE': 'that you were supplied with'), you aren't eligible to attend any MAM VRD.
3. After you book a place in you get a VRD Attendance Confirmation containing all the details you supplies them with, your registration ID and a Hogan ID, which they provide a separate link and rego info for, for you to fill out.
4. You should also get another email detailing the venue for the VRD - mine on Friday 23rd is at the Novotel Brighton-le-Sands.

Let me know if I could help you anymore - however the text does sound a bit strange though. You could always email them at [email protected] ([email protected])or better yet give them a call on (03)93260825.

Let me know how you go...

Good luck!

[spawn08]

Hey guys..

I'm currently waiting to hear back from QCCA. Am I eligible to apply for MAM whilst I wait? :S

[akelly_87]

Hi,

I have applied for MAM, and I am also booked in for the recruitment day on Fri 23rd. I am so nervous. I don't know what to expect.

Does anyone know what sort of questions would be asked? And what group activities are carried out through the day?

I am also wondering about pay during training, and the pay once flying?

If anyone has any ideas please let me know. Much appreciated.

Look forward to seeing everyone that is attending the recruitment day tomorrow.
Goodluck everyone! Who know's, maybe we will be flying together one day soon.

[Libra89]

Hey spawn008

I think it should be alright because MAM after all is a seprate entity and company to QANTAS or QCCA, to be exact.

If you work for MAM, you don't work for QANTAS, as you're working for a company that is supplying cabin crew for QANTAS (QF is basically outsourcing CC from MAM, like every other part of this wholesome 'Australian' company).

So go ahead and apply and see where it'll take you, but I hope you get the job with QCCA - alot better conditions.

All the best

[Libra89]

anyone here that was at the recruitment day on friday 23rd?

[RoyBoy78]

I'm attending the MEL assessment day next Thurday 29 May.

Does anyone know (heard of) the average pay per week/fortnight after tax for MAM cabin crew....the ones that don't do all the Asia trips due to no 2nd language.

Again, the average pay, not the worse case scenario - including daily travel allowance etc.

[Amalie]

Hi, it's great to find this thread as I have heaps of questions and would love to know more about the recruitment process and the job itself.

I'm going to apply to MAM and also QCCA, but not until later in the year. Does anyone know if they'll still be recruiting then?

Also, I don't have a second language, does this mean I can only work on domestic flights?

Good luck to everyone who is applying at the moment :)

[speedbirdhouse]

MAM are casual contract crew who operate for the most part domestic flying.

QCCA are full time Qantas crew who operate for the most part internationally.

If you want to fly for either the sooner you apply for and get the job the better.

[Amalie]

Thanks for your reply. I'm at university until early November so I couldn't start until mid-November. However, having read some of the posts in this thread and others I get the impression that the recruitment process is fairly lengthy, so I was trying to gauge when I should apply. I'm going to do my senior first aid and resp service of alcohol in the next few weeks, so I'll have everything ready...I guess I'll just have to wait and hope they're still recruiting in Sept-Oct.

[speedbirdhouse]

Yep, sound judgement.

Finish your uni degree first and as you say see how things pan out.

We've lots of new aircraft coming [A380, 787] . A large number will replace aircraft that are past their use by date but baring a world wide economic down turn recruitment looks pretty bright for the future.

[RoyBoy78]

And was it like all of the other QCCA/VB recruitment days, group activity with leggo etc??

[chicken or fish 2]

Congratulations on getting an interview.

How did you go RoyBoy 78?

My friend got through to the interview stage but said not many made it!

[pradaphone]

Hello all

I am one of the desperate unfortunate ones who never makes it past group stage!!!! I am going to tell you what happens on MAM Assessment DAY, atleast some can benefit!!!

Only a handful turned up on the assessment day. Three tables and varied age groups. Intro given. Group scenario regarding a magic potion in the Amazon. As you know no right or wrong answers. How well you interact and embrace your group. Second scenario is coming up with a perfume for qantas premium class - name, color packaging etc. You break for lunch and get that SMS. If you are successful you go to panel stage. Which i was not fortunate to get. Inside info was all to do with customer service behabvioural type questions.

Good luck to everybody. I am doing something wrong here, i have attended so many times and fail to impress the panel. I wonder why? sorry to sound so pathetic......xxx

[chicken or fish 2]

Keep trying pradaphone....like most people say one airline is looking for something completley different to another airline.....

I know how much it hurts not to get through but keep trying.....we have all been there....I've heard of people going for 7 interviews and not giving up and then getting the job!!!!

I know V Australia are recruiting now....applications close 15th of June 2008.
Why don't you try them?

[AirborneSoon]

Definately apply to different airlines. I was rejected by an airline and couldn't believe it since I thought I did so well at the recruitment day. Then the next airline I applied for picked me up straight away, it was so fast. You just might not be Qantas' cup of tea, but that doesn't mean you wouldn't make brilliant cabin crew, you've just got to go where you are appreciated.

[chicken or fish 2]

Check the Virgin Blue thread Melody 22....

I'm sure you find lots of information there....
Remember no news is good news.....it is better than a "no emai"l so you must have gone well at the VRD....
It takes weeks....months.....(years for some!!!) from VRD Day...to reference checks to medical etc.....

Good luck!

[spawn08]

Hey guys.

I got an email last night inviting me to a MAM recruitment day.

I've booked to go on the 12th, next week, but I may change my mind as I am still waiting to hear back from QCCA, and would much rather longhaul than shorthaul.. but who knows!

Let me know if anyone else is going on that day! :)

[jaffac]

That's great you got an invite for MAM. At this rate MAM could be the quicker option that QCCA. It is never a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket like I have done........

Have you applied for any other airlines??

[spawn08]

jaffac,

No I've only applied for MAM and QCCA.

I want to apply for V Australia but I got 'that email' from Virgin Blue in September last year so I'm still within the 1 year period where I can't apply for Virgin.. which sucks!

What about you? What else have you applied for? Have you applied for MAM?

[dyal1]

hi everyone

am curious to know whether anyone who attended the syd or melb recruitment days 2 and 3 weeks ago have heard anything back from MAM?

Its been 2 weeks for me and i am trying to stay patient, but any news would help
Thanks:)

[akelly_87]

Hi Dyal1,

I attended the recrutiment day with MAM on 23rd May, and I made it through the afternoon, and I still have not ehard anything either. I have also sent across my criminal history check to them via fax as requested. I have checked with my references, and they have not been contacted yet.

I am getting so nervous....I just want to know....i wish they would put me out of my misery!!!

I have never checked my email account so much before until now!!!!

Did you attend your recruitment day in Syd or Melb? And what day? Maybe we were together?

[akelly_87]

Hi Libra89,

I attended the MAM recruitment day on 23rd May.

I made it through to the final stage....what about you?

I still haven't heard anything though yet. They haven't called my referneces either.:bored:

[dyal1]

hey akelly 87

its good to know others are in the same boat as me. i attended melbourne 28th may session and also havnt heard anything. fair enough they did say to give 4-6 weeks to hear something, but cant help be curious to know whether others are progressng ahead of me. lets hope we hear something soon, SH is apparently very short at the moment.
good luck:)

[emirates girl]

Hey guys,
I've got my Emirates AC this sat in melb! ahh so excited- but I applied on the MAM website over a month ago and haven't heard anything back? I don't expect to be immediately recruited or anything but does anyone have any inside info on when they are recruiting next etc?
Thanks.

[dyal1]

its been 4 weeks and counting since reference checks. has anyone heard anything?

dyal1 :)

[space waitress]

Hi, we are all in the same boat as you are my friend. Although I did speak to QF on friday in regards to the application process n i was told that they still haven't put forward the applications to executive reviewing due to them being so busy. But I got asked to email my resume n a full length photo to them again. Has anyone else been asked to do the same:confused: Let's just hop that the recent news from QF about slashing a 1000 jobs means they wont be putting a hold on recruitment:hmm:. Lets keep each other posted guys

[Rmondo]

hi guys,
yes, I received call one week back requesting full size photo. after sending I then received email that I would hear back within 3 weeks (2 to go)
waiting...waiting...

[space waitress]

Hi guys!
Yes, A mate of mine got asked a statement of employment from a current employer too. And then was told that he will hear an outcome with in a week. It just seems to me that they are all over the shop, they have no clue of what they are doing. Who kows:confused::hmm:

[Breeza]

MAM are recruiting for Melb and Sydney base right now... :ok:

[dyal1]

Hey everyone

been hearing about qantas and their plans to cut 1,500 jobs and freeze recruitment, doesnt sound very promising :sad:. anyone know whether this includes the recent mam recruitment?

any news?

[call button]

I think they are more likely to offer VR to permanent shorthaul crew than get rid of recent MAM employees, however I don't expect MAM will recruit any more cabin crew this financial year.

[Libra89]

Wow, I can't believe that all of you guys have been going through the process and the only contact I have received from MAM was today (July 21) in the form of an email telling me that recruitment is going on hold - and my recruitment day was May 23rd. QCCA strung me along like that as well but they were worse - 2 months AFTER the medical I got told no.

A real joke and disgrace these companies are and ironic since they're apart of Australia's only legacy carrier and national airline - it annoys the hell out of me that they treat people like this - both QF and MAM.

Anyway, it doesn't bother me now, only because I'm in my 3rd week of training for VB but just the mere thought that what if I were relying on getting the job with MAM...frustration much??

[space waitress]

Hi guy's
I also got the same email yesterday. I guess now we're all in the same boat:confused::{

[Rmondo]

Hi everyone.

Guess I'm only writing this for something to do, but I did hear that jetstar looks like starting recruitment again in or around Nov. ('08)
Does this mean QF/MAM will also jump back on the wagon...?

I'm past the ref check stage and was asked to send in the full length photo before getting the 'on hold' email.

just hoping I guess.

[rexel]

Yeah I'm in the same boat as you there Rmondo