scarediecat
28th Nov 2010, 06:05
The current RFDS (Essendon Base) pilot group a short while back, had a positive “meet and greet” with a management group from Pelair and Rex. All RFDS pilots walked away feeling positive and re-assured of their futures. Everyone was assured that they had a job and in fact it was vital for as many RFDS pilots too jump across to Pelair to aid with the transition. The transition process would involve an informal interview as a way of getting to know each other and to further develop trust and understanding of the upcoming needs and requirements to successfully manage the transition and on-going running of the new contract here in Victoria.
Last week we all received contact from the new AAV contract manager from Pelair, that we all will need to complete a three stage interview process to last up to 4hours. Simulator, questionnaire and panel interview. Some candidates were pressured into accepting unacceptable times that suited Pelair, despite what their RFDS roster indicated. Others unfortunately just said no.
My thinking is that its fair enough for Pelair to learn of the product that they will be hiring. No problems there. But they have gone against what was said in the initial meeting. They have started to pressure people into accepting their terms of arrangements. Am I living in a dream world to think that they becoming misleading? Have I read this wrong? Should we as a pilot group expect more of the same or is this a one off from Pelair? Comments please.
Last week we all received contact from the new AAV contract manager from Pelair, that we all will need to complete a three stage interview process to last up to 4hours. Simulator, questionnaire and panel interview. Some candidates were pressured into accepting unacceptable times that suited Pelair, despite what their RFDS roster indicated. Others unfortunately just said no.
My thinking is that its fair enough for Pelair to learn of the product that they will be hiring. No problems there. But they have gone against what was said in the initial meeting. They have started to pressure people into accepting their terms of arrangements. Am I living in a dream world to think that they becoming misleading? Have I read this wrong? Should we as a pilot group expect more of the same or is this a one off from Pelair? Comments please.