Airservices Australia recruiting

[Greebson]

Thanks Knackers

[hawkeye456]

Has anyone hear anything since going through to references stage?

[gfosty]

hawkeye,

One of my referees was contacted last week. I haven't heard anything since. How long ago were yours contacted?

From what I have read from others, it could take a month or two for them to contact us with further information. Maybe it'll be sooner, though - here's to hoping!

[WhichWayIsNorth]

I was contacted Just over 2 and half weeks after my references were contacted. Good luck

[hawkeye456]

hey gfosty,

it was over four weeks ago that they told me referees would be next but i know neither of my referees have been contacted yet

[gfosty]

hawkeye, only one of my referees has been contacted. AsA contacted them by email and set up a call time. That was two weeks after the email saying I had passed the interview stage. Looks like we're sort of on the same timeline. Maybe they'll be contacting your referees any day now.

I'm guessing you're in America; right? Where are you working right now? FAA, DoD, Contract? Just curious.

[gfosty]

Whichwayisnorth, that's good to know! Hoping I hear some good news soon!

Have they given you a date estimate yet as to when they want you in Australia? You're going through the medical & visa process now; right?

[WhichWayIsNorth]

Gfosty, yes already have my start date for mid next year (I asked for a slightly later date). Signed contracts and submitted all my visa and medical documents, now just waiting for CASA and immigration . Rumour has it reference checks mean you are more or less in so maybe I will see you at the college

[Lssar]

Hi!

This is one for anyone that has any insight as to what is the length of the contract or the visa.

I know that you have to apply for a 402 Training and Research visa, and after the validation the visa changes to a 4-year 457 Temporary Work (skilled) visa.

My question is: What happens after those 4 years??

Is there any chance of getting a permanent contract with Airways, and then a permanent work visa?

L.

[gfosty]

Great question, Lsaar. I've been wondering the same thing, like maybe if we are able to obtain permanent residency or citizenship if we'd be allowed to stay on with AsA.

And Lsaar, do you have your interview soon?

[Lssar]

Hi gofsty!

Did my OPQ this week, now waiting for a reply to see if I progress to the interview. And yes: I felt like I contradicted myself a thousand times in the test!

I guess that if they are happy with your work in those 4 years, they will offer an extension of your contract so you can get another visa, but I didn't find any mention to this matter in their website.

[WhichWayIsNorth]

I did ask them and they basically said they have sponsored people, who meet the requirements, for permanent residency in the past and are willing to in the fufuture. Obviously they aren't willing to give any guarantees though.

[gfosty]

WhichWayIsNorth, even though there are no guarantees, that still sounds pretty good to me. I guess if you are a hard worker and an asset to their company, then THEY would be benefited by keeping you on.

BTW, where are you from or where are you at now? Next summer would be a good time for my family to head to Australia, so maybe, just maybe we will end up at the Learning Academy together. Who knows

Thanks for all the info.


***Forgot to ask - Have they told you yet what location they'll be sending you to? And at what point do they let you know the location?

[gfosty]

Lsaar,

I felt the same way about that personality questionnaire. I think we all probably do. Ha. Keep us posted about your interview.

[Big Colin]

Hi folks.

Just to echo some of the responses on the Visa issue. I asked about this in my interview. I was told, rather bluntly, after 4 years I can apply for PR or go home!

[Greebson]

Well got an interview. Can't believe I got through the OPQ.
I thought I looked like a guy that didn't talk or like people
Not sure I'd have passed me

[parishiltons]

Agree. **** in the nest then get upset when you're not welcomed back?

[Lacost4]

Phone interview help

Hey guys, can anyone help me with information on the phone interview?
I've got mine this week. Any help much appreciated! Thanks

[MickDundeee]

Has any one who has got a start date had any info about time at the college over there? Do they provide accomodation does anyone know?

Sounds like im in the same time scale as some of you, just waiting on reference checks, but seems to be taking forever!

[kpnagidi]

Academy timeframe

Hi all,

I'm starting a Tower convertion course on Jan 12th (experienced intake). Can anyone advise on what hours to expect at the Academy?

Anyone else on the same course?

Thanks in advance.