Jetstar (Oz) recruiting in Singapore
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Jetstar (Oz) recruiting in Singapore
A team of Jetstar recruiters flew into Singapore on 27 March to recruit pilots for Jetstar (domestic & international). It appears that as every other airline in the region is recruiting hard, they have very few applicants. It looks like "Supply and Demand" is finally having an effect. 
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Absolute bollocks
I know of @ 50 to 60 Qlink folk with applications in to JQ, so don't believe the spin doctor cr@p. Oh that's right I forgot QFLink applications don't count
I know of @ 50 to 60 Qlink folk with applications in to JQ, so don't believe the spin doctor cr@p. Oh that's right I forgot QFLink applications don't count
Why go to East Timor, there's guys in Australia who'll do it for that much! And pay for their endorsement!
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I'm not going to get into the sticky subject of 'pay-for-type-ratings.' Nevertheless, I've also heard from reliable sources that JQ are having more trouble recruiting drivers than they had originally anticipated. And yet we have no shortage of suitably qualified applicants out there - including regionals and GA. If so, just what the hell is going on with JQ management and the folks in recruiting?!? Unrealistic expectations? Too fussy? Only interested in drivers who are already type-rated or flying some other jet transport? Okay, so I accept that the international start-up is going to need some experienced crews to get the show up and running, but I just cannot fathom why they would be having such a hard time filling seats. Makes no sense.
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A mate of mine has got many thousands of hours of Jet time (mostly International), and applied to Jetstar in Early January...... Hasn't heard a thing since! He is desperate to come home!!
So even with good quality jet time, doesn't seem to make a difference.
If Jetstar are so "desperate" what the hell is going on behind those doors?
Have a feeling when they go International, and Aircraft start arriving, this company is going to be struggling with Internationally experienced crews!
Maybe they want no Jet experience unless you are Airbus rated? God only knows, theres so many conflicting stories.
So even with good quality jet time, doesn't seem to make a difference.
If Jetstar are so "desperate" what the hell is going on behind those doors?
Have a feeling when they go International, and Aircraft start arriving, this company is going to be struggling with Internationally experienced crews!
Maybe they want no Jet experience unless you are Airbus rated? God only knows, theres so many conflicting stories.
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Originally Posted by The Bunglerat
If so, just what the hell is going on with JQ management and the folks in recruiting?!?
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The reason the more experienced pilots have not been contacted yet is J* are waiting to see how many of the current crew will apply for the A330, then they can make a clearer judgement on who, how many and were to place the experienced pilots (of which there are many).
Their are, I can assure you no shortage of very good applicants.
I have been told.
Their are, I can assure you no shortage of very good applicants.
I have been told.
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Hey guys. My original post is not a wind up. I was just reporting the facts. They flew up on QF31 and they are definitely in Singapore to recruit pilots.
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their woes along with QFs future woes flow from the same source; One comfortable team of executives miss the text book unfailing idea: look after your employees, they'll look after customers, and the customers will look after the shareholders.
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in the navy...
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Absolute bollocks
I know of @ 50 to 60 Qlink folk with applications in to JQ, so don't believe the spin doctor cr@p. Oh that's right I forgot QFLink applications don't count
I know of @ 50 to 60 Qlink folk with applications in to JQ, so don't believe the spin doctor cr@p. Oh that's right I forgot QFLink applications don't count
"Sir yes sir!"
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There are trained crew available to fly them immediately... the QF crews who are going to be cooling their heels on reserve for 18 months while their aircraft are seconded to J*.
Talk about a waste of money.
Talk about a waste of money.
Nunc est bibendum
Borg is spot on. QF is going to be carrying a significant excess of crew (which makes the QF books look crap) whilst J* hires crew on crappy conditions but shows a significant saving over the mainline crew. Of course, the 'group' still loses a ****e load of money but hey, as long as the J* 'silo' looks good I guess.
QF would be better off sending the mainline crews to J* for the period the A330 is there rather than train their own crews on it only to then send them onto the 787 shortly afterward. It may 'cost' a bit in the short term but it'll save the 'group' in the long term!
Of course, what would I know- I'm just a mainline pilot!
QF would be better off sending the mainline crews to J* for the period the A330 is there rather than train their own crews on it only to then send them onto the 787 shortly afterward. It may 'cost' a bit in the short term but it'll save the 'group' in the long term!
Of course, what would I know- I'm just a mainline pilot!
