Qantas Engineering is on the prowl for AMEs
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ACS stands for Aircraft Customer Services.However since CASA has had a good look at QF engineering they have recommended to drop the customer name and concentrate on Maintenance
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I had a call out of the blue form T.D in ACS to tell me about the casual LAME spots. I was surprised by this I didn't know they were into cold calling old employees.
All I was told it 9-12 months duration minimum 30hrs a week in base servicing. I wanted to know if permanent work could come out of it but I already knew the answer. He said possible but not sure. So typical of QF to have an each way bet.
Can anyone shed some more light on these spots
All I was told it 9-12 months duration minimum 30hrs a week in base servicing. I wanted to know if permanent work could come out of it but I already knew the answer. He said possible but not sure. So typical of QF to have an each way bet.
Can anyone shed some more light on these spots
Thanks for the tips, but I have already applied but I have yet to recieve a reply from them to tell me anything, I hope this is not a bad sign. Also I wish they has a closing date on the job.
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There is the 'appearance' of organised structure in QE. Very little of it is effective. This has been our squabble with the company for so long - no one up there has the faintest.
You have been warned, QE is not what it used to be. Obviously brand power has convinced you otherwise.
There is the 'appearance' of organised structure in QE. Very little of it is effective. This has been our squabble with the company for so long - no one up there has the faintest.
You have been warned, QE is not what it used to be. Obviously brand power has convinced you otherwise.
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Having applied also, ( And heard nothing :0) Does anybody have information on what type of shift they are working? Is it 4x4 off or purely days?
Do you think they will look for "new blood" or rely on the "old" Qantas people returning? From rumors it sound like they want a fresh start!
Do you think they will look for "new blood" or rely on the "old" Qantas people returning? From rumors it sound like they want a fresh start!
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What rumours have you heard regarding they would like a fresh start.
I got shafted from heavy maintenance in 2005 and I know that myself and a few other ex HM colleagues have been called by QF to "let us know that positions are available". Doesnt sond to fresh to me
What rumours have you heard regarding they would like a fresh start.
I got shafted from heavy maintenance in 2005 and I know that myself and a few other ex HM colleagues have been called by QF to "let us know that positions are available". Doesnt sond to fresh to me
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a fresh start as in,you don't know anything in the way how badly we can treat you as a new employee or how badly we really pay( or is it there's no way we will be able to get back former employees,as none are that dumb),is that what you mean by fresh start
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Like stated.... it was only a rumor!!! Came from a contact "up north"
Have to agree would be very strange not to try and employ "old" staff as they know the aircraft/systems, work place etc.
Is there any truth in a previous thread that qantas have place a just put a recruitment freeze in to affect?
# over 20 days since my application went in and still no news!!!
Have to agree would be very strange not to try and employ "old" staff as they know the aircraft/systems, work place etc.
Is there any truth in a previous thread that qantas have place a just put a recruitment freeze in to affect?
# over 20 days since my application went in and still no news!!!
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Hiring freeze has been in for a while but all new recruitment requests have to be approved by CEO and CFO.
These latest jobs for permanent AME's and casual LAME's have been approved by them.
As far as I am aware the applications are still open which explains why you have not heard anything yet.
Knowing QF, you could be waiting a while.
These latest jobs for permanent AME's and casual LAME's have been approved by them.
As far as I am aware the applications are still open which explains why you have not heard anything yet.
Knowing QF, you could be waiting a while.
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I don't think they have a full employment freeze on. There careers website tell a different story. This is the most employing they have done in 7-10 years I reckon.
CASA must have really ruffled some feathers for this to happen
CASA must have really ruffled some feathers for this to happen
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Bootstrap and Jetpipe, I don't mean to hose down your enthusiasm, but as an employee of QE for quite a few years now, I have a simple mantra that you will do well to adopt should you get a start with QE: "No Expectation, No Disappointment". Further, I would add that first impressions are a fairly good indicator of what can be expected later on. Keep that in mind as you experience the extended joy of the QE recruitment process...
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Talkwench - Thankyou for your concern, I have never taken a job without my eyes being wide open to how an company works!
I just wish they would hurry up and make some decisions!! as to when there might start employing people! As I would like to move forward and not be stuck where I currently am!
I just wish they would hurry up and make some decisions!! as to when there might start employing people! As I would like to move forward and not be stuck where I currently am!
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Still nothing on the job front. They are moving at the standard QF lightning speed.
It always surprises me that when a company advertises for staff it is because they need the extra manpower, so you would think they would hope to fill the spots in a short period of time. Why is it QF engineering can take up to 6 months to employ from the time if advertising.
It always surprises me that when a company advertises for staff it is because they need the extra manpower, so you would think they would hope to fill the spots in a short period of time. Why is it QF engineering can take up to 6 months to employ from the time if advertising.
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why so long for reply its so the hr department can make out they have a really hard job then when they get off there backsides and call people 6 months later they seem pissed off that applicants have moved on with there life and are no longer intrested due to complete lack a of timely reply.
then they will bitch that they can,t find staff.
then they will bitch that they can,t find staff.