Qantas Engineering is on the prowl for AMEs

[aphexau]

AWB_Clerk, sorry if I used the wrong language, I didnt mean to sound like I was directing my entire reply to you...just the first paragraph lol

I was however referring to all the other members who are discouraging interested applicants. Sure, you have to really have some passion for aircraft engineering and you gotta love the job. But if the passion is there, give it a go.

As far as I know, Qantas carry the most passengers, operate the most aircraft, and have the most comprehensive commercial maintainence system in place, in Australia. An opportunity to start your career working on large commercial aircraft, instead of tiny reciprocating-engined bug smashers is definitely something other major carriers in Australia dont offer. Plus, do you see Joe Bloggs' Maintainence offering travel benefits? Or access to maintainance software worth millions of dollars a year? These are just one of many points which I used to weigh the good with the bad.

Qantas do have some management/comminication issues, but if you are willing to do things yourself and be proactive then these issues may fix themselves......over time.

[Bootstrap1]

A friend of mine who applied for the AME spots said he got an email saying QF have canned the recruitment of the AMEs.

Can anyone else confirm this?

Has anyone else had the same email?

[Short_Circuit]

QF management probably just realised they have a load of 4th year snorks about to finish up their time and would be ideal candidates for the positions.

[crow17]

4th year apprentices.

I know for a fact that there are only 8 forth year snorks in Sydney(mechanical) and that 2 are likely to leave anyway...doesn't fill a real big hole. There is also a gap of 3 years to the next lot..sad really.

[The Original Jetpipe]

All,

A couple of days ago I had a phone call from Qantas HR, relating to the AME jobs. They wanted me to answer a few questions about the positions. I supplied the answers and they said they would get back to me, if i was to progress futher in the applicaton process.
So I guess something is happening????? But no more information was supplied!

Out of pure interest what does an AME at qantas get paid? (Working a x4 day/night shift pattern).
Regards

[employes perspective]

peanuts jetpipe

[hi-speed tape]

Toj
For info ref pay rates: dnata pay their multi role ramp guys the same as a mid level qf ame. Dnata don't do night shift & have just about unlimited overtime, but no staff travel.

[The Original Jetpipe]

Thanks for the feedback

But was after some "approx" figures???? just to see if I can afford to take this application to the next level?.

Thanks.

[division1]

google is your friend, .



ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE CLASSIFICATIONS (UNLICENSED)


Classification

Min. Rate

Non-aircraft tradesperson

$561.20

Aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical), grade 1

$574.50

(Avionic) grade 1

$574.50

(Mechanical) grade 1A

$596.60

(Avionic) grade 1A

$596.60

(Mechanical) grade 2

$605.70

(Avionic) grade 2

$605.70

(Mechanical) grade 3

$631.30

(Avionic) grade 3

$631.30

(Mechanical) grade 4

$656.90

(Avionic) grade 4

$656.90

(Avionic) grade 5

$686.80

(Avionic) grade 6

$714.70

Maintenance assistant, level 1

$490.70

Maintenance assistant, level 2

$500.60

Maintenance assistant, level 3

$547.10

Aircraft maintenance trimmer, grade 1

$584.50

Aircraft Maintenance trimmer, grade 2

$605.70

[The Original Jetpipe]

Thanks for the info!! Must try to use "google" more!

I hope those figures quoted do not include shift pay!!, you would get more at VB-T (if you could get a job there)!

[teresa green]

I would suggest fellas that you read the Editoral of the Gold Coat Bulletin today (www.goldcoast.com.au) yes it is only a rag, but it reaches a lot of people probably 3/4 of a million, and the remarks about yourselves is derogatory to say the least. I would suggest if you felt so inclined you might want to let them know the truth, about what has happened, and suggest that management requires the bollocking, not you blokes. It gave me the total sh%ts, having spent 49 years up the sharp end, and always enjoying a good relationship with the engineers, that bloody Dixon has a lot to answer for, he has been a freccin disaster.

[Syd eng]

Those wages are the old AME scheme (circa 2001) Not sure what they are now but they are definitely more than that. also the grading structure has changed.

[chksatis]

more recent rates of pay.................not including shift which is about 35percent for the base roster which is where the jobs are

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS
TABLE 1
AME GRADE

Rate of pay
applicable from the
first pay period
commencing on or
after 1/07/08
Grade1 $ 597.97
Grade2 $ 629.58
Grade3 $ 662.54
Grade4 $ 720.34
Grade5 $ 741.87
Grade6 $ 764.12
Grade7 $ 785.76
Grade8 $ 818.61
Grade9 $ 859.57
Grade10 $ 901.63
Grade11 $ 952.54
Grade12 $ 995.09

Grade13 $ 1,054.50

[BrissySparkyCoit]

I would suggest fellas that you read the Editoral of the Gold Coat Bulletin today (www.goldcoast.com.au)

Did a fair bit of searching and couldn't find the article you refer to. Any chance of a more accurate link?

[The Original Jetpipe]

chksatis - Thankyou for posting the most recent pay rates for AME's.

If possible can some one please explain the grading system? I am guessing it has something to do with years of service or maybe qualification held?

Regards

[Ultralights]

wow. im only an ame equivalent, taking home the same as a grade 9 only working 4 days a week!
oh, and that doesnt include the 16.5% pay rise over the next 3 yrs..

we are desperate for staff, and some of you want to go back to Qf on that income??

[satos]

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS
TABLE 1
AME GRADE

Rate of pay
applicable from the
first pay period
commencing on or
after 1/07/08
Grade1 $ 597.97
Grade2 $ 629.58
Grade3 $ 662.54
Grade4 $ 720.34
Grade5 $ 741.87
Grade6 $ 764.12
Grade7 $ 785.76
Grade8 $ 818.61
Grade9 $ 859.57
Grade10 $ 901.63
Grade11 $ 952.54
Grade12 $ 995.09

Grade13 $ 1,054.50

Aren't the higher grades above grade 7 quota based which means that you have got to be selected by qf and is not an automatic progression to the next level.

[FlexibleResponse]

I hope the rates quoted are daily rates and not weekly rates...

[wahid]

QF

I Got job offer to nwork in brisbane hangar, can anyone tell about the work condition there?
the work will be on B767 only.

[BrissySparkyCoit]

Plan is that A330's will come to Brisbane. Who knows when. Brissy Heavy have done about 4 or 5 737-400 Heavy checks as well as some minor 747-400 checks.

At present, pretty much only 767 HM checks.

If you plan on becoming a LAME, hope you are a very patient man!