Qantas Engineering is on the prowl for AMEs

[another superlame]

What is the latest? Does anyone have any news or info about this employment. It has gone deathly quiet

[The Original Jetpipe]

Heard nothing too.............apart from a phone call a couple of weeks ago, I am guessing nothing will happen to the New Year now.
TOJP.

[aphexau]

i was at work today and checked the staff phone book for changes in the engineering and apprentice departments....its unfortunate to say but it looks like a huge amount of new apprentices and AMEs have been added into the system but are awaiting staff numbers.

im guessing they just left me in the dark and not even getting back to me after all.

oh well, time to look for other options...

[Bootstrap1]

Well the good news is that Qantas got back to me today about the AME jobs.

The bad news is I have been deemed unsuccessful. Other applicants have more experience than I could offer, or so the jargon goes.

Has anyone else been informed either way?

[im sparticus]

got an email yesterday saying that they are currently assesing my suitability to the positions based on experiance etc and that they will be intouch shortly.

The wheels are still in motion, just.

[subsonic69]

im wondering

im just wondering ...

is it better to work for QF Engr or JHAS??? just in case you have the luxury to choose..

what are or is being offered?
PM me if you dont want to indicate it here .. thanks in advance

[The Original Jetpipe]

At this current time, i think you will be struggling to get any work with these companies!!

However I would choose Qantas.

Anybody heard what the latest is with regards to the latest AME recruitment?
Regards.

[subsonic69]

thanks

Thanks The Original Jetpipe..

but do you mind sharing why I should go to QF just in case.

[thosecotos]

is it better to work for QF Engr or JHAS??? just in case you have the luxury to choose..

apparently six of one, half a dozen of the other.

• At QF you get base plus shift if you do it...At JHAS it's all included at whatever you negotiate (better for super)
• At QF you get paid overtime when you do it...At JHAS it's included in your yearly rate (if target hours include overtime factor - again negotiated by you)
• At QF you will get tired from being underworked...At JHAS you will get tired from being overworked
• At QF you're expected to be inflexible...At JHAS you're expected to be very very flexible
• At QF you know your roster from week to week...At JHAS you take leave when there are few or no aircraft in the hangar and you are in turn expected to be there, lots, when there is
• At QF you get staff travel...At JHAS you don't
• At QF(MEL) the hangar is heated...At JHAS it isn't
• and so on....

JHAS is one of few truly independant MRO's in Oz so they should have a bright future, particularly for Heavy Maintenance. You will get good SoE on a variety of types and likely be a better chance of training if that way inclined (they have trained on 737NG; A320; E-Jet over the last 6 months in all categories and about to do 747-400 for some Line guys).

If you get the chance, weigh it up for yourself. No one here can guide you because very few, myself included, will have worked for both - and even those who have will see it through different eyes to you.

[subsonic69]

great

Thank you for the information sir. It seems true that QF seems to be more of a good place to work. But you are right. Everybody has a different opinion on wether apples are better than oranges.Odd as it may seem. I'm a bit hyperactive so I guess working with JHAS makes sense, specially the chance to get training on different types of aircraft. And with regards to heating, thats not gonna be a prob since I like cold weather and I prefer it to be 5-15C. so its okay


Again. Thanks sir

Cheers.

[BrissySparkyCoit]

At QF you know your roster from week to week...At JHAS you take leave when there are few or no aircraft in the hangar and you are in turn expected to be there, lots, when there is

Well, that may be the case now, but if the metals unions in Brisbane vote up the flexibilities, you will no longer know what your roster will be from week to week. At QF Brisbane Heavy, we are flexible. Yep! It's all one way though. You take leave when you are told (Must take leave over Christmas), however, it is often difficult to arrange leave at your own time of choosing.

I'd consider JHAS if
1) you are willing to be flexible and
2) Want training.
I'd consider QF if
1) You are happy to remain an AME forever
2)You are happy to go unrewarded for your efforts or
3)Want to spend your days bludging and get paid same as the guy next to you working his arse off.

[Short_Circuit]

QANTAS ENGINEERING

Tens of Thousands of post about how crappy it is.


JHAS

Silence is golden.


I trust your intelligence will lead you in the right direction.

[Ngineer]

I know of plenty of AME's looking to move on from Qantas. They are presently knocking on the doors of other Employers. Just ask them. If you are after a job as an AME with no future training and ordinary conditions, then welcome aboard. Otherwise, look elsewhere. Maybe get a type rating first then consider your options. Even if qf went on a major apprentice recruitment drive I doubt we would have sufficient numbers, as the majoriy move on after completion due to lack of future. Management is driving this place into the dirt.

By the way, I heard recently that the drive for new employees has been put on hold indefinately, so don't hold your breath. Qf are content trying to survive on less than the smell of an oily rag.

[subsonic69]

appreciate it

I really appreciate all the reply guys. In my case, I am definitely looking forward for type trainings in the future and I don't mind working hard for it. With regard to being flexible, I don't mind at all. I worked for a company before in the middle east where we normally work 6 days a week because of heavy load and yup during peak seasons , less of course. I just hope my qualifications will be enough for JHAS to give me an offer I can't resist.

[Bootstrap1]

I have heard that there are some casual LAMEs starting shortly, can anyone confirm this, and if it is true are they still looking at taking on the AMEs as well. I know a few people who applied for the AME spots and everyone has recieved the same email that they have been unsuccessful.

Go figure

[subsonic69]

true

Bootstrap

It is true that they have casuals coming in most probably in Feb or March , but the casuals mostly are foreign since think they're having a shortage on getting people in Melbourne, and probably more in July since as far as I know they have more work coming in this year. What I am sure of is that they're still looking for Line guys for Adelaide. mostly LAMEs on permanent positions.

heres the link if interested: John Holland Careers - Job details

I'm still waiting for a call.. hope they call soon crossing my fingers

Imperial shifter
thanks for the idea on salary , atleast I know now where I stand.

[satos]

it is true that they have casuals coming in most probably in Feb or March , but the casuals mostly are foreign since think they're having a shortage on getting people in Melbourne,

When have they advertised in Melbourne?
I certainly haven't seen the ad.Last year there were rumours that they were going to hire for the Mel Maint Base but it was put on hold.

[Bootstrap1]

I heard the other day that the AME jobs have been put on hold indefinitely due to EOC closing later this year, and instead of employing outsiders they are going to redeploy those who want to stay. Makes sense to me.

Does this mean that if they don't getthe numbers they want they will still look outside? I hope so as I would still like to work there.

Any news about the casual LAMEs? Did this go a head or has it been canned as well?

[domo]

the casual lames are in the training school approx 15 lames. most well known faces

[torquebox]

Any idea where the casuals are going to be working Domo??