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Old 22nd Aug 2017, 00:21
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From what I've heard, the only Traineeship Level 2's who have got a start are the eligible UNSW students.

Looks like they're still favouring DE's. A couple of DE applicants from my work had an interview with Qlink 2 weeks ago and were told if they are successful they could expect to start early next year.
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Old 22nd Aug 2017, 09:26
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Originally Posted by never rains
From what I've heard, the only Traineeship Level 2's who have got a start are the eligible UNSW students.

Looks like they're still favouring DE's. A couple of DE applicants from my work had an interview with Qlink 2 weeks ago and were told if they are successful they could expect to start early next year.
This rumour is not a good one to hear. I can comprehend DE candidates getting selected to start ahead of trainees but not UNSW students when there are trainees who have been in the file for up to 12month. Does anyone have any feedback why this is?
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Old 22nd Aug 2017, 11:57
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Originally Posted by Hold_Filer
This rumour is not a good one to hear. I can comprehend DE candidates getting selected to start ahead of trainees but not UNSW students when there are trainees who have been in the file for up to 12month. Does anyone have any feedback why this is?
On the bright side if the rumor is correct it shows active recruitment plans continuing into next year.
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Old 23rd Aug 2017, 07:13
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Looks like they're still favouring DE's.
'Still' implies somebody expects this to change. Why should it?

A couple of DE applicants from my work had an interview with Qlink 2 weeks ago and were told if they are successful they could expect to start early next year.
Its interesting to hear HR divulging into when one might get a start date. Have not heard that one before. Good news.
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Old 23rd Aug 2017, 10:13
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Originally Posted by lo_lyf
'Still' implies somebody expects this to change. Why should it?

Its interesting to hear HR divulging into when one might get a start date. Have not heard that one before. Good news.
Because they have a large number of hopefuls in holding already that are trainee category. This talent might go other places if they don't start offering jobs.

They give all interviewees an idea of time when asked. But its just a guide so you have some idea. I don't think based on facts.
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Old 23rd Aug 2017, 12:16
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Originally Posted by Hold_Filer
Because they have a large number of hopefuls in holding already that are trainee category. This talent might go other places if they don't start offering jobs.

They give all interviewees an idea of time when asked. But its just a guide so you have some idea. I don't think based on facts.
Shame, never got an estimate in my interview. Would have been good to get an idea.
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Old 23rd Aug 2017, 20:54
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This rumour is not a good one to hear. I can comprehend DE candidates getting selected to start ahead of trainees but not UNSW students when there are trainees who have been in the file for up to 12month.
What? That pilots who have built some time get a go at an airline and 150hr 'never left home' pilots are not taken?
This talent might go other places if they don't start offering jobs.
Seriously just go. Don't ever wait on a job, non are guaranteed and none are yours before you actually have them.

Trainees take longer to train and take MUCH longer to get to command due minimal experience and low hours. With the loss over the past 2 years they can't afford to take on a 150hr hero when the Captain may also still have a clean cap.
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Old 24th Aug 2017, 02:22
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Originally Posted by RHSandLovingIt
Hmmmm on AFAP...


On QLink page:


Don't AFAP just copy/paste ads they receive from employers?

ATPL HF makes more sense to me.

In any case, I'd stick in an app except for the bit about NZCAA licence holders needing to convert to CASA licence before applying... That's NOT a quick or easy process from what I hear! :P
It's actually a really easy process and you could probably have it in a week if you were organised and did everything online. I've just done mine and processing with CASA was 4 days
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Old 24th Aug 2017, 07:31
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Originally Posted by rmcdonal
What? That pilots who have built some time get a go at an airline and 150hr 'never left home' pilots are not taken?
Seriously just go. Don't ever wait on a job, non are guaranteed and none are yours before you actually have them.

Trainees take longer to train and take MUCH longer to get to command due minimal experience and low hours. With the loss over the past 2 years they can't afford to take on a 150hr hero when the Captain may also still have a clean cap.
I detect some hatred there. Most of the candidates on my group day were working pilots in the 500 to 1200 hour range or more but ineligible for DE due to the twin or turbine requirement
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Old 24th Aug 2017, 08:17
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Originally Posted by hillbillybob
I detect some hatred there. Most of the candidates on my group day were working pilots in the 500 to 1200 hour range or more but ineligible for DE due to the twin or turbine requirement
Amen to that. The candidates in my group all had 1500hrs. With experiences of one or two wetseason. Far from 150hr never leave homers.

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Old 24th Aug 2017, 20:38
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Wow! One or two wet seasons? Accustomed to flying whilst wet!
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Old 28th Aug 2017, 04:06
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Wow! One or two wet seasons? Accustomed to flying whilst wet!
Yes. Many leaky planes.

To be serious. That is the level of experiences your going to get with these job minimums.
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Old 28th Aug 2017, 07:12
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The recruitment team are coming to a town near you...

Locations: (venue to be advised)

Cairns – 18 September 2017 at 1900
Horn Island – 19 September 2017 at 1900
Darwin – 21 September 2017 at 1900
Kununurra – 22 September 2017 at 1900
Broome – 24 September 2017 at 1900
Perth – 25 September 2017 at 1900
Alice Springs – 26 September 2017 at 1900
Adelaide – 27 September 2017 at 1900

Hold file must be getting worked through quickly.
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Old 28th Aug 2017, 10:44
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Originally Posted by hestonfysh
How big is the hold file these days?

Hasn't everyone that wanted to work for QLink already applied? And are either now working for them, in the hold file or have failed at the interview stage.
Looks like the recruitment drive is for DE applicants?
Why not call up the stage 2 trainees that have been on the hold list for 12 months? Those poor guys took time
off work when qlink gave them an interview date at short notice, paid for airfares, accomodation, interview training, were deemed successful and now haven't heard a peep since last September/October?

Maybe qlink think it's still 2014 where they can screw pilots around thinking They have no other options....that's no longer the case!
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Old 28th Aug 2017, 11:05
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Originally Posted by Flyboy1987
Looks like the recruitment drive is for DE applicants?
Why not call up the stage 2 trainees that have been on the hold list for 12 months? Those poor guys took time
off work when qlink gave them an interview date at short notice, paid for airfares, accomodation, interview training, were deemed successful and now haven't heard a peep since last September/October?

Maybe qlink think it's still 2014 where they can screw pilots around thinking They have no other options....that's no longer the case!

Stop acting like "Level 2" deserve to be there more than DE. Whilst I agree stuffing around the level 2 applicants is poor form, the reality is cadets take longer to train, and can't fly with green captains - which is the problem Qlink have!
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Old 28th Aug 2017, 11:14
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I know of DE's who have been on the hold for 6-8mnths so I don't think its just the Trainees...
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Old 28th Aug 2017, 11:21
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Originally Posted by Brakerider
Stop acting like "Level 2" deserve to be there more than DE. Whilst I agree stuffing around the level 2 applicants is poor form, the reality is cadets take longer to train, and can't fly with green captains - which is the problem Qlink have!
Not saying that - but why not give people a go who have proved to be acceptable? What's the difference between the training for a level 2 vs direct entry? A couple of extra jump seat rides? Please, it's an FO job on a big turboprop, give people some credit. if they're good enough to be on the hold they're good enough for a job.
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Old 28th Aug 2017, 11:33
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If they have such a backlog of applicants who have been on hold for so many months then you have to wonder why they are resorting to this roadshow business? That is a level of desperation which we have not seen. I dare say there is more than meets eye. It's easy to throw a tantrum about why things are the way they are but I have a feeling they are a bunch of smart cookies and that they know what they are doing.
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Old 28th Aug 2017, 11:57
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Originally Posted by Brakerider
Stop acting like "Level 2" deserve to be there more than DE. Whilst I agree stuffing around the level 2 applicants is poor form, the reality is cadets take longer to train, and can't fly with green captains - which is the problem Qlink have!
Never once said they deserve to be there more than DE guys, as I believe DE guys should get preference, even thought I know of several level 2 applicants who all have over 2500 hours at the time of the assessment, but lacked the multi.
Also know of applicants who had a dream first 12 months in the industry and got a start with the absolute bare minimum DE hours, so who deserved it more?

Either way, I would imagine most pilots who meet DE minimums who want to work at qlink have most likely already applied, I'm sure they are aware who are hiring ATM.
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Old 28th Aug 2017, 15:36
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I'd be interested to hear how many have left the hold file over the past 6 months. I was on it for 18 months and couldn't wait any longer. I was lucky something better came up overseas but it seems lately, every second person I meet "was" on the qlink hold file.
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