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Man there are a lot of people on here acting as if link is the only option. Q link can do what they are doing because of the pack mentality displayed here. Look further abroad for opportunities, try canada or the usa on an e3.
The direct entry guys did their time in GA, they deserve a go before the trainees. I worked at Qlink for a little while and it used to boil my blood seeing the UNSW guys and the other trainee path pilots walking around in the crew room like they earnt their place there.
Do your time in the bush!
Do your time in the bush!
Heard from a qlink driver who is friendly with ops that apparently 150+ flights have already been cancelled for next month due to crewing. Surely things must be getting difficult there.
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That is only 5 flights per day or 2 returns plus 1. This is probably the normality of their day to day ops. Guessing not something to get excited for.
They do calls about 4 weeks prior correct? I guesstimated the next course to be Oct 23ish. I was expecting calls to go out towards end of Sept
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I wonder. So another month of waitings then. I guess just keep up the hope. I am examining the US as it indicates less waiting, plus chance to fly a jet than turboprop.
Hold file?
Does anyone have any idea of how many are in the hold file and what the ratio is from D/E to Trainee?
I have heard there will be courses ran every 6 weeks with 12 on each course or roughly 100 a year?
Does the fact that Qlink are running a roadshow mean they are finally getting short on D/E candidates?
I have heard there will be courses ran every 6 weeks with 12 on each course or roughly 100 a year?
Does the fact that Qlink are running a roadshow mean they are finally getting short on D/E candidates?
I find it very amusing that Qantaslink told me that my CV wasn't "competitive" for DE but Skywest hired me.
I was going write something about how experienced people get told they aren't suitable when people with much less experience get hired. Later I would sit back and watch people tell me it was sour grapes and I probably need an attitude check. Surprisingly someone else would pop up and say my CV must have been crap.
But then I hear of Qlink capts going to Cathay because they can't crack a jet job and I walk away smiling.
But then I hear of Qlink capts going to Cathay because they can't crack a jet job and I walk away smiling.
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I was going write something about how experienced people get told they aren't suitable when people with much less experience get hired. Later I would sit back and watch people tell me it was sour grapes and I probably need an attitude check. Surprisingly someone else would pop up and say my CV must have been crap.
But then I hear of Qlink capts going to Cathay because they can't crack a jet job and I walk away smiling.
But then I hear of Qlink capts going to Cathay because they can't crack a jet job and I walk away smiling.
Get off on the wrong foot and you'll be pushing it uphill all assessment day.
I never got into qlink 12 months ago for no good reason, best thing that ever happened to me.
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can't crack a jet job
If the former, there are reasons for that, and I'll leave someone else to explain.
Having said that, we've had many Qlink Captains go to Mainline over the past year or so.
Outside Qantas...
Not sure how many Qlink Captains went to Cathay. The year before last we had plenty leave for Cathay, but nearly all of those pilots were FO's.
Most of the Captains who left to go overseas went to Emirates.
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Do you guys want the job on offer? Then if you meet the requirements. Then put your your application in with a brief resume attached, both written in English not Swahili (sorry to swahilinese candidates). If you think you are applying for a Dec L/H desk job flying an interstellar spaceship working for Enterprise Cathay Galactica then do that. Seriously....... wtf
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All I can say to those who are avidly waiting for their start date or interview; is don't hold your breath for Qlink! I got knocked back after reference checks (yes, it didn't feel great) - but I've ended up elsewhere at a more enjoyable gig and on better coin. So keep your options open! 👍
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All I can say to those who are avidly waiting for their start date or interview; is don't hold your breath for Qlink! I got knocked back after reference checks (yes, it didn't feel great) - but I've ended up elsewhere at a more enjoyable gig and on better coin. So keep your options open! 👍
Bit rough after being told at the sim stage "if you pass the sim, you'll be reference checked and then you're in, we're not here to cull anyone"
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Oh well, good to hear it worked out for you mate!