Qantas Recruitment

[HappyBandit]

Originally Posted by Change Tanks

Did the process mid year. I’ve been told first half of 2023 by hr, so 6-9 months could be about right unless you have jet time it may be faster. I think most getting on course this year are ex jet drivers

Not the case...most are ex turboprop. if youre external expect more rapid call up.

[dctPub]

Originally Posted by RustyFlyerBoy

Any truth to the rumour of 50 or 60 ex-Cathay guys applying in the most recent round earlier this year and if so, any news on how they faired?

Are you surprised? Have you heard what’s happening up there? Surprised the number is not in the hundreds.

The smart ones who were on non expat contracts left in 2016-2019.

[cLeArIcE]

Originally Posted by HappyBandit

if youre external expect more rapid call up.

Yes of course, why would Qantas treat the people already in the group with any sort of respect or appreciation. . Absolute pricks.

[Climb150]

Originally Posted by cLeArIcE

Yes of course, why would Qantas treat the people already in the group with any sort of respect or appreciation. . Absolute pricks.

Recruiting internally costs more due to the fact you need to train 2 people instead of one.

[morno]

Originally Posted by cLeArIcE

Yes of course, why would Qantas treat the people already in the group with any sort of respect or appreciation. . Absolute pricks.

I’m guessing you won’t be working for said “pricks” then?

It’s basic business economics really, why take from internal businesses when they’re already short and external options exist that won’t leave other parts of the business struggling.

Be lucky there’s even an option. Years ago you would have been dreaming to move internally.

[KAPAC]

90’s there was next to no chance to go from qantaslink to mainline . Took 3 in 9 years while get a job at kendals and get a mainline seniority number same day it seemed . Why take from your own regionals and incur a cost ? Take from opposition and they incur the cost .

slowest way into mainline is via qantas regionals . Been like this for 30+ years .

[cLeArIcE]

Originally Posted by morno

I’m guessing you won’t be working for said “pricks” then?

It’s basic business economics really, why take from internal businesses when they’re already short and external options exist that won’t leave other parts of the business struggling.

Be lucky there’s even an option. Years ago you would have been dreaming to move internally.

So give a seniority number to those people whom Qlink, EFA etc can't release etc then it doesn't matter if it takes a year or two. But that would require Qantas to actually respect and appreciate their people.

[Icarus2001]

They do, it says so on their website so it must be true...

Human Resources

As one of Australia’s largest employers, our Human Resources team works closely with the business in the delivery of our corporate and people strategy. We have an unwavering focus on building a flexible and adaptable workforce, driving leadership capability, improving productivity and creating safe workplaces.

We're proud of our fleet but our greatest pride is in our people. We work hard to identify talented people and help them realise their potential.

[AviatoR21]

Haha what a joke that is. Loyal pilots who’ve stayed in the group have been pushed to the bottom of the hold file while others at the competition have been given priority….

[Vne_]

Originally Posted by KAPAC

90’s there was next to no chance to go from qantaslink to mainline . Took 3 in 9 years while get a job at kendals and get a mainline seniority number same day it seemed . Why take from your own regionals and incur a cost ? Take from opposition and they incur the cost .

slowest way into mainline is via qantas regionals . Been like this for 30+ years .

True although the company has made big changes to streamline the internal AOC transfer process in recent years. Obviously there's reason for this...? Perhaps they see the benefit in hiring from 'within'

[On Guard]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on joining as a 45 year old. Good move or not? Other options are command a320 but at secondary carriers.

[HappyBandit]

Originally Posted by On Guard

What’s everyone’s thoughts on joining as a 45 year old. Good move or not? Other options are command a320 but at secondary carriers.

I think its personal choice. I know many Mid 40 and early 50 year olds going to mainline for the lifestyle with view to retire in a decade.

[goose1]

I joined at age 46, have had a great career, s/o 747, f/o 767, 380 s/o, Capt 737 currently.
now 20 years since joining.

[SO4life]

Originally Posted by On Guard

Hey there, guys who are getting course dates now, out of interest when did you do final sim? Ive just got my yes so thinking 6 mths?

Has anyone heard any recent updates? Cheers

[Saab340driver]

Originally Posted by SO4life

Has anyone heard any recent updates? Cheers

Courses filled to June 2023

[Ladloy]

Originally Posted by Saab340driver

Courses filled to June 2023

Planned courses to June at a minimum but they haven't actually called up hold file candidates yet, supposedly they have only gone as far as Feb.

[SO4life]

Thanks very much!

[On Guard]

Originally Posted by Ladloy

Planned courses to June at a minimum but they haven't actually called up hold file candidates yet, supposedly they have only gone as far as Feb.

Confirmed. I got email updating me, Feb course filled just now.

[Change Tanks]

Originally Posted by On Guard

Confirmed. I got email updating me, Feb course filled just now.

When did you do the interview/sim?

[itchy_feet]

Any chance of recruitment opening up again next year to externals?

Cheers