Hey Guys,

Wondering if anyone has done the interview recently and would be able to recommend a website with the most relevant/appropriate aptitude test preparation??

Thanks in advance!

Hey Guys,

Curious if anyone has any information on timeline from initial web application to reply to next step etc.

Cheers

Interesting to see the minimums went up/changed slightly.
Now need to have MCC course completed....
No longer specific about Virgin Cadet progam eligability......
Slightly higher mins......
Specific mention of Virgin Jet time......
And removal of all copilot (excluding Virgin jet time) being acceptable.

Narrows the field a bit......

Whats wrong with a career at VA?
Reasonably new equipment (mostly), stable rosters, generous employment conditions, get to stay in Aus or NZ, great crew to fly with........
I get QF would be most peoples first choice but VA is not a bad place to work and it certainly seems to be a much happier place than Jetstar, Tiger, the middle east or China.
Good Luck to those successful with their Qantas application. I'm sure its a great place to work but not everyone is going to get that job. Back in the day, those successful at AN may not have been elsewhere and vice versa.
One knock back does not mean you will be unsuccessful as an airline pilot somewhere else.

Jimnhorace,

I would keep in mind that, for pilots seeking a career in VA, joining Tiger is joining Virgin. It just may be your first (and likely third) position in the group, and just as valid as a 777 SO, ATR FO or VAINZ FO, but Tiger is probably the best paid of those entry jobs, and certainly sets you up for VA 737 FO as well as any of the others.

What fleet are you on Jim?

MCC
 

Are GA drivers really forking out $6k+ for the MCC?!

Currently flying the bus but when i joined Virgin, there was only one type and no-one expected we would be any more than that.
I had interviewed and been successful elsewhere but my choice was to stay in Australia.
I am very happy with my choice and still would be if we were still a single fleet airline.
The point i wanted to make by posting was for anyone contemplating career moves, work out what is important to you.
If that is the quickest left seat in a big jet, then you will be heading overseas but if you value a life in Australia, then concentrate on getting a job here. it will take a lot longer to get to that seat but in the meantime you are enjoying the beaches and fresh air. Plenty of time off and a quality of life not found many other places in the world.
I have seen so many people give up their airline job in Australia to head overseas and then realise just what they sacrificed. Difficult for them to then come back to Australia and start their career over again but lots do and lots more wish they could. Even if it wasn't to work for Qantas.

Absolutely agree Goat Whisperer. The long game is the one that counts. Work out who you want to work for and get on the list. If they don't want you, get on the other list. You will still have a lot of fun, make plenty of money and enjoy flying some good gear.

It's in Brisbane.