QANTAS UK - Wannabes & Recruitment

[Azzah]

QF U.K.

I noted that QF where conducting a number of Emergency Procedure class's at BA Training Centre. They have 100 odd Cabin Crew Ab-initio in training + they have some CSM & A380 Training this week at BA flight training.

I would guess your QF delay is due to this.
Good Luck !
Rgds
Azzah ...
Remember Recruitment does not end until you pass the training!

[michaelflynn61]

Commuting?

Hey Guys,

quick question, for long haul cabin crew based in Heathrow would it be possible to commute (from Dublin) or not as iv heard mixed answers to this!!

Cheers and best of luck to those doing interviews and waiting on news!!

[jimmy712]

WAD 21st Nov

Hi everyone, I have been invited for a WAD on 21st Nov! Just wanted any tips!? Im worried because I am going to be on holiday until the 20th and i literally have a few hours from when I return to manchester and I literally have to go home, get changed and go back to the airport so I can fly to heathrow!

[sognandoil380]

I tried to call qantas with the phone number I received days ago , anybody was in the office. I leaved a message to advised them about my interest to have a phone conversation with them but 1 week later no answer or call I have got yet. Whyyyyy????

[A380flying]

Wad 21/11/08

jimmy712:To be honist if you think you can do all that and arrive on Time and fresh for the assesment, then it will be ok. However if you have any doubt ring them and see what they say?? I am on my WAD on the 10 Dec so good luck.

[panchi]

regarding visa/residence permit

hi, im from the philippines. can i apply for cabin crew position with Qantas UK? I don't have EU passport/visa.

won't they process it for you once you get the job?

Isn't it like middle east airlines? They process everything for you once they hire you.

Where do they conduct interviews?

Thanks!

[QLisaQ]

Qantas is an Australian airline. If you go on the Qantas web site, your questions will be answered, and you can always call them. Interviews are held at Heathrow.
Good Luck

[aerotrish]

A Portuguese Girl going to WAD in Dec 11th

Hi!
I've been reading some of your messages (well to be truthful, almost all of them )
I'll be going to my WAD on the 11th of December. I'm trying to get as much information about Qantas and Australia as I can, but I’m so nervous... I know we just have to be ourselves, but since English is not my mother tongue I'm a bit concerned. Are there any Qantas Portuguese Crew Members around that can give me some pointers on housing at LHR and so on?

Thanks in advance!

[A380flying]

WAD 10,11,12, Dec

It is with regret that we have to inform you that your Welcome Aboard recruitment day has been cancelled. Due to the current economic conditions, Qantas has taken the decision to freeze all recruitment until further notice. Has anyone else had this Email, I was a little worried this might happen
I am only guessing but i think the recruitment drive will start again in February09, or january 09 Im realy hoping keeping fingers & toes crossed.

[Flyer2008]

Anyone know about Qantas cancelling all WAD's in the near future. Believe that everything is now cancelled due to the current economic climate and that they will re evaluate there recruitment plans next year.

[A380flying]

WAD 10,11,12, Dec

I Had the same Email from Qantas Yesyerday saying that all recuitment has been cancelled. Due to the current economic conditions, Qantas has taken the decision to freeze all recruitment until further notice.
Qantas hope that they will be able to resume there recruitment programme early in 2009. so Im on the back wall and grounded till then.

[aerotrish]

fingers crossed

I'm also keeping my fingers crossed! I had already bought a ticket to go to London for my WAD... So I'll go there anyway, but as a tourist We have to look at the bright side of life
Hoping everything will resume on January ou February (it would be a good birthday present )

Good luck for everyone !

[kaviation]

Has any of you that were on the Wad's the first week of Nov heard an outcome yet? Was there on the 5th and nothing yet. Phoned them the 2 week of Dec and was told we would hear the following week... still nothing.

[flitegirl]

QCCUK is offering Leave Without Pay and Part Time opportunities for bid periods right through to July 2009. Due to operational changes there must now be an excess of crew in LHR. It is therefore unlikely that there will be any recruitment activity for most of 2009 aside from the crew transferring from Australia.

[TomOfScandinavia]

Qantas UK height restriction for male cabin crew

I've noticed that Qantas UK has a height restriction for male cabin crew: 183 cm. But the thing is that I've met at least 3 male cabin crew, currently employed by Qantas UK, taller than 183 cm.

Exactly how strict are they (Qantas UK) with the height-issue?

And a Happy New Year to everyone!

[jacquelinee]

Very strict. At the beginning of the recruitment day they will take your height. If you don't match their height requirement, you're out. Simple as that.

[flitegirl]

if you're only one or two centimeters over 183cm, you could make it through if you don't stand up straight when they measure you......it's been done before!

[I Just Want To Fly]

I am 187cm. I made it to final interview qith QCCUK. It is pretty hard not to stand up straight. The thing kind of wobbles, and someone is usually looking at you from the side. Infact I think they made me stand up so straight that I was taller than I normally would be when walking around the cabin! I questioned them on the height thing later, and they said it is because of the B744 UD Galley! I have been flying on B744 for a few years, and never had any problems!

Go for it! Be positive, but not disapointed if they send you away! Lots of other airlines in the UK!

[Ianj]

I find this very unfair. After applying to Qantas myself and being rejected because my height is 184 cms (one cm above the maximum) only to find that other people have been successful who are passed the limit!!

One rule for one and all that. I too have worked on 747's on the UD galley and had no problems.

[jacquelinee]

It doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

BA flies B747 and their height requirements are between 157.5 cms and 186 cms whilst QF's are 163 cms and 183 cms.