QANTAS UK - Wannabes & Recruitment
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Hi All,
No expert in this arena, however I would question the assumption that this is related to an "Australian" wide issue. I have recently been employed by V Australia (no previous flying experience) and I easily stand 190cms........
Certainly aware of the Qantas restrictions but wonder if perhaps they are purely a "Qantas thing"....
No expert in this arena, however I would question the assumption that this is related to an "Australian" wide issue. I have recently been employed by V Australia (no previous flying experience) and I easily stand 190cms........
Certainly aware of the Qantas restrictions but wonder if perhaps they are purely a "Qantas thing"....
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Just going by what I was told. I work for another airline in Australia and we have the same height restriction. They told me it was a CASA thing. Maybe V-Australia have been able to negotiate. Don't forget, the 777 does not have an upper deck. The upper deck has been mentioned as the root of the restriction.
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I also have been turned down by QCCUK due to height... Its not nice I know (even If you are already crew) but they have rules and I guess thats the end of it.
I've also heard its because of this upper deck restriction not sure whether to believe that or not????
Shame tho as they might miss out on good crew!!
I've also heard its because of this upper deck restriction not sure whether to believe that or not????
Shame tho as they might miss out on good crew!!
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Qantas question
i was wondering if anyone would know this....... If u have already applied for qantas (as in wen they last recruted) do you know how long you have to wait until u can reapply? cos i applied when they last recruted which was about september time just wonder how long i had left till i could apply again.
thankyou xxxx
thankyou xxxx
I was turned down this week by Qantas for my height - good thing I found out on the phone interview. I'm 186cm and they like 183 or less. I asked why they have the upper restriction. They said "Australian CAA dictate crew must not be taller than 183cm".
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Virgin Blue doesn't seem to have a height restriction.
Under their "must have" requirements for the job it mentions nothing about height restrictions....
Maybe it's is just a Qantas thing and not a CASA requirment.
Under their "must have" requirements for the job it mentions nothing about height restrictions....
Maybe it's is just a Qantas thing and not a CASA requirment.
You are right Raver
National Jet and Skywest have no height restriction. Tiger Airways have a minimum 158cm and no upper limit. Therefore I doubt it's a CASA rule. Unless it's a CASA requirement for Qantas' AOC - I find that unlikely though.
I would say Qantas is strict with it's limits because of its own OH&S policy.
You don't want to be banging your head on the overhead monitors on those CLASSIC 737-400s now, do you Raver!
National Jet and Skywest have no height restriction. Tiger Airways have a minimum 158cm and no upper limit. Therefore I doubt it's a CASA rule. Unless it's a CASA requirement for Qantas' AOC - I find that unlikely though.
I would say Qantas is strict with it's limits because of its own OH&S policy.
You don't want to be banging your head on the overhead monitors on those CLASSIC 737-400s now, do you Raver!
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Puzzled requirements
Hello everyone!
Could someone possibly tell me a little as to what the Qantas UK is after?
I'm based in Melbourne and I recently applied for a position but got a rejection email a few days ago advising that I did not meet their requirements.... what are these requirements? Using the word "requirement", makes it sounds as if I was missing a basic requirement for them to even consider me?
I can't help but wonder why and I'm completely puzzled, not even a phone call.. As to their prelimenary requirements, I can confirm that I meet all of these and in brief, I have plenty of customer service experience, have travelled a lot, speak a european language and hold dual citizenship, Australian and EU.
On my application, I put "hold EU passport" though I live in Australia. Do you think this might have given them the impression I have no right in Australia??
Would appreciate some thoughts...
Love_Flying
Could someone possibly tell me a little as to what the Qantas UK is after?
I'm based in Melbourne and I recently applied for a position but got a rejection email a few days ago advising that I did not meet their requirements.... what are these requirements? Using the word "requirement", makes it sounds as if I was missing a basic requirement for them to even consider me?
I can't help but wonder why and I'm completely puzzled, not even a phone call.. As to their prelimenary requirements, I can confirm that I meet all of these and in brief, I have plenty of customer service experience, have travelled a lot, speak a european language and hold dual citizenship, Australian and EU.
On my application, I put "hold EU passport" though I live in Australia. Do you think this might have given them the impression I have no right in Australia??
Would appreciate some thoughts...
Love_Flying
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Love_Flying,
Just double check you meet the requiremnts as taken from the QF website.
If you do, then I would suggest you reply and ask them to specify which requirement they believe you do not meet.
Role requirements
Committed to service excellence.
Considerable recent experience in a face-to-face customer service role.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the maturity to deal with a range of customer needs.
Excellent standard of personal presentation with a willingness to wear company uniform to required standards.
Height 163-183cm without shoes.
Age: minimum 18 years.
The legal right to live and work in the UK.
A valid passport with unrestricted access to all Qantas destinations.
Satisfactory criminal record check (to be eligible to hold a permanent restricted zone security pass).
High standard of spoken and written English.
Minimum GCSE level grade C in Maths and English or equivalent.
The ability to perform the following tasks:
- Lift a 28kg (55lb) aircraft window exit.
- Deal with emergencies in a smoke filled training simulator.
- Swim and assist people in the water. Swim 50 metres fully clothed,
then tread water for three (3) minutes.
- Descend an aircraft escape slide approximately nine (9) metres above
the ground.
- Fight fires wearing a full face mask.
- Control people in panic situations.
- Move passengers with disabilities in evacuations
Good luck,
Raverflaver
Just double check you meet the requiremnts as taken from the QF website.
If you do, then I would suggest you reply and ask them to specify which requirement they believe you do not meet.
Role requirements
Committed to service excellence.
Considerable recent experience in a face-to-face customer service role.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the maturity to deal with a range of customer needs.
Excellent standard of personal presentation with a willingness to wear company uniform to required standards.
Height 163-183cm without shoes.
Age: minimum 18 years.
The legal right to live and work in the UK.
A valid passport with unrestricted access to all Qantas destinations.
Satisfactory criminal record check (to be eligible to hold a permanent restricted zone security pass).
High standard of spoken and written English.
Minimum GCSE level grade C in Maths and English or equivalent.
The ability to perform the following tasks:
- Lift a 28kg (55lb) aircraft window exit.
- Deal with emergencies in a smoke filled training simulator.
- Swim and assist people in the water. Swim 50 metres fully clothed,
then tread water for three (3) minutes.
- Descend an aircraft escape slide approximately nine (9) metres above
the ground.
- Fight fires wearing a full face mask.
- Control people in panic situations.
- Move passengers with disabilities in evacuations
Good luck,
Raverflaver
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Right to live and work in the UK
I do apologize if this has come up previously, but if you hold only an Australian passport can you apply for the London Heathrow base? Thank you..
Generally no, unless you already work for Qantas Airways Ltd or you have the right to hold a visa that would allow you to live in the UK for an extended period. eg, a working holiday visa would not qualify you.
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Thanks Raverflaver.
I can confirm that I have all the initial role requirements. Only thing I can think is that I put on the application that I have Euro passport so perhaps they thought I don't have an Australian one...or the right to be in Australia, who knows! Have tried putting my application in again with "other" for that question. I'm not quite sure who I could actually contact, where I'd receive a response from...
Love_Flying
I can confirm that I have all the initial role requirements. Only thing I can think is that I put on the application that I have Euro passport so perhaps they thought I don't have an Australian one...or the right to be in Australia, who knows! Have tried putting my application in again with "other" for that question. I'm not quite sure who I could actually contact, where I'd receive a response from...
Love_Flying