QANTAS UK - Wannabes & Recruitment
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i have an interview on 20th march im now unsure whether to book overnight accom or not as it was a friend of mine from qantas that told me to check the status of the interview and whether it was still going ahead as she heard some had been cancelled. i dont know what to do now, i have emailed them but also tried to call and only a recorded message on the answer phone so guess i will have to wait for my email of cancellation. if not i assume its going ahead as planned.
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WAD postponement
I am in the same predicament - my interview's booked for March 17th and i am unsure to go ahead and book accommodation. I traveling from overseas so i need to book in advance.
I am constantly checking my email every day but nothing! Let me know if you manage to get hold of them. Hopefully we'll have some news soon - either way!
Thanks
I am constantly checking my email every day but nothing! Let me know if you manage to get hold of them. Hopefully we'll have some news soon - either way!
Thanks
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I certainly would not leave a job or plan building a career at Qantas UK.
Now 'cheaper' contracts have been introduced for Australian based crew its actually cheaper to have crew all based out of Australia than have a base in the UK.
As Qantas always wants to 'save a dollar' I doubt the base will be around too much longer.
Still if you haven't flown before Qantas UK will give you some fantastic experience for your resume.
Now 'cheaper' contracts have been introduced for Australian based crew its actually cheaper to have crew all based out of Australia than have a base in the UK.
As Qantas always wants to 'save a dollar' I doubt the base will be around too much longer.
Still if you haven't flown before Qantas UK will give you some fantastic experience for your resume.
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Height restrictions
Hello, just wanted to let you know that on my phone interview the very first
thing I had to confirm with the recruiter was that I was at least 163 cm, she would not of continued with the interview if I was not. I was calling from Canada had to measure myself and convert, I then called her back. I just made it 163.117. So you should double check before you proceed further. If it doesnt work and your really wanting this career, try Emirates the prefer females smaller but you have to be able to reach on your tippy toes 212cm, slender, great teeth, young and beautiful. Good Luck..
Follow your dreams and your journey will be extraordinary!!
Happy flying Snowbird1
thing I had to confirm with the recruiter was that I was at least 163 cm, she would not of continued with the interview if I was not. I was calling from Canada had to measure myself and convert, I then called her back. I just made it 163.117. So you should double check before you proceed further. If it doesnt work and your really wanting this career, try Emirates the prefer females smaller but you have to be able to reach on your tippy toes 212cm, slender, great teeth, young and beautiful. Good Luck..
Follow your dreams and your journey will be extraordinary!!
Happy flying Snowbird1
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QF UK Interview NOT worth it
Just wanted to ad my experience for those thinking of traveling overseas for the UK base. If they give you a number of dates that interviews are being held on PICK ONE because these are confirmed dates that should be going ahead.
If you are traveling from overseas do not expect any acknowledgment for your dedication. QF UK DO NOT CARE how far you have come or spent. In my experience it is not worth spending the money on getting to a QF UK interview. The money they offer is not worth the hassle.
If you are overseas and wanting to fly abroad head to the Middle East. You can interview in most countries and don't have to travel. If you get the job they will fly you to the Middle East to start your job and provide accommodation. A much better deal then OF UK.
If you are traveling from overseas do not expect any acknowledgment for your dedication. QF UK DO NOT CARE how far you have come or spent. In my experience it is not worth spending the money on getting to a QF UK interview. The money they offer is not worth the hassle.
If you are overseas and wanting to fly abroad head to the Middle East. You can interview in most countries and don't have to travel. If you get the job they will fly you to the Middle East to start your job and provide accommodation. A much better deal then OF UK.
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Somewhereat1l -
Where are you getting your information from in regards to Qantas UK not being round for much longer? Its a very strong statement to be making without backing it up?!
Qantas is actually during quite well at present when you take the current economic climate. When third party financial advisors are stating that Qantas is still a financially viable option for investors etc - this doesn't indicate closer of the UK base. With the introduction of the A380 for the LHR-SIN route and a further Airbus due to join the base shortly.....these aren't signs for closure.
I'd be grateful for any information you may have to contradict this as I like to keep informed in whats going on and would hate to have the wrong impression!!!
For all those who are awaiting interviews - I know how it feels!!! I've been made reduntant from 2 airlines now (I'm cursed for sure!) but stick with it and keep trying. When depression hits people due to the "recession" they book holidays!!!!!!!!!!
x
Where are you getting your information from in regards to Qantas UK not being round for much longer? Its a very strong statement to be making without backing it up?!
Qantas is actually during quite well at present when you take the current economic climate. When third party financial advisors are stating that Qantas is still a financially viable option for investors etc - this doesn't indicate closer of the UK base. With the introduction of the A380 for the LHR-SIN route and a further Airbus due to join the base shortly.....these aren't signs for closure.
I'd be grateful for any information you may have to contradict this as I like to keep informed in whats going on and would hate to have the wrong impression!!!
For all those who are awaiting interviews - I know how it feels!!! I've been made reduntant from 2 airlines now (I'm cursed for sure!) but stick with it and keep trying. When depression hits people due to the "recession" they book holidays!!!!!!!!!!
x
Don't worry DivingDiva and others... Somewhereat1l is making sweeping unfounded comments that have been debated many times before. Qantas Cabin Crew UK Ltd is a big cost saver for the Group.
Much of this has been said before......
- Only 1 of 4 inbound crew need to be overnighted - think of the cost saving (hotel, allowances)
- QCCUK crew are on comparable salary and conditions as their QCCA counterparts
- Having a crew base provides great flexibility when it comes to scheduling
- Qantas has invested in the A380 training facility..... hundreds of crew have completed or are scheduled to complete A380 training this year.
- Qantas will fly the A380 into LHR 5 days per week from June.
Much of this has been said before......
- Only 1 of 4 inbound crew need to be overnighted - think of the cost saving (hotel, allowances)
- QCCUK crew are on comparable salary and conditions as their QCCA counterparts
- Having a crew base provides great flexibility when it comes to scheduling
- Qantas has invested in the A380 training facility..... hundreds of crew have completed or are scheduled to complete A380 training this year.
- Qantas will fly the A380 into LHR 5 days per week from June.
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WAD
Hi All,
I have just received an email to say the WAD's scheduled for the 17th-21st March at LHR have been postponed
Has anyone else received a similar email? If i hear anything else i shall post it on here!
Fingers crossed for the future! x
I have just received an email to say the WAD's scheduled for the 17th-21st March at LHR have been postponed
Has anyone else received a similar email? If i hear anything else i shall post it on here!Fingers crossed for the future!
x
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Happy I made the decision to not pursue this, Oh well
Just like someone else posted, 11,980 British pounds is not enough to live on in London. Even the 2nd year at 14,000 British pounds is not enough to live on in London, they were right about this and heading to the middle east is at least more money and accommodation paid for. Good Luck to you all.
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SnowBird1
You are 100% right that the amount of money your stating is not enough to live on in London... and probably anywhere to be honest! But this is the basic salary, as with any of the premium airlines flying out the UK, they offer a basic salary and add on Flight/Sector pay which varies from airline to airline as some pay by the hour, by the destination or by the total no. of hours. You also receive "allowances" either into your salary or in currency downroute. This is for your food and necessities while your away however, the calculate it on the no. of meals at hotel prices of food so always more than you need if you eat in local restaurants or go to the supermarket!
So yes, technically, the basic isn't enough, but when you start flying - you should be taking home an awful lot more!!!
I'm sorry you decided not to pursue Qantas, I hope you will or have found the right airline for you, whether thats in the Middle East, Canada, or here in the UK.
All the Best
DivingDiva x
You are 100% right that the amount of money your stating is not enough to live on in London... and probably anywhere to be honest! But this is the basic salary, as with any of the premium airlines flying out the UK, they offer a basic salary and add on Flight/Sector pay which varies from airline to airline as some pay by the hour, by the destination or by the total no. of hours. You also receive "allowances" either into your salary or in currency downroute. This is for your food and necessities while your away however, the calculate it on the no. of meals at hotel prices of food so always more than you need if you eat in local restaurants or go to the supermarket!
So yes, technically, the basic isn't enough, but when you start flying - you should be taking home an awful lot more!!!
I'm sorry you decided not to pursue Qantas, I hope you will or have found the right airline for you, whether thats in the Middle East, Canada, or here in the UK.
All the Best
DivingDiva x
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Back in the 90's when I was at BA, my allowances and overtime rates on long haul, wound up being a bit more than my basic salary. hence, my take home pay out of LHR back then was around 3,000 pounds.... I am sure Qantas UK is less, but you would still be taking home much more than your basic. Airlines cannot advertise the supplementals such as allowances, in the salary package because they are variables. For the first couple of years, just plan on sharing a place; it is always rough the first three years at any airline. Eventually you would be able to afford more I imagine.
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Thanks for your kind feedback
Hi, I really would like to pursue this, I'm just uncertain due to all the negativity you here from the media about how expensive London is to live in, believe me Vancouver isnt much better! More than anything I would love to have this opportunity as I was born in Norwich and I felt this was a good chance to search out my roots once again, as well as I have wanted to fly for a long time. I am scheduled to call recruiting the end of March. I will follow up and go from there. You are right they did state the personal grooming allowance and the $ per leg of a trip. I know that is not the exact wording to use but I hope you understand what I mean. Thanks for your feedback its greatly appreciated.
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We share something in common as it sounds like we are in the same place. I have been trying WJ and even with a few in house references I dont think they are hiring FA's at this time. I envy you at YVR. Well, persistence pays off at some point..how was BA and living in London. It would be an extraordinary chapter in your biography, what a journey.
just FYI..... this memo was from the FAAA International Division and has also been posted in the Qantas crew thread.
5th March 2009
Attention all Long Haul Flight Attendants
MAJOR INDUSTRIAL UPDATE
Airline Industry Update
Last week I attended a briefing with the CEO Alan Joyce regarding the general position of Qantas in terms of the Aviation Industry. The Good news is that Qantas is one of only a handful of airlines that remain profitable in the current environment.
The decisions taken around business segmentation over the last few years have placed Qantas in a stronger position to withstand the global financial maelstrom than most of our competitors.
Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific are likely to post up to 2 billion dollar losses and British Airways have indicated losses of nearly 270 million pounds in the last quarter. These figures are in many ways incomprehensible. Yet Qantas remains competitive on the Domestic Market and the decisions made around the Long Haul Cabin Crew EBA 8 continue to position us well compared to other Cabin Crew groups.
Nonetheless we are in a constant discussion with Management to work through the challenges of softening demand for premium travel in particular, that is affecting all airlines worldwide.
In the last few days I have written a few newsletters with some levity but with underlying messages of how serious the situation is for all of us in terms of our desire to maintain job security.
747 Four Class Configured Aircraft
In the last 24 hours, system wide figures for advance bookings have been analysed and the decisions have been made to implement changes that will take cost out of the operation.
We have been in very detailed discussions with management over the last 24 hours and a decision was made by management to reduce the crew complement on the 4 class 747 by one.
Your OH&S representatives and FAAA procedures representatives have been working with the Service Development team to produce revised procedures and contingency briefings for crew and Onboard Managers.
The Service Development team following our discussions are also looking at initiatives around flexibilities in the service offering and potential changes that whilst still retaining the flavour of a premium airline, recognise the challenges of reduced crew.
There would be nobody including Cabin Crew Management more disappointed than myself about the need for this. But desperate times require appropriate measures and the overriding concern of the FAAA is the job security of our members.
Whilst this will be implemented from the beginning of the next roster, we are hopeful that when times improve we will be in a position to look a replacing the crewmember.
We do not expect this to be something achieved for quite some time, as I do not believe that we have yet seen the worst of the economic crisis.
Roster Publication Delay
As a result of an increasing surplus of crew, planned recruitment in London, Auckland and QCCA for June, has been put on hold indefinitely. Further some 50 crew, will have had LSL placed on their Lines after bids had closed. The Impact on rosters would have been devastating for those crew.
Following discussion with the FAAA arrangements have been put in place for these crew to bid around the assignment, and also re-enter their specific bids.
We thank the Company for doing this as it is a decent decision given it only affecting a small number of crew. As a result all rosters will not be published until mid next week.
Like everyone else, I like to get my roster as soon as possible, however by putting yourself in the position of the unfortunate 50 crew that have been subjected to a last minute leave burn, I hope that you will forgive us for delaying the roster build to allow them to have some roster control.
We are exploring a range of other options with the Company to increase flexibility, and build in further job security for our members. I ask for your patience and understanding as we explore and implement this and other necessary changes.
Crew can be totally reassured that your job security is our paramount concern and we are well placed given the flexibilities of the last EBA and our continuing meaningful dialogue with the Company to maintain it, as we move through very challenging times.
Written and authorised by Steven Reed – President International Division
5th March 2009
Attention all Long Haul Flight Attendants
MAJOR INDUSTRIAL UPDATE
Airline Industry Update
Last week I attended a briefing with the CEO Alan Joyce regarding the general position of Qantas in terms of the Aviation Industry. The Good news is that Qantas is one of only a handful of airlines that remain profitable in the current environment.
The decisions taken around business segmentation over the last few years have placed Qantas in a stronger position to withstand the global financial maelstrom than most of our competitors.
Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific are likely to post up to 2 billion dollar losses and British Airways have indicated losses of nearly 270 million pounds in the last quarter. These figures are in many ways incomprehensible. Yet Qantas remains competitive on the Domestic Market and the decisions made around the Long Haul Cabin Crew EBA 8 continue to position us well compared to other Cabin Crew groups.
Nonetheless we are in a constant discussion with Management to work through the challenges of softening demand for premium travel in particular, that is affecting all airlines worldwide.
In the last few days I have written a few newsletters with some levity but with underlying messages of how serious the situation is for all of us in terms of our desire to maintain job security.
747 Four Class Configured Aircraft
In the last 24 hours, system wide figures for advance bookings have been analysed and the decisions have been made to implement changes that will take cost out of the operation.
We have been in very detailed discussions with management over the last 24 hours and a decision was made by management to reduce the crew complement on the 4 class 747 by one.
Your OH&S representatives and FAAA procedures representatives have been working with the Service Development team to produce revised procedures and contingency briefings for crew and Onboard Managers.
The Service Development team following our discussions are also looking at initiatives around flexibilities in the service offering and potential changes that whilst still retaining the flavour of a premium airline, recognise the challenges of reduced crew.
There would be nobody including Cabin Crew Management more disappointed than myself about the need for this. But desperate times require appropriate measures and the overriding concern of the FAAA is the job security of our members.
Whilst this will be implemented from the beginning of the next roster, we are hopeful that when times improve we will be in a position to look a replacing the crewmember.
We do not expect this to be something achieved for quite some time, as I do not believe that we have yet seen the worst of the economic crisis.
Roster Publication Delay
As a result of an increasing surplus of crew, planned recruitment in London, Auckland and QCCA for June, has been put on hold indefinitely. Further some 50 crew, will have had LSL placed on their Lines after bids had closed. The Impact on rosters would have been devastating for those crew.
Following discussion with the FAAA arrangements have been put in place for these crew to bid around the assignment, and also re-enter their specific bids.
We thank the Company for doing this as it is a decent decision given it only affecting a small number of crew. As a result all rosters will not be published until mid next week.
Like everyone else, I like to get my roster as soon as possible, however by putting yourself in the position of the unfortunate 50 crew that have been subjected to a last minute leave burn, I hope that you will forgive us for delaying the roster build to allow them to have some roster control.
We are exploring a range of other options with the Company to increase flexibility, and build in further job security for our members. I ask for your patience and understanding as we explore and implement this and other necessary changes.
Crew can be totally reassured that your job security is our paramount concern and we are well placed given the flexibilities of the last EBA and our continuing meaningful dialogue with the Company to maintain it, as we move through very challenging times.
Written and authorised by Steven Reed – President International Division
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I have heard that QF london Base is recruiting.. is this true? And i live in Australia.. would i have to fly to london for interviews or do they recruit over here? And also what is the money like? I have heard it's not very good...
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Hello,
I am thinking of applying to Qantas UK who is recruiting again, but I would like to know what is the average take home every month.
I would have to relocate and wants to know if the expense of that would be worth it in the end.
Thanks very much in advance
I am thinking of applying to Qantas UK who is recruiting again, but I would like to know what is the average take home every month.
I would have to relocate and wants to know if the expense of that would be worth it in the end.
Thanks very much in advance
