QANTAS UK - Wannabes & Recruitment
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Flitegirl, thanks for the info -- wow good deal for them....... And they'll probably still have to live with 10 people to pay rent in London! Anyway, do you know how long they have to decide ie: what date they have to decide if they want to go by?
Bali - good luck with your application!
Bali - good luck with your application!
Actually kmp1, it's not such a great deal. The salary paid in the UK is pretty dismal compared to what we get paid in Australia. So the lump sum payments go some way to make the package more attractive.
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Bali: As for Australian culture just remember this: Neighbours is filmed in Ramsey St Mel, Home and Away in Sydney, Anzac biscuits came from Gallipoli and stuff with mateship. Add in a bit of Dick Smith.
That should get you off to a flying start.
That should get you off to a flying start.
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Flitegirl,
Is it the same salary / contract as the QF UK crew are on who were hired out of the UK? If so, then I guess it is roughly the same amount of money, but just a lot more expensive to live in London I guess, so I see what you're saying.
Is it the same salary / contract as the QF UK crew are on who were hired out of the UK? If so, then I guess it is roughly the same amount of money, but just a lot more expensive to live in London I guess, so I see what you're saying.
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I hope I'm wrong but the money situation doesn't sound that good, although the ex/re patriation money is sure to help. I think this deal is an experience only thing and not one to apply for if you want to save money. The salary is about the same as here in OZ excluding all the add on's such as DTA, overtime etc. However word is AO is having to short list due to too many applicants so it's great to see the enthusiasm there. Sixteen are due to leave in Sep followed by another 16 in Feb. Plus the fact that QF LHR is expected to get an A380 trainer I think it's going to be a great time for those going over. I wish them all the best and for those of you already at LHR you will love the bunch of people joining you, they are a really good mix of crew. I have the pleasure of being friends and collegues with many of them and I can guarantee you will enjoy working with them.
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Hi Ianbeale.....
Our trips are completely random. You may get a good spread of HKG, SIN and BKK but then there are crew who get all of one type, no BKK...etc etc....it really seems to be what the computer spits out. I personally have always had a fairly even spread but think this has been pure luck to date.
As for working positions on the aircraft....these are allocated but some managers allow you to pick where you work based on first come first serve.....
Hope that answers your Q,s
Our trips are completely random. You may get a good spread of HKG, SIN and BKK but then there are crew who get all of one type, no BKK...etc etc....it really seems to be what the computer spits out. I personally have always had a fairly even spread but think this has been pure luck to date.
As for working positions on the aircraft....these are allocated but some managers allow you to pick where you work based on first come first serve.....
Hope that answers your Q,s
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Recruitment
Any current QFUK crew heard there is a large recruitment drive at present???? Or is it just galley FM on the loose again?
I understand there are quite a few crew leaving......
I understand there are quite a few crew leaving......
I understand there are quite a few crew leaving......
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God, they must be desperate then
I think there is a lot of un happy people about. Could it be time to look at what QFUK earn in comparison to our Australian based colleagues???? It is always a hot topic on galley FM. How about a service related pay increase.....in the end there will be crew who have flown for longer yet earn near enough the same as an entry level recruit.....hardly fair.
Do the fat cats in QF really know what the cost of living in London and the UK really is????? By looking at it, far from it. I personally survive off what we earn....but is surviving really living????
In the end.....money talks. There are a lot of people about who see QF as a stop gap...summer job.....something to do..... and in the end that will always rub off in the cabins.
But I guess somehow constant recruitment is cheaper than paying people more......but how is that going to allow us to offer a "world class service" when we are always "training" in our business and first class cabins......
Life goes on I suppose
I think there is a lot of un happy people about. Could it be time to look at what QFUK earn in comparison to our Australian based colleagues???? It is always a hot topic on galley FM. How about a service related pay increase.....in the end there will be crew who have flown for longer yet earn near enough the same as an entry level recruit.....hardly fair.
Do the fat cats in QF really know what the cost of living in London and the UK really is????? By looking at it, far from it. I personally survive off what we earn....but is surviving really living????
In the end.....money talks. There are a lot of people about who see QF as a stop gap...summer job.....something to do..... and in the end that will always rub off in the cabins.
But I guess somehow constant recruitment is cheaper than paying people more......but how is that going to allow us to offer a "world class service" when we are always "training" in our business and first class cabins......
Life goes on I suppose
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Qantas Recruitment - Jul 07
I just got offered a welcome aboard interview with QFCCUK. It all sounds good but I am not so sure I understand the salary structure? Can anyone be bothered to answer the following:
GBP600 Grooming allowance? paid over the year or lump sum?
Sector Pay? by the length of the flight?
The recruiter didnt mention the allowances in port? these are cash? local currency on the day?
Sorry about all the questions. I am attending from Australia, Im British/Pom but been in Aus 6 yrs - wanting to return back to the homeland, seems like a good job to do so and retain some of the aussie that has been instilled in me the last few years! Just trying to figure out the financials and no point flying all that way without being fully informed!
GBP600 Grooming allowance? paid over the year or lump sum?
Sector Pay? by the length of the flight?
The recruiter didnt mention the allowances in port? these are cash? local currency on the day?
Sorry about all the questions. I am attending from Australia, Im British/Pom but been in Aus 6 yrs - wanting to return back to the homeland, seems like a good job to do so and retain some of the aussie that has been instilled in me the last few years! Just trying to figure out the financials and no point flying all that way without being fully informed!
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The grooming allowance is paid over a month period on a pro rata basis.
Sector pay is just over £100 per pattern (£50 per sector) and does increase if the sector is increased (but don't pin your hopes on it as it has to be a significant delay or increase).
Local allowances are paid in cash, tax free and in local currency.
Sector pay is just over £100 per pattern (£50 per sector) and does increase if the sector is increased (but don't pin your hopes on it as it has to be a significant delay or increase).
Local allowances are paid in cash, tax free and in local currency.
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24th Sept Start Date
hello!
is anyone starting with Qantas Uk on the 24th sept?
just waited 9 months for a start date!!!
excited and scared!
pm or post on here if anyone else starting too
luv
Airhostie
is anyone starting with Qantas Uk on the 24th sept?
just waited 9 months for a start date!!!
excited and scared!
pm or post on here if anyone else starting too
luv
Airhostie
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Hello..
I have my Welcome Aboard assesment day on the 15th August... am really looking forward to it.... Is anyone going on that day?
Sweetmissy x
I have my Welcome Aboard assesment day on the 15th August... am really looking forward to it.... Is anyone going on that day?
Sweetmissy x
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Hi every one!! 
Can I please pick your brains for a minute please?
I live In Newcastle (NCL) and just wondering if you or any one you know commutes from up my way. If they do, how do they find it, money wise? Do QANTAS staff get discount on BA and if so after how long? LAST question I assure you, Do you get stand by duties together in a section or are they on every roster?
Advice and answers will be very much appreciated! And hope I can answer some of your questions sometime.
Thanks.
Can I please pick your brains for a minute please?
I live In Newcastle (NCL) and just wondering if you or any one you know commutes from up my way. If they do, how do they find it, money wise? Do QANTAS staff get discount on BA and if so after how long? LAST question I assure you, Do you get stand by duties together in a section or are they on every roster?
Advice and answers will be very much appreciated! And hope I can answer some of your questions sometime.
Thanks.
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Hi Brace.....
Off the top of my head I cannot think of anyone that commutes from Newcastle. But we do have crew that commute from all over the place. France, Italy, Greece, Manchester, Wales.....to name a few.
You are not entitiled to staff travel until you pass your 6 month probationary period....but our staff travel is with BA and any one world airline member.
We do get standby days but they are first rostered as A days (available days) which up to 5 days before can be cleared....so become another day off....or you will know a day or 2 before that you will be on home stanby and must be available to report 90 min after you get called out....if you do that is. Its a hard one as since I started in the UK, I have been v lucky and never had a standby day.....
Hope this helps
Off the top of my head I cannot think of anyone that commutes from Newcastle. But we do have crew that commute from all over the place. France, Italy, Greece, Manchester, Wales.....to name a few.
You are not entitiled to staff travel until you pass your 6 month probationary period....but our staff travel is with BA and any one world airline member.
We do get standby days but they are first rostered as A days (available days) which up to 5 days before can be cleared....so become another day off....or you will know a day or 2 before that you will be on home stanby and must be available to report 90 min after you get called out....if you do that is. Its a hard one as since I started in the UK, I have been v lucky and never had a standby day.....
Hope this helps
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Hi Guys
Ive been reading up about Qantas,what is the best way of explaining/describing Australian Spirit? Ive googled it but cant find anything definitive,and i dont want to get caught out ;-)
Ive been reading up about Qantas,what is the best way of explaining/describing Australian Spirit? Ive googled it but cant find anything definitive,and i dont want to get caught out ;-)