Virgin Australia - Wannabes & Recruitment
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I'm really confident that as long as you applied before November 16th, then your application is definitely fine. They wouldn't do otherwise because that would severely affect the whole recruitment process which they can't afford to stuff up right now! 
I guess Virgin Australia is pretty much a new airline now, huge changes at every angle. It would make sense to create a brand new website too, to go with the massive influx of new people there is going to be! Thanks heaps to all who have enquired, we have more than enough reassurance now 
I guess Virgin Australia is pretty much a new airline now, huge changes at every angle. It would make sense to create a brand new website too, to go with the massive influx of new people there is going to be! Thanks heaps to all who have enquired, we have more than enough reassurance now
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Marly,
I haven't heard a thing! You're very right, it is incredibly frustrating!
The other airlines are all going ahead with their recruitment processes yet it seems ours is in a bit of a stand still! I am hoping we will know by xmas...
I haven't heard a thing! You're very right, it is incredibly frustrating!
The other airlines are all going ahead with their recruitment processes yet it seems ours is in a bit of a stand still! I am hoping we will know by xmas...
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I hope to her something soon, if they hired me I need a month to resign from work and if they start ground school in January, if don't think I will have time, unless it moves pritty quickly. GS in january would be easier for me as don't have to do to much running around with the kids, seeing perth have to use the facilities over east for two weeks. 
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I know, good luck! I heard that Melbourne will be having a GS on Dec 1, but i think it will be later than that. I mean, someone just said they still haven't heard from the Dec 9th and 10th assessment days and the first GS was supposed to start Nov 21.... But now currently, Just over a week isn't long enough to recruit and do medicals. It's just like bubbly guy previously said though, there may not even be assessment days anymore but rather one-on-one's. So I think once you're in their favour it all happens very quickly. And I am sure that people on here will let us know once they start getting notifications. Let's hope
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Hi guys,
From what I understand, no cities will be running GS's through December, with the next ones planned for Jan, Feb and March (No dates yet!) So we will all most probably hear from them throughout December.
I was successful, and am on the waiting list for a Sydney GS and a medical! SO fingers crossed the medical all goes well and then I'm all set for the job of a lifetime!
On a side note, I did hear that VA is increasing its cabin crew from 4 to 5 per flight? Also, there is a new flying destination to be announced in the coming weeks. Does anyone have any info regarding either of these two points lol?
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From what I understand, no cities will be running GS's through December, with the next ones planned for Jan, Feb and March (No dates yet!) So we will all most probably hear from them throughout December.
I was successful, and am on the waiting list for a Sydney GS and a medical! SO fingers crossed the medical all goes well and then I'm all set for the job of a lifetime!
On a side note, I did hear that VA is increasing its cabin crew from 4 to 5 per flight? Also, there is a new flying destination to be announced in the coming weeks. Does anyone have any info regarding either of these two points lol?
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Sydney90,
There are at least 4 ground schools taking place right now. All will be finished just before Christmas but will take up most of December.
Also for those interested the governments Parliamentary Committee into Cabin Crew Ratio have recommended that the 1:36 ratio stand and that any airline such as Virgin Australia that has an exemption of the 738 to operate 1:50 (4 crew) will not be renewed when it expires.
That means if passed and accepted that all 738 services in the near future have 5 crew. There are other changes happening anyway though that have led to the sudden recruitment and massive increase in cabin crew required.
There are at least 4 ground schools taking place right now. All will be finished just before Christmas but will take up most of December.
Also for those interested the governments Parliamentary Committee into Cabin Crew Ratio have recommended that the 1:36 ratio stand and that any airline such as Virgin Australia that has an exemption of the 738 to operate 1:50 (4 crew) will not be renewed when it expires.
That means if passed and accepted that all 738 services in the near future have 5 crew. There are other changes happening anyway though that have led to the sudden recruitment and massive increase in cabin crew required.
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Hi bubblyguy!
You are definitely correct! I meant to say that from what I understand, no GS' will be starting in December! My bad!
Thanks for all your information though! You are definitely a wealth of knowledge for us all. But soooo secretive! HAHA! There has to be something that you can reveal to us all! Something!? Anything!? HAHA!
You are definitely correct! I meant to say that from what I understand, no GS' will be starting in December! My bad!
Thanks for all your information though! You are definitely a wealth of knowledge for us all. But soooo secretive! HAHA! There has to be something that you can reveal to us all! Something!? Anything!? HAHA!
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mystery
I like the new mystery holidays that they brought out, I loved the mystery flights that they had back in the 90's, but stopped when the low budget flights came out. Love the idea of the mystery holiday?
There are some exciting changes i think that will be coming up, just another reason that I want to apart of Virgin.
There are some exciting changes i think that will be coming up, just another reason that I want to apart of Virgin.
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Yeah sydney90 pretty sure they are only doing one group at a time in each location and no groups con-currently at the same location.
I would love to tell you all about some of the excitement taking place but it is not public information (to my knowledge) and therefore can't go blabbing here otherwise I'm sure I would have to have some tea and biscuits with my manager.
I was shocked to see on the website today that from mid January we are doing business class from Perth to Bali. That I did not know until seeing it pop up on the website. Very interesting.
Marly yeah pretty cool but if you have a look at the terms and conditions it lists all the destinations and I would put bets on that most mystery flights from Perth would go to Broome. But who knows maybe someone would get lucky and go elsewhere.
I would love to tell you all about some of the excitement taking place but it is not public information (to my knowledge) and therefore can't go blabbing here otherwise I'm sure I would have to have some tea and biscuits with my manager.
I was shocked to see on the website today that from mid January we are doing business class from Perth to Bali. That I did not know until seeing it pop up on the website. Very interesting.
Marly yeah pretty cool but if you have a look at the terms and conditions it lists all the destinations and I would put bets on that most mystery flights from Perth would go to Broome. But who knows maybe someone would get lucky and go elsewhere.
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Bubblyguy, do you have any hints/clues/gossip for us poor forgotten souls awaiting an international ground school (particularly in Sydney!!). I would be excited to know whether any of the following might be true:
- We will hear about a gs date before Xmas
- The gs will be in Jan
- VA are planning to increase crew numbers
- VA are getting new planes/announcing a new destination shortly
Any info about any of this would be great to hear
- We will hear about a gs date before Xmas
- The gs will be in Jan
- VA are planning to increase crew numbers
- VA are getting new planes/announcing a new destination shortly
Any info about any of this would be great to hear
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bubblyguy,
What are the staff benefits like? As in what are the flight prices like for staff who choose to travel both domestically and internationally? I was told that staff only need to pay the taxes on an airfare, (So about $20 for domestic and from $150 internationally - depending of course, on where you fly) Would you be able to confirm if this is correct?
Also, is it the Perth domestic base crew that does the flights to Bali, or is it Pacific Blue?
What are the staff benefits like? As in what are the flight prices like for staff who choose to travel both domestically and internationally? I was told that staff only need to pay the taxes on an airfare, (So about $20 for domestic and from $150 internationally - depending of course, on where you fly) Would you be able to confirm if this is correct?
Also, is it the Perth domestic base crew that does the flights to Bali, or is it Pacific Blue?
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flyawaywithva,
Unfortunately as I'm on the west coast I don't hear anything about Sydney Long Haul (V Australia). Wish I could tell you something but simply can't. I do know that no new 777 are coming any time soon or heard of any new destinations at this time.
There was an article, thinking AusBT, that V Australia might go to San Fran but who knows. It's such a short flight from LAX to get to SFO and LAX is home to Delta, VA's codeshare partner meanwhile VX are based in SFO but the ties aren't as strong as they are with DL - VA are now even arriving into the DL terminal 5 at LAX and next year will start departing from there as well.
Unfortunately as I'm on the west coast I don't hear anything about Sydney Long Haul (V Australia). Wish I could tell you something but simply can't. I do know that no new 777 are coming any time soon or heard of any new destinations at this time.
There was an article, thinking AusBT, that V Australia might go to San Fran but who knows. It's such a short flight from LAX to get to SFO and LAX is home to Delta, VA's codeshare partner meanwhile VX are based in SFO but the ties aren't as strong as they are with DL - VA are now even arriving into the DL terminal 5 at LAX and next year will start departing from there as well.
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sydney90,
The staff benefits are very comprehensive. I can't tell you the prices but they are extremely low and with Virgin you have staff travel access to many of the partner airlines. You also get access to discounted hotels, insurance, cars - basically anything to do with travel. Also many companies give discount to the many Virgin brands in Australia and there certainly are some good perks there.
The Bali flights are done by all "wet lease" trained crew across Australia. These flights are currently operated by Virgin Australia for Pacific Blue and only crew that are trained for wet lease international operations can do them. All crew are entitled to complete this training and be able to do these lines of flying.
With the brand restructure the Bali and Phuket flights will soon become just Virgin Australia flights and no lounger under a wet lease arrangement. Honiara is also now a Virgin Australia flight and no longer operated by Pacific Blue.
The staff benefits are very comprehensive. I can't tell you the prices but they are extremely low and with Virgin you have staff travel access to many of the partner airlines. You also get access to discounted hotels, insurance, cars - basically anything to do with travel. Also many companies give discount to the many Virgin brands in Australia and there certainly are some good perks there.
The Bali flights are done by all "wet lease" trained crew across Australia. These flights are currently operated by Virgin Australia for Pacific Blue and only crew that are trained for wet lease international operations can do them. All crew are entitled to complete this training and be able to do these lines of flying.
With the brand restructure the Bali and Phuket flights will soon become just Virgin Australia flights and no lounger under a wet lease arrangement. Honiara is also now a Virgin Australia flight and no longer operated by Pacific Blue.
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Thanks bubblyguy (you are popular!)
Just curious, do you know whether Bali will remain a short haul destination ie current DJ crew or will it become long haul & the VA crew start flying there?
Just curious, do you know whether Bali will remain a short haul destination ie current DJ crew or will it become long haul & the VA crew start flying there?
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flyawaywithva,
Bali should remain with DJ crew as it is 737 services meanwhile VA crew are only 777 endorsed. Don't see it happening. Bali would never be classified as "long haul" from Australia. It's quicker to get to Bali from Perth than Brisbane haha
Jackbr,
The training for "wet lease" international services is just understanding international flights, policies, procedures, Australian quarantine and customs regulations for air crew. It was a day worth of training during my ground school. Crew can now do it online in a few hours if they want to do it.
Bali should remain with DJ crew as it is 737 services meanwhile VA crew are only 777 endorsed. Don't see it happening. Bali would never be classified as "long haul" from Australia. It's quicker to get to Bali from Perth than Brisbane haha
Jackbr,
The training for "wet lease" international services is just understanding international flights, policies, procedures, Australian quarantine and customs regulations for air crew. It was a day worth of training during my ground school. Crew can now do it online in a few hours if they want to do it.
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Hey bubblyguy
I now your very popular here - but at the moment you seem to be the only contact from Virgin
Does all Perth base do the wet lease in apart of the GS or do you have to apply to do it - it sounds interesting
I now your very popular here - but at the moment you seem to be the only contact from Virgin
Does all Perth base do the wet lease in apart of the GS or do you have to apply to do it - it sounds interesting
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marly,
Due to the nature of flying from Perth with most of the Phuket trips being Perth crew and plenty of Bali services also featuring Perth crew coupled with the Christmas and Cocos Islands flying which is Perth crew only all Perth crew do the international training so that they can operate these services. This is just like how all Perth crew also must be dual endorsed on the B737 and the E170/E190 due to the nature of flying.
Due to the nature of flying from Perth with most of the Phuket trips being Perth crew and plenty of Bali services also featuring Perth crew coupled with the Christmas and Cocos Islands flying which is Perth crew only all Perth crew do the international training so that they can operate these services. This is just like how all Perth crew also must be dual endorsed on the B737 and the E170/E190 due to the nature of flying.