Jetstar - Wannabes & Recruitment II
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Hey, I was just wondering how often Jetstar takes applications for CNS base cabin crew? I was given an interview for both long haul and domestic cabin crew but I'm unable to attend as I will be in Thailand. DO they have them often or like once a year? Also if you have turned down an interview do they take you off the list for the future as though they don't think you would be commited?
Any opinions will help. THANKS
Any opinions will help. THANKS
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CNS base now do DRW-SIN, took over from the JQAsia crew in Feb. I have no idea about JQI staff rosters since I don't work for them. But I do know that they fly NGO every day of the week and I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure SIN also everyday. I used to work in that airport.
As for living in CNS (if you're thinking of moving there from somewhere else) it's not all it's cracked up to be. Rents can be as high as Sydney, although on the plus side it's relatively easy to get good short term accomodation at a reasonable price. Summer in the far north is just wonderful if you love sauna's although winter is pretty good since humidity is less than 99%. There aren't loads of renovated Qlders waiting for tenants (in fact you'll be lucky if there are any left at all since they are being ripped down at an alarming rate) and CNS isn't the prettiest of city's. It's located on a mangrove swamp and all those pics of turquoise seas and white sand islands are taken 3 hrs off the coast. The only places to swim in the heat (without a long day trip on a boat) are the public pool on the esplanade (not pleasant), the cascades out in the hinterland or your own backyard if you have a pool.
My pics for places to settle would be Freshwater, Redlynch and Stratford. These are out of town suburbs in the hinterland just north of the airport. They still have greenery and the odd original house. They are also nicely located away from the crime zone and are peaceful and quiet. You'll be a great 5-10min drive from work with no traffic and thankfully also free of the backpackers which make the place a living hell in the high season. As far as pay goes, I think JQI would probably be one of the best paying jobs in the area, since you're not competing with bpckrs for work at poverty level wages. But that's not saying much...
Oh dear I have ranted on a little. But it's best not to look too much at tourist brochures if you're considering the move north. The only place you'll see scenery like those pics is on the end of an expensive tour.
As for living in CNS (if you're thinking of moving there from somewhere else) it's not all it's cracked up to be. Rents can be as high as Sydney, although on the plus side it's relatively easy to get good short term accomodation at a reasonable price. Summer in the far north is just wonderful if you love sauna's although winter is pretty good since humidity is less than 99%. There aren't loads of renovated Qlders waiting for tenants (in fact you'll be lucky if there are any left at all since they are being ripped down at an alarming rate) and CNS isn't the prettiest of city's. It's located on a mangrove swamp and all those pics of turquoise seas and white sand islands are taken 3 hrs off the coast. The only places to swim in the heat (without a long day trip on a boat) are the public pool on the esplanade (not pleasant), the cascades out in the hinterland or your own backyard if you have a pool.
My pics for places to settle would be Freshwater, Redlynch and Stratford. These are out of town suburbs in the hinterland just north of the airport. They still have greenery and the odd original house. They are also nicely located away from the crime zone and are peaceful and quiet. You'll be a great 5-10min drive from work with no traffic and thankfully also free of the backpackers which make the place a living hell in the high season. As far as pay goes, I think JQI would probably be one of the best paying jobs in the area, since you're not competing with bpckrs for work at poverty level wages. But that's not saying much...
Oh dear I have ranted on a little. But it's best not to look too much at tourist brochures if you're considering the move north. The only place you'll see scenery like those pics is on the end of an expensive tour.
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Oh how exciting for you! Probably a little bit nervous too I imagine. Hope you make some great friends out of it like I did. 
Yes, all Team Jetstar crew receive their pay on the 15th of each month. Your base salary is paid for 2 weeks in advance and 2 weeks in arrears (sp?) - a set amount each month anyway. And your flying allowance is paid for the entire completed roster period prior to the 15th, ie. the block hours worked from 1st April-30th April will be credited in your 15th May pay.
Have fun tomorrow! And I'll probably see you on line some time in May.
Yes, all Team Jetstar crew receive their pay on the 15th of each month. Your base salary is paid for 2 weeks in advance and 2 weeks in arrears (sp?) - a set amount each month anyway. And your flying allowance is paid for the entire completed roster period prior to the 15th, ie. the block hours worked from 1st April-30th April will be credited in your 15th May pay.
Have fun tomorrow! And I'll probably see you on line some time in May.
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Thanks for the feedback Airborne Soon. I know some locals, so hopefully they will steer me in the right direction. Ideally, I'd like to live in Aeroglen with a view of the runway but then, I'm a bit of a saddo....
Does anyone else know a bit more about JQI. I've been diggin around on the forums here and someone last year has hinted that KIX and NGO may be turnaround flights and not night stops. Is this true? CNS-DRW-SIN-DRW-CNS is a SIN night stop, am I right?
Does anyone else know a bit more about JQI. I've been diggin around on the forums here and someone last year has hinted that KIX and NGO may be turnaround flights and not night stops. Is this true? CNS-DRW-SIN-DRW-CNS is a SIN night stop, am I right?
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Hi everyone... I'm writing in here as I'm so tired of rushing home from work to check my email everyday. I went to the Assessement Centre in Sydney on Jan 31 was successful then and too the Afternoon Tea on Feb 18. Got the email a couple of days later to do Meds and Security Check. Did them all and sent in... and I'm still waiting!! I was told at the afternoon tea if we were away overseas within the last 12 months that it might take a little bit longer for our security clearance. So I asked one of the assessors if that would be the case with me as I was working onboard a cruise ship out of NYC for 8 months. She said no as I didn't have a permanent address. Now I gather a few people who have written in here were at the same assessment days as I was and have recevied the phone call to start GS, yet I still have not received any word whatsoever?? Can anyone tell me roughly how long these overseas checks may take, possibly being the reason? I'm trying to stay positive as I haven't received an email saying I'm 'unsuccessful' but now I'm just really starting to get anxious...
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G'day Ariel,
I fully understand how you feel, I was in the same situation for the last 4 months, waiting to start GS and the wait was killing me each week I felt that my whole life was on hold and can't plan anything else while waiting. But I must say the patience paid off. I'm starting GS soon on the 28th, give it another 4 weeks and you will at least get an email if you have to be put on the active hold list while waiting for the appropriate GS date for your base. Good Luck! It's worth the wait.
Is anyone in here starting GS in CNS on the 28th, pls PM me would be nice to get to know people before the ist day of training. I'm sure I'll make heaps of good friends. So excited!!!!
I fully understand how you feel, I was in the same situation for the last 4 months, waiting to start GS and the wait was killing me each week I felt that my whole life was on hold and can't plan anything else while waiting. But I must say the patience paid off. I'm starting GS soon on the 28th, give it another 4 weeks and you will at least get an email if you have to be put on the active hold list while waiting for the appropriate GS date for your base. Good Luck! It's worth the wait.
Is anyone in here starting GS in CNS on the 28th, pls PM me would be nice to get to know people before the ist day of training. I'm sure I'll make heaps of good friends. So excited!!!!
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If any aussies out there want to apply for Jetstar send me a PM i can give some advice about the recruitment process and tell you some sources that you may want to refer to increase your chances in getting the job!
Cheers
Rollz
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GS Syd 14th April!
HI Guys!!!!
Just thought I'd let everyone know I'm starting ground school in sydney JQI on Monday 14th April, Is anyone else on the same training rotation?
If so, let me know
Also have a couple of questions to anyone who is already in the business with regards to training:
- swimming practices,Is the swimming part easy or strenuous?
Also, I wear contacts, do they allow people with contacts to wear goggles in the training?
- what sort of hours is the norm for the first timers training? Is it generally 9-6, Monday to Friday or all over the place??
- how long does training go for? A few people have said 4 weeks but I always thought it was about 6...
If someone could help me out that would be great
See yas in the sky hopefully!!!
Just thought I'd let everyone know I'm starting ground school in sydney JQI on Monday 14th April, Is anyone else on the same training rotation?
If so, let me know
Also have a couple of questions to anyone who is already in the business with regards to training:
- swimming practices,Is the swimming part easy or strenuous?
Also, I wear contacts, do they allow people with contacts to wear goggles in the training?
- what sort of hours is the norm for the first timers training? Is it generally 9-6, Monday to Friday or all over the place??
- how long does training go for? A few people have said 4 weeks but I always thought it was about 6...
If someone could help me out that would be great
See yas in the sky hopefully!!!
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Hi Flighty85,
Typically your hours during ground school will be 9-6 Mon to Fri. There might be a couple of other days that are different i.e. when you have to do your aircraft famil which is usually done either late at night or very early in the morning.
The swimming day is really cool. I dont think there will be any problems at all if you need to wear goggles during the wet drill. Most people find the day pretty easy. Dont stress.
If there is anything else you would like to know, just let me know!
Good luck
Rusty
Typically your hours during ground school will be 9-6 Mon to Fri. There might be a couple of other days that are different i.e. when you have to do your aircraft famil which is usually done either late at night or very early in the morning.
The swimming day is really cool. I dont think there will be any problems at all if you need to wear goggles during the wet drill. Most people find the day pretty easy. Dont stress.
If there is anything else you would like to know, just let me know!
Good luck
Rusty
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Hey guys,
Ground school is 6 weeks.. Not 4!!
I think its mentioned at different times that its 4 weeks and by the 4th week you will probably have had your final exam. The next 2 weeks is all about Av Med, Security, Cultural awareness ect ect..
Its a full on 6 weeks.. I remember so many telling me how full on it was and I never believed them.. I didnt think for a second it was so in your face!! But it is.. Im not saying that to scare you, but more so to prepare you.
You will be told on day one that NO ONE will ever fully understand what u went thru it ground school - You'll laugh and probably mutter something along the lines of ' yeah yeha cant be that tough im only become a flight attendant' but just u wait.. what they say is true!!
You'll also be told that your class will become your family.. sounds weird for only being together for 6 weeks, but you'll learn to rely on everyone. We were told that around week 3 things would start to get crappy in the class, fights, tears ect.. we had no fights (thankfully) but the tears did start to roll down the cheeks.. You really are exhausted!!
By the time u come out online.. you will miss ur GS buddies like they were your best buds for years!!!
Most importantly guys, ctcik together, study hard and enjoy!!
Its amazing!!
Ground school is 6 weeks.. Not 4!!
I think its mentioned at different times that its 4 weeks and by the 4th week you will probably have had your final exam. The next 2 weeks is all about Av Med, Security, Cultural awareness ect ect..
Its a full on 6 weeks.. I remember so many telling me how full on it was and I never believed them.. I didnt think for a second it was so in your face!! But it is.. Im not saying that to scare you, but more so to prepare you.
You will be told on day one that NO ONE will ever fully understand what u went thru it ground school - You'll laugh and probably mutter something along the lines of ' yeah yeha cant be that tough im only become a flight attendant' but just u wait.. what they say is true!!
You'll also be told that your class will become your family.. sounds weird for only being together for 6 weeks, but you'll learn to rely on everyone. We were told that around week 3 things would start to get crappy in the class, fights, tears ect.. we had no fights (thankfully) but the tears did start to roll down the cheeks.. You really are exhausted!!
By the time u come out online.. you will miss ur GS buddies like they were your best buds for years!!!
Most importantly guys, ctcik together, study hard and enjoy!!
Its amazing!!
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Hi Northwestsouth,
That is true, I am Melbourne Base LHCC and about to start GS this month, but I'm doing it in Cairns, I had to organise myself the accommodation for 6 weeks over there. Not sure about the flight back home if JQ is paying for it. I paid for my trip from MEL to CNS. It's well worth it though if you really want to do this job. Good luck!
That is true, I am Melbourne Base LHCC and about to start GS this month, but I'm doing it in Cairns, I had to organise myself the accommodation for 6 weeks over there. Not sure about the flight back home if JQ is paying for it. I paid for my trip from MEL to CNS. It's well worth it though if you really want to do this job. Good luck!
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Thanks Hopeful CC!
they actually confirmed on the first day iit was going to be 6.... I'm in day 2 and I'm already exhausted!!! hahaha Its been good so far though. We are going up to BNE for some training in a couple of weeks so I think that will be a challenge but so far so good and half of us are already needing support from one another
they actually confirmed on the first day iit was going to be 6.... I'm in day 2 and I'm already exhausted!!! hahaha Its been good so far though. We are going up to BNE for some training in a couple of weeks so I think that will be a challenge but so far so good and half of us are already needing support from one another
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Wishing you all the very best Flight85!!! Welcome to your new life.. flying and exhaustion!! It becomes second nature soon and you'll have a real understanding of what running on auto pilot feels like!! All very much worth it tho!!
North.. Yes I agree it is rough.. We had a few CNS based crew training here in MEL with us and they were paxed home after Graduation!!
It seems that they are mixing crew through out different training locations.. Sounds exiciting!!
Have fun in ground school guys and remember never to stress too much, especially when it comes to exams.. You've come this far.. You can achieve anything now!!
All very much worth it tho!!North.. Yes I agree it is rough.. We had a few CNS based crew training here in MEL with us and they were paxed home after Graduation!!
It seems that they are mixing crew through out different training locations.. Sounds exiciting!!
Have fun in ground school guys and remember never to stress too much, especially when it comes to exams.. You've come this far.. You can achieve anything now!!
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Thankfully it's easy to get good well priced short term accom in Cairns. Look for a commercially run sharehouse. You'll get your own room (lockable) in a quiet property and most places throw in some free meals etc...You can pretty much walk in with your bags and it's all done. Will set you back between $120 - $150pw. If you are going up between March and Oct though book as far in advance as you can as it's peak season and places will be packed.