Qantas Domestic - Wannabes & Recruitment
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Qantas Domestic Perth
Hey guys,
Just wondering if anyone else has gone to any of the interviews in Perth? I had mine on the 14th of September and got invited back for the candidate event the following day. About two weeks later they called my references but I haven't heard anything from them since. Just wondering if anyone else is in the same boat as me, I just want to know what's going on. The longer I wait the more doubts I have that I made it through, they said they would probably be starting ground schools before the end of this year.
Hope everyone else is going good
Just wondering if anyone else has gone to any of the interviews in Perth? I had mine on the 14th of September and got invited back for the candidate event the following day. About two weeks later they called my references but I haven't heard anything from them since. Just wondering if anyone else is in the same boat as me, I just want to know what's going on. The longer I wait the more doubts I have that I made it through, they said they would probably be starting ground schools before the end of this year.
Hope everyone else is going good
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Qantas Domestic
Hi everyone,
Does anyone know if QD plan on recruiting for any of their bases soon? Have an application submitted at the moment for Melbourne base but cannot find any information as to when or if they are recruiting!
Thanks
Does anyone know if QD plan on recruiting for any of their bases soon? Have an application submitted at the moment for Melbourne base but cannot find any information as to when or if they are recruiting!
Thanks
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Height
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Dash 8 much smaller aircraft and i would say that you maybe too tall for it sadly. (I used to work on them) and I am 5'11 and narrowly got in with the height. In saying that from someone who has experienced a shambles of a recruitment session in Adelaide a few months ago where the interviewers dedcided they were going to be late to catch their flights and ended up wrapping the group session early, who knows. I can say as a recruiter the management in the company really need to look at their current HR practices
Qantas used to be someone i would highly recommend these days go for virgin or or Cobham they seem to have their sh&t together
I sadly think Qantas and qantaslink have rapidly declined.
In saying that I absolutely wished you the best of luck and hope you get in
Dash 8 much smaller aircraft and i would say that you maybe too tall for it sadly. (I used to work on them) and I am 5'11 and narrowly got in with the height. In saying that from someone who has experienced a shambles of a recruitment session in Adelaide a few months ago where the interviewers dedcided they were going to be late to catch their flights and ended up wrapping the group session early, who knows. I can say as a recruiter the management in the company really need to look at their current HR practices
Qantas used to be someone i would highly recommend these days go for virgin or or Cobham they seem to have their sh&t together
I sadly think Qantas and qantaslink have rapidly declined.
In saying that I absolutely wished you the best of luck and hope you get in
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I don't know about any of the other bases, but I went through interviews for Perth base in September, put on recruitment hold in January and last week they emailed saying they still don't have any full time positions but they are opening opportunities for casual cabin crew through MAM in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne. Also it was in the news recently that theyre offering redundancy packages for 350 cc so it doesn't seem to be looking good at the moment.
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QF/MAM interviews - MEL
Anyone going to the MAM interviews for QF casual this month? I have an interview on the 8th.
Casual isn't my first preference, but I take it QF aren't particularly taking permanent staff at the moment.
I'd love to hear from anyone who could tell me the hours that are given to MAM casuals especially, but also the pay received (I assume it's not too different from Jetstar casual through Altara?).
Thanks in advance
Casual isn't my first preference, but I take it QF aren't particularly taking permanent staff at the moment.
I'd love to hear from anyone who could tell me the hours that are given to MAM casuals especially, but also the pay received (I assume it's not too different from Jetstar casual through Altara?).
Thanks in advance
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MAM interview on the 4th in Adelaide. Same as the last 2 posts-Anyone know, as a guide what type of hours it would be and what the pay is like, also any handy hints for the interview. Have tried to get in full time with SH and LH full time before but had no luck
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MAM casuals are the future Qantas Domestic ( QD ) crew. As QF are offering redundancy at the moment they can't offer full-time cabin crew positions but can get away with it via a labour hire company i.e - MAM casuals.
Once the recruitment freeze is over you will be converted to QD when they need they need more full-time crew ( as seen in the past ). The future of QF is in domestic so this is the place to be as the international network is only getting smaller ( wait for 24 aug announcement re intl network).
ADL base has not had mam casuals before, so typical rosters and pay for that base are unknown.
Most new casuals in the past have been hired as ' Contract C ' , if you can find the conditions for that then you are on the right track for finding out work hours/rules etc. Mam casuals don't receive staff travel, but now receive two staff travel trips a year. The hourly rate is quite high and you get minimum guaranteed hours per month so you will make good money.
Mam casual with QF is nothing like being an Altara JQ casual.
Hope this info helps a little.
Good Luck.
Once the recruitment freeze is over you will be converted to QD when they need they need more full-time crew ( as seen in the past ). The future of QF is in domestic so this is the place to be as the international network is only getting smaller ( wait for 24 aug announcement re intl network).
ADL base has not had mam casuals before, so typical rosters and pay for that base are unknown.
Most new casuals in the past have been hired as ' Contract C ' , if you can find the conditions for that then you are on the right track for finding out work hours/rules etc. Mam casuals don't receive staff travel, but now receive two staff travel trips a year. The hourly rate is quite high and you get minimum guaranteed hours per month so you will make good money.
Mam casual with QF is nothing like being an Altara JQ casual.
Hope this info helps a little.
Good Luck.
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Thank you so much QF Skywalker,
I was offered Altara/Jetstar this week, and the conditions certainly aren't fabulous, so things like minimum hours for a start would be fabulous.
I was unsure about whether I'd still go to MAM, but if it is different to Altara, I'll definitely go to see what they say
I was offered Altara/Jetstar this week, and the conditions certainly aren't fabulous, so things like minimum hours for a start would be fabulous.
I was unsure about whether I'd still go to MAM, but if it is different to Altara, I'll definitely go to see what they say
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Thanks QFSkywalker
Found the EBA that expired a few years ago. Looks as though the pay is pretty good (considering I dont have anything similar to compare it to).
Does anyone know?
Does QF pay a layover allowance? I know Virgin pays like $108 a night, but I cant find anything for Qantas.
Do MAM casuals get any SH OS flights: SIN, BK, HK etc, or are those flights only given to FT CC?
With the AD, is it a mix of QF and MAM staff that conduct it? Any advice/tips for the day/
Is GS conducted in melb, is it around 6weeks?
Is it 737/A330 AC that the casuals operate on?
Sorry for all the questions guys, just trying to get as much information as possible.
Cheers
Found the EBA that expired a few years ago. Looks as though the pay is pretty good
(considering I dont have anything similar to compare it to).Does anyone know?
Does QF pay a layover allowance? I know Virgin pays like $108 a night, but I cant find anything for Qantas.
Do MAM casuals get any SH OS flights: SIN, BK, HK etc, or are those flights only given to FT CC?
With the AD, is it a mix of QF and MAM staff that conduct it? Any advice/tips for the day/
Is GS conducted in melb, is it around 6weeks?
Is it 737/A330 AC that the casuals operate on?
Sorry for all the questions guys, just trying to get as much information as possible.
Cheers
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Hi Everyone,
Am a current casual. The MAM casuals support the Qantas Airways short haul flexible working arrangements by that the full timers can dump work and it is picked up by the casuals. The casuals also cover alot of sick leave and hence do reserve. This can work both ways but usually I get good trips off reserve as you can cover almost anything and even cover other bases. Don't assume that you will automatically get full time if you are employed as a casual. My advice is apply if you are prepared to be casual-by that I mean this can have alot of benefits in terms of flexibility etc. depending what contract you are on picking and choosing your days. There is plenty of flying around and most casuals are getting plenty of work. Contract C offers the pay guarantee- min 80 hours a month even if the work situation sours however in the 5 years I have been flying this has never been the case- the minimum I have done is 110 hours a month. Hourly rate is very good with DTA it is 35 dollars an hour and if you do an overnight allowances are calculated at $5 per hour for every hour you are away from home base ie you sign on @ 0500 monday, signoff 2200 tuesday- your DTA for that trip will be (41hrs *$5) $205. So to answer the question of overnight allowances it is dependant on what sort of trip you do as each trip is unique.
In regards to staff travel- yes we get some- two trips a year on QF flights only so its not much but its a start and we only got it this year.
All I can say is if you apply and get in- work hard, don't whinge and be prepared to be casual if thats what you want. If you want full time apply else where. Don't mean to be blunt here but there is nothing worse than a newie coming along then having a whinge when they knew what they were getting themselves into.
Am a current casual. The MAM casuals support the Qantas Airways short haul flexible working arrangements by that the full timers can dump work and it is picked up by the casuals. The casuals also cover alot of sick leave and hence do reserve. This can work both ways but usually I get good trips off reserve as you can cover almost anything and even cover other bases. Don't assume that you will automatically get full time if you are employed as a casual. My advice is apply if you are prepared to be casual-by that I mean this can have alot of benefits in terms of flexibility etc. depending what contract you are on picking and choosing your days. There is plenty of flying around and most casuals are getting plenty of work. Contract C offers the pay guarantee- min 80 hours a month even if the work situation sours however in the 5 years I have been flying this has never been the case- the minimum I have done is 110 hours a month. Hourly rate is very good with DTA it is 35 dollars an hour and if you do an overnight allowances are calculated at $5 per hour for every hour you are away from home base ie you sign on @ 0500 monday, signoff 2200 tuesday- your DTA for that trip will be (41hrs *$5) $205. So to answer the question of overnight allowances it is dependant on what sort of trip you do as each trip is unique.
In regards to staff travel- yes we get some- two trips a year on QF flights only so its not much but its a start and we only got it this year.
All I can say is if you apply and get in- work hard, don't whinge and be prepared to be casual if thats what you want. If you want full time apply else where. Don't mean to be blunt here but there is nothing worse than a newie coming along then having a whinge when they knew what they were getting themselves into.