Qantas Domestic - Wannabes & Recruitment
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Hi Flitegirl
I like your posts - they're always the most 'matter of frank'. Thank you on behalf of fellow ppruners.
You mentioned that they're short on crew. Why is this seemingly all of a sudden??
Also, I guess given you work for the airline in question, so you may not know. However, would you adivse applying for multiple bases?
As per my previous posts, I live in Geelong (Vic) and wouldn't have much to lose if I was fortunate enough to be offered a position. I'd relocate to the moon....maybe I could commute on Virgin Galatic (hah hah).
CCC
You mentioned that they're short on crew. Why is this seemingly all of a sudden??
Also, I guess given you work for the airline in question, so you may not know. However, would you adivse applying for multiple bases?
As per my previous posts, I live in Geelong (Vic) and wouldn't have much to lose if I was fortunate enough to be offered a position. I'd relocate to the moon....maybe I could commute on Virgin Galatic (hah hah).
CCC
Hi CCC
I'm glad you find my posts helpful.
The reason for the projected shortage of crew in the coming months is basically because Qantas has survived the recent economic problems relatively well and is now in a position to increase services or upgrade aircraft (ie size) on a number of domestic routes. Airlines have analysts who project markets and then schedules are produced in accordance with these projected passenger numbers, demand etc. I think they usually produce schedules for about 6 months in advance. Qantas schedulers would have made the decision recently that there will not be enough crew in the coming months to cope with these new schedules. Hence a recruitment campaign is triggered.
This recruitment does seem a bit "rushed" compared to other times where applicants are left "on hold" for months at a time. I guess the company has been focused on other demands with the economic problems etc, rather than looking at recruiting for a "hold pool". That's just my thoughts.
As for applying for multiple bases, I don't really know what advice to give you there. On the three occasions I applied for Qantas they asked me to rank my preferences for a base. At that time it was just Sydney and Melbourne. I'm not sure how it works now, if you go to a Perth RD does that mean you are only considered for Perth? Do they give you the option of ranking your preferences in your application? Sorry I can't be more helpful.
I'm glad you find my posts helpful.
The reason for the projected shortage of crew in the coming months is basically because Qantas has survived the recent economic problems relatively well and is now in a position to increase services or upgrade aircraft (ie size) on a number of domestic routes. Airlines have analysts who project markets and then schedules are produced in accordance with these projected passenger numbers, demand etc. I think they usually produce schedules for about 6 months in advance. Qantas schedulers would have made the decision recently that there will not be enough crew in the coming months to cope with these new schedules. Hence a recruitment campaign is triggered.
This recruitment does seem a bit "rushed" compared to other times where applicants are left "on hold" for months at a time. I guess the company has been focused on other demands with the economic problems etc, rather than looking at recruiting for a "hold pool". That's just my thoughts.
As for applying for multiple bases, I don't really know what advice to give you there. On the three occasions I applied for Qantas they asked me to rank my preferences for a base. At that time it was just Sydney and Melbourne. I'm not sure how it works now, if you go to a Perth RD does that mean you are only considered for Perth? Do they give you the option of ranking your preferences in your application? Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Thank you Flitegirl
Hi there,
Everything you've said is cool and tippin spot on! Thank you. In addition, which is ironic!! There's been a changing of the guard & both recently posting their annual results. Hopefully JB keeps a decent product good, and AJ attends to the needs of the crew, now more so.
CCC
ps. Have you ever been to Geelong. If they open a LNS base, I'm there!
Everything you've said is cool and tippin spot on! Thank you. In addition, which is ironic!! There's been a changing of the guard & both recently posting their annual results. Hopefully JB keeps a decent product good, and AJ attends to the needs of the crew, now more so.
CCCps. Have you ever been to Geelong. If they open a LNS base, I'm there!
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Hi i just got a letter to apply yesterday for domestic positions, so i did i am in perth. Strange cause you guys are saying open day is this weekend, anyone just applied too?
wonder if they will have any more open days?
thanks
D
wonder if they will have any more open days?
thanks
D
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anyone know where its being held in perth tomorrow? girlfriend had it shceduled for today 06/03/10 but had to change to tomorrow 07/03/10 and hasnt been told where it is... any help is greatly apprecited
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On Hold.....
Hi Guys, and a special hello to shortfinal737.....
I am in the same position as you are shortfinal737....
In January/feb 2009, a large group of us had been successful and have been on hold for this entire time. I am now incredibly confused as to where we now stand as the new receruitment drive is now taking place.
During this time, qantas has been pretty good keeping us in the loop, Here are the emails:
7th December 2009: Thankyou for your patience. Recruitment will recommence within the next few months.If it occurs before the 1st July 2010, it is unlikely yoy will need to again complete an assessment centre....
24th December 2009: Given the recent announcement about the domestic expansion etc etc, we now need you to send us refreshed referees and a new photograph (even though they had already done our reference checks).
27th December 2009: Thankyou for your update... we will be in contact with you shortly about next steps.
4th March 2010: Qantas announces large recruitment drive....
5th March 2010: We would like you to reregister your interest to be considered for the assessment centre....
As you can see this is all VERY frustrating. Can anyone shed some light as to what will happen with all of us still on hold?
Quiet frankly, I cannot beleive they have not advised where we stand ,or, at least a confirmation that we do not still have to attend an assessment centre......
I am in the same position as you are shortfinal737....
In January/feb 2009, a large group of us had been successful and have been on hold for this entire time. I am now incredibly confused as to where we now stand as the new receruitment drive is now taking place.
During this time, qantas has been pretty good keeping us in the loop, Here are the emails:
7th December 2009: Thankyou for your patience. Recruitment will recommence within the next few months.If it occurs before the 1st July 2010, it is unlikely yoy will need to again complete an assessment centre....
24th December 2009: Given the recent announcement about the domestic expansion etc etc, we now need you to send us refreshed referees and a new photograph (even though they had already done our reference checks).
27th December 2009: Thankyou for your update... we will be in contact with you shortly about next steps.
4th March 2010: Qantas announces large recruitment drive....
5th March 2010: We would like you to reregister your interest to be considered for the assessment centre....
As you can see this is all VERY frustrating. Can anyone shed some light as to what will happen with all of us still on hold?
Quiet frankly, I cannot beleive they have not advised where we stand ,or, at least a confirmation that we do not still have to attend an assessment centre......
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Hello
Weather is great here in Geelong if you like playing golf with hail!! No doubt a stack of a'crafts stuck at the gates.
With all the 'register your interest' for both QD and QCCA as per the new QF Website, would you know/recommend applying for multiple bases??
Not withstanding all the Q'Link bases too registering interest...
Weather is great here in Geelong if you like playing golf with hail!! No doubt a stack of a'crafts stuck at the gates.
With all the 'register your interest' for both QD and QCCA as per the new QF Website, would you know/recommend applying for multiple bases??
Not withstanding all the Q'Link bases too registering interest...
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Wow shortfinal!!!I appreciate that info...lets keep in contact......for everyone else, let us know how the asessment centre goes......goodluck!!Remember, always relax and have fun! Qantas watch EVERY move you do......
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Today I got the impression that they were very eager to get the hold people off hold and give them a chance to start training. They made everyone fully aware of the fact there had been people waiting for a year or more and that they would come first.
They told me that they want to rush things along. Karratha and Broome are going off and they're increasing flights there all the time. Also from Sydney and Melbourne to Karratha I think alot more too. WA is on its way to having another boom, so it doesn't surprise me. They said they want to start ground schools in April.
There were some people there who were from link and wanted to change. They came later in the day just to have an interview and didn't do the group stuff like the rest of us.
Was a great day and I feel positive they will keep recruiting after this. They told me that during my interview. So I feel assured if I don't make it this time or I have to knock it back then I will get another chance.
They told me that they want to rush things along. Karratha and Broome are going off and they're increasing flights there all the time. Also from Sydney and Melbourne to Karratha I think alot more too. WA is on its way to having another boom, so it doesn't surprise me. They said they want to start ground schools in April.
There were some people there who were from link and wanted to change. They came later in the day just to have an interview and didn't do the group stuff like the rest of us.
Was a great day and I feel positive they will keep recruiting after this. They told me that during my interview. So I feel assured if I don't make it this time or I have to knock it back then I will get another chance.
Commuting to another city as a domestic flight attendant with Qantas could prove tough. Your roster will typically consist of any or all of the following :-
- early morning starts
- late night sign offs
- single day flying
- single days off
- single reserve days
you would probably need to find a place to base yourself in Sydney (or whatever base you were to choose) And return home every so often when you have a few days off.
- early morning starts
- late night sign offs
- single day flying
- single days off
- single reserve days
you would probably need to find a place to base yourself in Sydney (or whatever base you were to choose) And return home every so often when you have a few days off.
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Does anybody know roughly what the perth trips comprise of currently? I know there is a mix of the odd international built in with broom return etc. Are there many multiday trips to the east coast like mel/syd for example?
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Perth
Has anyone heard of any Perth Recruitment days?
Also I am looking for a Sydney based role but do you think I would be able to interview in Perth?
Have noticed that there is lots of people waiting to start ground school? Does this make sense if they are recuiting again?
Cheers
Also I am looking for a Sydney based role but do you think I would be able to interview in Perth?
Have noticed that there is lots of people waiting to start ground school? Does this make sense if they are recuiting again?
Cheers
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East Coast recruitment
Dear fellow Wannabee QD Pruners,
Has anyone heard/been invited to a Syd or Mel recruitment day?
As CC, I need to give notice (or be 'unfit for duty') should I be fortunate.
Maybe they're stalling the process for whatever reason.
I note on a different note, they've closed the 'register your interest' bit for QCCA (SYD & MEL). Wonder what happened to that idea??
Flitegirl, are you able to shed some light??
Has anyone heard/been invited to a Syd or Mel recruitment day?
As CC, I need to give notice (or be 'unfit for duty') should I be fortunate.
Maybe they're stalling the process for whatever reason.
I note on a different note, they've closed the 'register your interest' bit for QCCA (SYD & MEL). Wonder what happened to that idea??
Flitegirl, are you able to shed some light??
Hi CCC and everyone
I don't really have any insight sorry. I do know that Perth is their priority at the moment. I would suggest that the delay for Melbourne and Sydney would be because they will [1] first offer the QD positions to current MAM crew, [2] action transfers out of Cairns and Perth (they've agreed 5 flight attendants will be transferred out Perth base) [3] offer divisional transfers from Long Haul to Short Haul (if any want to go) then after that movement, they will look at the external recruitment needs for each base.
That's just my thoughts. But don't worry, from what I'm hearing they will be having recruitment days on the east coast sooner rather than later.
I don't really have any insight sorry. I do know that Perth is their priority at the moment. I would suggest that the delay for Melbourne and Sydney would be because they will [1] first offer the QD positions to current MAM crew, [2] action transfers out of Cairns and Perth (they've agreed 5 flight attendants will be transferred out Perth base) [3] offer divisional transfers from Long Haul to Short Haul (if any want to go) then after that movement, they will look at the external recruitment needs for each base.
That's just my thoughts. But don't worry, from what I'm hearing they will be having recruitment days on the east coast sooner rather than later.
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Hey CCC, I'm wondering the same thing.
I submitted my application for QD MEL and SYD bases last week and got the email saying they "are reviewing the application and will be in contact shortly", so I guess that means an email whether I do or don't have an invite to the Assessment Centres. But seeing as the SYD ACs are in just a few days time, it is cutting it a little fine with not a lot of notice for us, one way or another.
Guess that's exactly why you need to be 'flexible' in this job!
I submitted my application for QD MEL and SYD bases last week and got the email saying they "are reviewing the application and will be in contact shortly", so I guess that means an email whether I do or don't have an invite to the Assessment Centres. But seeing as the SYD ACs are in just a few days time, it is cutting it a little fine with not a lot of notice for us, one way or another.
Guess that's exactly why you need to be 'flexible' in this job!
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Thank you flitegirl & TeamJQBoy
Thank you for the feedback. Yes, what you say flitegirl makes sense.
Totally does - updated today on the FAA8 website the fact that they're recruiting.
That said, they have sent emails out asking ppl to go to their new recruitment website (which I have) and basically apply again - which I have to multiple bases. So yes, PER is their priority, thus keeping their reputation as class, surely they'd at least give people more than 5 mins for an update.
I note today re the possibility of reducing the crew ratio from 1 to 36, to 1 to 50.
Maybe this has thrown a spanner in the works...
It's slightly frustrating, but my BF is a contract labourer, so lucky for him/us he can pick up work at very short notice - lucky him
Totally does - updated today on the FAA8 website the fact that they're recruiting.
That said, they have sent emails out asking ppl to go to their new recruitment website (which I have) and basically apply again - which I have to multiple bases. So yes, PER is their priority, thus keeping their reputation as class, surely they'd at least give people more than 5 mins for an update.
I note today re the possibility of reducing the crew ratio from 1 to 36, to 1 to 50.
Maybe this has thrown a spanner in the works...
It's slightly frustrating, but my BF is a contract labourer, so lucky for him/us he can pick up work at very short notice - lucky him