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Good luck to those attending a VRD this week....especially Anstar, Tyguybye and Deon 85....Let us know how you go guys.
Does anyone else have some good news to share with us?
Does anyone else have some good news to share with us?
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Did my first aid last week, so all good here 
counting down the days till thursdays VRD
been running through types of questions and trying to remember customer issues with QF at the moment to use in my interview hehehe
counting down the days till thursdays VRD
been running through types of questions and trying to remember customer issues with QF at the moment to use in my interview hehehe
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Back from the VRD - they cut about 50% of people after the first round.
Interview went well - though I think I mucked up part of the role play! The recruiters were all lovely and there was a greta bunch of people in the group (quite a few from jetstar)
Now the waiting game....
Interview went well - though I think I mucked up part of the role play! The recruiters were all lovely and there was a greta bunch of people in the group (quite a few from jetstar)
Now the waiting game....
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Well done ANstar!
Congratulations ANstar...that's great news!!
You should hear if you have made it into the next round in around 10 days or so. So good luck...Don't worry about the role play...I'm sure you are worrying over nothing...I stuffed some of it up and I'm at the medical stage.....I hear there is plenty more role plays to do during Ground School...Oh no...lol
PS Just saw new V ad on Channel 7....it looks more like a coke ad than an airline ad.....you'll understand what I mean when you see it. Have a look now on youtube under "NEW V AUSTRALIA AD"
Anyone else got news to share??
You should hear if you have made it into the next round in around 10 days or so. So good luck...Don't worry about the role play...I'm sure you are worrying over nothing...I stuffed some of it up and I'm at the medical stage.....I hear there is plenty more role plays to do during Ground School...Oh no...lol
PS Just saw new V ad on Channel 7....it looks more like a coke ad than an airline ad.....you'll understand what I mean when you see it. Have a look now on youtube under "NEW V AUSTRALIA AD"
Anyone else got news to share??
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Well Done!
Well done Anstar great news, as C or F said you are always harder on yourself, I'm sure you did great, fingers crossed for you and all others waiting... Waiting,,,,, waiting. I must stop looking at my blank email!! Tee hee
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well a congrats is in order ANstar! did they say how long till they will be in contact with you again?
over 50% got cut??? can't help but feel nervous! but im still confident about it
bring on thursday!!!!
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over 50% got cut??? can't help but feel nervous! but im still confident about it
bring on thursday!!!!d
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Deon, they told us 2-3weeks. These VRD's were for start dates from around mid oct to the last intake on 17th Nov.
don't stress as there are some other great people there and you'll be fine!
Good luck!
don't stress as there are some other great people there and you'll be fine!
Good luck!
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Great news!!
That's great news for everyone ANstar.......
1. If they are STILL trying to find the inital 260 cabin crew (after 6 months of VRD's!!!) means the "medical stage" people must be in....
2. Looks like those who are having VRD's now will be flying in DEC..Yippee!
Good luck Tyguybye (VRD - 20th August) and Deon 85 (VRD - 21st August)...Just be yourself and have fun!
PS....V Australia has just been grated access to the Australia–South Africa route by the government due to the lack of competition and high fares currently in operation.The Virgin Group carrier has been given immediate access and a total capacity of five weekly services between Sydney and Johannesburg using B777–300ER aircraft with a capacity of 361 seats.
“We have no plans at this stage,” said Mr Godfrey. “We have an ability to run by October 2009... [But] there are other routes.”
V Australia will see delivery of five B777-300 ERs, with three to be delivered by Christmas, one in April 2009 and one in October 2009.
The three due by Christmas have been earmarked for the already announced North American services.
April’s new craft will be to a third, as of yet unannounced destination. Currently it is highly unlikely that this will be the South African service, with Mr Godfrey saying it is “probably not a reality”.
This leaves the October B777 left on the table, and indications are good that V Australia will start South African services with the craft.
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1. If they are STILL trying to find the inital 260 cabin crew (after 6 months of VRD's!!!) means the "medical stage" people must be in....
2. Looks like those who are having VRD's now will be flying in DEC..Yippee!
Good luck Tyguybye (VRD - 20th August) and Deon 85 (VRD - 21st August)...Just be yourself and have fun!
PS....V Australia has just been grated access to the Australia–South Africa route by the government due to the lack of competition and high fares currently in operation.The Virgin Group carrier has been given immediate access and a total capacity of five weekly services between Sydney and Johannesburg using B777–300ER aircraft with a capacity of 361 seats.
“We have no plans at this stage,” said Mr Godfrey. “We have an ability to run by October 2009... [But] there are other routes.”
V Australia will see delivery of five B777-300 ERs, with three to be delivered by Christmas, one in April 2009 and one in October 2009.
The three due by Christmas have been earmarked for the already announced North American services.
April’s new craft will be to a third, as of yet unannounced destination. Currently it is highly unlikely that this will be the South African service, with Mr Godfrey saying it is “probably not a reality”.
This leaves the October B777 left on the table, and indications are good that V Australia will start South African services with the craft.
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VRD's and medicals
Good luck tomorrow Deon 85!! Anyone else going?.....How did you go today Tyguybye?
As the medicals were due today I think we may hear anytime between tomorrow and the 1st of September.....It's so exciting to think we may have all got in........I can't wait to get THAT call.
As the medicals were due today I think we may hear anytime between tomorrow and the 1st of September.....It's so exciting to think we may have all got in........I can't wait to get THAT call.
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why thank you!!!
thanks for that chicken or fish...
so pumped, can't wait.... will let you all know how i go!
both me and my other flatmate are really excited about it.. and the other flatmate is on a plane going to JNB (CC for QF) imagine a house full of trolley dollies hahaha
so pumped, can't wait.... will let you all know how i go!
both me and my other flatmate are really excited about it.. and the other flatmate is on a plane going to JNB (CC for QF) imagine a house full of trolley dollies hahaha
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When I first started flying, I lived in a house with 6 other crew! Now that was insane! Had my medical the other day, all fine, so just waiting...
Have had to say goodbye to 7 of our crew, all are starting training on the 1st. Uniform fittings this week for them, so will try to get pics...
Have had to say goodbye to 7 of our crew, all are starting training on the 1st. Uniform fittings this week for them, so will try to get pics...
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The waiting!
Hi all, C or F I hope you are right, I know all good things come to those that wait, but the wait is killing me! I've got so much to organise! As I'm sure does everyone else.
Deon85, imagine the stories you guys would be able to tell!!! Hope you hear soon.
I just wanna fly, photos would be great! Can't wait to see how the uniform looks. Hope they all have a great time in GS.
Deon85, imagine the stories you guys would be able to tell!!! Hope you hear soon.
I just wanna fly, photos would be great! Can't wait to see how the uniform looks. Hope they all have a great time in GS.
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The waiting!!!
How did you and your flatmate go today Deon?? Anyone else attend a VRD this week??....I think the first two weeks and the last two weeks of the process are the HARDEST.......I freak everytime my mobile rings...lol
Jimmyroo was called on a Friday and Jetstream Surfer was called on a Thursday! I think we will all know by the end of next week or even tomorrow..
Good luck guys...I can't wait to hear everyones good news.
Jimmyroo was called on a Friday and Jetstream Surfer was called on a Thursday! I think we will all know by the end of next week or even tomorrow..
Good luck guys...I can't wait to hear everyones good news.
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Hi All
I am a quite observer behiund the scenes and dont want to say too much but I am at the stage where I have had one reference called already and not the other..yet! Apparently this is normal. So I am in the waiting game too.
I am very excited like you all and cant wait. The waiting game is very hard.. i know.
I am a quite observer behiund the scenes and dont want to say too much but I am at the stage where I have had one reference called already and not the other..yet! Apparently this is normal. So I am in the waiting game too.
I am very excited like you all and cant wait. The waiting game is very hard.. i know.
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Yes I agree they are really dragging this out! Ah well it will be worth it in the end! At least we know it will be some time next week for 1 October training start!
Lets hope we are all together....
Lets hope we are all together....
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Friend just got back from uniform fitting. She said it was the same as VBlue. I'm really disappointed. Maybe they've just run out of time... Just not sure if it is approprate in a full service long haul environment, particularly in the Business class cabins... oh well... Hopefully something new and fresh on the cards for next year!
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From friends that have worked in the Uniform hangar - it's essentially the domestic uniform. Some colour tweakings for the managers.
It is a deliberate decision as the uniforms have been worked on for quite a few months now - it's not a case of 'running out of time'.
As for getting a new uniform once established - it hasn't happened in 8 years for the domestic crew.....
It is a deliberate decision as the uniforms have been worked on for quite a few months now - it's not a case of 'running out of time'.
As for getting a new uniform once established - it hasn't happened in 8 years for the domestic crew.....