Virgin Australia - Wannabes & Recruitment

[iwannaflyla]

For me it was around 1-2 months from 2nd ref to Medical but I think things are moving along a lot quicker now.
My references were called in different weeks so don’t stress about the wait. No news is good news!

I know what you mean about the wait it had been months since I started the process and I have only just heard when I am starting. Considering the last ground school starts around November 17th I don’t think it will be long at all.

This forum kept me well informed where everyone was at… if not for this I would have been going insane with the wait wondering why I had not heard back from them! Lol


Hang in there it will go quicklyJ

[iwannaflyla]

room for rent

Also on another note I have a friend who has 2 rooms spare and I might have one coming up soon. About 15 mins from the airport towards the city (about 5 mins from the city) both are in houses and under $150- $200 a week….(depends on the room and which house)

Let me know if anyone could be interested and I will send some pictures and more details.

[eeh]

VRD

Got an email, invited an interview VRD on the 16 of Sep in syd, anyone had this email???

[pesky1]

Waiting Game

Mattandy - my refs were checked on different weeks too, it then took about 3 weeks after for medical then 2 weeks after that for offer, but as Iwannaflyla said, it all is happening at different rates and seems to be going a bit quicker now. Hang in there! The forum is great to keep you up!

[Door_One_Right]

No, dammit.

I'm overseas right now, so I'm wondering if that has something to do with it, especially if they need people quickly.

[mattandy]

Thanks Perky1 and iwannafly. If all goes well they should be checking my second ref in about a week and then medical so who knows - I may know in about 4-5 weeks time.

Soooo exciting Bring on GS. Hope I make the November intake.

[chicken or fish 2]

Welcome to the forum.

Welcome to the forum eeh.....I'll put you on the list with your VRD date....From reading your past posts I think you you will do well at the V interview (compared Qantas). I know of another guy who had a similar situation to you who got a job with Virgin Blue after waiting months for Qantas to get their act together.

Good luck

[pesky1]

Ground School Hours

Hey guys, just wondered if anyone knows what the hours usually are for ground school, the recruiter told me it was Monday to Friday, but I was so excited I forgot to ask what sort of hours they run, as I'm commuting. Thanks heaps.

[Rmondo]

Yep, also received an email last night re interview for 16th Sep in Sydney. Being in Vic, guess I'll have to fly up the night before and find a hotel close by.

pesky1, having been in a jetstar ground school in the past, (MEL base) I found the hours were about 9-5 most days. but they can differ quite a lot from that depending on what you would be doing that particular day, though I believe most ground schools try and stay within a certain time frame.

[wingswest]

Timetable

Hi Pesky. The course should run pretty much 9-5 weekdays...,although as in any operation, a degree of flexibility is required. There may be times where earlier starts/ later finishes may be required and even the odd weekend day. Courses will not have numbers i.e. Course 1, course 2 etc. but will each have a name - the first course in Brisbane being called Mirrabooka, the second course is in Sydney and I'll try to find out the names and dates of the other 9 courses.

[chicken or fish 2]

Ground School Dates

Thanks wingswest...that would be great if you could find out!

Have fun tomorrow Jimmyroo...we can't wait to find out how your first day at Ground School goes.

[mattandy]

Yer good luck jimmyroo - you will have to get back to us on all the goss from your first day at gs.

Break a leg!

[flyhigh87]

Mirrabooka

Hi everyone!
I just wanted to give chicken or fish a big congratulations! You are a real trooper
I have my ground school training tomorrow and am very nervous but also excited. I had my VRD on the 21st April in Brisbane, had my medical on the 29th July and got the call 45mins after the medical (which was a shock). Everything was happening so quickly all of a sudden! I've already had my uniform fitting and am waiting for my visa to arrive in the mail tomorrow.

Jimmyroo looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for an exciting day of training!

[iwannaflyla]

questions for Wingwest?

I have a friend that got into Virgin and starts ground school in a few weeks.... do you know if she is able to swap to V Australia or is it to late?

[chicken or fish 2]

Congratulations!

Congratulations Flyhigh 87

Welcome to the forum Flyhigh......how exciting to be in the first V Australia Ground School! Have a great week and let us know how you go.

[pesky1]

Timetable

Thanks heaps Wingswest and Rmondo, wingswest it would be great if you could get more info.

To all those starting ground school tomorrow good luck and thanks for all the support, hope it all goes smoothly for you!

[iwannaflyla]

good luck to everyone starting ground school tomorrow my thoughts are with you.....

Only 6 weeks so give it all you've got and hope to fly with you all soon!!!

[mattandy]

Hi All

Can anyone deff confirm what the uniform will be? Suppose those who have had uniform fitting may know?

[DJCCGuy]

For cabin crew, almost identical to the current Virgin Blue uniform, with just a few minor changes such as a different colour piping on the shirt.

[shonez]

hi everyone

got the yes call today starting in bne on the 6th of oct so excited. is anyone else starting in bne on that date?