Virgin Australia - Wannabes & Recruitment
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Fairhaven Vic
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Accommodation
hi everybody.
I will be attending a VRD on 16th Sep. and I guess looking a little ahead if I was to join the team, are there many other crew out there who would need to share some form of accommodation near Sydney airport...?
I would be coming from Vic, and accommodation could be a major worry.
bit of a shame when one has a property here in Vic, but would need to pay rent elsewhere - guess thats part and parcel of wanting to do this type of work.
thanks, and well done to those 'going through'
I will be attending a VRD on 16th Sep. and I guess looking a little ahead if I was to join the team, are there many other crew out there who would need to share some form of accommodation near Sydney airport...?
I would be coming from Vic, and accommodation could be a major worry.
bit of a shame when one has a property here in Vic, but would need to pay rent elsewhere - guess thats part and parcel of wanting to do this type of work.
thanks, and well done to those 'going through'
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: sydney
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Don't stress yet... they took almost 3 weeks to call me after having my medical (was 2 days shy of 3 weeks) So hang in there and it looks like everyone that has had the medical has gotten through so take this as a good sign!
Good luck keep us updated how you go...
Good luck keep us updated how you go...
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Adelaide
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I know how you feel, it has been 3 weeks today since i did my medical and i still haven't heard. There are a few of us in the same boat so try not to worry about it. They are just really busy i guess!
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Accommodation & Mel Base
thanks iwannaflyla for the accommodation info.
not knowing at this stage if I will be needing accommodation ind Syd, I'm just putting out feelers to see whats out there.
also, has anybody heard anything from 'within' if V has plans for a crew base in Mel?
it would certainly make it easier for us southerners not having to relocate.
not knowing at this stage if I will be needing accommodation ind Syd, I'm just putting out feelers to see whats out there.
also, has anybody heard anything from 'within' if V has plans for a crew base in Mel?
it would certainly make it easier for us southerners not having to relocate.
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Above 5L
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I was so nervous about all the conditions, but I've just received my contract and it all looks fine, and is pretty standard - almost identical to Virgin Atlantic, if not better!
I think it is an unrealistic expectation for airlines to continue to operate with cabin crew on the "old" contracts.
I'm looking forward to getting out online, working hard, getting promoted, ensuring the airlines success, and promoting unionisation to ensure that our working conditions improve as the airline grows.
Happy flying everyone! Only three more trips for me!
I think it is an unrealistic expectation for airlines to continue to operate with cabin crew on the "old" contracts.
I'm looking forward to getting out online, working hard, getting promoted, ensuring the airlines success, and promoting unionisation to ensure that our working conditions improve as the airline grows.
Happy flying everyone! Only three more trips for me!
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: sydney
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ground services
does anyone know what the interview is like for virgin blue in ground services(checkins) i have a friend going to one soon and i need all the info i can get..any help would be appreciated.
Join Date: Feb 2008
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AGE
Hi everyone.
was hoping I didn't have to 'expose' myself like this, but can anybody tell me if there is a cut-off age with f/a recruitment with virgin...?
I was recently (early this year) in a ground school with Team jetstar domestic, but couldn't finish the course due to outside reasons at the time.
Now, having an invite to a VRD shortly - I would hate to fly to Syd, book into a hotel, do the interview - just to be rejected because of age (I'm 55)
Although I've worked in the leisure/fitness industry most of my life, am extremely fit and look much younger than I am (I like to think) I believe virgin has this 'young image' for their crew, and wonder if I would be wasting my time...? heeeeelp...
was hoping I didn't have to 'expose' myself like this, but can anybody tell me if there is a cut-off age with f/a recruitment with virgin...?
I was recently (early this year) in a ground school with Team jetstar domestic, but couldn't finish the course due to outside reasons at the time.
Now, having an invite to a VRD shortly - I would hate to fly to Syd, book into a hotel, do the interview - just to be rejected because of age (I'm 55)
Although I've worked in the leisure/fitness industry most of my life, am extremely fit and look much younger than I am (I like to think) I believe virgin has this 'young image' for their crew, and wonder if I would be wasting my time...? heeeeelp...
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Australia
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Go for it!!
I must say V Australia have been hiring ALL ages (if you read back a few pages there have been cabin crew hired by V who are 50+, 40+, 30+ and 20+) ....So book that flight, have a great day and I'm sure they will love you!
Let us know how you go!
Let us know how you go!
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Def go for it Romondo,
There was actually a law suit filed against VB some time ago for age discrimination so they are really good about accepting all ages now.
There was actually a law suit filed against VB some time ago for age discrimination so they are really good about accepting all ages now.
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Adelaide
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Hey guys,
It all seems to have gone very quiet..... It's been almost 4 weeks since i have done my meds and i still haven't heard anything. I know bobbin74 is at the same stage. Who else has done meds and is waiting for "the call"??
It all seems to have gone very quiet..... It's been almost 4 weeks since i have done my meds and i still haven't heard anything. I know bobbin74 is at the same stage. Who else has done meds and is waiting for "the call"??
I am but I only did my today.
Don't forget people get passed through the process at different rates for different reasons.
Hang in there or simply drop them an email. Shows you are enthusiastic at least and not just sitting back.
Don't forget people get passed through the process at different rates for different reasons.
Hang in there or simply drop them an email. Shows you are enthusiastic at least and not just sitting back.
Join Date: May 2006
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I might just wait a few more days and then send them an email. I know people get processed at different rates and that they r busy, i just thought i would hear from them earlier then this. Not to worry, will just wait it out 
Join Date: Aug 2008
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still waiting
just wondering how are the people in the Ground School going??? what type of training have you done so far? Does anyone know if u can still get knocked back after you are given a place in the GS? cause i remember them saying something about you could be unsuccessful at any stage?! hmmmm
so neway, i am also still waiting to hear from V.. its been nearly 3-4wks for me also since i did my medical. Guess we will just have to wait a little bit longer sapolski
so neway, i am also still waiting to hear from V.. its been nearly 3-4wks for me also since i did my medical. Guess we will just have to wait a little bit longer sapolski