Virgin Australia - Wannabes & Recruitment
Yes very exciting times ahead wrx712. It will be the 20th Oct before we know it and the first day of nerves sets in.
I'm getting my Visa and uniform done next week. Apparently the uniform is nice?!
I'm getting my Visa and uniform done next week. Apparently the uniform is nice?!
what is the uniform like
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I think the company has confused people with the 38 hour rule, because people are thinking that they are going to be flying 38 hours per week! Many of us will be working on the ground for quite a few months, so it is a good thing that I can't be forced to do more than 38 hours, if I am stuck on the Virgin Blue checkin counters!
The 38 hours is one rule, but the flight time limitations are another, which will not permit 38 hours.
Both rules run side by side, and must both be adheared to. Flight time limitations combined with the 9 RDOs will only allow a crew member to do 3.5 SYD-LAX trips in a 28 day roster cycle. BNE-LAX trips will be even longer as they involve paxing to BNE the day before. Therefore the most you could do would be 1 x BNE and 2 x SYD trips, there wouldn't be enough days left in the roster cycle to cover minimum rest and the required 9 RDOs.
The 38 hours is one rule, but the flight time limitations are another, which will not permit 38 hours.
Both rules run side by side, and must both be adheared to. Flight time limitations combined with the 9 RDOs will only allow a crew member to do 3.5 SYD-LAX trips in a 28 day roster cycle. BNE-LAX trips will be even longer as they involve paxing to BNE the day before. Therefore the most you could do would be 1 x BNE and 2 x SYD trips, there wouldn't be enough days left in the roster cycle to cover minimum rest and the required 9 RDOs.
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okaaay so would I be right in saying that you guys don't get a flying allowance? I know with Skywest we get a clock on (Home Base) to clock off (HB) per hour payment of $4.80 on top of the salary, plus grooming, meals allowance ect...
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Hey
Hi guys,
Just wanted to let you know that i actually declined the job offer with V and I want to wish you all good luck with the upcoming ground school! All the best
Just wanted to let you know that i actually declined the job offer with V and I want to wish you all good luck with the upcoming ground school! All the best
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I'm not sure what you mean by 'lock yourself in'. It's a job, when the conditions are released, if you don't like it. You give your notice. It's not a slavery contract where you must work for them over the next 5 years on the conditions set. You can quit.
I'm not sure what you mean by 'lock yourself in'. It's a job, when the conditions are released, if you don't like it. You give your notice. It's not a slavery contract where you must work for them over the next 5 years on the conditions set. You can quit.
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does anyone have this information set in concrete or are we all just going on rumours, and getting all worked up on them??
(not trying to be rude to wanna know)
ciao ciao
(not trying to be rude to wanna know)
ciao ciao
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wrx712
V-Australia Union posted up what seems to be a contract so far. Give it a read I guess.
Me, I had my VRD this week. And still extremely hyped to work for them. *shrug* I won't hear back for a few weeks though!
All the best!!!!
V-Australia Union posted up what seems to be a contract so far. Give it a read I guess.
Me, I had my VRD this week. And still extremely hyped to work for them. *shrug* I won't hear back for a few weeks though!
All the best!!!!
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how poor are the conditions
I dont think u dont like it try it and leave
some people have given up good jobs to do this so are the conditions not the same as qcca or qf cabin crew
what differences are they I thought it sounded great but dont know the nitty gritty and i would have to leave a good job so risk should not be an option
I dont think u dont like it try it and leave
some people have given up good jobs to do this so are the conditions not the same as qcca or qf cabin crew
what differences are they I thought it sounded great but dont know the nitty gritty and i would have to leave a good job so risk should not be an option
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For gods sake people the 
agreement is a joke. If your not sure go to your local capital city airport and speak with some QF/VB crew, they will soon put you right.
agreement is a joke. If your not sure go to your local capital city airport and speak with some QF/VB crew, they will soon put you right.
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I also attended the VRD on the 7th in Sydney and I had a wonderful day, I made it through the cut and stayed till the end I met some absolutely awesome people and I hope I get to see some of them again!!! Teggeh, which day did you go??
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V Australia Safety Net Agreement
Re: the safety net agreement being offered to the current crew.
I have only been with V a month but would highely suggest not voting this agreement in.
Employment rules will be changed in the near future to allow the crew to bargain with the company for better conditions. If we vote this agreement in we have locked ourselves in to poor terms and conditions until 2012.
Much better to stay on the individual contracts for now until parliment forces better conditions through for us.
I have only been with V a month but would highely suggest not voting this agreement in.
Employment rules will be changed in the near future to allow the crew to bargain with the company for better conditions. If we vote this agreement in we have locked ourselves in to poor terms and conditions until 2012.
Much better to stay on the individual contracts for now until parliment forces better conditions through for us.
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Allowances!
Based on current schedules, the company has estimated that allowances will be $168 for 55 hours in LAX on a SYD trip! This is a disgrace!
$168 is based on costs of meals in the surrounding area, however if you get sick, you will be stuck in your room, eating room service non stop, which will definately be alot more than this!
Some people might only eat a small salad, but sometimes you might want to have a full meal, with a starter, main and maybe some icecream or a desert. This amount will probably only allow for a glass of water with your meal!
Crews from other airlines get considerably more, around $240 - $300!!! Not to mention the sector pay, and overseas payments.
And if you are on standby on your second night, and get called out, your allowances would be reduced because you would not be in LAX.
Furthermore, if you are delayed and your slip is reduced that inturn miss a particular meal time, then so will your allowances.
Please encourage all crew to join the FAAA and apoint them as your collective bargaining agent!
$168 is based on costs of meals in the surrounding area, however if you get sick, you will be stuck in your room, eating room service non stop, which will definately be alot more than this!
Some people might only eat a small salad, but sometimes you might want to have a full meal, with a starter, main and maybe some icecream or a desert. This amount will probably only allow for a glass of water with your meal!
Crews from other airlines get considerably more, around $240 - $300!!! Not to mention the sector pay, and overseas payments.
And if you are on standby on your second night, and get called out, your allowances would be reduced because you would not be in LAX.
Furthermore, if you are delayed and your slip is reduced that inturn miss a particular meal time, then so will your allowances.
Please encourage all crew to join the FAAA and apoint them as your collective bargaining agent!
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What happens if the vote is NO?
People are worrying about what will happen if the vote is NO!
There is no aircraft yet, so there is no rush!
Why is the airline so anxious to get this voted in?
Is it the upcoming changes to IR laws?
Is it the 52 more crew start on the 20th who will be prevented from having a choice?
The airline is trying to scare crew to say that if the airline is taken over or sold, then you are not protected on an individual contract! Ummm, the airline has only just started, and is not making any money, so there won't be a very long line in interested companies!
Vote NO!
Study hard!
Finish your training!
Then start the bargaining process!
There is no aircraft yet, so there is no rush!
Why is the airline so anxious to get this voted in?
Is it the upcoming changes to IR laws?
Is it the 52 more crew start on the 20th who will be prevented from having a choice?
The airline is trying to scare crew to say that if the airline is taken over or sold, then you are not protected on an individual contract! Ummm, the airline has only just started, and is not making any money, so there won't be a very long line in interested companies!
Vote NO!
Study hard!
Finish your training!
Then start the bargaining process!
I hope you get an email and I see you at ground school 