Virgin Australia - Wannabes & Recruitment
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thanks!
Hey KK1000
thanks for letting us know! i also got all those emails and am still eager to apply so i redid the application... let's see what that does
Best of Luck!
thanks for letting us know! i also got all those emails and am still eager to apply so i redid the application... let's see what that does
Best of Luck!
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Did you also apply for "VB Syd Jan 2010" when they sent the email invite? I applied for that and was sent an email a day later saying I was unsuccessful but to reapply if any other positions I am interested in come up. Which was all so confusing. I was pretty gutted after not getting rejected from V Aust and waiting so long, and then to be rejected from VB without even a look-in. Then 2 days later another VB Syd domestic came up but it said FEB 2010 instead of JAN 2010, so i applied again!! And then I applied for V Aust again last night! I know you're not suppose to apply for 2, but i just did it for the heck of it cause im so confused at what is going on with them. I might not even be allowed to apply for 12 months, though no where in any emails have they told me that yet. I'd be delighted to get a call from someone in HR even if its just asking me which application I would like to proceed with! Good luck with the waiting and keep me updated!
Join Date: Oct 2008
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Crew are leaving in droves. Over 10 in December alone and with such small crew numbers (about 280) thats a high attrition rate.
They are rostering illegal duties well above duty hour limitations. The FAAA union is going to the AIRC about this but it will take a while for anything to be done. The company is facing massive fines of up to $33,000 for each breach
They are rostering illegal duties well above duty hour limitations. The FAAA union is going to the AIRC about this but it will take a while for anything to be done. The company is facing massive fines of up to $33,000 for each breach
Join Date: Feb 2008
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The problem with VA is that there is no crew agreement. Only individual contracts which provide no real protection for the crew around duty limitations and buffers etc. They are very loosely worded such that there is nothing to say the company can do such and such but also nothing to say they can't. I really hope the crew there can get a proper agreement so things improve.
It's also sad to acknowledge that pretty much all airlines these days seem to be running their concerns on high staff turnover policies. Call me naieve but surely someone who wants to be there is going to provide a better service than someone who plans to leave the month after next.
It's also sad to acknowledge that pretty much all airlines these days seem to be running their concerns on high staff turnover policies. Call me naieve but surely someone who wants to be there is going to provide a better service than someone who plans to leave the month after next.
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Oh it is just another example of the Big Company squeezing it's staff and trying to make as much money as possible... and then some!
Staff leaving is a problem for all aussie airlines except for the Glorious Crew on those old QF contracts... may they live long and prosper!
The australian cabin crew industry is a challenging one, let's hope the FAAA can make a difference for VA Crew...
Staff leaving is a problem for all aussie airlines except for the Glorious Crew on those old QF contracts... may they live long and prosper!
The australian cabin crew industry is a challenging one, let's hope the FAAA can make a difference for VA Crew...
Join Date: Sep 2009
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If they're so desperate for staff you'd think they would get back to all the people like us who so enthusiastically apply at every opportunity! We are armed and ready with all the experience and certificates required and yet you wait years for a job like these!
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Unsuccessful
Got an email saying my application for V Aust was unsuccessful. No phone interview or anything. This was for the applications opened on 21st Jan.
"We have now had the opportunity to review your application and unfortunately on this occasion, we wish to advise that you have not been successful to progress further in our recruitment process.
All applications are assessed on motivation, work experience and suitability for the role and we selected candidates to progress to the next stage who demonstrated these requirements to the highest level. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we have received, we are unable to provide more specific or individualised feedback"
After waiting almost 3 months to hear from V Aust the first time and not getting rejected and then to be told the recruit was complete, im glad I have been told a bit earlier this time round, because the waiting game sucks! Obviously there is something wrong with my application so I need to go back to the drawing board with that one, or maybe its because I have no airline experience and they only want experienced people, guess i'll never know. Either way that scraps that airline out for the next 12 months, though a little confused as it said I cant apply for that role for 12 months, but if there were other opportunities I'm interested in to apply online. I wonder if this applys to VB CC?
Did anyone apply for this as well and get any further?
"We have now had the opportunity to review your application and unfortunately on this occasion, we wish to advise that you have not been successful to progress further in our recruitment process.
All applications are assessed on motivation, work experience and suitability for the role and we selected candidates to progress to the next stage who demonstrated these requirements to the highest level. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we have received, we are unable to provide more specific or individualised feedback"
After waiting almost 3 months to hear from V Aust the first time and not getting rejected and then to be told the recruit was complete, im glad I have been told a bit earlier this time round, because the waiting game sucks! Obviously there is something wrong with my application so I need to go back to the drawing board with that one, or maybe its because I have no airline experience and they only want experienced people, guess i'll never know. Either way that scraps that airline out for the next 12 months, though a little confused as it said I cant apply for that role for 12 months, but if there were other opportunities I'm interested in to apply online. I wonder if this applys to VB CC?
Did anyone apply for this as well and get any further?
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Hi cody24,
Well done for reaching recruitment day stage!
I have a telephone interview shortly and was wandering if you could tell me what sort of questions I will be asked?!
Would be a great help!
Best of luck!
Well done for reaching recruitment day stage!
I have a telephone interview shortly and was wandering if you could tell me what sort of questions I will be asked?!
Would be a great help!
Best of luck!
Join Date: Dec 2009
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There is only one base currently for VA and that is SYD. If crew are unhappy with their conditions I suggest they contact the AIRC or be quiet, no point in having a winge if you will not take ownership.
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Hi Everyone...
Just wondering if anyone on here has been invited to a SYD assessment centre this coming week?? Would love to make contact with anyone who will potentially be there (especially the Thursday PM session)...
Cheers!
Just wondering if anyone on here has been invited to a SYD assessment centre this coming week?? Would love to make contact with anyone who will potentially be there (especially the Thursday PM session)...
Cheers!
Join Date: Feb 2010
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hi there everyone, im such a newbee at this all , i am only 18 and just finished school and applied VirginBlue sydney base Feb 2010 but was unsuccessful, could it be my age ?? am i too young , if it not that it has to be somethin on my application ?? does anyone have some pointers for me as far as my next application cause i really want this soooo bad !
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It could be your age. Make sure you get plenty of work in customer service before you apply next. I am just about to start with Virgin Blue and I have well over 10 years in hospitality, retail etc......
Go out there, get those customer focused jobs and keep applying. Persistance is the key! Good luck!
Go out there, get those customer focused jobs and keep applying. Persistance is the key! Good luck!
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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They have lost a lot of crew and are now texting crew asking if they wouldn't mind displacing annual leave, they are very short of crew now.
Unfortunately they (V Oz) aren't looking after their people
Unfortunately they (V Oz) aren't looking after their people
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Hi Hellorian... Yes might see you there- hopefully even in ground school! Hahaha! Best of luck to you too!
Hi eeh... well I can attend a session so not sure when you would have to wait for the next one, but don't panic, I'm sure they will be in touch soon. Good luck to you too!!
Hi eeh... well I can attend a session so not sure when you would have to wait for the next one, but don't panic, I'm sure they will be in touch soon. Good luck to you too!!
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Hey bluefish
I hope you had fun at your recruitment day, i did although my one-on-one was not so nice because of the person who interviewed me... but we shall see, i have been thinking more and more about living in sydney and liking the idea less and less!! and commuting is a terrible option, i flew home with staff travel (through my partner on another carrier) and waited for 8 hours at the airport and just made it home
Anyway, if anyone else here was there on Fri morning last week, send me a message and we'll chat
Best of luck to all
hellorian
I hope you had fun at your recruitment day, i did although my one-on-one was not so nice because of the person who interviewed me... but we shall see, i have been thinking more and more about living in sydney and liking the idea less and less!! and commuting is a terrible option, i flew home with staff travel (through my partner on another carrier) and waited for 8 hours at the airport and just made it home
Anyway, if anyone else here was there on Fri morning last week, send me a message and we'll chat
Best of luck to all
hellorian
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keep applying guys! VA is gonna need you.
keep applying, thats all i can say. i back up others comments on this thread. ppl are leaving in HUGE numbers. guarantee one of you will be replacing me!
think you'll be 'living the dream?' not bl00dy likely. well if you like being overworked, underpaid, and denied leave, then sure!
think you'll be 'living the dream?' not bl00dy likely. well if you like being overworked, underpaid, and denied leave, then sure!