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Yep true there is not a lot of info. But it should be fine. I'll be there tommorrow too!!! But as they say have fun on the day. I used work for the ground crew company that had China Southern and I think the market in Oz is quite new so that is why there is not much info about anything. Well I guess we will find out a bit more tommorrow. Good luck also to anyone going in the next few days 
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I am still weighing up if working for Jetstar thru Altara is a good option. I read what crosscheck wrote...very well done. I guess what gets me that there aren't no benefits like discount airfares. MAM provide that. I am also worried the part time aspect. I'd hate to think that I only get something ridiculous like 10hrs per week. I would be happy with 40hrs or there abouts. I'd hate to be going broke to follow a dream.
I'd like to read more experiences if anyone else wants to share.
I'd like to read more experiences if anyone else wants to share.
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Rocky181,
I agree with you. I am currently waiting for AD and I hope thats where I will find out all the important information about rooster, hours, overnights. I heard from ex altara crew that Altara is more flexible then other airlines, but I could be wrong and would like hear from others what is it like working for them. My biggest thing is overnights, do we get any as I prefer to do only day trips.
Can someone tell us?
I agree with you. I am currently waiting for AD and I hope thats where I will find out all the important information about rooster, hours, overnights. I heard from ex altara crew that Altara is more flexible then other airlines, but I could be wrong and would like hear from others what is it like working for them. My biggest thing is overnights, do we get any as I prefer to do only day trips.
Can someone tell us?
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No didn't get through but not upset trying for other places. Did you get through? Can't really tell what they were going for but the assesors were nice. But I'm not sure it's for me. I guess I'd like domestic more or maybe a different airline. I've done ground crew maybe go back into that but I wouldn't mind flying. How did you find the experience?
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Hey, has anyone who went to the Jetstar/Altara AD's in Sydney in February heard anything back as yet? I had my references checked, was asked to get my RSA and First Aid Certificate, but haven't heard anything in about 5 or 6 weeks now...would they perhaps just be waiting for another GS to open up? I imagine they would let you know if you're successful or not either way wouldn't they?
Well done Rocky181! It's a pretty enjoyable and informative day - the assessors are very friendly and DTE, just be yourself and you'll be fine!
Well done Rocky181! It's a pretty enjoyable and informative day - the assessors are very friendly and DTE, just be yourself and you'll be fine!
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CC Crewanabee... you got asked to get your certificates yet haven't heard if you passed? I have certificates but are old and need renewal. I don't want to renew them if I am not going to go through. I'm going but something I am not comfortable with Altara. Will give it a go anyway.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Assessment Day In Newcastle
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Yeah Rocky181 was asked to get my RSA and First Aid, and am glad I did...got the Golden Call this week!!! Ground School commences in June! Can't wait! Anyone else doing a GS in June for Altara/Jetstar Casual for the Sydney base?
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Hey Ayu
I did the Thursday AD.. How about you?
Well more information from the AD for those who want to know.
Not sure if MAM do this but with Altara, your ground school training, for a month is also considered an assessment phase and you don't get paid for it. A few of us, and I'm sure others that I didn't get an opinion, were a little concerned to have to, perhaps give up jobs and not get paid for a whole month or for how ever long this training was.
Anyway after them telling me that I should inform all of my referees to expect a call, I have just received an email saying I was unsuccessful. I wish they would not have asked me to inform my references to expect a call until they decided cause now I got to let them know otherwise.
In the end I think they have made the decision for me as I was never comfortable with Altaras T&C's. I'm sure that because Jetstar is a cut-price business, their contractors costs have to be really low. This place, I know I'll never apply for again.
Cheers!
I did the Thursday AD.. How about you?
Well more information from the AD for those who want to know.
Not sure if MAM do this but with Altara, your ground school training, for a month is also considered an assessment phase and you don't get paid for it. A few of us, and I'm sure others that I didn't get an opinion, were a little concerned to have to, perhaps give up jobs and not get paid for a whole month or for how ever long this training was.
Anyway after them telling me that I should inform all of my referees to expect a call, I have just received an email saying I was unsuccessful. I wish they would not have asked me to inform my references to expect a call until they decided cause now I got to let them know otherwise.
In the end I think they have made the decision for me as I was never comfortable with Altaras T&C's. I'm sure that because Jetstar is a cut-price business, their contractors costs have to be really low. This place, I know I'll never apply for again.
Cheers!
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Hi Everyone , Im just new to this forum . I attended the Jq /Altara ad in Newcastle on the 30th . Has anyone been offerred a position yet ? Its only been a week but its a long old wait
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Hey everyone
Is anyone else going to the recuitment day next week for jetstar Melbourne base?
And does anyone know what is involved in the General knowledge test?
Starting to get really excited!
Is anyone else going to the recuitment day next week for jetstar Melbourne base?
And does anyone know what is involved in the General knowledge test?
Starting to get really excited!
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Olivecheese...the knowledge test is a bit of maths like how long a is the flight from Melbourne to Adelaide if they leave at this time and arrive in ADL at this time considering they are behind half & hour. Some geography knowledge on Australian ports... Nothing difficult.
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Casual Cabin Crew - Melbourne - Jetstar/Altara
Hi everyone,
I have recently got an email from Jetstar/Altara saying that 'your application is through to the next stage of our recruitment process. This email is to notify you that we may be contacting you next week to conduct a short phone interview'.
Just wondering if anyone has received the same email or had recently had the phone interview, I would love to get some advice.
Thank you in advance
I have recently got an email from Jetstar/Altara saying that 'your application is through to the next stage of our recruitment process. This email is to notify you that we may be contacting you next week to conduct a short phone interview'.
Just wondering if anyone has received the same email or had recently had the phone interview, I would love to get some advice.
Thank you in advance
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Hey Kodey,
I had the phone interview last fortnight. They asked me if I had worked in shift work before, if I could get to Avalon within 90 mins, then a few questions about scenarios to do with customers like difficult times I have had to deal with a customer and what was the outcome etc. that's all I really remember it was easy, and luckily I passed! They email you about a week later to let you know.
I had the phone interview last fortnight. They asked me if I had worked in shift work before, if I could get to Avalon within 90 mins, then a few questions about scenarios to do with customers like difficult times I have had to deal with a customer and what was the outcome etc. that's all I really remember it was easy, and luckily I passed! They email you about a week later to let you know.
