Jetconnect Auckland
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Auckland
Not feeling hopeful anymore after reading this article today...
Qantas set to slash capacity, jobs - Business - NZ Herald Mobile
Qantas set to slash capacity, jobs - Business - NZ Herald Mobile
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Auckland
Skylarker, how do you know this? After reading that article if anything they were cutting jobs, not hiring?
I'm in a tricky situation because in the next few weeks I may be offered a really good professional fixed term role but if I take it then I will lose out on training school in June. So need to know how valid your info is?
Thanks!
I'm in a tricky situation because in the next few weeks I may be offered a really good professional fixed term role but if I take it then I will lose out on training school in June. So need to know how valid your info is?
Thanks!
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Sydney, Australia
Yes well that was the QF news yesterday and the training dates have been in place for a while now, however things can change at anytime in this industry and nothing is definate.
Until QF changes its mind, training is still scheduled to resume at that time.
Having said that, I would never put my life on hold waiting for a call up and if something better came along, I would have to think long and hard about it.
Unfortunately you have to make that decision as well.
My only advice is dont pin you all your hopes on training in June.
Until QF changes its mind, training is still scheduled to resume at that time.
Having said that, I would never put my life on hold waiting for a call up and if something better came along, I would have to think long and hard about it.
Unfortunately you have to make that decision as well.
My only advice is dont pin you all your hopes on training in June.
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Auckland, New Zealand
Hi Taroom,
Not too sure if you have applied for Jetconnect yet but heres a bit of info.... the height limits they have are more of a guideline so I wouldnt let that put you off. The planes that Jetconnect Shorthaul fly are mainly Boeing 737 - 800s (they are phasing the the B737-400s out however we still fly on them from time to time). The only problem with your height would be on the B737-400s because the tvs hang down in the middle. But as they'll be gone after the world cup that won't be a problem! I've also heard that they'll be recruiting for Wellington base crew again this year. So definately put your CV forward and good luck!!
Not too sure if you have applied for Jetconnect yet but heres a bit of info.... the height limits they have are more of a guideline so I wouldnt let that put you off. The planes that Jetconnect Shorthaul fly are mainly Boeing 737 - 800s (they are phasing the the B737-400s out however we still fly on them from time to time). The only problem with your height would be on the B737-400s because the tvs hang down in the middle. But as they'll be gone after the world cup that won't be a problem! I've also heard that they'll be recruiting for Wellington base crew again this year. So definately put your CV forward and good luck!!
Joined: May 2013
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From: australia
Next week will be my 9th week waiting for a response since the panel interview & reference check. I'm thinking about calling but I don't want to seem like I'm harassing. I'm wait to inpatient for this! I know it is normal to wait, but is it normal to hear nothing for this long?
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Melbourne VIC
SH Pay and transferring to LH
Howdy,
Attended an AD in late August for the AKL base and on Monday received the call offering me a position with SH (applied for both SH & LH) to start in Oct. Unfortunately couldn't move to NZ by then and was told that I would be called for the first ground school of next year. I was just wondering what the pay for Short Haul crew is and also if it is possible (and how long it takes if it is) to transfer from SH to LH?
Thanks all
(Whilst I know this has been addressed previously, that was about 3 years ago, so just wondering if it has changed)
Attended an AD in late August for the AKL base and on Monday received the call offering me a position with SH (applied for both SH & LH) to start in Oct. Unfortunately couldn't move to NZ by then and was told that I would be called for the first ground school of next year. I was just wondering what the pay for Short Haul crew is and also if it is possible (and how long it takes if it is) to transfer from SH to LH?
Thanks all
(Whilst I know this has been addressed previously, that was about 3 years ago, so just wondering if it has changed)
Last edited by blance94; 14th September 2013 at 05:28. Reason: Spelling error that was irritating me.
Joined: May 2013
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From: australia
Hi blance,
From memory, it was 29,000 a year (that's not including any extras). I can't remember what they said regarding transferring, I do have a friend who worked for jet connect 2 years ago and she said its not a easy process- you have to apply again. It may have changed though! I'm hoping the fact they called you might mean I'm on the list soon, I've been waiting since early July and last week they couldn't tell me anything besides my application is "still active".
From memory, it was 29,000 a year (that's not including any extras). I can't remember what they said regarding transferring, I do have a friend who worked for jet connect 2 years ago and she said its not a easy process- you have to apply again. It may have changed though! I'm hoping the fact they called you might mean I'm on the list soon, I've been waiting since early July and last week they couldn't tell me anything besides my application is "still active".
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From: Melbourne VIC
RE: BlueEyeCabinCrew
29000NZD or AUD? It's so little! Hopefully the bonuses and allowances are a bit then! Ouch, that's not good at all, I thought it would have been just a straight transfer :-(, hopefully it has changed! Did you apply for SH or LH? I remember Mikey saying there was a ground school for SH on October 7, but I think they said there isn't a ground school for LH until early next year.
Joined: May 2013
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From: australia
I know, but I keep telling myself It's never a career I have chosen for the money. I applied for both (but said I had a slight preference for longhaul) ! My hopes are lifted today though my 2nd reference got contacted! 8 weeks after the last one which is very weird, but definitely will give me peace of mind.
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Melbourne VIC
Good Luck!
That is indeed very odd! Maybe they couldn't get a hold of your second refernence for some unknown reason? They called one of mine on the Friday and then the other one on the Monday, literally a few hours after the second one got called, I got the golden call Keep me posted with how you go, we will probably end up at the same ground school!
Keep me posted with how you go, we will probably end up at the same ground school!
Joined: Aug 2025
Aviation Qualifications: SLF
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From: Auckland
Hold pool
Hi all,
I attended interview on 21 Aug 25, and was notified successful and placed to hold pool from email.
They did asked me if I want LH or SH, I preferred LH but ok with SH too. Now waiting in the hold pool, quite nervous and not sure how long I’m going to wait for the GS and a start date. Anyone have any ideas or info? Thanks a lot
I attended interview on 21 Aug 25, and was notified successful and placed to hold pool from email.
They did asked me if I want LH or SH, I preferred LH but ok with SH too. Now waiting in the hold pool, quite nervous and not sure how long I’m going to wait for the GS and a start date. Anyone have any ideas or info? Thanks a lot
