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Hey guys, I made it through to the end of the day with both Jetstar and MAM recently and am waiting to hear back. Just wondering in the event of being accepted into poassibly both, would it be better to go with Jetstar or QF?? I have seen that MAM pay more, but then again they do seem to be FAR less flexible. I understand what a job in the airline industry entails, as I have been there before. But Jetstar just seem much more flexible as you get to have 9 days off any duty per month. You also get to have more say in how to lay out your weekends. Is there anybody who knows for sure what both are like to work for, or is it much of a muchness.
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I'd definitely go with Qantas if you're concerned about the time you get off.
With MAM (I believe) you get a months paid leave per year, 2 free flights per year and a lot more destinations to fly to.
I also believe that 8-9 rostered days off is the norm for the industry (feel free to correct me, if wrong)
With Jetstar, there are no blocks for employees to take leave in, it's unpaid, no free/discounted flights, you can have a maximum of 3 consecutive days off per month.
In my opinion, MAM is the better company to work for.
With MAM (I believe) you get a months paid leave per year, 2 free flights per year and a lot more destinations to fly to.
I also believe that 8-9 rostered days off is the norm for the industry (feel free to correct me, if wrong)
With Jetstar, there are no blocks for employees to take leave in, it's unpaid, no free/discounted flights, you can have a maximum of 3 consecutive days off per month.
In my opinion, MAM is the better company to work for.
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paid leave
no paid leave at all 
- MAM positions are CASUAL, 2 tickets per year are at staff discount rates not FREE, better than nothing.
- MAM positions are CASUAL, 2 tickets per year are at staff discount rates not FREE, better than nothing.
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The hourly rate is higher than normal fulltime pay, it is a casual rate. So all leave unpaid, unpaid sick leave etc. casual rate so being a bit higher haa that all factored in for you to budget etc.
But the 4 weeks every 12 months is unpaid I was told. It's in the agreement.
But the 4 weeks every 12 months is unpaid I was told. It's in the agreement.
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in my opinions, the MAM contracts are a lot better than jetstar - you get paid for training (whereas Jetstar you only get 1000 at the end) the pay rate is a lot higher, you get to do overnights (and get paid an allowance while you're there, i think 5 or 6 an hour?) you get to travel to many more destinations and sometimes internationals.. etc
ive been told that you also get a lot of home reserve (maybe in the slower periods) if you don't get called out to fly then you will get paid for the first 4 hours ($140) so basically getting paid to sit at home and do whatever!
as with leave... you will not get paid for leave or sick days. but the agreement that was posted on here earlier states that in a month, you will be allocated 20 days of duty.. so that equals 11 days free a month! 3 of those which you can apply and take as consecutive. im not sure if its the same case when its peak season though. will find out at training next week!
ive been told that you also get a lot of home reserve (maybe in the slower periods) if you don't get called out to fly then you will get paid for the first 4 hours ($140) so basically getting paid to sit at home and do whatever!
as with leave... you will not get paid for leave or sick days. but the agreement that was posted on here earlier states that in a month, you will be allocated 20 days of duty.. so that equals 11 days free a month! 3 of those which you can apply and take as consecutive. im not sure if its the same case when its peak season though. will find out at training next week!
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I have been followng this thread for a while.
Good luck to you and those that are starting GS soon.
I am still on the fence about applying for MAM. It is just the thought of 7 weeks away from home for training. I know that is I did do it when I got back there would be 7 weeks worth of dirty dishes, dirty closthes, dust and the rest. 3 pre teenage kids and 1 husband can create alot of mess. I hate coming home to the mess from seven hours away - dread to think of seven weeks!
Any way good luck - have fun and when you get the time fill us in on GS
I have been followng this thread for a while.
Good luck to you and those that are starting GS soon.
I am still on the fence about applying for MAM. It is just the thought of 7 weeks away from home for training. I know that is I did do it when I got back there would be 7 weeks worth of dirty dishes, dirty closthes, dust and the rest. 3 pre teenage kids and 1 husband can create alot of mess. I hate coming home to the mess from seven hours away - dread to think of seven weeks!
Any way good luck - have fun and when you get the time fill us in on GS
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JacintaMerri I remember 100% that the 4 weeks of leave is definitely unpaid. It's so hard as I could just as well be unsuccessful with both lol But haven't heard anything for over 2 weeks so am keeping my fingers and toes crossed! I really wonder why there were very recent ex MAM crew at the Jetstar interviews..... I wonder why they weren't happy with where they were before and decided to go for a budget airline instead. I guess everyone is different, and it's each to their own. I think right now the only thing putting me off MAM is indeed the 7 weeks away. As a just about newlywed it will be a bit challenging with the timing and all. Yet it is my dream job and I have come this far 
I think I just have to weight up each one, and see what best fits me as a person (should I be so lucky!) Neverthless SO thankful I have you guys to keep me posted So thanks heaps for that.
I think I just have to weight up each one, and see what best fits me as a person (should I be so lucky!) Neverthless SO thankful I have you guys to keep me posted So thanks heaps for that.
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marly, thank you =) i was going to suggest that maybe you can rent a place here for the 7 weeks and have them here with you but then you mentioned about the pre teen kids and your husband so i guess that can be difficult =/ good luck in whatever you decide though
vitamin a - did you receive an email from training lately? they sent over info about where to meet next friday, what to wear etc? and then also a calendar of everything we will learn, times we start etc? it seems like i got it but some didnt.
cabincrew88 - congrats! hope you dont have too wait long.. i waited almost 2 months! while others waited a few days after medicals haha
vitamin a - did you receive an email from training lately? they sent over info about where to meet next friday, what to wear etc? and then also a calendar of everything we will learn, times we start etc? it seems like i got it but some didnt.
cabincrew88 - congrats! hope you dont have too wait long.. i waited almost 2 months! while others waited a few days after medicals haha
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hope89 - when i went to the mam ad, there were like 6-8 current jetstar crew that were looking to change. they told me they just thought qantas was more classy and the pay was better with more opportunities etc
but one thing that will always be true - people will never be happy with what they have lol, just remember that there will always be pros and cons in whatever job/company/industry you chose to go to
but one thing that will always be true - people will never be happy with what they have lol, just remember that there will always be pros and cons in whatever job/company/industry you chose to go to
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Thanks mangowaffles yikes don't tell me that lol have to wait another 2 months argh! Hope I don't need this job quick can't wait for a change of jobs and of the ground I get
yikes don't tell me that lol have to wait another 2 months argh! Hope I don't need this job quick can't wait for a change of jobs and of the ground I get
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Cabincrew88
congratulations Good luck with your medical. Hope things will go fast for you. I was one of the lucky ones to get my golden call so soon after my medical (my medical was on Thursday afternoon and I was offered Ground School monday morning).
mangowaffles
Im going to give them a ring tomorrow about the timetable and also if they can clarify the location for next Friday as I haven't receive any information since my employment pack arrived.
Vitamin a
Congratulations and I'll see you at GS.
I wonder if we are all going to be in the same class.
Does anyone know how many are in a class? My friend who just completed training for Jetstar ground crew only had 5 people in her class, but I guess thats different to Cabin crew training.
congratulations
Good luck with your medical. Hope things will go fast for you. I was one of the lucky ones to get my golden call so soon after my medical (my medical was on Thursday afternoon and I was offered Ground School monday morning). mangowaffles
Im going to give them a ring tomorrow about the timetable and also if they can clarify the location for next Friday as I haven't receive any information since my employment pack arrived.
Vitamin a
Congratulations and I'll see you at GS.
I wonder if we are all going to be in the same class.
Does anyone know how many are in a class? My friend who just completed training for Jetstar ground crew only had 5 people in her class, but I guess thats different to Cabin crew training.
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Oh whoa that is quick! Yea I hope mine is just as quick too anyone knows if they are fine with people wearing contact lenses I dont think it will be a problem but am just wondering cause the medical sounds quite stringent.
Oh whoa that is quick! Yea I hope mine is just as quick too
anyone knows if they are fine with people wearing contact lenses I dont think it will be a problem but am just wondering cause the medical sounds quite stringent.
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Mangowaffles & Cabin Girl- Hi there. Thanks Cabin Girl. I have been following your thread since you began it. That would be cool to meet you! Mangowaffles, Yes I have received my timetable and flight details. I am absolutely looking forward to it. I have never been to Sydney. I noticed that you are a Sydney resident. Maybe you can help show us around if we get lost in the big city 
Cabincrew88, don't worry about the contacts. I myself wear glasses. Hang in there, it's a wait but so absolutely worth it! Keep yourself busy is all I can recommend.
Cabincrew88, don't worry about the contacts. I myself wear glasses. Hang in there, it's a wait but so absolutely worth it! Keep yourself busy is all I can recommend.
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Mangowaffles - SO TRUE! and QFbee I was at the Jan 19th AD.... so kinda close haha maybe we can both keep track on hearing from them since it's only a few days apart. Have you heard anything yet?
and QFbee I was at the Jan 19th AD.... so kinda close haha maybe we can both keep track on hearing from them since it's only a few days apart. Have you heard anything yet?
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Hey guys.
I have a question on behalf of a friend who is here with me now.
She applied with MAM got through and offered a position. She Also got offered a position with Virgin (Dom). She's up in the air as to what to do. Ive been saying go virgin as the job is perm. Full time. But would there be Any pros and cons of both? To help decide.
I have a question on behalf of a friend who is here with me now.
She applied with MAM got through and offered a position. She Also got offered a position with Virgin (Dom). She's up in the air as to what to do. Ive been saying go virgin as the job is perm. Full time. But would there be Any pros and cons of both? To help decide.
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Virgin WITHOUT A DOUBT! You are right it is permanant and it's full time, you get more benefits, it's probably the hardest one to get into or hear back from, and they just in general have the best reputation. I wouldn't even be thinking about a decision Why go casual and be on call a lot of the time when you can have more stability. Good luck either way!
Why go casual and be on call a lot of the time when you can have more stability. Good luck either way!