MAM Casual CC

[KK1000]

Cabin Girl,
I think you need an OPG if they had to identify your body in an accident..... horrible yes! I havent received my employment pack yet either but guess GS is still a month away so plenty of time. I wonder if there is a study pack in it, when i started with jetstar we had an exam on the first day and received the information to study in the pre employment pack

[PhePheBox]

Ooooohhhh so nervous now, had a missed call from cabin crew recruitment. called them back, and now they will call be back in 10 mins... PLEASE LET IT BE THE GOLDEN CALL!!!!

[cherry411]

Hi there,

Did you have to get a referral for the OPG? I just went to QLD X-ray and they told me I needed a referral. Will the referral come in the employment pack?

[mangowaffles]

cherry411

i went to my doctor and she gave me the referral.. if you go to the x-ray clinic directly then you will have a to pay a fee (because its for employment) if the Dr refers you there then its covered by medicare. when do you start ground school?

phephebox

good luck! i hope it is the golden call =) let us know!

i keep checking my mail box for the information pack but its never there! starting to get very excited!! its so close!

[cherry411]

Hi mangowaffles

I start Febuary 10th. Coming from Brisbane, I can't remember but accommodation is all paid for isn't it?

[PhePheBox]

Golden Calll!!!
Start date - Feb 14th
7 Weeks
Bne base

Im so excited

[mangowaffles]

cherry411 - i start on the same day also so i guess i will see you at ground school! i assume its all paid for and taken care of. i live in sydney though so won't be staying at the hotel with the interstate people.

congrats phephebox =) you'll be starting just a few days after some of us.. hope to bump into you at the training centre!

[Cabin_girl]

Hi
this might sound stupid but is there anyone out there who already comleted training and can provide a copy (at my cost) of studying material? I heard how intense GS is and wouldn't might start studying as I like to be extra prepared and still have 35 long days before I start.
Anyone please
Thanks for any info

[PhePheBox]

Yeah definatly guys!!! It's funny cause literally 10 mins later I got a call from cobham who does Qantas link offer me the job as well... But I think I'll stay with mam

And I would love to get the sep manual too

[mangowaffles]

thats such a good idea cabin_girl! i would love to get a copy as well and start studying ahead.

let me know if anyone replies about this =)

phephebox, that was a good choice

[PhePheBox]

I think so to, I have never had a opportunity to have two different airlines offer me a cabin crew job at the same time, nor on the same day.

I cant wait for EPS anyone else for the 13th of feb bne base??

[Jecui]

They tell you not to study ahead and I'd advise this too.They'll send you an email with some precourse stuff to do online before your first day but that's it. The manuals for EPs are all confidential so you can't get them until the first day.

[Cabin_girl]

I actually started to read some cabin crew manual pdf file that I found on Boeing website to get familiar with the new terminology but not sure if Im waisting my time.
Jacui
what would you recommend to all of us? How to get prepared for GS? Is there anything that would make it easier apart from lots of sleep and all housework done before our first day?
I must sound like organizer freak but I just want this soooo much. I don't want to fail training or exams as I will never forgive myself if I fail and I'd rather not sleep for 7 week to ensure I study really hard. LOL
Thanks for any advise.

[AndyMelb]

Much like what Jecui said, the EP manuals are confidential and because they are extremely bulky, unfortuately I don't think anyone could afford to send out a copy.

However, like my EP instructors advised as well, don't study ahead. You'll only confuse yourself because if you learn the wrong procedures or commands, those will stick with you and you'll have a hard time learning the proper commands.

My advice is that you just prepare yourselves for the 7 weeks. It is intense and your not in Sydney/Melbourne to party or have a good time. Keep your heads down in the books and prepare to give up your social lives for the 7 weeks.

[Danfromaus]

Guys STOP stressing out. DONT study anything you find anywhere as it may not be correct information or terminology that is used by qantas. As jecui and andy said, the manuals are Qantas property its against policy to distribute them out. Like they also said, you learn the information is stages, the information is delivered like building blocks-everything builds on top of what you learn. All you need to do before is the pre course stuff which is easy as. just very basic terminology and information about basic aircraft systems. For me, EPs was a breeze. My advice is dont overcomplecate things. Take time to chill and relax, hit the gym eat healthy, GET out of your tiny apartment as often as you can. DONT PARTY EVERY NIGHT, but do have fun by being sensible when you choose to do it.. Be sensible and responsible. I witnessed people in my group who stressed out and worried way too much, studied way too much and when it came to exams-they were stressed and messed up. Dont worry too much, theres always help if you need it, all you have to do is ask. Make sure you do group study and find good study partners.

All your accomodation is taken care of if your not from the city where training is. A bit of an added bonus is you get paid extra money if your from interstate, -something they dont tell you until you start.
And remember guys that the accomodation is paid for by QANTAS. Make sure you stick to the rules and be cautious with who have 'stay' over. As the staff do advise Qantas of what happens at the premises.
Any questions feel free to ask

[Jecui]

I would lean towards it wasting your time Cabingirl. You're going to be learning an exceedingly large amount of information while you're at GS, so it is best not to fill your brain with irrelevant things they don't give you. My best advice to you for your last few weeks until it starts is just to take care of yourself, get plenty of rest and enjoy the calm before the storm (because when training commences sleep might be scarce!).

[mangowaffles]

hey guys, anyone have a brief schedule of ground school.. like what you would learn in the 7 weeks there. (2 weeks of this, 3 weeks of that, 1 days of this etc...)

i mainly want to know how long we would be trained for EPs.

so excited!! 4 weeks left of work =)

[cherry411]

What does EP stand for?

[Cabin_girl]

Jecui, AndyMelb, Danfromaus
Thank you all for your advice regarding ground school. I will not study anything until they give me their manuals. Im not really a party person and don't have the urge to go out as this is very important for me. I'll be happy to go home after every class and study and practise.

Can someone tell me what is in the employment pack?

EP stands for Emergency Procedures I think.

[PhePheBox]

Yep eps are emergency procedures.
For others that have gone thru airline ground school before they may call it seps which is standard emergency procedures,