QantasLink Cabin Crew 2023

[Kassey]

Firstly if you are invited and the website says no current times available…keep checking back! When a session finally appeared it was for the next day! I almost considered not going because I didn’t have time to prepare.

The session was very relaxed, recruiters were genuinely nice and want to see you do your best. We had an info session detailing the recruitment process followed by a group task. Get involved and don’t take a back seat. Make sure you contribute whilst also listening to your fellow team members.

There is a brief reading comprehension test, which is basically just copy paste.

Finally there is a one on one interview. Use the STAR method and show how your work experience translates into the job!

[Skye65]

Thanks Kassey. Just completed AD and I followed your sage advice. Where are you at in the process?

[Kylie walker]

Originally Posted by Skye65

Hi Kylie
thanks for letting me know. Just looked and it’s Melb. I’m Brisbane. I did apply for Jetstar last week and now just waiting. I got the thanks but no thanks from QantasLink last night so I’m pretty bummed. No idea where I went wrong. Hoping i did better on my behavioural online questions with Jetstar but not confident now. When do you commence your GS? Any news?

Oh no, that’s a shame. Sorry hun.
I was waiting for my asic card, I had to apply a second time to get through, so with perseverance it is still possible.
I’m 50 this year so I don’t have time to waste. I’m just praying the asic gods send a card soon, GS is early July so I’m not feeling too confident.

[Kylie walker]

My application was withdrawn.. awesome birthday present!

Originally Posted by Skye65

Hi Kylie
thanks for letting me know. Just looked and it’s Melb. I’m Brisbane. I did apply for Jetstar last week and now just waiting. I got the thanks but no thanks from QantasLink last night so I’m pretty bummed. No idea where I went wrong. Hoping i did better on my behavioural online questions with Jetstar but not confident now. When do you commence your GS? Any news?

DW, my application was rejected today too. On my birthday! Yay!

[Kayd23]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear. I thought you were going through to ground school. Did they tell you why? Did you apply for Jetstar as well?

Hope you still enjoyed your birthday and treated yourself after all that work and how far you came in the application 💚

Originally Posted by Kylie walker

DW, my application was rejected today too. On my birthday! Yay!

[Kassey]

Sorry to hear Kylie. Very frustrating to be told at that stage. Had you completed your medical yet?

[Kylie walker]

😪🫣 Thanks for asking Kassey

Originally Posted by Kassey

Sorry to hear Kylie. Very frustrating to be told at that stage. Had you completed your medical yet?

Hi Kassey,
thanks for your kind words, it made me feel better knowing someone cares about the outcome...
I was hoping I could just apply for a discretionary asic, I was surprised auscheck would bring up a conviction (from 1994) Qantas was not interested in hearing the circumstances, they just deleted my application.kind of like the bank when they take possession of your house. Tbh I was so surprised they even sent a GS offer and allowed me to get my hopes up, also the waste of time getting the RSA, medical, and CPR certs. Ive known all of the above for 30 years.
I thought it was weird everyone else had to pay for their medical except me. But id rather be rejected at the start and and be upfront. I could sue them for discrimination as I told them and FYI convictions older than 10 years are spent. For not returning a rent a bomb hire car? it’s a bit hard to return a car when it breaks down.
I wasn’t too disappointed as I had prepared mentally, I told myself that offer didn’t count because it’s conditional in passing the asic security check, which I knew I might not.
I was so young, I didn’t organise a lawyer as I thought it was ridiculous to expect me to pay for a tow truck to return a broken down rental car. I should’ve called the owner but I had a lot on my plate caring for my toddler and working. They shouldn’t be lending unroadworthy hire cars, but life is very unfair to a single parent with no family support. It’s black and white and that’s what happens if you don’t hire a lawyer. It’s embarrassing but that’s what happened..

Anyway, how are you going?
I read this post today from a current FO and he said to expect some delays, (10 wks) but so long as you are still in the system you can expect ground school! That’s amazing! And have u heard about bids? It’s worth reading his post,
it explains the delays in GS but this is still good, just gotta be patient girl
🎫✈️ ❤️

[Kylie walker]

That’s correct advice, as I was asked would I prefer international or regional

[we can only have one job offer and are asked what is our preference

[Kassey]

Originally Posted by Kylie walker

Hi Kassey,
thanks for your kind words, it made me feel better knowing someone cares about the outcome...
I was hoping I could just apply for a discretionary asic, I was surprised auscheck would bring up a conviction (from 1994) Qantas was not interested in hearing the circumstances, they just deleted my application.kind of like the bank when they take possession of your house. Tbh I was so surprised they even sent a GS offer and allowed me to get my hopes up, also the waste of time getting the RSA, medical, and CPR certs. Ive known all of the above for 30 years.

Wow bizarre and frustrating, a minor offence from 1994 is a LONG LONG time gone. Also a little scary how little recourse we all seem to have if we hit a snag!

Currently waiting on my security clearance fingers crossed!

[naa187]

Hi, Has anyone recently completed the medical in Sydney (Eastgardens)????? Did you have to do sit ups??? I'm all good with the planks, but sit ups are not my friend. I appreciate any advice.Thank you

[Kylie walker]

Situps

Originally Posted by naa187

Hi, Has anyone recently completed the medical in Sydney (Eastgardens)????? Did you have to do sit ups??? I'm all good with the planks, but sit ups are not my friend. I appreciate any advice.Thank you

I couldn’t do a full sit up from laying down, but I still managed to pass my medical, no probs.
I have a pretty good fitness, just can’t do a full crunch from flat position, my physio guy was nice and totally fine with me doing sit ups with arms crossed in front, ( It felt like cheating)
I think asking anyone to do crunches is cruel and unnecessary 🫣

[Kylie walker]

Jetstar application

Originally Posted by Skye65

Could you clarify please? The job no longer advertised so I can’t reapply for QLink but I found out the email address and just sent off a query re my application so thanks for that advice.
When you apply again doesn’t it say have you applied before? Did you say yes to that? I thought you had to wait 12 months. The other is Jetstar but I’m wondering what to answer re the question about applying before? It will then show up that I have 2 applications in progress. One QL and one Jetstar. Or does that not matter? So confused and it’s doing my head in. I’m in my fifties so don’t worry I’m an oldie but I have everything they’re looking for. Glad you got in to the July GS. You must be super happy.

thank you, yes i was super happy.
you can apply for Jetstar as this is different position, and you can say no, as you havnt applied for that particular position before