Qantas International 2023 recruitment
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Good on you all starting GS soon. So much information to absorb but take each day as it comes and you will be just fine! Keep smiling and the class mates will be friends for life.
Question: the reach test: 212cm, 2 hands it seems, bare feet, but can you stand on tip toes or is that a no-no?
TIA!!
Question: the reach test: 212cm, 2 hands it seems, bare feet, but can you stand on tip toes or is that a no-no?
TIA!!
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Good on you all starting GS soon. So much information to absorb but take each day as it comes and you will be just fine! Keep smiling and the class mates will be friends for life.
Question: the reach test: 212cm, 2 hands it seems, bare feet, but can you stand on tip toes or is that a no-no?
TIA!!
Question: the reach test: 212cm, 2 hands it seems, bare feet, but can you stand on tip toes or is that a no-no?
TIA!!
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Hey guys,
I guess this is a post of me needing reassurance.. I believe in about 4 days time I would hit one year of my application - and I am worried that since it’s hit the 12 months mark and I’m external, they would boot me off kind of thing? Is this a thing? The waiting is hard, but I am very hopeful seeing everyone’s ground school posts.
I guess this is a post of me needing reassurance.. I believe in about 4 days time I would hit one year of my application - and I am worried that since it’s hit the 12 months mark and I’m external, they would boot me off kind of thing? Is this a thing? The waiting is hard, but I am very hopeful seeing everyone’s ground school posts.
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As for application being rejected purely because it was at the 12 month stage, it would seem unfair due to the protracted ( more than normal!) process. I don't have an answer but you could email TA and put it to them. Ask the question, it shows how keen you are! Good luck. Others may have a more insightful answer......
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Hey guys,
I guess this is a post of me needing reassurance.. I believe in about 4 days time I would hit one year of my application - and I am worried that since it’s hit the 12 months mark and I’m external, they would boot me off kind of thing? Is this a thing? The waiting is hard, but I am very hopeful seeing everyone’s ground school posts.
I guess this is a post of me needing reassurance.. I believe in about 4 days time I would hit one year of my application - and I am worried that since it’s hit the 12 months mark and I’m external, they would boot me off kind of thing? Is this a thing? The waiting is hard, but I am very hopeful seeing everyone’s ground school posts.
You’ll be fine. Previous posters have said it’s 12 months from your AD, not application date (although no one really knows for sure it seems).
Take comfort in the fact that last year, there were people who got their GC more than 12 months after their AD, so you definitely won’t just be “booted off”. Especially with things slowly ramping up and rumors that applications will re-open soon - it would make sense they exhaust their current hold pool especially those who have completed everything.
Hope this alleviates some of your concern. I understand it’s very easy to overthink these things, I do it too! 😅
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Hey guys,
I guess this is a post of me needing reassurance.. I believe in about 4 days time I would hit one year of my application - and I am worried that since it’s hit the 12 months mark and I’m external, they would boot me off kind of thing? Is this a thing? The waiting is hard, but I am very hopeful seeing everyone’s ground school posts.
I guess this is a post of me needing reassurance.. I believe in about 4 days time I would hit one year of my application - and I am worried that since it’s hit the 12 months mark and I’m external, they would boot me off kind of thing? Is this a thing? The waiting is hard, but I am very hopeful seeing everyone’s ground school posts.
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Hi highfly8,
You’ll be fine. Previous posters have said it’s 12 months from your AD, not application date (although no one really knows for sure it seems).
Take comfort in the fact that last year, there were people who got their GC more than 12 months after their AD, so you definitely won’t just be “booted off”. Especially with things slowly ramping up and rumors that applications will re-open soon - it would make sense they exhaust their current hold pool especially those who have completed everything.
Hope this alleviates some of your concern. I understand it’s very easy to overthink these things, I do it too! 😅
You’ll be fine. Previous posters have said it’s 12 months from your AD, not application date (although no one really knows for sure it seems).
Take comfort in the fact that last year, there were people who got their GC more than 12 months after their AD, so you definitely won’t just be “booted off”. Especially with things slowly ramping up and rumors that applications will re-open soon - it would make sense they exhaust their current hold pool especially those who have completed everything.
Hope this alleviates some of your concern. I understand it’s very easy to overthink these things, I do it too! 😅
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For those who are joining make sure you have a pair of closed shoes which can get wet (trainers) submerged or water shoes (beach shoes) which are needed for the ditching part.
You will also wear your own bathers, but you have to wear an overall suit provided by Qantas over your swim attire.
You will also wear your own bathers, but you have to wear an overall suit provided by Qantas over your swim attire.
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Once you signed the contract, a few days after you get the roster for training plus online pre learning courses. Focus and pay attention to the Uniform video/pdf as what to wear with what and what is not allowed (need to know all capusls (outfits) not allowed to say male/female anymore. Also pay attention to the video/pdf of how the avionics and other (drag, lift, pressure) work of an aircraft. This will be examined the first few days of start of training. Perhaps you forget it, if you already do these online learnings 2 weeks prior of start of training.
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Once you signed the contract, a few days after you get the roster for training plus online pre learning courses. Focus and pay attention to the Uniform video/pdf as what to wear with what and what is not allowed (need to know all capusls (outfits) not allowed to say male/female anymore. Also pay attention to the video/pdf of how the avionics and other (drag, lift, pressure) work of an aircraft. This will be examined the first few days of start of training. Perhaps you forget it, if you already do these online learnings 2 weeks prior of start of training.
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Hey - just a question for those still waiting for an AD in Sydney (or anyone who wants to add something) - what are your thoughts about the most recent email from QANTAS about re-advertising for International Cabin Crew in Sydney for second language speakers only? Are there many people still waiting for an AD who does not speak a second language? Thanks 
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Re-advertise
I definitely need some support to lift me up, I had AD in Feb. I just feel so demoralised that they are recruiting again, the $300 for medical wasn’t easy for me to come up with. I just feel so disrespected.
am I looking at this the wrong way?
am I looking at this the wrong way?
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hi “sky1157” The new recruiting campaign is for language speakers and not for “general” crew. So essentially they are recruiting for crew to be crewed for specific routes. It’s okay to feel any way you want but it is a lengthy process. I’m internal and I have been waiting for 12 months. As annoying as it sounds you just have to play the waiting game. By the sounds of it they are starting to ramp up and will be going ahead full speed in the new year, so fingers crossed for you and the rest of us. Keep us updated 😉
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hi “sky1157” The new recruiting campaign is for language speakers and not for “general” crew. So essentially they are recruiting for crew to be crewed for specific routes. It’s okay to feel any way you want but it is a lengthy process. I’m internal and I have been waiting for 12 months. As annoying as it sounds you just have to play the waiting game. By the sounds of it they are starting to ramp up and will be going ahead full speed in the new year, so fingers crossed for you and the rest of us. Keep us updated 😉
thank you Koko90 for your reassuring words.
The QF recruitment process is definitely unique.
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I've just checked my ground school training pay slips, $1493/fortnight after tax. Out on line, and depending on how long your slips are and where, (GREAT tax free allowances for US ports and Hong Kong), you'll maybe average about $2500/fortnight after tax, this includes your tax free allowances.
im wondering if your address is other than Sydney yet GS is in SYD then what accommodation will they provide? Or do I need a crash pad to go through GS. I’ve been offered flying with another airline and have 10 plus years of flying from another Int’l airline. So I’m trying to check what’s the best thing to do
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Reach test
the reach test concerns
I’ve been on lots of airline AD one day they ask you to remove shoes and stay flat feetted next airline allows you to wear your shoes, next says you can stand on tippy toes. What’s QF want? I’m only 163 cms
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im wondering if your address is other than Sydney yet GS is in SYD then what accommodation will they provide? Or do I need a crash pad to go through GS. I’ve been offered flying with another airline and have 10 plus years of flying from another Int’l airline. So I’m trying to check what’s the best thing to do
If you applied for SYD base and QF training is in SYD than you have to take care of your own accommodation arrangements. The only time QF arranges your accommodation is when your training is out of the base you were hired. For instance: If your base is Melbourne (as per contract) but QF says that your training will be in SYD, QF will arrange accommodation in SYD in form of hotel.
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BIDS
Good morning, this Q is for anyone currently at QF.
In terms of bids can you bid for trips that don’t start at your home base. For example if you are Melbourne base can you bid for SFO, HNL, ICN etc.
In terms of bids can you bid for trips that don’t start at your home base. For example if you are Melbourne base can you bid for SFO, HNL, ICN etc.
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If you are based in SYD all of your patterns (trips) start in SYD. There are patterns however where you pax to MEL to operate MEL/LAX or MEL/SIN, and same to BNE and PER. Crew also do port swaps from time to time and there is a transfer list. I hope this helps. x