Not feeling hopeful anymore after reading this article today...

Qantas set to slash capacity, jobs - Business - NZ Herald Mobile

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!

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.

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!!
:)

Terms and conditions (remuneration, allowances)
 

Just wondering what the conditions are like with also your wages and allowances.
Can anyone shed a light?
Thanks for your time.

Lh Conditions
 

QueenBuzzz on the Qantas forum shared some info..

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?

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)

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".

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.

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.

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!