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TightSlot 23rd Jul 2012 08:50

Virgin Australia - Wannabes & Recruitment III
 
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flightgirl_ 23rd Jul 2012 11:26

Assessment Day Virgin Australia Domestic Cabin Crew
 
Hi there,

Has anyone been to the Virgin Australia Domestic Cabin crew assesment day recently like in the passed week or so I know they have been holding them in Sydney and I was just wondering if there was any hints or tips of what happends in them!

Thank you so much, any tips or anything at all from anyone would be greatly appreciated!!

flyboi80 24th Jul 2012 04:46

I went to the assessment day last week. It starts off as an information session on the company and the role. Then there was 1 on 1 interviews that lasted for a about 10-15 minutes. Was very relaxed. They just wanted to gauge your motivation for applying for the role.

poppyseed 26th Jul 2012 07:36

Does anybody know when Virgin will be starting to recruit again for Cabin Crew?

flyboi80 27th Jul 2012 12:16

Virgin Assessment day
 
Hey there, I posted above what my experience was last week. It seems the same recruiters travel the country. From my experience as long as you smile, have a clear idea why you want to work for virgin, what the actual role of a crew member is you will be fine. They want to hear that your excited to work for them.

bubblyguy 30th Jul 2012 08:36

There is currently massive recruitment taking place in Perth.

Good luck to those going through the Recruitment Day this week.

For those looking for Brisbane base sadly I don't think you will see anything for a very long time.

Shelbs 30th Jul 2012 11:45

I'm attending an assessment day in Perth on Wednesday - I'm getting a little nervous as last time was not my finest interview!! Can anybody give me a more detailed run down of the day? Last time we had to read an announcement in front of everybody then had a brief individual problem to solve then they cut so never got an interview as such. Is it the same format? Or as previous post its just the company profile then interview?? What are virgin looking for those who are outgoing or the quiter smilie types?

Ozzyflyer1990 31st Jul 2012 12:05

Virgin Australia perth base
 
hey everyone... Ive applied for Virgin this morning
I currently work on the A380 and been short haul prior for just over 2 years does this give an advantage? I just really want to work for Virgin Australia!
When should i hear? What is the flying like out of perth? and what is deal with base transfers and pay structure?

Kind Regards

bubblyguy 31st Jul 2012 13:51

Shelbs,

From what I know it is different and scenario based.

Ozzyflyer1990,

Sounds like you have some great experience. I am sure it will give you an advantage in the earlier stages of the selection process.

The flying out of Perth is Phuket, Bali, Cocos Keeling Islands, Christmas Island and all over Australia domestic. Base transfers to Melbourne or Sydney would be possible after a year (Brisbane very little chance). Pay is going through EBA soon but you can find the EBA that is currently in action online through Fair Work Australia.

Jjcabin 3rd Aug 2012 10:10

July 24 AD SYD
 
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Princess Noddy 6th Aug 2012 09:08

Has anyone heard Virgin opening ADL base?
 
Hi
Can anyone throw light on the constant rumours Virgin will be opening an ADL Flight Attendant base please??

Lots of ADL MAM Casuals would like permanent roles.

Thank you

marymary 8th Aug 2012 06:28

I went to Virgin Australia AD on thursday at Perth. Has anyone heard back from them at all? I have gotten upto the online assessment stage and waiting to get my results. Is anyone on this stage at all?

Does anyone know how long it takes for you to get your online assessment results?

marymary 8th Aug 2012 11:52

Ozzyflyer1990,

I think it's a minimum of 9 months before you can transfer base.

Apparently to be able to transfer base, someone from the base you want is also willing to transfer to your base, that way you both are swapping. That's what I was told.

Shelbs 9th Aug 2012 11:40

Marymary
Can you give me an idea what to expect as I'm attending an AD next Wednesday in Perth. I'm lucky as I withdrew from the other as I took another job but had second thoughts and now I get a random e-mail to attend another AD. Just would like to prepare myself so any information would be very helpful. ;)

nbailey073 10th Aug 2012 04:41

Hey guys, I start ground school next Monday, feeling a little nervous. What should I expect on my first day and is there any specific items I'll be needing?

Princess Noddy 10th Aug 2012 07:57

Adelaide Base FA - Virgin??
 
Hi
Does anyone know if Virgin are opening an Adelaide Flight Attendant base?

marymary 10th Aug 2012 10:36

Shelbs, it starts off with them discussing about the company. Then they have a one on one interview, then they decide who makes it through. At my AD, only less than half made it through. After the unsuccessful people leave, they gave us group activities and that was it for the day. If you're successful, you receive an email in a week or two, with a link to the online assessment. If you pass that online assessment you move on to reference checks (: which is where I am at right now (:

Good luck on your assessment day!

nbailey073 what base are you going for ? How long ago did you have an AD?

Surfer2110 11th Aug 2012 10:47

Hi!
Just wondering if anyone attended Any of the sydney AD's at the end of July?? They said we would hear within 3-7 days and it's now been over 2 weeks.. Do we hear either way does anyone know? When I log in to the website my progress still just says "assessment day invite accepted"
Thanks!

meoverhere 13th Aug 2012 02:31

Application status
 
Can anyone please tell me, if you are on a waitlist for a position, what does it say on you application on the careers website? I was told my application had been waitlisted because I had a holiday to attend but on the 'current status' it says 'ineligible'. Can anyone tell me what this means? Is anyone else on a waitlist here and if so, what does your application status say? Thank you.

Mick Strigg 13th Aug 2012 15:23

Do you need a Australian passport to work for Virgin Australia, or will a UK passport plus visa suffice?

Shelbs 16th Aug 2012 05:24

I've just had a read of current virgin agreement. I've seen the pay is level based does anybody know if levels are the sames as years like other airlines? And the overnight allowance is that per day your away? Been sick so didn't attend the recruitment day declined so am waiting to see if I get invite to the next lot? Exciting times ahead I hear. Do Perth crew get trained on the A330? What Aircraft types do they operate from Perth these days -so much has changed within virgin:)

marymary 16th Aug 2012 06:43

Shelbs I know that when you start training with Virgin you start on the little Imbraer e-jets and Boeings. I heard that you don't do Airbuses until 6 months into the job.

How did your assessment day go ? I just did my medicals today and I'm just waiting for my golden call (:

kkmm 16th Aug 2012 15:18

tattoos?
 
how strict are v australia on tattoos? I got tattoos while i was working at my previous airline and always managed to keep them covered in my uniform but i am wondering weather it would be an issue applying for another airline and weather they do an initial grooming check?

Bees 16th Aug 2012 23:46

Sydney virgin recruitment July 2012
 
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Bec85 22nd Aug 2012 19:43

Virgin Brisbane
 
Hello Everyone,

I attended a AD in Brisbane, early June this year, I heard back from them a month later in July to do online assessment, which I am confident I passed. It has been another month and still no reply?

Has anyone else on this forum attended the Brisbane AD in June, and does anyone know if you don't make it through, do you still receive an email stating that you haven't been accepted?

I am starting to worry.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou!

regional_flyer 30th Aug 2012 04:22

Hi Bec, generally if you got past the AD you will hear back regardless of if you were successful or not. There are a couple girls that used to work at the airline I currently fly for, that have since gone to Virgin, who waited quite a while (in one case, around 4 months) after the AD before they got offered the position. If you've done the online assessment it is more than likely good news - hang in there, and good luck!

Dicko17 1st Sep 2012 12:34

I started the online assesment yesterday but my internet crashed half way through so i had to call them to have it reset... it says we have 72 hours to do it... do you think that means that in 72 hours we will get another update?? from what i did its quite a different kind of test, not something you can study for... im just not sure if they are wanting us to get it all right or if they are just testing how we learn/perceive things??

Tashopeful 4th Sep 2012 23:00

Does anybody know if Virgin are planning any upcoming Assessment Days in Melbourne?

I have had my application "under review" since the beginning of July, and there just seems to be a lack of movement at the moment.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

veronica1 8th Sep 2012 07:04

assessment day
 
Hi marymary,

Just wondering what are some of the group activities like? I heard that they people read out in-flight announcements? Thank you!

marymary 18th Sep 2012 06:35

Hi Veronica1, we didn't have to do in-flight announcements. virgin Australia has mostly prerecorded announcements and any other announcements are made either by the Captain/cabin supervisor, we had a one on one with the interviewer and then we did group activities.

AAA1, I'm currently in ground school and they told me that there are basically no more ground schools going for the next 6 months with virgin. That was from my LCC(leader cabin crew) who is in charge of all cabin crew for Perth.

CC Domestic 9th Oct 2012 00:26

Jimboboy - the annual salary includes your base salary, grooming & uniform allowance and misc expenses allowance:

Total Annual Salary:

Cabin Crew Trainee: $32,490
Cabin Crew Level 1: $38,075

There's also an overnight allowance for when you have a layover of $108 and daily overtime allowances.

Hope that helps.

The salaries may change once they negotiate a new Enterprise Agreement as it expires in February next year.

Aiminghigh29 9th Oct 2012 05:43

upcoming ground schools
 
Hi marymary, I just wanted to ask - was it that you heard there were no more ground schools for 6 months for Perth only or other bases as well? I'm just waiting for the call for the medical once they have a ground school date for Sydney base. Have been waiting 6 weeks so far - the wait is killing me! Thanks in advance.

newsgirl 15th Oct 2012 04:07

Sydney domestic recruitment
 
Hi Aiminghigh29,

I was told at the Sydney AD in August they were looking at having ground schools in Oct or Nov. My referees are still waiting for Virgin to call them, then hopefully I can go to the medical.

The wait is killing me. Does anyone else know of any GS dates? and/or what is expected in the medical?

marymary 15th Oct 2012 12:31

Hey Aiminghigh29,

She said all ground schools in all bases are cancelled for the next 6 months, there were many for Perth during august and September and there was a Sydney ground school that started mid September. However, she said it can always change they might decide to start ground schools again.
Don't lose hope (:

Globe_Glam 23rd Oct 2012 17:41

International Crew
 
Does anybody know when, or if VA will need to start recruiting International CC. I've been waiting for a campaign for almost 6 months, was invited to the PER open day, but don't fancy flying domestic anytime soon.

Any news?? xx

Angel8619 30th Oct 2012 03:34

Perth Ground Schools
 
Hi Guys,

I was just reading through the thread and saw that a few people mentioned that ground schools were cancelled for 6 months in Perth? Does anyone know when that was announced? So will they resume around jan/feb next year?

I attended an Open day in Perth at the start of October and since have done the online assesment and now just waiting to hear back about the next stage. So im guessing that because its nearly the end of the year, if im successful I wont be starting training until next year.

Can anyone help to answer some of my questions? Thanks :)

girljak 3rd Nov 2012 05:18

Recruitment 2013
 
I would love to know how many they are looking for, for next year. I currently am a FA for a regional carrier - but my dream has always to work at VA and hopefully do domestic flying. Looking at VA it will offer everything , regional, domestic and international out of Perth. :D

Jessie-gal 15th Nov 2012 05:13

Hi everyone!

I am completely new to this but attended a VA assessment today in Brisbane... apparently you can't get a job domestically for at least another 6 to 12 months in Brisbane however there are 60 new jobs for their regional airline; as they have looking to purchase Skywest outright...
Perhaps they may call you for the regional sector and you can move your way up!
:)

Anthill 17th Nov 2012 05:32

Jess, the plan is for the various business elements to be kept separate. If you are at Skywest, that's where you will stay for the forseeable future. Short Haul does some internatioanl routes like Bali and Phuket. Long Haul does the other stuff (LAX and Abu Dhabi). :)

Jessie-gal 18th Nov 2012 03:36

Thanks Anthill - I see... I was a little confused as to why Virgin would be holding a recruitment day for a business that Virgin are planning to keep a separate entity, yet Virgin aren't hiring domestically for the next six to twelve months :) They did notify us that we (if successful) would be employed under Virgin with Virgin uniforms etc, but traveling on Skywest aircraft.

I am not with either company at the moment - I would LOVE to be; it's just I was trying to get my head around the whole recruitment process and as it seems; due to the popularity of people having to wait months to hear from Virgin, I will not be holding my breath.

Thanks again Anthill :)


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