Jetstar - Wannabes & Recruitment IV
 

Hi guys, Jetstar/Altara is hiring for cabin crew in BNE/OOL, MEL and SYD. I found the old wannabe threads really helpful so I thought I would start a new one for this year.

I just got through to the video interview, and realised they aren't due until April 26. Does anyone know approximately how long the third stage will be after this?

Also do Altara cabin crew still not get staff travel benefits?

Hey Ben, Have you actually completed video interview ?? I am yet to do mine... ;)

ChookChic

I image there will be a lot of applicants and therefore it may take sometime to go through all the video interviews for each base. My guess is that the assessment days won't be held until May.

From what I've heard Altara crew members still don't receive any staff benefits unfortunately. However it is a casual position so this isn't surprising :sad:

Hey Ben

Thanks so much for starting a new threat, I to had read the other thread and found it very informative but a 2016 thread would certainly be helpful.

I to completed the video interview and still waiting any response..

From reading the past thread it seems to be a drawn out process, so our patients will certainly be tested..

I wonder if since 2010, the benefits for casual Jetstar flight attendants have changed too!

Looking forward to hearing from others other the coming weeks

Good luck to everyone

JET READY?
 

Hey guys,

I am really keen to fly with a major after beetling around in the Hospitality Industry for a while.

I am wondering if anyone has heard of a business called 'Jet Ready'? I saw them advertised on Facebook.

They are offering a one day course to help wannabes pass Flight Attendant recruitment days etc.

Any advice is appreciated as it seems worth it o me for $160. :):)

xx

Hey Ben just wondering if you have heard anything since your video interview thanks

Super Excited
 

Just received my confirmation email to attend the assessment centre on 26 May 2016.

Looking forward to hearing from others who will be attending.

😀

Hey Teamglobal, I applied for the SEQ Base and got my Assessment Centre invite today.

Hi! There are lots of FA preparation courses out there and I did one myself before I started applying for airlines years ago but mine was more of a one day/interview preparation type.
The ones like I did above are helpful and will give you an insight into how it works/what they look for if you don't have friends in the industry who can give you tips. You could def do all this online yourself without paying the $$ face to face. The ones that cover several days/weeks like the type A certain QLD Conpany run that cost a few thousand and teach you EP stuff are a total waste of time and money.

Def consider an interview prep course if you haven't had experience in airline interviews before and understand how it works, but you can get it all off the net through research if you have time otherwise.
A solid hospitality background will get you a long way in this job so you are on to a good start. Good luck

Hey Ben .. Great news .. Congratulations ... Will definitely see you there

Incredibly nervous, got my Jetstar assessment day on the 25th with Altara. Never had any interviews before for Cabin Crew but it's always been my dream job since I was a kid. Multiple online applications over the years and it's finally came to this day. Does anyone know what parking is like at Aviation Australia? It states that there is street parking available but not sure if it's paid street parking or not.

If anyone is going to the assessment day on Wednesday give me a shout and hope to see some of you there!

Flicker91 - I will see you there!

I hope you smash it :) x

Thanks! Look out for the guy in a suit with a blue shirt and black tie :P Still gotta work out where the parking is though as google street view doesn't really help much.

Good luck
 

Good luck to everyone attending assessment on the 25th, I'm on this 26th ... Sorry can't help with the parking situation .. Keep us posted with your experiences
Tanya

Parking was free and really close. Team Global let us know how you go. Flicker91 - I saw you but we were on opposite tables. How did you go?

Ended up in a white shirt at the last minute but I think I went well. Now anxiously waiting by my email for friday

- Dan

I was in the suit sitting in the back left corner :)

I got me email yesterday and refs were checked today!

Good luck man! I'm sure you will smash it.

Congratulations
 

Great News!! Baybii_t .. Congratulations well deserved .. Wow they were quick to respond ... Day after assessment!!
Today was good, very relaxed and comfortable .. Feel like I went well but you never know!
Now the waiting game for us 26 May assessment group ..

Good Luck all, I am pretty nervous because they have so far only called one of my 3 ref's - I just really want this. I miss flying so much

Did you get this email
 

Did you get this email

We are writing to you today as we would like to advise you that we may be commencing reference checks, and if you haven’t already done so please ensure you notify your referees today that Altara may be calling over the next few days (including today)

Thats the one :)

Congrats on making it to the next step :)

I just got my email stating that I was unsuccessful sadly. Oh well, might try again in a year or so. Congratulations to those of you who were successful

Flying High
 

Woo Hoo! So excited, do you think we can celebrate yet!! Or would that be too presumptuous?🎉🍾

So sorry to hear your news
 

Hey flicker91, I'm terribly sorry to hear the sad news .. If I can give you any advise don't give up .. I've waited 30 years to get here ... Continue life, gain life experience and hold onto that dream .. Dreams do come true in the end .. If you ever want to talk about to see how you could improve don't hesitate to ask .. All the best

I've come to learn nothing is guaranteed in this industry so no celebrations till I get the confirmation call/email. Keep me posted how you go and hopefully see you on August 15th :)

Hey Flicker91, So sorry to hear you didn't make it. But this would have been a great learning experience and opportunities are always available. Keep following this because its a career that once it's in your blood you can't leave! (or like me you leave and then work hard to get back in)

Keep us posted on when you go again and all the best :) x

Wise words
 

Wise words Baybi_T .. Were you advised how many casuals they are after? I also believe there is a second GS around late September early Early October as well as the August GS .. Let's hope some more positive news comes in the week ahead

They told us they were not recruiting a number and had two ground schools to fill but also have the opportunity to put staff on hold for future intakes so sounds promising.

We were told they are looking for 75, and each ground school was 25

Let me know how you go. They only contacted one of my refs and so now I'm on edge.

Hi All,


I attended the assessment day Thursday May 12th Sydney base. I've made it through to reference check, and as of late only one of my ref's have been contacted. Has anyone heard anything back? A few of the others who attended the same day as me, are still waiting on their refs to be contacted. Such a anxiety filled process haha!

Will do! None of my refs have been contacted yet! I guess they are testing how we can cope like a delayed flight lol .. Was the reference that was contacted your main or preferred ref? Just a question I'm yet to do the RSA and first aid any recommendations for the best place to do it .. Much appreciated

I did my RSA online through HIA - Took like a hour. First Aid I used Australian First Aid, wasn't the best but cheap and quick.

They called my 2nd reference which was my most recent and skipped my preferred.

No just the agonizing wait

Thanks, for the tips!

Great news .. Seems they are working to get through the references .. Still nothing yet will let you know when they do!

Thank you for your kind words, and much like the tourism industry in general it's not a job it's a career and a way of life. Hence why i'm wanting to get back into it. I don't see it as a bad thing I didn't get through, as you sometimes have to get knocked down and get back up stronger than ever and ready for next time. It's not a matter of if I see you flying, it's when.

Good Luck - I am so nervous, Excited but nervous! I think this is the most I have ever wanted it.

same same .. Anxious, nervous, excited .. Just completed my RSA, booked in for Thursday for the first aid ..thanks again for the tip I've booked with Australia first aid $97 the cheapest I could find for the Gold Coast .. Let's hope tomorrow brings more updates

Congratulations on making it through the next stage .. Wow it must feel like an eternity waiting ... Hang in there ...

Wow how did I not see this!! I am in the exact same boat (Brisbane base tho) - Only one ref has been checked and now I'm super anxious! It's literally the worst feeling, I'm like they checked one... was I not good enough or do they only need one!

Regardless GOOD LUCK!!

I actually didn't realise they were doing other bases, so it would make sense now as to why it's taking them awhile to get back to others (wishful thinking). But you guys defiantly got more info out of them, than what we did. We were told they require to cover ground school for August and October. So does that mean you all in Brisbane would be coming to Sydney for GS? Or would it be a complete different one.