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Announcement at AO
Hi all... I have heard a bit of talk lately about an announcement expected sometime in the near future. Does anyone have a clue about this or is it just that, a rumour? Southern Base? More aircraft? Different aircraft type?
Look forward to hearing something!
Look forward to hearing something!
Join Date: Oct 2003
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I received a detailed email today from HR about the rest of us on the shortlist.
At this stage no training dates, as still no confirmation of when the next 767 will be arriving.
However expect further recruitment around Sept/Oct to add to the shortlist.
That's about all the info I have.
Take care all,
Raver
At this stage no training dates, as still no confirmation of when the next 767 will be arriving.
However expect further recruitment around Sept/Oct to add to the shortlist.
That's about all the info I have.
Take care all,
Raver
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QFskywalker and qfmike737,
Am keen to hear how you guys go when you finish training and go out on line....Shouldn't be long now?
Curious as to what you have done for accomodation too. Was it easy and cheap to find a place and get sorted?
Hope all is going well.
Talk more soon,
Raver
Am keen to hear how you guys go when you finish training and go out on line....Shouldn't be long now?
Curious as to what you have done for accomodation too. Was it easy and cheap to find a place and get sorted?
Hope all is going well.
Talk more soon,
Raver
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Hi Raver,
QFMIKEY and I both take off for Japan this weekend (different flights) for our inaugral flights - very exciting ! We then come back for a bit more training/graduation then we are out online as international flight attendants.
As for accommodation I think I can speak for qfmike also when I say the accommodation side of things is a problem. High Rent prices for crappy accomodation makes qfsky an unhappy new resident. Most of us have been looking long and hard but have not found anything ( peak season here in CNS ). Have found most real estate agents to be quite unhelpful but I am sure something will arise soon.
cheers
qfsky
QFMIKEY and I both take off for Japan this weekend (different flights) for our inaugral flights - very exciting ! We then come back for a bit more training/graduation then we are out online as international flight attendants.
As for accommodation I think I can speak for qfmike also when I say the accommodation side of things is a problem. High Rent prices for crappy accomodation makes qfsky an unhappy new resident. Most of us have been looking long and hard but have not found anything ( peak season here in CNS ). Have found most real estate agents to be quite unhelpful but I am sure something will arise soon.
cheers
qfsky
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Great to hear you guys are heading off this weekend.
Japan is great - not sure if you have been there before. I'm sure you will have a ball. Let me know how it all goes!!!
Interesting about the rent. Sounds like a pain in the a$$.
I thought it would be cheap, given the "different" living conditions/lifestyle that CNS offers.
Hear from you guys soon,
Raver
Japan is great - not sure if you have been there before. I'm sure you will have a ball. Let me know how it all goes!!!
Interesting about the rent. Sounds like a pain in the a$$.
I thought it would be cheap, given the "different" living conditions/lifestyle that CNS offers.
Hear from you guys soon,
Raver
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Hi guys,
have you tried
www.realestate.com.au
and
www.domain.com.au
Why would anyone goto a 'real' real estate agent
have you tried
www.realestate.com.au
and
www.domain.com.au
Why would anyone goto a 'real' real estate agent
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Guys,
I used to live in CNS. And agree that it is hard to find decent accomadation at the price that your looking for.
You will also find real estate's tend not be helpful as a problem does exist in CNS with tourist or long term visitors not completing leases on properties.
The suggestion to use online website such as Domain are your best bet. I used to live at Palm Cove which was on the beach ( living quarters for Crocs ). Was a great location and fairly well looked after. You could also try the hills as well for a house to live in and share.
All the best with your searches.
Cheers,
Bizzi_Boi
I used to live in CNS. And agree that it is hard to find decent accomadation at the price that your looking for.
You will also find real estate's tend not be helpful as a problem does exist in CNS with tourist or long term visitors not completing leases on properties.
The suggestion to use online website such as Domain are your best bet. I used to live at Palm Cove which was on the beach ( living quarters for Crocs ). Was a great location and fairly well looked after. You could also try the hills as well for a house to live in and share.
All the best with your searches.
Cheers,
Bizzi_Boi
Join Date: Sep 2001
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Australian Airlines has no requirements for additional aircraft.
They currently have one aircraft that is not fully utilised.
They will reduce BKI or DRW/SIN to take on the new flights.
On the front of accom i can only agree with what i have read, having been faced with the same prospects 2years ago.
If anyone is looking for accom i am looking for a house sitter or possible short term flatmate. If this is able to assist anyone then email me.
To all the newbies .. Welcome aboard.
They currently have one aircraft that is not fully utilised.
They will reduce BKI or DRW/SIN to take on the new flights.
On the front of accom i can only agree with what i have read, having been faced with the same prospects 2years ago.
If anyone is looking for accom i am looking for a house sitter or possible short term flatmate. If this is able to assist anyone then email me.
To all the newbies .. Welcome aboard.
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I'm going to Nagoya tommorrow for my first trip! I'm just so excited and just can't hide it lol!
Sorry guys I havent been online for AGES I've been struggling to find a 'suitable' place to live. 'Suitable' (clean,quiet,safe,secure,aircon,new) places are very limited espeacially when you want to live close to the airport so you can Cab it. Rent is unbelievably expensive! QFSky and I have been running around in between training trying to find places and it gets a bit depressing!
Finally moved out of a motel! and I only just moved into a 1 bedroom apartment it's ok other then the fact it's costing me an arm and a leg but at this time of the year you just have to take it before it goes! Things literally go within a couple of hours of becoming available. I'm thinking buying a place in Cairns, at least repayments would be cheaper then rent!
Dr Phil. I used to have your number until my phone died on our Quicksilver experience. Please sms me or call me asap!
QFsky and I will keep you posted on how our trips went!
Sorry guys I havent been online for AGES I've been struggling to find a 'suitable' place to live. 'Suitable' (clean,quiet,safe,secure,aircon,new) places are very limited espeacially when you want to live close to the airport so you can Cab it. Rent is unbelievably expensive! QFSky and I have been running around in between training trying to find places and it gets a bit depressing!
Finally moved out of a motel! and I only just moved into a 1 bedroom apartment it's ok other then the fact it's costing me an arm and a leg but at this time of the year you just have to take it before it goes! Things literally go within a couple of hours of becoming available. I'm thinking buying a place in Cairns, at least repayments would be cheaper then rent!
Dr Phil. I used to have your number until my phone died on our Quicksilver experience. Please sms me or call me asap!
QFsky and I will keep you posted on how our trips went!
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Load Factors
Hey Everyone,
I was curious to know what the load factors were like on AO routes at the moment?
When I was living in Japan I was going to fly them to Oz from Nagoya or Osaka, and the travel agent said that they had heaps of seats free, this was only a week or so before departure? I'm guessing things have picked up since as this was last year?
Another reason I ask - is that I noticed QF have released specials with frequent flyer award bookings on AO from Sydney to Sabah. I'm guessing this may be because the loads are low?
Which sectors have the higher loads and which ones have the lower?
Can anyone shed some light?
Many thanks
Raver
I was curious to know what the load factors were like on AO routes at the moment?
When I was living in Japan I was going to fly them to Oz from Nagoya or Osaka, and the travel agent said that they had heaps of seats free, this was only a week or so before departure? I'm guessing things have picked up since as this was last year?
Another reason I ask - is that I noticed QF have released specials with frequent flyer award bookings on AO from Sydney to Sabah. I'm guessing this may be because the loads are low?
Which sectors have the higher loads and which ones have the lower?
Can anyone shed some light?
Many thanks
Raver
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food for thought .................... if you are currently cabin crew for another airline , and wanting to go for AO i suggest you think long and hard about it ............ dont make the same mistake I did and leave a great bunch of team mates to come up here ......
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Sour grapes methinks !!! nasty !!!
I LEFT ANOTHER AIRLINE TO JOIN AO AND HAVE NOT LOOKED BACK ! NO-ONE HAS !
SOUR GRAPES ! YOU CAN TRY AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER FOR RECRUITMENT "fardy zarsoff"
I LEFT ANOTHER AIRLINE TO JOIN AO AND HAVE NOT LOOKED BACK ! NO-ONE HAS !
SOUR GRAPES ! YOU CAN TRY AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER FOR RECRUITMENT "fardy zarsoff"
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Recruitment update!
The recruitment that was planned for late this year (Oct) has been put back to late in 2005!
Due to the fact that no new a/c from QF are available for Australian.
i.e 767-300's
This is on good authority people.
Due to the fact that no new a/c from QF are available for Australian.
i.e 767-300's
This is on good authority people.
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With QF having just cut back the 767 HKG flying by about 70% due to the introduction of the A330...........I doubt it has anything to do with availability of aircraft.
With QF having just cut back the 767 HKG flying by about 70% due to the introduction of the A330...........I doubt it has anything to do with availability of aircraft.
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fardy zarsoff, you are so sad. Your first post, and that's all you can say. I'm guessing you are in group 22/23. I left Qantas to come to Australian, and i havn't looked back. The flying, the destinations, no more Sydney traffic!!!
Me think you should give it more time.
Me think you should give it more time.
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Hello my dear friend MID ASSIST!
I'm so sorry you feel that way fardy zarsoff.
The worse thing I ever did was leave AO.
Admittedly my reasons are too complicated to go into and were never that of ever being unhappy with AO.
I have never worked with such a great bunch of exceptionally wonderful people. Nor have I ever come across a more motivated, approachable management team.
I say anyone who wants to work for them.... go for it... you will never look back on your time there with regrets.
I'm so sorry you feel that way fardy zarsoff.
The worse thing I ever did was leave AO.
Admittedly my reasons are too complicated to go into and were never that of ever being unhappy with AO.
I have never worked with such a great bunch of exceptionally wonderful people. Nor have I ever come across a more motivated, approachable management team.
I say anyone who wants to work for them.... go for it... you will never look back on your time there with regrets.