Will Qf Hire From Short List
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Hi Guys
Just passing on some positive news.
A Long Haul F/A mentioned to me today that recruitment would be in July. Also said that Melb base will be expanding and will be needing more people.
Cheers
Just passing on some positive news.
A Long Haul F/A mentioned to me today that recruitment would be in July. Also said that Melb base will be expanding and will be needing more people.
Cheers
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Good luck to all those crew on the short list. I hope that the long wait works out for all concerned.
Whilst I cant verify the truth to the rumour it seems that GD has said very recently that QF "intend" employing Australian nationals, based in London as a way to cut it's international ops costs.
The long haul FAAA have stated that they will do all in their power to resist any change to the status quo [negotiated aggreement] re overseas bases and have unanimous support from the membership.
The last communication from the FAAA indicates that they expect and are awaiting an announcement from QF re these issues.
It seems that the future employment prospects for long haul CC will be determined by this announcement.
If QF decide to breach the aggreement that they have with the FAAA re overseas bases and open more or substantially lift the numbers in the existing ones they may well find that the chaos caused by the last stop work meeting was just a walk in the park.
L2P
BTW, starting salary for a BA FA I understand is around 9000 GBP and analysts have been predicting a 1 billion AUD profit this year for QF.
Whilst I cant verify the truth to the rumour it seems that GD has said very recently that QF "intend" employing Australian nationals, based in London as a way to cut it's international ops costs.
The long haul FAAA have stated that they will do all in their power to resist any change to the status quo [negotiated aggreement] re overseas bases and have unanimous support from the membership.
The last communication from the FAAA indicates that they expect and are awaiting an announcement from QF re these issues.
It seems that the future employment prospects for long haul CC will be determined by this announcement.
If QF decide to breach the aggreement that they have with the FAAA re overseas bases and open more or substantially lift the numbers in the existing ones they may well find that the chaos caused by the last stop work meeting was just a walk in the park.
L2P
BTW, starting salary for a BA FA I understand is around 9000 GBP and analysts have been predicting a 1 billion AUD profit this year for QF.
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A simple fact .... if QF opens up a LHR base .... we will have to force Aussie staff to be redundant .... not employ new staff !
It is already our most visited port, if they employ the rumoured 500 crew there, then we will have to make the equivalent Aussie crew redundant. We still have over 100 staff to return from leave without pay in LongHaul, and they are still saying they will be offering leave without pay again .... as we are overstaffed at the moment ....It makes great business sense, anyone can see that..... but it will be a bad thing for jobs in Australia.
If they do open the proposed UK base, the FAAA will make them suffer in the media, that is certain ..... 'The Spirit of Australia' will be made a mockery of.... we already are not seen as the Spirit of Australia because of our overseas based crew ... if the hire a load of Brits, then there will be a bcaklash from the public ... the most common comment I get on a Europe trip from Aussie pax is " It's so good to hear an Australian accent .."
It is already our most visited port, if they employ the rumoured 500 crew there, then we will have to make the equivalent Aussie crew redundant. We still have over 100 staff to return from leave without pay in LongHaul, and they are still saying they will be offering leave without pay again .... as we are overstaffed at the moment ....It makes great business sense, anyone can see that..... but it will be a bad thing for jobs in Australia.
If they do open the proposed UK base, the FAAA will make them suffer in the media, that is certain ..... 'The Spirit of Australia' will be made a mockery of.... we already are not seen as the Spirit of Australia because of our overseas based crew ... if the hire a load of Brits, then there will be a bcaklash from the public ... the most common comment I get on a Europe trip from Aussie pax is " It's so good to hear an Australian accent .."
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mmmmm
Thanks for that infor YelloRocket !!
I wonder how this will effect the short list. Since they will be hiring via Adecco in New Zealand I am wondering if they have made their minds up and decided not to go full time ... mmmm
Any idea anybody ?? Should we start to cry now or wait another coupld of weeks??
I wonder how this will effect the short list. Since they will be hiring via Adecco in New Zealand I am wondering if they have made their minds up and decided not to go full time ... mmmm
Any idea anybody ?? Should we start to cry now or wait another coupld of weeks??
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Correct me at will people, but wasn't this planned Adecco school in June budgeted for originally? As in, it made no bearing on the shortlist positions unless something major affected the plans of QF (ie. another SARS outbreak, etc)?
I seem to recall earlier in this thread someone saying that the planned AKL schools were a result of topping up the base to it's planned numbers (due people resigning, etc).
I wouldn't go crying yet Qantastic...just wait and see - at least until 28th May, if not, the start of the financial year!
Heard more rumours today that recruitment will commence in approx. 5 weeks time for the shortlist top-up.
Fingers crossed for all!
I seem to recall earlier in this thread someone saying that the planned AKL schools were a result of topping up the base to it's planned numbers (due people resigning, etc).
I wouldn't go crying yet Qantastic...just wait and see - at least until 28th May, if not, the start of the financial year!
Heard more rumours today that recruitment will commence in approx. 5 weeks time for the shortlist top-up.
Fingers crossed for all!
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I don't think there's any need to panic just yet - the 28th is only a few weeks away. I'm sure QF will let us know soon enough.
I'm reasonably positive that things will sort themselves out.
I'm reasonably positive that things will sort themselves out.
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Thanks for the positive word Mr Seat Back 2 and Ozskipper. Might as well think about a positive outcome !! Well if we will get another interview or if we need to get another histyory check/medical I am sure QF will advise us prior to the 28 May.. Since this process alone take about 4-6 weeks this might bring us to the new finacial year .. Wouldnt it be great if they offer us positions then... That would be FANTASTIC.. power of positive thinking.. WE WILL ALL GET THERE !! Is anyone else feeling like its been a very long and hard rollercoaster ride.??..WOW this will make us stronger people !!!
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Interesting !
I have just read this !! From the Qantas Internet under Employmant !!
"Qantas now have opportunities to register your interest in Flight Attendant positions. Opportunities are for Permanent, Casual or Fixed Term employment in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
Has anybody have any idea how long this was on the internet.. I do recall having checked this a couple of months ago and this wasant on it. It has been changed. Interesting ... It seems as though somthing will be happening shortly ..Maybe??
"Qantas now have opportunities to register your interest in Flight Attendant positions. Opportunities are for Permanent, Casual or Fixed Term employment in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
Has anybody have any idea how long this was on the internet.. I do recall having checked this a couple of months ago and this wasant on it. It has been changed. Interesting ... It seems as though somthing will be happening shortly ..Maybe??
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Guys thanks for that info !! I didnt notice that it had been posted there for years !! I got exited seeing that ....thought maybe there is somthing going to happen.. I did hear from a good friend form SYD that they will be doing a recruitmant in jun/jul and they also said they will be taking people from the short list as they are really short STAFFED !! Stay tune not long to go !! Any other news?? This post has been a little quiet with goss !! whats going on?? Has anybody heard anything !! Have a good one guys and cant waiti till we all get together !!
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Thanks for the good news Qantastic, I too am a fellow shortlister with the extention to May 28. Fingers and toes crossed that they do start recruiting in Jun/Jul, It's been ages since they last recruited.
Good luck to us all...as they say 'good things come to those who wait'...
Good luck to us all...as they say 'good things come to those who wait'...
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Move airlines
People,
I have been reading throught all your posts and I can easily say that you have been F***ed around by this airline. Why dont you all people move On. You are professional, intelligent and genuine people who deserve an airline who will take you on rather than keep you on a thread.
I have been reading throught all your posts and I can easily say that you have been F***ed around by this airline. Why dont you all people move On. You are professional, intelligent and genuine people who deserve an airline who will take you on rather than keep you on a thread.
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Its not quite as simple as that I'm afraid.... Whilst I agree we've been waiting a long time most of us think its probably worth it...
I'd be annoyed if QF was recruiting during this period, but the fact is that it hasn't recruited at all (apart from MAM) so Ii don't feel particularly messed around.... I'm just glad that I'm on the list and still got a job given what's happened over the last 18 mths (SARS, Iraq, Bali) - unfortunately there's a lot who don't have jobs...
I've been round the aviation industry long enough to know that nothing is certain and you just have to roll with the punches.
At the end of the day, I haven't considered any other airline so its not really a case of me moving on so to speak.
Appreciate your thoughts, but I'm not unhappy at where I'm at at the moment.
I'd be annoyed if QF was recruiting during this period, but the fact is that it hasn't recruited at all (apart from MAM) so Ii don't feel particularly messed around.... I'm just glad that I'm on the list and still got a job given what's happened over the last 18 mths (SARS, Iraq, Bali) - unfortunately there's a lot who don't have jobs...
I've been round the aviation industry long enough to know that nothing is certain and you just have to roll with the punches.
At the end of the day, I haven't considered any other airline so its not really a case of me moving on so to speak.
Appreciate your thoughts, but I'm not unhappy at where I'm at at the moment.
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mmm not long now
Thnaks for the comments jonboy80, but i can speak for my self and maybe a few others. Once you have got this far on a short list you dont want to be thrown of .. Its so hard to get to this stage ..So while we wait we have other jobs and hope that we get the good news that we are all waiting for. I havent applied for any other airline as it hasent interested me. Its 3 weks to go and COUNTING ! This forum has been a little quiet.. Whats everyone up to and surprising that nobody has anyfurther goss?? How is everybody feeling??I you are all feeling positive !!
see you all very soon .......in training ??
see you all very soon .......in training ??
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Still here....
Well, I'm still here....watching quietly from the sidelines......contemplating whether or not I would take a contract/casual possie - if anything is offered at all (of COURSE it will be!)
No more goss...come on Peanut - surely u can help us out in these final hours mate!
Hang in there team!
Oz xox
No more goss...come on Peanut - surely u can help us out in these final hours mate!
Hang in there team!
Oz xox
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Thanks for that info MARSHA !! I have been told the same thing as well with the CSM being asked to work as fa.. I can also confirm the transfers from per to syd and mel.. I know somthing will happen sooon as QF cant operate as they are at the moment.. The money on drafting crew and getting csm to work as fa cost a lot of money ... So hang in there guys as i am sure once QF get the report on how much on ot they are spending we will get the call.. remember its all money at the end of the day..
Were is mr peanut ?? we haventy heard from him??
Were is mr peanut ?? we haventy heard from him??
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Interesting. I was under the impression that "if" us shortlisters are to be called, we were def going to be offered something at L/H. However with all the talk of S/H being so short in staff, who knows.
My friend at S/H advised me that half of the schedualed flying hours for the month were not covered by FA's, hense all the overtime available.
Yes, where is PP? Maybe being called on his day off to fly?
My friend at S/H advised me that half of the schedualed flying hours for the month were not covered by FA's, hense all the overtime available.
Yes, where is PP? Maybe being called on his day off to fly?