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E-Learning
Hi,
Congrats to everyone who has found out they have the job over the last few weeks! I have just recieved my training pack and am no even more EXCITED!
I was just wondering if anyone has started their E-learning yet? I have had a quick look - but haven't had chance to sit down and read through it properly. I have a few days off now and I am going to do it then. But just wondered what it was like?
Thanks and good luck to anyone who has their interview coming up soon!
Sal xx
Congrats to everyone who has found out they have the job over the last few weeks! I have just recieved my training pack and am no even more EXCITED!
I was just wondering if anyone has started their E-learning yet? I have had a quick look - but haven't had chance to sit down and read through it properly. I have a few days off now and I am going to do it then. But just wondered what it was like?
Thanks and good luck to anyone who has their interview coming up soon!
Sal xx
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Im sooooooo jelous
Hi Ian and congratulations, i used to work for virgin back in 2000 and loved it, your first day will be fantastic and fun and nothing to worry about at all.... it is hard work the training but well worth it and it's such a rewarding job, i left in 2000 to have a family and i have just called the recruitment office today to send me and application form as i would love to return to Virgin.
You are treated so well and are a valued member of the team, i have never worked for such a professional company and would recommend anyone who wants to fly, go virgin and you wont be dissapointed.... God i hope im successful if i get an interview! All the best Ian and enjoy, i may see you in the sky's soon.
Best wishes
Jayne x
You are treated so well and are a valued member of the team, i have never worked for such a professional company and would recommend anyone who wants to fly, go virgin and you wont be dissapointed.... God i hope im successful if i get an interview! All the best Ian and enjoy, i may see you in the sky's soon.
Best wishes
Jayne x
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Hi Jayne!
I am so so excited about starting still have a couple of months to go though, so am really counting down the days. I know a few people who have worked for Virgin before and they have all said that it is great and a nice lifestyle to have.
When I went for my interview day it was a lovely atmosphere everyone seemed very friendly and bubbly.
Good luck with your application and let us know how you get on, I have my fingers crossed for you.
IanJ x
I am so so excited about starting still have a couple of months to go though, so am really counting down the days. I know a few people who have worked for Virgin before and they have all said that it is great and a nice lifestyle to have.
When I went for my interview day it was a lovely atmosphere everyone seemed very friendly and bubbly.
Good luck with your application and let us know how you get on, I have my fingers crossed for you.
IanJ x
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ive got an interview!
Hi everyone im new to the site. Got a virgin interview on monday, and am well nervous! I suppose the main thing im worried about is my references!? Do they check them all? because you have to give one for every job youve ever had and most of mine have moved on now! Don't no what 2 do!
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Shall I move?
Hi all! I currently work on virgin trains and I am debating whether to come across to the planes. I have had an interview 2 years ago but didnt succeed. I am bored of my job and fancy a change. I would love to see a bit of the world, is flying one of the best ways to do it? I also live in Newcastle so would have to commute. Is it expensive commuting does any one know? How long is the training for? How much could I expect to take home a month on the planes? Read through the threads but still unclear!!! Also is it really hard work? Can someone please fill me in?!!! At a crossroads and dont know whether to stay where I am or come across to atlantic!!!! 
I know one thing, virgin is a good company to work for! Hope someone can shed some light for me!!! Thanks! xx
I know one thing, virgin is a good company to work for! Hope someone can shed some light for me!!! Thanks! xx
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Hello bubblybabe,
Alot of people i used to fly with did commute from Newcastle and didn't have a problem, however there are alway's the inevitable train delays etc if you choose trains, hoever alot of crew fly as it's quicker, you need to remember flying is hard work but well worth it and lot's of fun and all the crew are really helpful and friendly.... I am very pro Virgin so i will always sing their praises as i really enjoyed my time with them, so much so im thinking of returning part time myself, this will also be difficult as im a single parent with a 3yr old little girl and not alot of help well no help actually from her father, however my mum is willing to help put. The training is 6 weeks long and based in Gatwick. There are alot of B&B's you can use and then return during the weekend, that's what i used to do and i only live 40mins away but you need to be really focused in training and give it your all or if you fail an exam 3 times your out on you ear! well dont quote me on that but that it what it was like 5yrs ago when i worked for them. Im not sure what the basic pay is but i dont think it's more that £1000 per month and then you get your flight pay down route which will vary depending on the flights you have, It's not the best salary in the world but the benefits are excellent, pension health care and 7 free flight's a year for family and friends. If you want to travel a bit it's a great way to do it and really fun. I know what i would rather do and it wouldn't be the train's but that's my personal opinion. if you go to the virgin website their number is on there and you can call and ask all the questions you need.
Good luck babes
Jayne x
Alot of people i used to fly with did commute from Newcastle and didn't have a problem, however there are alway's the inevitable train delays etc if you choose trains, hoever alot of crew fly as it's quicker, you need to remember flying is hard work but well worth it and lot's of fun and all the crew are really helpful and friendly.... I am very pro Virgin so i will always sing their praises as i really enjoyed my time with them, so much so im thinking of returning part time myself, this will also be difficult as im a single parent with a 3yr old little girl and not alot of help well no help actually from her father, however my mum is willing to help put. The training is 6 weeks long and based in Gatwick. There are alot of B&B's you can use and then return during the weekend, that's what i used to do and i only live 40mins away but you need to be really focused in training and give it your all or if you fail an exam 3 times your out on you ear! well dont quote me on that but that it what it was like 5yrs ago when i worked for them. Im not sure what the basic pay is but i dont think it's more that £1000 per month and then you get your flight pay down route which will vary depending on the flights you have, It's not the best salary in the world but the benefits are excellent, pension health care and 7 free flight's a year for family and friends. If you want to travel a bit it's a great way to do it and really fun. I know what i would rather do and it wouldn't be the train's but that's my personal opinion. if you go to the virgin website their number is on there and you can call and ask all the questions you need.
Good luck babes
Jayne x
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Hi Laura,
Well if your companies have moved on there is not to much you can do about it if there is no one there, Virgin do request up to 5 yrs back as stated but im not sure for definate. you can apply and see what happens, there must be something they can do in these instances.
Good luck
xx
Well if your companies have moved on there is not to much you can do about it if there is no one there, Virgin do request up to 5 yrs back as stated but im not sure for definate. you can apply and see what happens, there must be something they can do in these instances.
Good luck
xx
Originally Posted by laurawotsit
Hi everyone im new to the site. Got a virgin interview on monday, and am well nervous! I suppose the main thing im worried about is my references!? Do they check them all? because you have to give one for every job youve ever had and most of mine have moved on now! Don't no what 2 do!
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Interview
Hi Guys
Ive been reading all your threads and they have been a great help to me. I Sent my application off on Monday and i got a letter back yesterday saying ive got an interview on the 26th July! Im so excited! If anyone else has an interview that day let me know!!!
Virgin is the only airline i wanna work for so fingers crossed!!!
Ive been reading all your threads and they have been a great help to me. I Sent my application off on Monday and i got a letter back yesterday saying ive got an interview on the 26th July! Im so excited! If anyone else has an interview that day let me know!!!
Virgin is the only airline i wanna work for so fingers crossed!!!
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Originally Posted by jayneella
Hi Laura,
Well if your companies have moved on there is not to much you can do about it if there is no one there, Virgin do request up to 5 yrs back as stated but im not sure for definate. you can apply and see what happens, there must be something they can do in these instances.
Good luck
xx
Well if your companies have moved on there is not to much you can do about it if there is no one there, Virgin do request up to 5 yrs back as stated but im not sure for definate. you can apply and see what happens, there must be something they can do in these instances.
Good luck
xx
There must be something that you/ they can do to make sure you have enough references etc but be warned, when I started at my airline (not VAA) there was a girl on my course who passed all her exams, got her wings and was then 'let go' by the company because they couldn't contact all her references!
I know I sound like the bearer of doom and gloom but if it was me, I would much rather be properly informed before getting my hopes up! (sorry
)x
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Thanks Jayneella!!!
Thanks very much Jayneella! Thats been a huge help to me. Im currently on about £1,00o a month so that suits me. Is it expensive staying in b&bs? Do you get concession flights after 6 months is it? Going to send my application away tomorrow. More prepared for this interview! Looking at all angles to make sure I make the right decision! This is a great site for getting info! Good luck for the future and thanks again!
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Virgin Interview
Hi Guys
I have an interview for Virgin on 25th July. I was just wondering how tough the competition really is? It seems that they have people attending interviews nearly every day!
I have no previous airline experience, however have completed the cabincrewdirect.com diploma.
This is something I have wanted to do all my life but am just worried about how I'm going to get that point across?? I would be devestated if I didn't get the job. Any tips would be really appreciated.
Thanks
xx
I have an interview for Virgin on 25th July. I was just wondering how tough the competition really is? It seems that they have people attending interviews nearly every day!
I have no previous airline experience, however have completed the cabincrewdirect.com diploma.
This is something I have wanted to do all my life but am just worried about how I'm going to get that point across?? I would be devestated if I didn't get the job. Any tips would be really appreciated.
Thanks
xx
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Hi guys, I was ment to go for my interview today but my dad who was ment to be taking me down to London came over really ill yesterday and it was too short notice to arrange anything else! I was gutted! I rang up and explained and they were rly nice about it thank god! Ive sorted out most of my references now thanks, and thanks for that peaky uve rly scared me now, hopefully they will be alrite!!
Ive got a question, if I was to be offered a job with an airline company in London, how easy is it to relocate down there? I mean do cabin crew normally house share? Does Virgin help you find a place?
Ive got a question, if I was to be offered a job with an airline company in London, how easy is it to relocate down there? I mean do cabin crew normally house share? Does Virgin help you find a place?
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Originally Posted by laurawotsit
thanks for that peaky uve rly scared me now, hopefully they will be alrite!!
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Laura you will be fine
Originally Posted by laurawotsit
Hi guys, I was ment to go for my interview today but my dad who was ment to be taking me down to London came over really ill yesterday and it was too short notice to arrange anything else! I was gutted! I rang up and explained and they were rly nice about it thank god! Ive sorted out most of my references now thanks, and thanks for that peaky uve rly scared me now, hopefully they will be alrite!!
Ive got a question, if I was to be offered a job with an airline company in London, how easy is it to relocate down there? I mean do cabin crew normally house share? Does Virgin help you find a place?
Ive got a question, if I was to be offered a job with an airline company in London, how easy is it to relocate down there? I mean do cabin crew normally house share? Does Virgin help you find a place?
Just remember it took me 2 years to get into virgin as when i applied years ago you had to re-apply in a year not 6 months as it is now, I kept trying and trying and got in eventually and now im hoping to return, but at the end of the day i will have to go through the whole process again aswell and if im not sucessful i will re-apply in another 6months, Im sure now you have all your references sorted everything will be fine.
All the best and let us all know how you get on.
Love Jayne x
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Process?
Hi everyone! Can anyone tell me how long the recruitment process takes? So how long does it take from submitting your form to getting an interview? Then after the interview how long till you get a reply? If you get the job how long after that is the training course? Hope someone can shed some light! Cheers!!!
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hi
Hi,
I hvae just been offered a job with Virgin and just trying to find out more info on training (what you do, how hard are the exams etc) and accomodation. I live in Southampton so looking to rent for 6 weeks. Any info on salary, allowences etc will be cool.
Thanks Charlie x
I hvae just been offered a job with Virgin and just trying to find out more info on training (what you do, how hard are the exams etc) and accomodation. I live in Southampton so looking to rent for 6 weeks. Any info on salary, allowences etc will be cool.
Thanks Charlie x
