AO Recruitment
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From: Oztraylia
AO Recruitment
I'v just had a look at the AO site and they say they will be accepting applications in april.
just want to know if these positions are temp king gee positions or real perm. full time positions and how many positions are they looking at filling.
Cheers,
just want to know if these positions are temp king gee positions or real perm. full time positions and how many positions are they looking at filling.
Cheers,
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From: Melbourne
Commuting from MEL to CNS
How do you think I'd go commuting from MEL to CNS. I've had the option to move from MAM (casual QF) to AO before but have turned them down because I thought the commuting would be too hard, but didn't do a lot of research. Am thinking more seriously about moving across to AO this time around.
Cheers,
Jay
Cheers,
Jay
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From: Melbourne
Re commuting,
I think you will find it too hard commuting from MEL.
Firstly, you still need to pay for the staff flights, not sure how much it is from MEL/CNS exactly, but there is that added cost.
Secondly, you need to be in CNS the night prior to duty, so you would have additional cost of somewhere to sleep the night prior.
Thirdly, I couldn't imagine commuting 4 hours or so from CNS/MEL after a trip, for example, the trip I just got back from this morning. DPS/SYD/CNS.
Fourthly, there are only 2 direct flights (correct me if I'm wrong) from MEL/CNS, all others go via BNE or SYD, making the trip home even longer!
There are people who do it, however I can't imagine it being much fun.
Hope this has given you an insight.
Cheers
RaverFlaver
Re our base,
You are right CNS is the only base.
Never heard a rumour of a PER base and don\'t think that would ever happen, considering we only fly PER/DPS and I think that is only a twice weekly flight.
So really no point having crew based there.
Theeya,
RaverFlaver
I think you will find it too hard commuting from MEL.
Firstly, you still need to pay for the staff flights, not sure how much it is from MEL/CNS exactly, but there is that added cost.
Secondly, you need to be in CNS the night prior to duty, so you would have additional cost of somewhere to sleep the night prior.
Thirdly, I couldn't imagine commuting 4 hours or so from CNS/MEL after a trip, for example, the trip I just got back from this morning. DPS/SYD/CNS.
Fourthly, there are only 2 direct flights (correct me if I'm wrong) from MEL/CNS, all others go via BNE or SYD, making the trip home even longer!
There are people who do it, however I can't imagine it being much fun.
Hope this has given you an insight.
Cheers
RaverFlaver
Re our base,
You are right CNS is the only base.
Never heard a rumour of a PER base and don\'t think that would ever happen, considering we only fly PER/DPS and I think that is only a twice weekly flight.
So really no point having crew based there.
Theeya,
RaverFlaver
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Jay!!!
You turned AO down to stay with MAM!!! what were you thinking!!!! the commuting i guess could've got a bit hard! Like you already know, don't hold your breath for permanency with QF, i know i'm not, still trying to keep positive that something will happen this year though, but as usual there is no communication, so................who knows!
i was at a hotel today that the AO crew stay at and was walking through the foyer with my family when they were signing in and we couldn't believe how scruffy they looked! fair enough all of us look a little tired after a long duty, but i actually think it was the uniform that made them look like this. i know they are a casual, holiday airline, but to me personally i think the uniform looks a little too casual. That's just my opinion though.
Oz
You turned AO down to stay with MAM!!! what were you thinking!!!! the commuting i guess could've got a bit hard! Like you already know, don't hold your breath for permanency with QF, i know i'm not, still trying to keep positive that something will happen this year though, but as usual there is no communication, so................who knows!
i was at a hotel today that the AO crew stay at and was walking through the foyer with my family when they were signing in and we couldn't believe how scruffy they looked! fair enough all of us look a little tired after a long duty, but i actually think it was the uniform that made them look like this. i know they are a casual, holiday airline, but to me personally i think the uniform looks a little too casual. That's just my opinion though.
Oz
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From: AUSTRALIA
OZ - gee thanks for that. And yes it is the uniform that does it to AO crew. There are many glamours in AO but like any crew that flies long haul catching them at sign off time is not a good way to judge them ! Just remember that AO and QF crew sleep in those uniforms during crew rest so it is hard to keep it looking prefect. I just wish you were there to witness a sign on with everyone looking fabulous !
As a matter of fact we just received an email yesterday about our NEW uniform.
It's in the planning stage !
So Lookout ! Good things are coming to those that have gone without wings and a tailored jacket for so long !
As a matter of fact we just received an email yesterday about our NEW uniform.
It's in the planning stage !So Lookout ! Good things are coming to those that have gone without wings and a tailored jacket for so long !
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From: Sydney
Skysista,
I really dont think that is the attitude any airline is looking for. Fine if you feel that way personally but I don't want to have to work with you in the future as you have just proved that you have little tollerance and this will be discovered on interview day. AO will begin recruitment when they want. Yes they have said April, but April does have 30 days so don't whinge that there is no offer yet. It may be May or June, hold on. This is the worst industry to secure a job, you may pass the interviews and told you have the job but then put on hold for up to 10 months as has happened with the last few training schools. If you want the job so badly you persist. I know it's frustrating but there are so many others out there who also want the job. Look at any other airline, it's the same situation. Virgin Blue are still contacting me after 3 years.
I really dont think that is the attitude any airline is looking for. Fine if you feel that way personally but I don't want to have to work with you in the future as you have just proved that you have little tollerance and this will be discovered on interview day. AO will begin recruitment when they want. Yes they have said April, but April does have 30 days so don't whinge that there is no offer yet. It may be May or June, hold on. This is the worst industry to secure a job, you may pass the interviews and told you have the job but then put on hold for up to 10 months as has happened with the last few training schools. If you want the job so badly you persist. I know it's frustrating but there are so many others out there who also want the job. Look at any other airline, it's the same situation. Virgin Blue are still contacting me after 3 years.
skysista doesn't want to work with you in the future anyway lol 
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From: Perth, AUS
I know SkySista knows ALL about applications and interviews etc... and the inevitable "dont call us, we will call you" that a LOT of us are all familar with...
So how about a display of some humour on the board? I didnt interpret SkySista's message as a rant, and even if it were, isnt it good to let some steam off every now and then?
Competitivness is a trait worth having also, as well as an eagerness to work!
JB
So how about a display of some humour on the board? I didnt interpret SkySista's message as a rant, and even if it were, isnt it good to let some steam off every now and then?
Competitivness is a trait worth having also, as well as an eagerness to work!
JB
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missleadfoot!
Whoa, please!!!
I was just making a joke at the fact we ALL know airlines are NOTORIOUS for keeping us all waiting..!
That's what the '
' smiley is for! 
Sorry if it came across that way, just trying to lighten things up a bit, and perhaps (as someone already mentioned) there is a reason for the delay. That's all!
Whoa, please!!!
I was just making a joke at the fact we ALL know airlines are NOTORIOUS for keeping us all waiting..!
That's what the '
' smiley is for! Sorry if it came across that way, just trying to lighten things up a bit, and perhaps (as someone already mentioned) there is a reason for the delay. That's all!