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Qantas Long Haul Auckland
Just wanting to know if anyone has heard back from Jetconnect after the panel interviews last week.... Still waiting!!! No news is good news I hope!!
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Inr egards to answers...
Hey Bidan...
In regards to hearing, currently references are being rung, and their is still one more hurdle to over come. Photos, Paper work etc etc are being sent to SYD for the executive review. It may be a little longer if you are successful than three weeks to hear!!!
All the best
In regards to hearing, currently references are being rung, and their is still one more hurdle to over come. Photos, Paper work etc etc are being sent to SYD for the executive review. It may be a little longer if you are successful than three weeks to hear!!!
All the best
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Qantas website recruiting???
just read a post from a couple of weeks ago which mentioned that Qantas was recruiting- so checked the website and yes it appears they are.
just wondering how/why Qantas would recruit externally, when they obviouly have so many MAM casuals who have expressed interest (and filled in the forms) in full time work......
...unless of course the recruitment is not for full time work perhaps??? i heard mention of rumours of 'fixed term contracts' in the EBA/IR forum.
just wondering how/why Qantas would recruit externally, when they obviouly have so many MAM casuals who have expressed interest (and filled in the forms) in full time work......
...unless of course the recruitment is not for full time work perhaps??? i heard mention of rumours of 'fixed term contracts' in the EBA/IR forum.
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Qantas definately aren't recruiting for full time positions, but i believe that they are just getting people to apply through the QF website and also the MAM website and then they'll just collate all of the applications together. The reason for doing this is that people may want to fly for QF, but have never heard of MAM so only apply through the QF website. Once they've gone through the applications then they'll start interviews and offer either MAM casual positions or whatever they've got up their sleeve? I too have also heard rumours that they'll offer fixed term contracts?
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QF recruiting
On Sat the Faaa told the EAA crew that QF may be recruiting for feb intakes..10 month FIXED contract..as the S/H crew eba is expiring..All new employees will be under a AWA award for the rest of their working life at QF(if they get in) as this is the new emploment laws that will be passed by the senate..a FAIRER work enviroment that all our tax $$$ are saying in the lastest govt.adds everywhere..therefor the FAAA & other unions will be slowly deleted from the work place...As for the progression for regional f/as to qf there may only be one left before qf terminates the "agreement".
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Qantas have been excepting expressions of interest for f/a for some time. Not sure if they are activly recruiting at the moment.
I attended group and panel interviews earlier this year [ group in Apr, panel in Jul]
Recieved e-mail soon after the panel to advise me that I had been successful through the panel interview, however no positions are likely to become available until mid 2006. It went on to say my application would be held untill the end of Feb 2006 then I will be contacted re: medical, reference check etc.
No mention though of short haul, long haul,fixed term or m.a.m.
Who knows what may happen???
I attended group and panel interviews earlier this year [ group in Apr, panel in Jul]
Recieved e-mail soon after the panel to advise me that I had been successful through the panel interview, however no positions are likely to become available until mid 2006. It went on to say my application would be held untill the end of Feb 2006 then I will be contacted re: medical, reference check etc.
No mention though of short haul, long haul,fixed term or m.a.m.
Who knows what may happen???
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QCCUK Transfers (Aus to UK)
Just some general info that I came across last week :::
If permanent Qantas flight attendants wish to transfer up to the London base they can do so at any time, without having to wait for the current transferee's to go back.
This came straight from Lesley Grant - she was up in London recently and was asked during a Q&A session.
From what I understand, you need to speak with your CCTM to arrange.
Anyways, thought it was an interesting development and would share with those interested.
Cheers
If permanent Qantas flight attendants wish to transfer up to the London base they can do so at any time, without having to wait for the current transferee's to go back.
This came straight from Lesley Grant - she was up in London recently and was asked during a Q&A session.
From what I understand, you need to speak with your CCTM to arrange.
Anyways, thought it was an interesting development and would share with those interested.
Cheers
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i also heard the rumour about fixed term contracts being offered to new recruits. I have also heard that QF will be asking for expressions of interest from current QF crew to become interviewers. Internal recruitment for interviewers will be early to mid 2006.
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Qf passes baton to J*
my Personal Title. Hey, PPRuNe is free isn't it?
posted 18th October 2005 05:22
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Qantas passes baton to Jetstar
Tues "Sydney Morning Herald"
Qantas passes baton to Jetstar
By Scott Rochfort
October 18, 2005
Qantas's plans to hive off a large chunk of its international operations to its low-cost Jetstar franchise are well advanced, with the airline looking to launch Jetstar flights from Australia to South-East Asia, China and possibly Japan in the second half of next year.
The national carrier is looking to lease longer-range aircraft for the budget airline, which initially will have a mandate to fly to destinations within a 10-hour flying range of Australia. It will form a major plank of Qantas's five-year plan to slash $3 billion from its cost base.
The Qantas board is expected to sign off plans for Jetstar International in early December. Jetstar International is expected to be run separately from Jetstar, which itself will launch international flights to New Zealand on December 1.
Like the domestic Jetstar, which was launched in May last year, it is expected the new carrier will take over less profitable international routes, such as Bali, Manila, Bangkok, Fukuoka in Japan and even Honolulu.
The carrier is also expected to open up more routes into Asia from smaller capital cities, such as Adelaide and Perth. Given the new Jetstar's longer range, it is speculated it will have two classes - economy and premium economy (or business).
Aside from attacking Qantas's cost base, the new Jetstar is also aiming to stem the growing incursion of carriers such as Emirates and Singapore Airlines on air traffic into Australia. Qantas's share of the international market into Australia fell from 30.4 to 28.3 per cent in the year to June.
The Qantas board is also expected to approve what could be the airline's largest fleet order. Qantas is looking at purchasing - and leasing - up to 100 new medium- and long-range aircraft. It is speculated a sizeable chunk of the order will be destined for Jetstar. Within Qantas ranks there is talk of the new airline even having a larger fleet than the domestic Jetstar, which will have a fleet of 23 jets by May next year.
The Qantas fleet order could include so-called "hub busting" ultra-long range aircraft such as the Airbus 340-500 and Boeing 777-200ER, and medium-range planes such as the B787 and A350.
Given the aircraft could take several years to deliver, Qantas in the meantime is looking to lease aircraft for Jetstar's initial incursion into Asia. It is expected Jetstar could wait until it takes delivery of its fleet of A350s or 787s before launching flights to Europe and the US.
It is unclear what the expansion of Jetstar means for the future of Qantas's other Asia-focused budget operation, Australian Airlines.
Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon declined to comment yesterday on Jetstar's international expansion plans or if it could result in Qantas surrendering some routes. Nor would he comment on the possible ramifications on Qantas's heavily unionised 38,000-strong workforce.
At the full-year profit results in August, Mr Dixon said: "Jetstar is going to be such an important part of Qantas … it will be just as important as the main line."
Qantas's plans to boost the profile of Jetstar internationally could meet stiff resistance from pilots. A list of so-called "reform candidates" recently won control of the Australian and International Pilots Association. Their campaign for control of the union was spearheaded by opposition to Jetstar launching international flights.
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posted 18th October 2005 05:22
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Qantas passes baton to Jetstar
Tues "Sydney Morning Herald"
Qantas passes baton to Jetstar
By Scott Rochfort
October 18, 2005
Qantas's plans to hive off a large chunk of its international operations to its low-cost Jetstar franchise are well advanced, with the airline looking to launch Jetstar flights from Australia to South-East Asia, China and possibly Japan in the second half of next year.
The national carrier is looking to lease longer-range aircraft for the budget airline, which initially will have a mandate to fly to destinations within a 10-hour flying range of Australia. It will form a major plank of Qantas's five-year plan to slash $3 billion from its cost base.
The Qantas board is expected to sign off plans for Jetstar International in early December. Jetstar International is expected to be run separately from Jetstar, which itself will launch international flights to New Zealand on December 1.
Like the domestic Jetstar, which was launched in May last year, it is expected the new carrier will take over less profitable international routes, such as Bali, Manila, Bangkok, Fukuoka in Japan and even Honolulu.
The carrier is also expected to open up more routes into Asia from smaller capital cities, such as Adelaide and Perth. Given the new Jetstar's longer range, it is speculated it will have two classes - economy and premium economy (or business).
Aside from attacking Qantas's cost base, the new Jetstar is also aiming to stem the growing incursion of carriers such as Emirates and Singapore Airlines on air traffic into Australia. Qantas's share of the international market into Australia fell from 30.4 to 28.3 per cent in the year to June.
The Qantas board is also expected to approve what could be the airline's largest fleet order. Qantas is looking at purchasing - and leasing - up to 100 new medium- and long-range aircraft. It is speculated a sizeable chunk of the order will be destined for Jetstar. Within Qantas ranks there is talk of the new airline even having a larger fleet than the domestic Jetstar, which will have a fleet of 23 jets by May next year.
The Qantas fleet order could include so-called "hub busting" ultra-long range aircraft such as the Airbus 340-500 and Boeing 777-200ER, and medium-range planes such as the B787 and A350.
Given the aircraft could take several years to deliver, Qantas in the meantime is looking to lease aircraft for Jetstar's initial incursion into Asia. It is expected Jetstar could wait until it takes delivery of its fleet of A350s or 787s before launching flights to Europe and the US.
It is unclear what the expansion of Jetstar means for the future of Qantas's other Asia-focused budget operation, Australian Airlines.
Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon declined to comment yesterday on Jetstar's international expansion plans or if it could result in Qantas surrendering some routes. Nor would he comment on the possible ramifications on Qantas's heavily unionised 38,000-strong workforce.
At the full-year profit results in August, Mr Dixon said: "Jetstar is going to be such an important part of Qantas … it will be just as important as the main line."
Qantas's plans to boost the profile of Jetstar internationally could meet stiff resistance from pilots. A list of so-called "reform candidates" recently won control of the Australian and International Pilots Association. Their campaign for control of the union was spearheaded by opposition to Jetstar launching international flights.
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18 October 2005
Dear Australian Airlines Employees,
I understand that recent speculation in the media of a proposed Jetstar
International airline is creating uncertainty in the minds of Australian Airlines
employees.
Firstly, let me say that no final decision about proceeding with a ‘Jetstar
International’ has been made. These decisions will be made over the next
three to four months.
Although definite commitments are no longer possible in aviation, let me reiterate
what has been said in the past to Andrea Staines, Australian Airlines
Management and the media. Australian Airlines adds value to the Qantas
Group because it is fulfilling its mandate of allowing the Group to maintain a
presence on international leisure routes at a lower cost than possible with the
mainline. The establishment, maintenance and continuous improvement of
this lower cost base has been an important achievement of Australian
Airlines, as has been its outstanding customer service.
All businesses within the Qantas Group, both flying and non-flying, are under
constant review. Despite difficult operating conditions since almost the first
day of operations, Australian Airlines will continue to operate in this strategic
role for the foreseeable future.
With regards
GEOFF DIXON
Dear Australian Airlines Employees,
I understand that recent speculation in the media of a proposed Jetstar
International airline is creating uncertainty in the minds of Australian Airlines
employees.
Firstly, let me say that no final decision about proceeding with a ‘Jetstar
International’ has been made. These decisions will be made over the next
three to four months.
Although definite commitments are no longer possible in aviation, let me reiterate
what has been said in the past to Andrea Staines, Australian Airlines
Management and the media. Australian Airlines adds value to the Qantas
Group because it is fulfilling its mandate of allowing the Group to maintain a
presence on international leisure routes at a lower cost than possible with the
mainline. The establishment, maintenance and continuous improvement of
this lower cost base has been an important achievement of Australian
Airlines, as has been its outstanding customer service.
All businesses within the Qantas Group, both flying and non-flying, are under
constant review. Despite difficult operating conditions since almost the first
day of operations, Australian Airlines will continue to operate in this strategic
role for the foreseeable future.
With regards
GEOFF DIXON
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OZ airlines
........this is the beginning of the end!!!!!
PER L/H base-gone!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to Regional flying. It was announced as the BIG shining star of the Wesst. Now, all those that up rooted, relocated, worked their butts off, supported the QF mantra-GET STUFFED!
Australian Airlines- ditto.
Crew relocated to CNS, worked tirelessly for the "group" (sic!! )-GET STUFFED!
Jet * is the beginning of the end.
Time to stuff the Red Rat @ the local taxidermist. Put up on the shelf and dream of the glory days when people were put before F#@!#@$$%%%'in shareholders & profits.
PER L/H base-gone!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to Regional flying. It was announced as the BIG shining star of the Wesst. Now, all those that up rooted, relocated, worked their butts off, supported the QF mantra-GET STUFFED!
Australian Airlines- ditto.
Crew relocated to CNS, worked tirelessly for the "group" (sic!! )-GET STUFFED!
Jet * is the beginning of the end.
Time to stuff the Red Rat @ the local taxidermist. Put up on the shelf and dream of the glory days when people were put before F#@!#@$$%%%'in shareholders & profits.
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Qantas Cabin crew UK interview
Hi all, I have an interview with QANTAS on Mon 24th Oct at LHR.
Was wondering if anyone who has been can tell me what to expect? Is the test on Australia verbal or written. Is it a panel interview etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated to prepare me for this interview. Thanks for your help.
Was wondering if anyone who has been can tell me what to expect? Is the test on Australia verbal or written. Is it a panel interview etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated to prepare me for this interview. Thanks for your help.
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It makes sense. With the massive amount of sick leave occurring out of the LHR base with the pommy teenage girls, the constant turnover of staff and the appalling customer feedback surveys, they need all the experienced crew they can get!
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Are You For real !!
Pro golfer - who ever you get your info from, you better dump em !!
I have recenlty started with QF UK and all i can say is WOW !! - I have flown with a great mix of Aussie Thai and UK crew and they are ALL great - yeah a few moaners but hey your one your self aint ya ? get them everywhere and they will leave eventually just natural wastage I feel - There were no Young teenage girls on my course youngest about 25 oldest about 36.....
You have to remember that this is a new base and its not fully crewed so if crew go sick of course there is a little shortage, however, crew are comming on line all the time.....Plus this job is not for everyone some have wanted to do it all their lives and its not for them these people leave quite quickly... Give it a chance or are you one of those bitter crew who cant bear to see our fantastic customer service results....dont know whos you have been checking but they are deffo not QF LHR - I was only reading them other day and thought, "thats great !" .....
Enough of the negativity already !
I have recenlty started with QF UK and all i can say is WOW !! - I have flown with a great mix of Aussie Thai and UK crew and they are ALL great - yeah a few moaners but hey your one your self aint ya ? get them everywhere and they will leave eventually just natural wastage I feel - There were no Young teenage girls on my course youngest about 25 oldest about 36.....
You have to remember that this is a new base and its not fully crewed so if crew go sick of course there is a little shortage, however, crew are comming on line all the time.....Plus this job is not for everyone some have wanted to do it all their lives and its not for them these people leave quite quickly... Give it a chance or are you one of those bitter crew who cant bear to see our fantastic customer service results....dont know whos you have been checking but they are deffo not QF LHR - I was only reading them other day and thought, "thats great !" .....
Enough of the negativity already !
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Good to see the QF spin team is on the ball. Keep up the good work!
By the way a new record set the other day on the QF2. 20 operating crew, every jumpseat taken! Excellent customer service feedback from that flight!
By the way a new record set the other day on the QF2. 20 operating crew, every jumpseat taken! Excellent customer service feedback from that flight!
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Pro Golfer
How wrong you are - I couldn't be further away from the "Spin Team" as you put it .....
I am a crew member who is proud to be here and loving it simple as....Is that so hard for you to accept?........
I am a crew member who is proud to be here and loving it simple as....Is that so hard for you to accept?........