Virgin - UK
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: london
Anyone else beginning training 2nd jan?
Hi to all.... amazingly I was offered the job..... not blonde, not young, not what everyone "assumes" Virgin are looking for.... so all I can say to all who are awaiting interviews/asessment days etc is..... forget all pre-conceptions and BE YOURSELF...... and the VA assessors were REALLY fantastic at getting the best out of you/ seeing you be the best that you could be.... after all, it IS in their interest to do so..... SO.... anyone beginning training on 2nd Jan?
Take care... and good luck to all........
Take care... and good luck to all........
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From: Crawley, West sussex
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GOOD LUCK with the training!!!!!!
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Lancs
I'm starting to panic!!!
Hi Everyone,
I'm starting my training on the 2nd Jan for Virgin Atlantic, i'm really
excited but am starting to have a few doubts & wondered if anyone
can help me out,
1) My girlfriend is really worried that she won't ever see me!! do you all
still have happy relationships?
2) I currently bring home approx £1000 per month, am I gonna
bring home alot less?
These are the main things that are keeping me awake at the moment.
Thanx everyone!!
I'm starting my training on the 2nd Jan for Virgin Atlantic, i'm really
excited but am starting to have a few doubts & wondered if anyone
can help me out,
1) My girlfriend is really worried that she won't ever see me!! do you all
still have happy relationships?
2) I currently bring home approx £1000 per month, am I gonna
bring home alot less?
These are the main things that are keeping me awake at the moment.
Thanx everyone!!
Virgin Take Home
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Manchester
Hi Guys
I have an interview on the 15th and the closer it gets the more nervous I get!! I have been following the posts since I found out about the interview date. Its the first time I am writing on here coz everyone has answered the questions I might have asked.....so I just thought I'd say THANK YOU to all of you .......... wish me luck! 
Congrats to people who have got it and to those who dont - if you dont succeed, try, try and try again!!!!
Congrats to people who have got it and to those who dont - if you dont succeed, try, try and try again!!!!
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: London
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: London
In need of help...
Hi Guys,Hope everyone is well and happy!
does anyone have an interview for Dec 5th? Also on the employment history form, i need a little advice. I currently start a temporary job for 6 weeks. When i start i would have only done 2 weeks and thats when i have my Virgin interview. My previous job i was there for over a year and left three months ago. On my form do i not put down the temp job, as i won't be able to get a ref. Or do i jus put down my last job three months ago and 5 yrs bk etc. And for examples on the 2-2-1, can i use my job three months ago and not mention the temporary one starting in two weeks. Thanks all xx
does anyone have an interview for Dec 5th? Also on the employment history form, i need a little advice. I currently start a temporary job for 6 weeks. When i start i would have only done 2 weeks and thats when i have my Virgin interview. My previous job i was there for over a year and left three months ago. On my form do i not put down the temp job, as i won't be able to get a ref. Or do i jus put down my last job three months ago and 5 yrs bk etc. And for examples on the 2-2-1, can i use my job three months ago and not mention the temporary one starting in two weeks. Thanks all xx
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Above 5L
Hi There,
Can anyone tell me how it works with VS bases. I couldn't see any info in the forum. I know that LGW crew often take the VS bus to LHR to operate, but is that the case for all flights. Can you select your base. How does in work with MAN?
Thanks heaps
Can anyone tell me how it works with VS bases. I couldn't see any info in the forum. I know that LGW crew often take the VS bus to LHR to operate, but is that the case for all flights. Can you select your base. How does in work with MAN?
Thanks heaps
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From: Crawley, West sussex
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From: Crawley, West sussex
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I'm 186cm...
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Manchester
Starting January 8th
I'm starting with virgin atlantic January 8th. So excited I feel like I'm going to burst all the time!! Especially at work where I haven't told them yet so I can't say anything.
I'm moving down from Manchester so was just wondering if anyone could help me out with accomidation:
Where abouts should I try to live?
Is it best to be nearer to Gatwick or Heathrow in the first 6months?
Does anyone know of any fairly cheap house/flat shares that may be sutiable?
I am really easy going to live with, but think money will be tight for a while so I'm not looking for anything to flash.
Anyone else starting in January? 8th?
I'm moving down from Manchester so was just wondering if anyone could help me out with accomidation:
Where abouts should I try to live?
Is it best to be nearer to Gatwick or Heathrow in the first 6months?
Does anyone know of any fairly cheap house/flat shares that may be sutiable?
I am really easy going to live with, but think money will be tight for a while so I'm not looking for anything to flash.
Anyone else starting in January? 8th?
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Manchester
Getting into Virgin
The only thing I would recommend to people wanting to reapply would be to get yourself into a tough customer facing role i.e a pub or restaurant. That was basically all they asked me at the interview and I think the fact that I have worked in about 6 pubs and restaurants was the reason I was succesful as it really helped me answer their questions.
Hope everyone does great and maybe I'll see some of you on 8th Jan 2007 when I start!!
Hope everyone does great and maybe I'll see some of you on 8th Jan 2007 when I start!!
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From: LGW & LHR
To answer the last 5 questions....
Airhostessdream... I found your post quite hard to understand, but basically you will need to account for every minute, of every single day, of the last 5 years - otherwise you will not get an airside pass, period.
If you can not get a reference from a place of employment then you will need to get someone close to you to complete a personal reference.
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I just want to fly... There are 2 bases in the UK. These are London and Manchester.
New crew can ONLY apply for the London base. You are able to apply to join the MAN base after 6 months service if you wish to do so.
London based crew operate flights from LHR and LGW, the split of flights for junior crew, I believe, is around 50/50 from each airport.
The hourly coaches you see are transport for all Virgin employees between Concorde house and the staff car parks at LGW, to the Queens building at LHR, and vice versa. The fleet of coaches are operated by national express on behalf of Virgin and are free of charge to staff and their friends/family etc.
There is no maximum height limit. There is a minimum height limit of 5'2.
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Fly Davy... I believe its around 2 to 3 weeks before your course starts.
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Bethanm... My recomendation would be a house in the LGW area as that is where all the Virgin training takes place, and where the offices are. It will also be cheaper than a house in the LHR area.
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Hope all that helps you guys...
Airhostessdream... I found your post quite hard to understand, but basically you will need to account for every minute, of every single day, of the last 5 years - otherwise you will not get an airside pass, period.
If you can not get a reference from a place of employment then you will need to get someone close to you to complete a personal reference.
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I just want to fly... There are 2 bases in the UK. These are London and Manchester.
New crew can ONLY apply for the London base. You are able to apply to join the MAN base after 6 months service if you wish to do so.
London based crew operate flights from LHR and LGW, the split of flights for junior crew, I believe, is around 50/50 from each airport.
The hourly coaches you see are transport for all Virgin employees between Concorde house and the staff car parks at LGW, to the Queens building at LHR, and vice versa. The fleet of coaches are operated by national express on behalf of Virgin and are free of charge to staff and their friends/family etc.
There is no maximum height limit. There is a minimum height limit of 5'2.
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Fly Davy... I believe its around 2 to 3 weeks before your course starts.
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Bethanm... My recomendation would be a house in the LGW area as that is where all the Virgin training takes place, and where the offices are. It will also be cheaper than a house in the LHR area.
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Hope all that helps you guys...
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Somerset
Hi BethanM
I work for virgin right now and guess what im starting crew training the sameday as you. So drop me a line and I will try to give you some ideas.
Brgds
Paul AKA SJD
e-mail is [email protected]
Brgds
Paul AKA SJD
e-mail is [email protected]