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Old 16th Oct 2006, 10:57
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also wondering what happens with rostering -- is there any bidding?
What are the options for trip trading / dropping trips etc? Is there any of that? How much is based on seniority / bidding etc?
Also, is there the option of taking the Jumpseat or crew seat instead of ID90's?
Thanks so much.....
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Old 16th Oct 2006, 12:38
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kmp1 - rostering is done by the computer system. we don´t have any seniority in the UK base so there is no bidding for rosters only for annual leave and that´s done on a ´bingo´system. Once you get your roster it´s up to you to change it by trying to swap with another crew member. You can´t really drop a trip unless you´re picking up another trip starting earlier. You can ask crewing to get you a trip on an earlier day if there is one to pick up, then you can drop your trip. It´s a first come first served thing with picking up trips in "open time".

Jump seat or crew seats are only available on request when you are travelling on staff travel by asking for permission first. I think jumpseats are available to flying crew only and crew rest seats to crew and families by asking permission from the crew working that flight.
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Old 16th Oct 2006, 16:44
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Training course starting Nov 6th.

Hey everyone.

I will be starting a training course with QCCUK on November 6th and wondered if anyone else will be on this course? If so it would be great to hear from you.

I'm soooo excited, and am really looking forward to it.

Good luck to everyone else that is in the selection process, what ever stage you're at.

All the best.

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Old 16th Oct 2006, 17:25
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Congrats mr. See you around the base sometime
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Old 16th Oct 2006, 18:05
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Thanks for that ozskipper!

So far, everyone I've dealt with in the recruitment process has been really lovely and genuinly helpful which makes me even more happy to soon be working for the airline!

See you soon matey
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Old 17th Oct 2006, 11:33
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Hi there,

Can any one give me some tips for my welcome aboard day on saturday?

Thank you

p.s very nervous
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Old 17th Oct 2006, 12:49
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Originally Posted by kmp1
Thanks Galley chick My current job is about seniority for EVERYTHING so it would be so nice for a change! -- I applied online last night and received 2 emails today! It sounds great -- I'm just wondering how long until I hear something more! Can't wait!
It took around two weeks before I was contacted for a phone interview. Good luck!
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Old 17th Oct 2006, 20:06
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Just had my phone interview today, and am hoping to attend the assessment day in early november.

Allowances are £40 - £50 per night.

Only one flight per week is operated SYD-LHR, all other LHR-SIN/BKK/HKG sectors are wholly operated by QFUK crew, who then hand the a/c to Aussie crew.

I hope I get through, I'm an aussie in london, and would really love to fly for my flag carrier. I'm at the very upper limit of the height restrictions. I really hope I get through!!!
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Old 17th Oct 2006, 20:24
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Originally Posted by I Just Want To Fly
Just had my phone interview today, and am hoping to attend the assessment day in early november.
Allowances are £40 - £50 per night.
Only one flight per week is operated SYD-LHR, all other LHR-SIN/BKK/HKG sectors are wholly operated by QFUK crew, who then hand the a/c to Aussie crew.
I hope I get through, I'm an aussie in london, and would really love to fly for my flag carrier. I'm at the very upper limit of the height restrictions. I really hope I get through!!!
Hmm, that information is not entirely accurate. The allowance is based on the slip port and how long you are away for. On average it works out to be approx £400 - £500 per month give or take. You also get sector pay (£50 per sector).

The SYD/SIN/LHR/SIN/SYD flight is operated daily but is not crewed by London based crew - its Australian based crew. The remaining 3 daily flights via HKG or SIN or BKK are operated by London based crew.

If you are 163 to 183 cm in height its fine. If you are outside that (even by a cm) you don't meet the specified criteria and will not be invited to participate further.
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Old 17th Oct 2006, 21:16
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Originally Posted by northern_boy
Hey everyone.

I will be starting a training course with QCCUK on November 6th and wondered if anyone else will be on this course? If so it would be great to hear from you.

I'm soooo excited, and am really looking forward to it.

Good luck to everyone else that is in the selection process, what ever stage you're at.

All the best.

How long after the assessment day did you find out that you'd been accepted?
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Old 18th Oct 2006, 02:21
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Originally Posted by Hokkaido
It took around two weeks before I was contacted for a phone interview. Good luck!
Thanks Hokkaido!
Were you contacted by phone or email?
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Old 18th Oct 2006, 07:28
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Originally Posted by kmp1
Thanks Hokkaido!
Were you contacted by phone or email?
I was contacted by phone, had the 'over the phone interview' then and threre...a bit scary, but they were very friendly.

Im off to the assessment day soon.
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Old 18th Oct 2006, 14:13
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good luck Hokkaido! I hope I hear something soon!
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Old 18th Oct 2006, 15:00
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My sister was meant to have an interview on 7th Nov, QF have just called and brought it forward to this Friday!!

As she is working up until then, she is limited to the research she can do, so is there any quick do's and don't's I could tell her?

Thanks in advance for your time guys, really appreciated.
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Old 18th Oct 2006, 18:47
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hi northern boy

have just discovered this site - fab.

I to am starting with Qantas CCUK on 06th November.

Cant belive my luck and am so too looking forward to it
 
Old 18th Oct 2006, 19:26
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Hi everyone,

Is anyone going to interview on the 21st oct?? I cant wait!!

Also can anyone help re training as to how long its for and if you need to stay in london??
 
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The assessment goes for roughly 3.5 hrs and if you are successful during the morning session you'll be asked to stay back for a panel interview in the afternoon.

You won't need to stay overnight on the day of the interview, but if you have a long commute you might want to come down the night before.
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Old 18th Oct 2006, 21:04
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Well done matey. Look forward to meeting you on the 6th.

I'm really excited as well

Originally Posted by flydan
have just discovered this site - fab.

I to am starting with Qantas CCUK on 06th November.

Cant belive my luck and am so too looking forward to it
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Old 18th Oct 2006, 21:15
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21/10/06

Hi guys

I'm with you on the 21st so excited. I'm also confused as it said to learn about aus and qantas but people are saying you don't need to know this. Anyone whos just got through is this true
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Old 18th Oct 2006, 21:16
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Originally Posted by Hokkaido
How long after the assessment day did you find out that you'd been accepted?

Hey

Well I found out a few days after my assessment that I had been invited to a medical but I'd imagine that it's the same with a lot of airlines, in that you hear between 7 and 14 days.

Although the wait feels a lot longer!!!!!

All the best!

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