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Correct, not sure if it applies for domestic but i believe it is in the international contract. Only six months, really does go quickly and as I said if it were for a medical or a reason beyond your control it can be negotiated and probably overidden.
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Thanks sebby
Anyone else around from JQI? I'm looking for more information about what they're really like i.e any information different form previous threads about the minimum rest and DPS turnaround etc.
Anyone else around from JQI? I'm looking for more information about what they're really like i.e any information different form previous threads about the minimum rest and DPS turnaround etc.
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Just to clarify I had no intentions of telling anyone at the interviews of my family relations I only mentioned it so that I had a source for my rumors and nobody thought I was making up crap, I don’t believe in that kinda thing this is my job I will get it for myself. Lol I’ve decided to go to the interview,
Anyone know any where out near the airport that is cheap for just one night?
Anyone know any where out near the airport that is cheap for just one night?
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smi006 - Please do not take offence to this. But if you can't afford to find somewhere to stay in training and can't even find somewhere on the internet that is cheap to stay for ONE night for your interview without assistance, do you really think that you are ready to face the world as an international flight attendant ? Especially at the ripe old age of 18 ?
If you can't find a cheap hotel for yourself on the net, then how on earth will you get your way back to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh city before pick up ?
Is this your first job ? Have you thought about flying domestic first ?
You seem like you want to be babysitted through the process - that will not happen before the interview...and certainly not out online. The age of 18 is a very young age to start flying international, I really hope you have a lot of life experience already before you embark on this journey.
I am not trying to be mean, but just some food for thought. It may help you in your interview also, as you appear to want someone to hold your hand.
Good Day
If you can't find a cheap hotel for yourself on the net, then how on earth will you get your way back to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh city before pick up ?
Is this your first job ? Have you thought about flying domestic first ?
You seem like you want to be babysitted through the process - that will not happen before the interview...and certainly not out online. The age of 18 is a very young age to start flying international, I really hope you have a lot of life experience already before you embark on this journey.
I am not trying to be mean, but just some food for thought. It may help you in your interview also, as you appear to want someone to hold your hand.
Good Day
thank you Sonique for those less than helpful comments
the rest of us on this thread will try to help smi006 with his quest.
you say you're "trying not to be mean" - well that sounded pretty negative to me.
the rest of us on this thread will try to help smi006 with his quest.
you say you're "trying not to be mean" - well that sounded pretty negative to me.
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No Sonique I don’t take offense to that at all,
I asked for advice as I have often found (especially when it comes to accommodation) that word of mouth is much more effective in finding good deals than the internet I personally feel that people over use the net expecting it to bring all their answers through google when asking people is more engaging and at times brings up possibilities that are out of the box I suppose. I had a few places book marked and was curious to see if anyone else’s recommendations were different.
And also I have done a very large amount of traveling and a fair bit of it by my self. Ho Chi Minh and similar places, would be interesting and perhaps a challenge but Ive managed by my self in the past I’m confident I will manage into the future. And I would also say that yes I have had a lot of life experience a few of them very unique which has made me very independent I know it may appear to you that I have just come here asking all these questions expecting you to walk me through the process but that’s not the case I was simply looking for help its nice that I received it but I could have managed fine with out it. Oh and also being baby sat through the process would drive me nuts I was only looking for answers after exhausting a couple of other sources, answers that are nice to have but not essential.
Have a good one
I asked for advice as I have often found (especially when it comes to accommodation) that word of mouth is much more effective in finding good deals than the internet I personally feel that people over use the net expecting it to bring all their answers through google when asking people is more engaging and at times brings up possibilities that are out of the box I suppose. I had a few places book marked and was curious to see if anyone else’s recommendations were different.
And also I have done a very large amount of traveling and a fair bit of it by my self. Ho Chi Minh and similar places, would be interesting and perhaps a challenge but Ive managed by my self in the past I’m confident I will manage into the future. And I would also say that yes I have had a lot of life experience a few of them very unique which has made me very independent I know it may appear to you that I have just come here asking all these questions expecting you to walk me through the process but that’s not the case I was simply looking for help its nice that I received it but I could have managed fine with out it. Oh and also being baby sat through the process would drive me nuts I was only looking for answers after exhausting a couple of other sources, answers that are nice to have but not essential.
Have a good one
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I turned down my interview with JQI, I didn't read or hear anything positive about it and I went with my instincts, but for those it would work for, good luck
On the flip side, I got offered Rex
On the flip side, I got offered Rex
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A close friend of mine is a ground instructor and line check FA for REX. Has been with the compnay for four years.
Yes, I would agree that she seems to work hard. But from what she has told me REX it is a great company.
REX has overseas investors (Singapore owned) it is about to under go a huge expansion.
To me REX sounds like what Jetstar/Qlink was like when I first joined the company. I think if you took a position with REX you wouldn't be doing too bad.
I have been reading about the bond thing.....
Yes, I am aware its true. I think its $5000. If you leave the company for medical reasons then you don't have to pay it back.
Yes, I would agree that she seems to work hard. But from what she has told me REX it is a great company.
REX has overseas investors (Singapore owned) it is about to under go a huge expansion.
To me REX sounds like what Jetstar/Qlink was like when I first joined the company. I think if you took a position with REX you wouldn't be doing too bad.
I have been reading about the bond thing.....
Yes, I am aware its true. I think its $5000. If you leave the company for medical reasons then you don't have to pay it back.
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Jq Aint That Bad!
Hey All,
First time poster, so i'll try and keep this as brief as possible. OKAY! Now first of all, Congrats to all the newies, and good luck with your flying careers. Hope you all enjoy and have fun!
Re: Jetstar conditions, I have to agree with an earlier post. It really aint that bad! Okay it was when it fiirst started with free seating and those hideous orange straps (ewwwww!). Probably the best thing about this airline, I have to say, is the people. The crew that I work with from day to day are just fantastic! And its true, it is what you make of it. People are always looking to the 'other side' where supposedly the grass is greener.... But is it really? I got quite a few F/A friends that work with various airlines. You wouldn't believe the stories I hear.
Not saying we are the best but we still do have it pretty good. We work hard in some areas and we get it easy in others. Just got to take the good with the bad.
And, so ok, management don't give us a bottle of wine as a token of their staff appreciation. But I do recall getting $1000 in my pay when QANTAS posted their financial results. Yeah take out tax and all that, but still better than a couple of bottles of wine.
We don't get overnights, yeah ok, overnights would be good. Who knows, they might be back and they might not. But make use of what you have. A lot of our crew bond out of work hours. Whether its nights out to clubs, pubs or even house parties. And Imagine if our Jetstar had O/nites???? BE THE ABSOLUTE BEST BY FAR!
And may I just state again, That our crew ROCKS!
Second to none! I mean, its quite evident when you do a BOC and the whole crew is awake chatting away for the whole shift, then going for breakfast afterwards.
So, there it is, had to get that off my chest. PHEW!
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First time poster, so i'll try and keep this as brief as possible. OKAY! Now first of all, Congrats to all the newies, and good luck with your flying careers. Hope you all enjoy and have fun!
Re: Jetstar conditions, I have to agree with an earlier post. It really aint that bad! Okay it was when it fiirst started with free seating and those hideous orange straps (ewwwww!). Probably the best thing about this airline, I have to say, is the people. The crew that I work with from day to day are just fantastic! And its true, it is what you make of it. People are always looking to the 'other side' where supposedly the grass is greener.... But is it really? I got quite a few F/A friends that work with various airlines. You wouldn't believe the stories I hear.
Not saying we are the best but we still do have it pretty good. We work hard in some areas and we get it easy in others. Just got to take the good with the bad. And, so ok, management don't give us a bottle of wine as a token of their staff appreciation. But I do recall getting $1000 in my pay when QANTAS posted their financial results. Yeah take out tax and all that, but still better than a couple of bottles of wine.
We don't get overnights, yeah ok, overnights would be good. Who knows, they might be back and they might not. But make use of what you have. A lot of our crew bond out of work hours. Whether its nights out to clubs, pubs or even house parties. And Imagine if our Jetstar had O/nites???? BE THE ABSOLUTE BEST BY FAR!
And may I just state again, That our crew ROCKS!
Second to none! I mean, its quite evident when you do a BOC and the whole crew is awake chatting away for the whole shift, then going for breakfast afterwards.So, there it is, had to get that off my chest. PHEW!
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Hi guys!
I'm actually a chef but am so sick of my job that I'm considering a hop to the airlines as it has always been something I wanted to do. I've thought about jumping over to the likes of EK but since I have zero flying experience and I love it here in Oz, I'm thinking to start a flying career here.
In your opinions, which do you think is better for a first timer, JDI or JQD?? I would personally like JQI however I've heard the domestic is much better! And if possible could you also please provide a rough ballpark figure of the salaries I can expect as I have no clue what the industry averages are.
I'm looking for a full time position so that's why I'm not considering MAM...haven't really thought about DJ cos I seem to like JQ!
Any help will be great!
I'm actually a chef but am so sick of my job that I'm considering a hop to the airlines as it has always been something I wanted to do. I've thought about jumping over to the likes of EK but since I have zero flying experience and I love it here in Oz, I'm thinking to start a flying career here.
In your opinions, which do you think is better for a first timer, JDI or JQD?? I would personally like JQI however I've heard the domestic is much better! And if possible could you also please provide a rough ballpark figure of the salaries I can expect as I have no clue what the industry averages are.
I'm looking for a full time position so that's why I'm not considering MAM...haven't really thought about DJ cos I seem to like JQ!
Any help will be great!
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Hey FutureFlier,
To be quite honest, JQD would be a great start as opposed to JQI. Mainly because you will be hired full time with all the fringe benefits. 6 weeks annual leave, 10 days off a month, Fantastic sick leave and Exceptional crew. Hey there are some days that can be quite tiring, but nothing compared to what JQI already do. But look, go for whatever you can get into and make the most of it. Just to let you know there are no overnights with JQD except on the odd occasion, but who knows, all that could change or could not. With all the allowances in tow you can expect an annual pay of about 49-53k as Cabin Crew. Like I said before, I would strongly recommend domestic, especially now with the whole QANTAS take-over, as things are really starting to get interesting. Having said that, please ,by no means, not take international into consideration. I will be honest and say that their conditions are not as good as Domestic's. But should you have get the oppurtunity to work for JQI, have fun with it.
Hope this helps you with your query.
Cheers,
CheekyFly
To be quite honest, JQD would be a great start as opposed to JQI. Mainly because you will be hired full time with all the fringe benefits. 6 weeks annual leave, 10 days off a month, Fantastic sick leave and Exceptional crew. Hey there are some days that can be quite tiring, but nothing compared to what JQI already do. But look, go for whatever you can get into and make the most of it. Just to let you know there are no overnights with JQD except on the odd occasion, but who knows, all that could change or could not. With all the allowances in tow you can expect an annual pay of about 49-53k as Cabin Crew. Like I said before, I would strongly recommend domestic, especially now with the whole QANTAS take-over, as things are really starting to get interesting. Having said that, please ,by no means, not take international into consideration. I will be honest and say that their conditions are not as good as Domestic's. But should you have get the oppurtunity to work for JQI, have fun with it.
Hope this helps you with your query.
Cheers,
CheekyFly
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Can't give you specifics however reports suggest that the conditions are not conductive to long term employment.
The terms and conditions have been designed to this end.
"Churn and burn" is the rather charming HR term I believe.
The terms and conditions have been designed to this end.
"Churn and burn" is the rather charming HR term I believe.
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What type of money do the Japanese Language speakers get? That is the one's hired in Australia. I heard that the Japanese Cabin Crew that are going to be hired have to move to Australia and will get a salary well above the normal flight attendant wage. Anyone know the difference between all of them?