Astreaus
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Astreaus
CAN ANYONE HELP ME. I HAVE AN INTERVIEW WITH ASREAUS AND AS THERE ARE A NEW AIRLINE I DONT KNOW ANYTHING EXCEPT ITS FROM LGW. DOES ANYONE KNOW ROUTES, PAY, UNIFORM OR SERVICE INFO. THANX
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From: UK
Check out the website for all the info, I think it's www.flyastraeus.com or similar, play around with it and you'll get there! They are a 737 operation from LGW and MAN, heard many good reports on their service, believe they made their temps permanent in the first year in some cases. Astraeus is foriegn for stars! (Dunno which language tho!)
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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From: Costa del Gatwick
I'm flying for AEU at the mo. Been there since course one, and have seen the arrival of the first 737, and completed a mad summer. Loads of info on the website (some is a little out of date - but loads of other things to do). Company has a nice small family feel to it, with exceptionally high standards. Lots of interesting trips, and some real shockers (Gatwick Banjul URGHHH). Chance of promotion is very good (but you definitely have to prove yourself), and temps were offered permanent contracts subject to their online performance. Looking at taking on at least 40 cabin crew next spring with courses in Jan, Feb and Mar with interviews now. Crewing and rostering very accomodating without being pushovers. Generally a pretty good place to be with some pretty exciting rumours floating around at the mo.
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From: South, UK
Hello! I have to agree with starbag, I too am working for Astraeus and am enjoying myself! Its a great company to work for, of course there are the usual up and downs, but on the whole its really friendly and we are getting good feedback from our customers!
It will be great to see some new faces about! Dont worry about the interview - just be yourself and let your personality show! I think thats what they are after!
Enjoy it and let us know how you go!
It will be great to see some new faces about! Dont worry about the interview - just be yourself and let your personality show! I think thats what they are after!
Enjoy it and let us know how you go!
Astraeus
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From: uk
Hmmm - i've heard other stories about Astraeus - namely that they aren't so hot to work for. Horror stories abound about crew that have tried to leave after a short time online (realising what a mistake they had made) and being told that they had to PAY to leave!! Didn't think anyone bonded their crew anymore! Also heard that they are very strict (nothing wrong with having standards tho) to the point of being dictatorial. I do know that a lot of ex Air UK Leisure / Leisure Int. crew have risen from the grave and dusted off their ice tongs to join Astraeus - they seem to be under the impression that it is like Leisure in the 'old days' - well that means it will be cheap, badly run and slightly common! Sorry guys - I know what im talking about!
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From: Bahrain
getoverit,you said that you knew what you where talking about when you said "cheap,badly run and slightly common" regarding Leisure.That may have been the case at Lgw however at Man it was a great airline to work for and i really missed it when we were taken over.
Away on long-haul for up to 3 weeks of the month with your best mates,all the crew knowing each other and actually liking each other and base managers you could actually talk too.
Whats that saying...you don't know a good thing 'til its gone.
Away on long-haul for up to 3 weeks of the month with your best mates,all the crew knowing each other and actually liking each other and base managers you could actually talk too.
Whats that saying...you don't know a good thing 'til its gone.
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From: U.K
Here, here, Ridders well said!!!
I worked for Leisure at Man when the base first opened. We were well trained and worked hard to achieve the best possible service for our pax.
Why do people feel the need to speak in such a detrimental way about a company they clearly know so little about?
I worked for Leisure at Man when the base first opened. We were well trained and worked hard to achieve the best possible service for our pax.
Why do people feel the need to speak in such a detrimental way about a company they clearly know so little about?
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UKL
Please - Leisure- one of the most unprofessional companies I know of and had the misfortune to work for - look at the people that left after the AMM takeover - they couldn't cope with STANDARDS (STN especially)
Coming in to AMM as 'CDC' and finding fault with 10 year flyers' to justify their position - e.g. ' you must make sure the crew do a manual demo on one sector' - this with all experienced crew in the winter !!
Snotty letters from 'inflight services superintendent' asking why the no. 1 why minerals were uplfted downline? (because we needed them !!)
Ex DAN/NVR No.1's who thought they were the dogs b***s
Need I go on ?
Good riddance to bad rubbish (with a few exceptions; as anywhere)
Coming in to AMM as 'CDC' and finding fault with 10 year flyers' to justify their position - e.g. ' you must make sure the crew do a manual demo on one sector' - this with all experienced crew in the winter !!
Snotty letters from 'inflight services superintendent' asking why the no. 1 why minerals were uplfted downline? (because we needed them !!)
Ex DAN/NVR No.1's who thought they were the dogs b***s
Need I go on ?
Good riddance to bad rubbish (with a few exceptions; as anywhere)
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From: UK
Leisure
There is nothing wrong with F/A's from Leisure...! Getoverit - Please Get Over It!, you obviously didn't get to know them too well..poor thing..
Anyway, this thread isn't about Leisure.
It's about Astraeus.
And it is still a cool airline to work for, we actually have fun and enjoy ourselves. Every airline has it's ups and downs, in fact every workplace has - tell me if I'm wrong.
I'm just tired of people trying to s**g something or somebody off just because they have personal issues...
Just leave...
Anyway, this thread isn't about Leisure.
It's about Astraeus.
And it is still a cool airline to work for, we actually have fun and enjoy ourselves. Every airline has it's ups and downs, in fact every workplace has - tell me if I'm wrong.
I'm just tired of people trying to s**g something or somebody off just because they have personal issues...
Just leave...
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From: UK
Hi,
I used to fly for Astraeus. Company was good to start with, but in my opinion, it slowly went down hill.
There was, and i believe still is, far to much favouritism. Management's favourites got the promotions, regardles of experience, and all trips.
Unfortunately, the least favourite were doing all the 14 hour days, hence why so many people left and yes there was a hefty bond to pay back if you left within the first year!
I used to fly for Astraeus. Company was good to start with, but in my opinion, it slowly went down hill.
There was, and i believe still is, far to much favouritism. Management's favourites got the promotions, regardles of experience, and all trips.
Unfortunately, the least favourite were doing all the 14 hour days, hence why so many people left and yes there was a hefty bond to pay back if you left within the first year!
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From: uk
bless your little 'aint i special 'coz im a hostie' hearts!! All getting so worked up about a few 'comments'! I'll just sit back and watch the sparks fly....... I know, just a thought, but why don't you all just 'GET OVER IT'!
Ciao x
Ciao x
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From: ABZ
Getoverit -
Have to tell you that i'm not Cabin Crew but I do agree with what the guys from Astraeus have said. A good bunch of people who work well together.
You seem to have a bit of a grudge with cabin crew.....or is it just Astraeus you have a grudge with.
We all know why Eggbert is bitter but whats your excuse?
Have to tell you that i'm not Cabin Crew but I do agree with what the guys from Astraeus have said. A good bunch of people who work well together.
You seem to have a bit of a grudge with cabin crew.....or is it just Astraeus you have a grudge with.
We all know why Eggbert is bitter but whats your excuse?