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EZYJET2006 24th Apr 2006 13:21

Anyone applied for Qantas in UK?
 
Hey ive just been told that my application is currently being processed, anyone got an idea of what is to come next and how long this may take?

If i am 18 and no exp in cabin crew anyone know if this will affect my chances?? Are new recruits ever put on long haul


cheers

EI-CFC 24th Apr 2006 13:42


Are new recruits ever put on long haul
Well, QF don't have any short-haul operating out of the UK..

EZYJET2006 24th Apr 2006 13:47

so they dont worry that you wont be able to cope on longer flights. I would prefer to do long haul anyway

keeperboy 24th Apr 2006 18:39

Have a look at the 'Qantas discussions' thread.

Would you really want to work for em with peeps like that?

Plain scary me thinks....:uhoh:

EZYJET2006 24th Apr 2006 19:55


Originally Posted by keeperboy
Have a look at the 'Qantas discussions' thread.

Would you really want to work for em with peeps like that?

Plain scary me thinks....:uhoh:

why what are they like? it seems like a good long haul company to work for, one of the longest running!

thanks for reply btw

Eddy 24th Apr 2006 20:25


Originally Posted by EZYJET2006
why what are they like?

Again, go and look at the lengthy and comprehensive thread that exists about UK based QF crew. It's very, very informative.

Basically, you'll fly to SIN and HKG (do QF fly to BKK from the UK??) for two night slips (five day trip).

I was chatting to some UK-based QF crew the other week in SIN (Insomnia baby!!!) and though fairly happy in thier jobs, they mentioned that perhaps the money isn't the best. I really don't know as I haven't read the QF thread - go have a look though.

apaddyinuk 24th Apr 2006 22:00

And if you decide not to read the thread...Just bere in mind that working for Qantas in the UK is NOT working for the Qantas as it is in Oz!!!

ozskipper 25th Apr 2006 14:39

Actually, the base isn't too bad at all.

The discussions that the other posters speak of mostly relate to the industrial issues in Australia and not in the UK.

I might add that they do not represent ALL the crew in Qantas nor do posters from other airlines represent everyone in their respective airlines. Something to remember perhaps :)

The pay is about standard for UK based airlines and there are three long haul ports (BKK, SIN, HKG) plus we also do some summer charter flights which are short haul.

Feel free to pvt message me if you want more info - we don't all bite, in fact 99% of us are very nice.

Eddy 25th Apr 2006 15:32


Originally Posted by ozskipper
Feel free to pvt message me if you want more info - we don't all bite, in fact 99% of us are very nice.

Or why not just post any further questions AND responses here so we can all benefit?!?!

EZYJET2006 25th Apr 2006 15:52

Eddy who do you work for?

ozskipper 25th Apr 2006 21:52


Originally Posted by Eddy
Or why not just post any further questions AND responses here so we can all benefit?!?!

To be honest, I feel there is little point - either I get a keyboard full of abuse or tarred and feathered.

Further to that - these discussions are now in the domain of D&G, so I'm keeping my responses short.

So no offence but I'd prefer to answer QF UK questions mostly via pvt msg.

QFboi_MEL 26th Apr 2006 11:20

Ezyjet 2006.. All i can say is, if you really want to work for QFUK GO FOR IT!!! I have friends that are over there at the moment and they are loving every moment of it.

I've applied to go to QFUK with the next lot of OZ crew that are going over on LWP.

Is anyone in here existing Oz based CC that are over in the LHR base on LWP?
if so please share your expierences as to what it was like when you first got to LHR and if it was easy finding somewhere to live.

ozskipper 26th Apr 2006 11:54

I transferred up from Australia - ask away!

Either here or via pvt..... Whatever is easier.... There are some things I prefer to answer via pvt message (to protect the innocent). :)

janetplum 27th Apr 2006 14:16

Qantas Cabin Crew UK
 
Hi guys, I have an interview with Qantas Uk in May and I just wondered if anyone could pass on any information about working for Qantas in the UK and about what to expect at the interview.

Cheers
JP:)

QFboi_MEL 28th Apr 2006 11:21

QFUK Cabin crew recruitment
 
Personally as I am not QFUK crew i wouldn't know the exact procedures of their recruitment, but it's probably like what they have in aus. Just be yourself, the recruiters can tell if you are putting on an act, if you be yourself and shine naturrally the job will be yours.

qfboi mel

tuismile 28th Apr 2006 16:33

Janetplum,

When is your interview?? Mine's on the 12th May!! U gonna be there??

janetplum 28th Apr 2006 17:25

yes tui mine's on the 12th as well:)

jp

wan2fly 28th Apr 2006 17:25

Ello
 
Im Also QCCUK crew
We are a totally seperate company to QF AUS - the base is fantastic and the crew are fabulous - its still a young base so changes need to be made...
I have a serious problem with people whinging about the salary. This is mentioned to all candidates on the day of interview so how any one can moan ill never know - the only down side is that our sector pay is taxed which is not good - if you save some allowances you can easily bring back £100.00 per trip back so earn a decent whack....
BKK are the least amount paid so crew tend not to save that but I have just done 6 HKG in a row and I have brought a min of £100.00 each time and thats £600.00 extra to my salary - and before you ask NO i never spent all the time in my room.....
The crew in LHR AUS or UK recruited are some of the nicest and most professional and most of all fun crew I have ever worked with.
Please pay HARDLY attention to the "OTHER QF FORUM" ask crew that know!!!!!!.
I have been at QCCUK for 8 months now and enjoy my job very much.

Flugbegleiter 28th Apr 2006 23:59

Hi Ezyjet2006,

It's good to see that you are doing a little research on Qantas and what to expect. It's a good idea to go into any interview with some decent knowledge of the company you want to work for. In this case, know a little about the Qantas network, know about the destinations you would be expected to fly to (mainly HKG, BKK, SIN), what type of aircraft we fly, etc. Don't go overboard, or you might appear to be a bit of a ****, but you shouldn't go in totally ignorant either.

Good luck :-)

crewboy 29th Apr 2006 14:41

QANTAS Welcome aboard day
 
Hi Guys,:)
Have been accepted for the welcome aboard day on the 12th, would be good to know who else is going on that day.
Am looking forward to it in a nervous kind of way. Was shocked to get an invite as am not crew, even though I'm on a waiting list for a Bmi training course.
Would be cool to chat to anyone who is going on that day(or on any other of the days)

Thanks guys.:ok:

Crewboy:D


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