From Aus to UK . . .
 

QFboi_MEL or ozskipper - Can u tell me when QFUK are looking at taking more crew over?? Im interested in putting my hand up for it. :) Do u know how long the contracts are atm, 2 yrs? And if u take the position, are u garenteed your position back in Qantas on return or will u be shipped off to another part of the group!? :bored: I can imagine getting back here and management informing us that "Im sorry as we have slimmed down our numbers in mainline, we no longer need your services here, however we do have positions within JQ for you! " lol. :confused: Thanks Guys!!

As far as I know (ie, my contract says)..... that you will return to your original position. So if you are a FA in SYD SH then you go back to being a FA in SYD SH after 2 years.

Again, the contract is for 2 years and all the same relocation allowances are paid. We've just had some Aussie crew transfer up under exactly the same conditions as the first transferee's (is that a word!?).

I'm not sure when we're taking more Aussie crew, but would suggest talking to your CCTM or getting in contact with the base manager up in London. He's very approachable.

I heard on Galley FM that the next group will be going up when the original group comes back, as you have signed a contract stating that you will be returning to your original position, in my case MEL SH then that's where you go back to. as if they'd send us over to JQ or JQI we're worth more than that.

Having previously flown as Crew for another airline, dont' listen to every bad thing you hear, its either politics or jelous crew... I have heard great things about Qantas, and I have my interview on the 10th and can not wait!! I did meet an ex Australian QFCC at another interview and he did his best to put me off and nearly succeeeded but I've later learnt it was all rubbish..

As for QFUK being bad payers, the crew that moan about this obviously havent worked for Virgin! lol... when I was told on the phone the basic salary I nearly fell off my chair! Its fantastic and is a great bonus to what seems to already be a fantastic airline to work for.

So go for it! its all good experience going to these interviews, you may find yourself pleasently surprised
xx

QUANTAS UK
 

You made me curious now:O

Could you PM with the details?



Maria x

Basic is around £1050 - £1150 per month depending on number of trips. Plus you will usually earn additional £500 - £600 per month in locally paid allowances. Providing you don't go crazy then you can bring most of that home.

3 days off after a trip, no seniority and it's allocated flying (no bidding).

Just to let everyone know, they'll be holding assessment days in september too, I was supposed to be going on the 12th but can't make it so when I called to cancel I was advised there will be more days in september. Good news for those who can't make it or didn't get the call this time round.

Good luck to everyone going along!

Ozskipper
No one in the UK base has any seniority at all?? or just not the LHR local crew?? Do you know if our seniority keeps on going up when we're on LWP??? just curious, cuz i remembered hearing something like that but can't remember

No, there's no seniority at all. However, your seniority continues back in Oz. Although, there's no real recruitment happening so although your seniority goes up so does everyone else :)

Surely there are CSS's and FSM's though? (Pursers and Flight Managers).. that would be seniority and something to work towards? :ok: xx

Yeah of course.... But there's no seniority in terms of bidding, rostering, work positions etc.

There's always onboard seniority.... CSM, CSS and FA's....

Hey ozskipper
Never worked LH before, but is the CSS basically a mini version of the CSM but in Y?
i know that they now have mocha ties instead of the brown ones, so it looks like too good for a brown tie, yet not good enuff for a red tie :}
you get my drift

LOL. Your kinda right.

There are two onboard managers in LH - a CSM (red tie) and a CSS (chocolate-luv / mocha tie). The CSM is no1 and the CSS is no 2.

The theory is that they both form an equal part of the onboard management team - whether that actually happens on a particular sector is another thing tho (ie, depends on personalities!).

The CSS runs the main cabin (and is part of the Y/C service) and the CSM, whilst ultimately in charge of all cabin services, primarily runs the premium cabins (and is part of the service in J/C).

I guess its like being 2nd senior all the time :)

Hey ozskipper - just been wondering... are u cabin crew? as far as i know - i could be wrong pls do correct me if so - there are no tech crew based in UK ... ??

Yes I'm cabin crew - was LH back in Australia and transferred up to LHR.

There are no tech crew based in the UK for QF (although there are moves to open a SIN base for SO's).

Cool thanks for clearing that up! :) Its funny, when uk base was started i didnt even think about it, now it seems i have woken up to it! Sounds like such a good base up there., keep up the good work... Please keep me updated on anything that goes on up there! Safe flying!! :D

LucyLou, i'm guessing that you are cabin crew???? if so are you LH or SH and which base? (presuming you work for QF as well)

Yep im cabin crew however i work for AO cns, soon to be Qantas Cairns base. I cant say im too happy about it, i know we still have job etc, but i dont like the thought of undercutting LH this way, anyway what can you do? (It seems to be happening all over the place atm) :\ Im hoping that with these new changes opportunities like UK base will open up to a few of us.

Lucy_Lou check your pms :D

QfBoi...

Whilst I'm sure your intentions were different, be careful with the following statements:

Don't go putting yourself above others within the QF group - we all do the same job with different uniforms.

A rock print tie does not make a great hostie.