QF mainline recruitment?
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Gaining a slot!
I may be wrong but my understanding of the process is that you are ref cx and the like when your name is floating to the top of the rank system and are likely to make the cut for future courses planned.
Many who were processed for possible future courses prior to suspension of recruitment did not leave the "pile" therefore when more competitive candidates "beat" their score they simply dropped a few positions.
This definately sucks the big one for these people. The timing was just crap. Back when things were running hot with two courses a month and the like their would not have been any problems
Now with the new security checks taking sixish weeks I wonder if those who had the checks done prior to suspension will be shelling out some more clams to do it again?
Many who were processed for possible future courses prior to suspension of recruitment did not leave the "pile" therefore when more competitive candidates "beat" their score they simply dropped a few positions.
This definately sucks the big one for these people. The timing was just crap. Back when things were running hot with two courses a month and the like their would not have been any problems
Now with the new security checks taking sixish weeks I wonder if those who had the checks done prior to suspension will be shelling out some more clams to do it again?
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G'day Bdcer
He's direct entry from GA. Apparently from someone else, I heard it's a 400 course, but I don't think they find out till day 1.
Great to see movement happening. It's going to be an awesome year, Touch Wood !
rem
He's direct entry from GA. Apparently from someone else, I heard it's a 400 course, but I don't think they find out till day 1.
Great to see movement happening. It's going to be an awesome year, Touch Wood !
rem
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Best mate referenced checked today.
He said they have only approved a Feb course at this stage and everyone has been notified.
Haven't heard of anyone on the Feb course.
Anyone else
He said they have only approved a Feb course at this stage and everyone has been notified.
Haven't heard of anyone on the Feb course.
Anyone else
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I have heard that they are "waiting for approval" for March and April Courses.
Surely with interviewing starting up again, this is a good sign that they will be approved.
Does anyone know if they are going ahead?
Thanks
Surely with interviewing starting up again, this is a good sign that they will be approved.
Does anyone know if they are going ahead?
Thanks
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Um, if they're 'waiting for approval' noone knows!
It probably means they'll happen - especially considering the new london slots and credible rumours of extra 400s to fill them.
I know someone on the Feb course... from GA. Pretty sure all the remaining cadets went though in Jan (but there were others on the course too).
It probably means they'll happen - especially considering the new london slots and credible rumours of extra 400s to fill them.
I know someone on the Feb course... from GA. Pretty sure all the remaining cadets went though in Jan (but there were others on the course too).
Qantas won't tell you what type until day one as things can still change up to that point (a friend was changed the day before he started). Most training will be on the 744 though eventually A330 will have some going on. There does appear to be some movement in the system within qantas with some FO training on the 767 (though limited) and more on the A330 but none on 737.
One thing for people to consider is the possible inpact of Bird Flu a month down the track should it find a way to pass from human to human, that may slow down recruitment again for some time. My opinion having to spoken to some in the know is that there will be quite slow recruitment for the next six months then ramping up after mid year when things settle down more (if they do at all).
One thing for people to consider is the possible inpact of Bird Flu a month down the track should it find a way to pass from human to human, that may slow down recruitment again for some time. My opinion having to spoken to some in the know is that there will be quite slow recruitment for the next six months then ramping up after mid year when things settle down more (if they do at all).
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Congrats to Whiterat and Bdcer
I was supposed to do my psych and skills in November 03 but delayed due SARS.
Recently noted that the QF site stated that psych and skills will be recommencing in FEB and MAR, but will be limited to only the most competitive applicants.
Does anyone have a gauge on what is considered competitive in terms of the applications (i know it relates to experience but am interested in a figure). Also corect me if i am wrong but i would assume that it also means that with my 1300 TT i will probably be waiting for a considerable amount of time yet.
Appreciate info.
Regards
Ratter
I was supposed to do my psych and skills in November 03 but delayed due SARS.
Recently noted that the QF site stated that psych and skills will be recommencing in FEB and MAR, but will be limited to only the most competitive applicants.
Does anyone have a gauge on what is considered competitive in terms of the applications (i know it relates to experience but am interested in a figure). Also corect me if i am wrong but i would assume that it also means that with my 1300 TT i will probably be waiting for a considerable amount of time yet.
Appreciate info.
Regards
Ratter
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Gods Kitchen,
They started my second set of reference checks in late Dec & I just got the call yesterday (I did get a couple of admin calls in between in Jan & Feb). I think it is fairly random, as the agencies that do the security checks are swamped down with security checks from all over Australia & are working flat out. All my friends indicated that the best thing you can do is be available at short notice!
They started my second set of reference checks in late Dec & I just got the call yesterday (I did get a couple of admin calls in between in Jan & Feb). I think it is fairly random, as the agencies that do the security checks are swamped down with security checks from all over Australia & are working flat out. All my friends indicated that the best thing you can do is be available at short notice!
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Inital testing
Hi guys.
I have been called for my initial testing in SYD at the end of this month. I have been O/S for the last 7 years so I'm trying to get as much gen as possible on how best to prepare for the testing.
Any advice from people who have recently gone through successfully???
Thanx for any constructive advice in advance.
I have been called for my initial testing in SYD at the end of this month. I have been O/S for the last 7 years so I'm trying to get as much gen as possible on how best to prepare for the testing.
Any advice from people who have recently gone through successfully???
Thanx for any constructive advice in advance.