mates rates

I hear the aircraft utilisation will be SYD-LAX-SYD followed by SYD-PER-SYD that will fully utilise 3 aircraft initially.

forgetabowdit

Jetstar's BN - SY A330 doesnt pull up at the Domestic terminal in Syd either... Sorry

SilverSleuth

Sorry to tell you DUBYA, what mates rate said isnt a porkie at all. 30% of the initial flying will be syd-per-syd in between the LAs. And thats a fact!!
terminal no dramas as its not planned to go to the domestic terminal. And thats a fact also.
May wanna check on those sources buddy

SilverSleuth

Well there is a factual response...... almost as factual as your first post.......BUDDY !
(p.s you still need to check your sources.....!)

Fluke

Contacts in Virgin Atlantic say the plan is to operate LHR-DXB-PER. When I used to fly with Compass we flew domestic sectors to the international terminal in Perth. So I can not see why a V Australia turn around to Perth from Sydney is out of the question?

wirgin blew

What do people think of the possibility that V may one day not just be flying to LAX but into a few asian cities that would link up with VA. Places such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, etc.
V - Aust might start up on one route but given the demand there is always the possibility of going elsewhere.

Howard Hughes

An airline can not survive with only one route, in case that market takes a dive! It makes sense that V would be looking to expand and tie up with VA!

transcontinentalcc

Shanghai is a strong possibility to meet up with VS, same as MEL-DXB to do the same thing.

Cabin crew structure looks like an IFM (inflight manager), IFS (inflight supervisor) then IFC (inflight crew) very similar to QF long haul, on 5 year contracts (don't know how that will be possible when the IR lawws are scrapped). I'd say if the aircraft is utilised on SYD-PER then LAX layovers will be 24 hours max and not on the same turnaround schedule as QF 744s?

Just a thought.

Howard Hughes

Indidvidual contracts were around well before work choices and AWA's, I suspect they will still be around after...

F.QII

Makes sence the dubai oz link up,currently only emirates and etihad opperating on the direct route,and the flights are always chockers,as anybody trying to get back to oz over christmas will know!
Also perth to joberg or the cape is a very very busy and lucrative route with half of south africa living in perth. Got the call as well,money was a little on the light side I thought especially if one has to live in sydney,but then again with inflation running at 18-20% a year in dubai im hardly rolling around in cash anyway.......
So what happens next,can we expect interviewing towards the end of Jan or were they just fishing for interest levels.................?

Hey Driver

It’s interesting that VOZ is fishing with no bait. Fine to offer low pay rates if the lifestyle is better than what else is on offer. Without indicating minimum days off at home, annual leave, roster structure and all the rest that goes with a long haul operation it’s hard to make a judgment. Remember VOZ is separate to VB and the conditions, as they are, do not have to be the same. SYD LAX is only the start, mix some domestic and regional operations without some solid roster control life could be pretty poor. It should be obvious that if the conditions are not similar to Jet* when the 78’s start arriving training costs will be significant.

Also for the VOZ guys, one month notice for an interview? Even if you come to my door more than likely I’ll be off in some other lovely part of the world.

Friction Nut

If anyone has the recruitment dept phone number could you PM it to me. Unless anyone knows whether or not they are still calling around. I recieved a call over a week ago which went to voicemail and the person on the other end said someone would call over the next few days. Over a week has passed without a call or email. I would like to hear all the info first hand.


Not that I dont trust anything thats on here of course.

FO Cokebottle

Guys,
Received a call from the lady at Voz whilst on my block days off.
It was a fishing call. Wanted to confirm what position I was applying for (Senior F/O), she stated the position was to be based in SYD. Then went on to ask what jet types and time I have (5000TT with 2000+widebody jet FO time and 600ME Command).
Then came the topic of renummeration: She was very light on info, prefering to hear what T & C's I am currently on.
In short, I declined to progress the application further due mainly to the very quick number crunch over taxation.
In addition, I stated that it was an insult to require crews, with the experience that they require, to pay for training. I answered NO in the online application.
She then thanked me for my honesty?!?!?!?......go figure

Kiwiconehead

AWAs were around long before Workchoices as well.

greenslopes

Well done Cokebottle!
No-one need pay for an endorsement in these times(nor should salary sacrifice be employed to pay back the Co)
I just love the irony that every time they change the computing system at work they don't charge the employees who use the system an endorsing/training cost?
Is this the only industry where the employees are treated like muppets and made to pay for a system which ultimately makes the Co more money!?
Why is it if we share the costs we don't also share the profits?
It's logic Jim but not as we know it!

The Hill

good to hear coke bottle!! glad to know theres still some commonsense out there.

"Why is it if we share the costs we don't also share the profits?"


that would be an interesting point to bring up at the interveiw!!!!!!!!!!

KaptinZZ

FO Coke Bottle,

And I wouldn't trade Bangkok, along with its economical 'fringe benefits', for Sydney either. You're a smart man.

I was in BGK a couple of months back, but omitted to take your number with me. Should have emailed for it, but didn't ocur to me at the time.

I'll email you later and get the latest on one of the great cities of the world.

On Guard

Coke

Out of interest how did your current salary stack up against their offer?

Well done for your stance, unfortunately I am still at the bottom of the food chain and don't yet have the luxury of speaking my mind as such.

meguro

I also received a call yesterday but no number has been left to return their call. If someone knows it can they PM it to me as well.
It may be in this forum earlier but does anyone know the employemnt terms and conditions?
Regards

bob_bowne

There are a lot of Boeing 777 type rated Aussies overseas; in the hundreds. They generally have the better jobs and are quite well paid. The experience levels of the average Aussie expat. pilot is very high and the commanders are mostly between 45 years of age and upward. Most are considered an asset by their airline.

Any 777 Captain I have talked to has applied to Jet Star and V Australia as a fishing exercise and will make a decision based on terms and conditions. Only those who still have a house or family in Sydney are more enthusiastic.

Jet Star seems to have already approached the Instant Captains they want and these guys are playing the game and will pop their own requirements fairly late in the process. So some turmoil will occur in Jet Star’s selection process.