V Australia-Tell me it aint true! (Merged Thread)
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No domestic aerobridges in VB network can accept anything bigger than a 767 or A330.
Provided flight's don't clash with International flights, but who would want to send a B777 to Adelaide...
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V-Australia recruitment
yeah, i agree and it's what i'm hearing as well. JFO's or "cruise FO" are happening in the next couple of weeks, other roles to follow. seems to be plenty of serious candidates for all the roles. my own experience is that it's often a career benefit to get in early anyway rather than stand back and comment from the sidelines.
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mwahhhhhahahahaha......
here you go guys and girls............ direct cut and paste from an e-mail from maddie
"As a Cruise Relief First Officer your main responsibility will be to provide in-flight relief support to the primary crew member above 20,000 feet. If you are successful for the position, you will be employed directly by V Australia on an individual contract.
Although salary has not yet been finalised you can expect a salary range between $45,000 - $60,000 per annum*. This is a total salary and includes superannuation and incentive payments. Cruise Relief First Officer salary will be in two bands, with your level of experience determining your banding. V Australia will pay for endorsement costs, and a bond period will apply.
The V Australia Fatigue Risk Management System will permit rostering to a maximum of 1000 hours per annum and rosters will be based on a 28 day cycle. You will be guaranteed 9 days off in any roster period at your home base, and you will receive 42 days annual leave."
arhwell......
"As a Cruise Relief First Officer your main responsibility will be to provide in-flight relief support to the primary crew member above 20,000 feet. If you are successful for the position, you will be employed directly by V Australia on an individual contract.
Although salary has not yet been finalised you can expect a salary range between $45,000 - $60,000 per annum*. This is a total salary and includes superannuation and incentive payments. Cruise Relief First Officer salary will be in two bands, with your level of experience determining your banding. V Australia will pay for endorsement costs, and a bond period will apply.
The V Australia Fatigue Risk Management System will permit rostering to a maximum of 1000 hours per annum and rosters will be based on a 28 day cycle. You will be guaranteed 9 days off in any roster period at your home base, and you will receive 42 days annual leave."
arhwell......
wtf...?
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Think id rather join the 737 fleet as an f/o.
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wtf?????.....!!
UMMMM..... no I'm not kidding you gals and guys!!!!
The above is a direct quote.......
I have 4000+ hours and Dash8 command.... A friend of mine has 3500 hours a grade 1, CAR 217 approval and a few hundred hours in a king air and he got sent an e-mail saying his experience was not competive enough!!!! I'm not Sh.tt.ng you Saw the e-mail with my own eyes..
I seems they want guys with reasonable experience but want to pay them like 500 hour newbies.....
I guess they havent worked out that there is some reasonable money in GA these days......eg. 95k to fly a metro or 125k for a Dash8
PAY PEANUTS GET F___ING MONKEYS
The above is a direct quote.......
I have 4000+ hours and Dash8 command.... A friend of mine has 3500 hours a grade 1, CAR 217 approval and a few hundred hours in a king air and he got sent an e-mail saying his experience was not competive enough!!!! I'm not Sh.tt.ng you Saw the e-mail with my own eyes..
I seems they want guys with reasonable experience but want to pay them like 500 hour newbies.....
I guess they havent worked out that there is some reasonable money in GA these days......eg. 95k to fly a metro or 125k for a Dash8
PAY PEANUTS GET F___ING MONKEYS
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Now, lets see, if we work on the 60% rule we get F/O salary at 75000-100000 and Capts at 125000-167000. Me thinks lots of people are going to go along to the interviews for a laugh.
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I would consider the money talked about in the phone interview as the bare minimum, many would not be able to afford to accept the offer if they make it any lower...
Rumour has it VA are sitting on almost 1500 applications from all around the world including a huge percentage of B777 rated Captains. There are even applications from British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Royal Brunei crew. Some non-rated applicants have even offered to pay for their own endorsement.
I guess a job in Australian for a foreign pilot is almost as attractive as a job overseas was for Australian pilots in the past.
I guess a job in Australian for a foreign pilot is almost as attractive as a job overseas was for Australian pilots in the past.
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Email I got this afternoon indicated a salary for cruise FO's of $40-60k ALL INCLUSIVE.
So this includes superannuation and any bonusses.
Assuming you are on $60k that's a gross salary of $4587/ month or $3500 after tax... yes that's right punters $870 per week and they can schedule you for 1,000 hours per year.
If you are on $40,000 that translates to $570 per week after tax.
Hooray! Jobs for everyone!
So this includes superannuation and any bonusses.
Assuming you are on $60k that's a gross salary of $4587/ month or $3500 after tax... yes that's right punters $870 per week and they can schedule you for 1,000 hours per year.
If you are on $40,000 that translates to $570 per week after tax.
Hooray! Jobs for everyone!
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Rumour has it VA are sitting on almost 1500 applications from all around the world
It will be interesting to see how many they can convert to bums-on-seats.
Considering REX profits are down 10% because they claim there is a pilot shortage on this thread I find it difficult to reconcile the two.