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Hi guys
Been reading the threads here for a while, good to see healthy debate on numerous topics.
Just wondering if any cadets who have applied for the commercial spring program have received any news yet? I have passed every stage of the process, had refs taken and now waiting on a final decision. Has anyone got knocked back at ref stage either DE or for the cadets?
Also, read that the latest bunch of cadets went straight onto mainline, was that the tumble weeds or some truth to the fact?
Thanks in Advance
Been reading the threads here for a while, good to see healthy debate on numerous topics.
Just wondering if any cadets who have applied for the commercial spring program have received any news yet? I have passed every stage of the process, had refs taken and now waiting on a final decision. Has anyone got knocked back at ref stage either DE or for the cadets?
Also, read that the latest bunch of cadets went straight onto mainline, was that the tumble weeds or some truth to the fact?
Thanks in Advance
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Hi Simq
Yes, the last bunch of Commercial cadets (QF21) will go straight to mainline on A330 operations. This may be a temporary thing and may not happen in the future.
Heard a rumour, and it is only a rumour, that circa 80 cadet candidates were given a flight test for entry into the Spring 08 Commercial Programme. Of these only 10 are going to be offerred places.
I wish you the best of luck that you are one of the 10, if you are you have done bloody well!!!!!
Yes, the last bunch of Commercial cadets (QF21) will go straight to mainline on A330 operations. This may be a temporary thing and may not happen in the future.
Heard a rumour, and it is only a rumour, that circa 80 cadet candidates were given a flight test for entry into the Spring 08 Commercial Programme. Of these only 10 are going to be offerred places.
I wish you the best of luck that you are one of the 10, if you are you have done bloody well!!!!!
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Do I need to wear a jacket? - What do you think?
Read the information on the Qantas website relating to the Cadet programme and particularly the selection process.
About Qantas - Qantas Careers - Pilots - Cadet Briefing Sheet
Good Luck!!
Read the information on the Qantas website relating to the Cadet programme and particularly the selection process.
About Qantas - Qantas Careers - Pilots - Cadet Briefing Sheet
Good Luck!!
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psych and skills
Yea wear a suit and tie for sure! did the psych and skills test few weeks ago, but got knocked back ! 
Stuffed up that skills test big time!! . Instrument Interpretation! anyone know how that daym RBI works??
thnx
Stuffed up that skills test big time!! . Instrument Interpretation! anyone know how that daym RBI works?? thnx
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If your looking to land the cadetship wear business atire whenever your within a 1nm radius of QCC3 & for the flight to & from Sydney if travelling on QF.
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Hi Hailey
How do you know you stuffed up the skills test due to the RBI exercise?
Regarding the RBI exercise on the COMPASS tests, treat the RMI as a clock. The arrow head always points to the station. If the arrow head on the instrument is pointing to the bottom left hand side then the station will be at 7o'clock to the aircraft. Additionally from what I remember you have to combine this information with the heading from the compass and the attitude from the Artificial horizon to select the correct answer.
Hope this helps should you try again in the future
Biggles
How do you know you stuffed up the skills test due to the RBI exercise?
Regarding the RBI exercise on the COMPASS tests, treat the RMI as a clock. The arrow head always points to the station. If the arrow head on the instrument is pointing to the bottom left hand side then the station will be at 7o'clock to the aircraft. Additionally from what I remember you have to combine this information with the heading from the compass and the attitude from the Artificial horizon to select the correct answer.
Hope this helps should you try again in the future
Biggles
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Heard a rumour, and it is only a rumour, that circa 80 cadet candidates were given a flight test for entry into the Spring 08 Commercial Programme. Of these only 10 are going to be offerred places.
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Hi Garman
Like I said it is a rumour I heard - either take the information or don't, it's up to you.
I did not hear the information first hand but if I had any reason to doubt the source I certainly would not have posted it!!!
In regards to course numbers, the last couple of commercial courses has been less than 10 i think
Like I said it is a rumour I heard - either take the information or don't, it's up to you.
I did not hear the information first hand but if I had any reason to doubt the source I certainly would not have posted it!!!
In regards to course numbers, the last couple of commercial courses has been less than 10 i think
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Hi biggles,
i have not heard anything yet on the commercial program. I have applied looking to recieve my cpl in about 2 weeks time. Does anyone know much about the flight test, is it just like a repeat of the CPL?
SO
i have not heard anything yet on the commercial program. I have applied looking to recieve my cpl in about 2 weeks time. Does anyone know much about the flight test, is it just like a repeat of the CPL?
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hey guys
ive got the medical and interview at the end of this month
I found out that they would like me to attend the interview lest than a week after completing stage two testing. Is this a sign that they are eager to find out more of me at the interview or am i looking to deep into this
also any advice from any one else that went up this time around for the interview?
thanks, carra_909
ive got the medical and interview at the end of this month
I found out that they would like me to attend the interview lest than a week after completing stage two testing. Is this a sign that they are eager to find out more of me at the interview or am i looking to deep into this
also any advice from any one else that went up this time around for the interview?
thanks, carra_909
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carra_909
I have heard of a few cadets recently being invited for both the testing and interview/medical within a few days of eachother, or sometimes back to back. Apparently it is nothing more than lucky timing with the availability of flight crew and HR department for the interview.
So I wouldn't look to deep into it. But do take your opportunity to go 'directly' to the interview, as obviously they are interested.
mins
I have heard of a few cadets recently being invited for both the testing and interview/medical within a few days of eachother, or sometimes back to back. Apparently it is nothing more than lucky timing with the availability of flight crew and HR department for the interview.
So I wouldn't look to deep into it. But do take your opportunity to go 'directly' to the interview, as obviously they are interested.
mins
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Good work, which scheme are you applying for? Just be yourself in the interview and answer the questions - they didn't call you back cause they don't want you, just remember that! Show to them why you're the right candidate.
In regards to quick interviews, right now if you got all your testing and interviews back to back, yes that means it's just a timing issue, but if on you were some of the cadets contacted in July and were offered the testing, interview and medical over 2 consecutives days on the outset it means your application stood out; not to say that these people are 'in' for sure, they just stood out. A downside of it is that those cadets who did that testing back in late july/early august are now just waiting it out for the end - especially the yr12 students in that group.
In regards to quick interviews, right now if you got all your testing and interviews back to back, yes that means it's just a timing issue, but if on you were some of the cadets contacted in July and were offered the testing, interview and medical over 2 consecutives days on the outset it means your application stood out; not to say that these people are 'in' for sure, they just stood out. A downside of it is that those cadets who did that testing back in late july/early august are now just waiting it out for the end - especially the yr12 students in that group.
Hi all,
I did my stage 2 in September and was invited to do stage 3 in October, so that's about 1 month waiting for my case. I'm curious how do people do stage 2 & 3 back to back without knowing the result of stage 2?
By the way, I noticed the CPL required date for Autumn program is 30 Nov, does that mean you just have to pass the CPL flight test before the date or do you have to be issued with the actual CPL licence from CASA?
cheers!
I did my stage 2 in September and was invited to do stage 3 in October, so that's about 1 month waiting for my case. I'm curious how do people do stage 2 & 3 back to back without knowing the result of stage 2?
By the way, I noticed the CPL required date for Autumn program is 30 Nov, does that mean you just have to pass the CPL flight test before the date or do you have to be issued with the actual CPL licence from CASA?
cheers!
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Hi all,
I have put in an application for the Autumn 09 commercial program about a month an a half ago now and I'm still waiting for a reply. The selection schedule on the website states that stage 2 assessments for this program end on the 30th of October. Does anyone know whether these dates are set in concrete or is there some flexibility around them? If they are, that only gives me 12 days till the cut off date, so I was wondering if anyone thinks it would be a good idea to send them an email enquiring about the progress of my application?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers, garman
I have put in an application for the Autumn 09 commercial program about a month an a half ago now and I'm still waiting for a reply. The selection schedule on the website states that stage 2 assessments for this program end on the 30th of October. Does anyone know whether these dates are set in concrete or is there some flexibility around them? If they are, that only gives me 12 days till the cut off date, so I was wondering if anyone thinks it would be a good idea to send them an email enquiring about the progress of my application?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers, garman