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Old 14th Sep 2010, 02:37
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Oh come on now Krusty, I know where you are coming from as I too had to work a few jobs at the same time to get where I am, however having been through all the pain ache and lack of money if I had the money Id do the short cut route as long as I dont complain how tough it is flying a shiny jet as my first gig like some of the aforememtioned
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Old 14th Sep 2010, 10:39
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Nooooooooooooooooo!

I was going to apply this year too! Hmm..I'll probably go and do the Cathay cadetship now. I don't really want to go bush and slog it out for
six years.

Anyway, does anyone know why it was scrapped?
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Old 14th Sep 2010, 11:32
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During your CX interview when they ask you why you applied make sure you run that line past them. It should do you well. When they ask you what you'll do if you don't get into the CX make sure you tell them that you can't be bothered slogging it out in GA. I'm sure they'll be suitably impressed and hire you on the spot.

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Old 14th Sep 2010, 21:22
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...and good luck spending your career in Hong Kong with no housing allowance; I hear that they are renovating the 'caged mens' hostels' in anticipation of an influx of Cathay cadets.
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Old 14th Sep 2010, 22:56
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Having lived in HK for many years and being familiar with the cost of living over there, im looking forward to FireBatHero begging for a shed in Kununurra.
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Old 15th Sep 2010, 09:59
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I don't really want to go bush and slog it out for
six years.
Quit while your ahead, this industry isn't for you!
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Old 15th Sep 2010, 11:16
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Of course I'm not stupid enough to say that during an interview!

If worst comes to worst, my parents have said they will be more than happy to pay for the costs of my CPL and any further additional ratings I may need ie FIR

I know it sounds selfish but I'm not the type of person to be slogging it out in the bush. I don't think I'd be able to live in those kind of conditions and after hearing so much gripe about the pay here on pprune, I'd rather just live at home and make the thirty minute drive down to BK.

Pretty much, I just want to get onto jets and wear the Qantas uniform.
I can assure you that there are others just like me so there's no need to fill this thread with hate.
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Old 15th Sep 2010, 11:22
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Pretty much, I just want to get onto jets and wear the Qantas uniform.
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Gold.

Hey how much do you want for a set of genuine Qantas Wings? I think I even have a spare shirt or two, authentic with the Qantas lettering on the buttons.



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Old 15th Sep 2010, 11:33
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FireBatHero, I think your ball is heading for the rough!
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Old 15th Sep 2010, 12:09
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Surely a wind up. Please god tell me it is...

If not check out the Jetstar cadetship it should be right up your alley
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Old 15th Sep 2010, 12:19
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I'd rather just live at home
If not check out the Jetstar cadetship it should be right up your alley
With the Jetstar Cadetship you would be able to live with your parent for a very long time.
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Old 15th Sep 2010, 12:32
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So back on topic, do we think this is a permanent shut down of the scheme or is it likely it will be back in 1 or 2 years and if so will it ever be as big as it had been before the GFC again?
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Old 15th Sep 2010, 23:14
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McGrath50

AFAIK, the last of the cadets who were on their industry placement were accepted into mainline over 18 months ago. This leaves plenty of guys out there on extended industry placement to be put into mainline before the pool of cadets runs dry.

So I wouldn't expect 2012 either. Beyond that is anyones guess.

DIVOSH!
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