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Aviator500,
Probably not at this stage, but hang in there. Those of us with MECIR and ATPL's will soon decrease considerably and they then, will begin looking at people without them.
Might take 6 - 12 monhs however.
Good luck !
Probably not at this stage, but hang in there. Those of us with MECIR and ATPL's will soon decrease considerably and they then, will begin looking at people without them.
Might take 6 - 12 monhs however.
Good luck !
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I wonder if the traveling public are aware of the general experience level of QFlink pilots currently?
I also wonder if they will be aware (apart from the landings
) of what it will be when all the young new trainee pilots are sitting in all those soon to be vacant right seats? There is some anecdotal evidence of concern among the cabin crew.
Perhaps the public don't care.
As for management, they have shown some interest in retaining the "appropriate" experience to date. They may need to show more interest if the rumors of the number of captains about to leave is correct.
Perhaps it will all turn out well for everyone, let's hope so.
I also wonder if they will be aware (apart from the landings
) of what it will be when all the young new trainee pilots are sitting in all those soon to be vacant right seats? There is some anecdotal evidence of concern among the cabin crew.Perhaps the public don't care.
As for management, they have shown some interest in retaining the "appropriate" experience to date. They may need to show more interest if the rumors of the number of captains about to leave is correct.
Perhaps it will all turn out well for everyone, let's hope so.
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Qantaslink Traineeship Interview
Guys,
I know it's all been done here before, but would anyone like to PM me the latest known details on the Sim Check (MEL 16 ILS - 747-300) and Interview questions ?
Thanks in advance
I know it's all been done here before, but would anyone like to PM me the latest known details on the Sim Check (MEL 16 ILS - 747-300) and Interview questions ?
Thanks in advance
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What is the Go?
Not sure myself guy's, but what exactly is QLink loooking for in a candidate is beyond me. Caught up with a friend the other day with a little over 250TT and MECIR, and was told they made it. Very happy for them, but at the same time, made things a little more confusing. Anyone in the know...would you care to elaborate?
LB.
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Long time listner, first time caller
Hey guys,
First post for myself. I am a 350TT CPL M//E CIR pilot working as a meat bomber (did my first jump last weekend, they really are crazy in the head) and 6 months away from completing an aviation degree. Few ATPLs remaining. I just got my offer to undertake sim/interview test for the QL traineeship. Only gave me 14 days to prepare but free trip to sydney sounds good. Sim test seems straight forward. Anyone previous applicants got any usefull information for the interview side of the day?
First post for myself. I am a 350TT CPL M//E CIR pilot working as a meat bomber (did my first jump last weekend, they really are crazy in the head) and 6 months away from completing an aviation degree. Few ATPLs remaining. I just got my offer to undertake sim/interview test for the QL traineeship. Only gave me 14 days to prepare but free trip to sydney sounds good. Sim test seems straight forward. Anyone previous applicants got any usefull information for the interview side of the day?
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JJ - good luck with your sim/interview.
Littlebird, seems to me (i.e. just my opinion) that they seem to be going for those with around 250-350 hours TT with MECIR + ATPLs at the moment, based on various posts so far. Maybe the theory is these guys/girls are reasonably fresh off their training and they are current with everything etc? I've got 750+ TT / 100+ ME, with ATPLs and MECIR (not current admittedly) and not even a peep - haven't even been asked to do the online psych quiz. Won't mention my age but I'm gen X not Y
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Oh well I'm not losing any sleep over it.
Littlebird, seems to me (i.e. just my opinion) that they seem to be going for those with around 250-350 hours TT with MECIR + ATPLs at the moment, based on various posts so far. Maybe the theory is these guys/girls are reasonably fresh off their training and they are current with everything etc? I've got 750+ TT / 100+ ME, with ATPLs and MECIR (not current admittedly) and not even a peep - haven't even been asked to do the online psych quiz. Won't mention my age but I'm gen X not Y
. Oh well I'm not losing any sleep over it.
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"Won't mention my age but I'm gen X not Y"
Boundarylayer, unfortunately it looks like they are after the youngins.Only takes a look at the press release photo of the first intake.
Boundarylayer, unfortunately it looks like they are after the youngins.Only takes a look at the press release photo of the first intake.
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The link is on the previous page. Here it is anyway:
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...314077&page=14
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...314077&page=14
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Gday Guys,
I just got the call a couple of days ago to come down for the Sim ride and Interview, have 300TT and MECIR no ATPL's as yet. Any past info on the kind of questions going to be asked in the interview would be greatly appreciated. Just over one week to prepare!!
I just got the call a couple of days ago to come down for the Sim ride and Interview, have 300TT and MECIR no ATPL's as yet. Any past info on the kind of questions going to be asked in the interview would be greatly appreciated. Just over one week to prepare!!
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It is what it is...
BoundaryLayer - It's all good...whatever will be will be. I'm definitely not losing any sleep over it, especially with the current status of the aviation environment.
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Hi there,
In a reply to people's questions about experience and age of those who are getting in. I am 23 with MECIR, grade three instructor rating and all ATPLs with about 950hrs and bugger all twin time/IF/Night. My flying has consisted of instructing and private/charter. I just had the sim and interview and got a call offering me a spot on the course.
Good luck to anyone else going through the process
Cheers,
Maloo
In a reply to people's questions about experience and age of those who are getting in. I am 23 with MECIR, grade three instructor rating and all ATPLs with about 950hrs and bugger all twin time/IF/Night. My flying has consisted of instructing and private/charter. I just had the sim and interview and got a call offering me a spot on the course.
Good luck to anyone else going through the process
Cheers,
Maloo
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Hi all,
I have received a number of PM's about what to expect on the Sim ride/Interview day so rather than replying to all separately I'll do one post on here about it.
The Sim ride will be first. The Sim instructor is a great guy and made us all feel very relaxed and comfortable about what we were going to do. Study the ILS before hand paying attention to the check height at the outer marker (1675' from memory). The sim is your six instruments albeit a bit more advanced than a Cessna and the glideslope is on both the AH and the DI. Fly the numbers and everything should be rosy. If you make a mistake don't fret about it just move on. I made plenty of mistakes and all you can do is try to keep doing better.
For the interview, study the AIP mainly with respect to IFR rules and arrivals. Study company info including fleet numbers and differences between types and base ports. There is a big focus on personality questions. Think about strengths and weaknesses, when you have let your boss down, when you have bent rules flying if you have, any conflicts you have had in the workplace and when you have had to put your foot down. You also get asked what you would do if your skipper who had been flying for thirty years wanted to go 50' below the MDA/DH. Depending on what you say you'll get pressured again to go below the MDA/DH. I'm not going to tell you what to say here because those of us who are safety orientated will know what stand to take.
Don't be afraid to analyse yourself, especially when it comes to weaknesses - None of us are perfect. Also don't be afraid to say what strengths you have - just do it in a humble way. Don't bulls**t, don't be a tw*t, talk to them like they are people and don't use one worded answers. I had two interviewers and one was outside the room for about ten minutes before the interview which meant I made sure I could hold up a conversation for the time that we were alone. I actually found his past pretty interesting and found out we grew up in the same side of my home city. Oh, and make sure you're well groomed when you show up because that makes a big impression.
Oh, and be yourself too. If the company doesn't want your personality, so be it. There are plenty more companies out there and plenty bigger. Qlink are still advertising for the program so they are desparate. Don't be smug though, you still have to show up and perform on the day.
That just about covers it. If there are any more questions please don't hesitate to put them on here and I'll try to answer them.
Cheers,
Maloo
I have received a number of PM's about what to expect on the Sim ride/Interview day so rather than replying to all separately I'll do one post on here about it.
The Sim ride will be first. The Sim instructor is a great guy and made us all feel very relaxed and comfortable about what we were going to do. Study the ILS before hand paying attention to the check height at the outer marker (1675' from memory). The sim is your six instruments albeit a bit more advanced than a Cessna and the glideslope is on both the AH and the DI. Fly the numbers and everything should be rosy. If you make a mistake don't fret about it just move on. I made plenty of mistakes and all you can do is try to keep doing better.
For the interview, study the AIP mainly with respect to IFR rules and arrivals. Study company info including fleet numbers and differences between types and base ports. There is a big focus on personality questions. Think about strengths and weaknesses, when you have let your boss down, when you have bent rules flying if you have, any conflicts you have had in the workplace and when you have had to put your foot down. You also get asked what you would do if your skipper who had been flying for thirty years wanted to go 50' below the MDA/DH. Depending on what you say you'll get pressured again to go below the MDA/DH. I'm not going to tell you what to say here because those of us who are safety orientated will know what stand to take.
Don't be afraid to analyse yourself, especially when it comes to weaknesses - None of us are perfect. Also don't be afraid to say what strengths you have - just do it in a humble way. Don't bulls**t, don't be a tw*t, talk to them like they are people and don't use one worded answers. I had two interviewers and one was outside the room for about ten minutes before the interview which meant I made sure I could hold up a conversation for the time that we were alone. I actually found his past pretty interesting and found out we grew up in the same side of my home city. Oh, and make sure you're well groomed when you show up because that makes a big impression.
Oh, and be yourself too. If the company doesn't want your personality, so be it. There are plenty more companies out there and plenty bigger. Qlink are still advertising for the program so they are desparate. Don't be smug though, you still have to show up and perform on the day.
That just about covers it. If there are any more questions please don't hesitate to put them on here and I'll try to answer them.
Cheers,
Maloo
