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Why don't you toughen up, keep your job, save your 20k, slug it out like everyone else and go in direct entry. That way you know if they're speaking to you, it's more than likely going to be a good thing!
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Hey guys, I am new here and have been reading all your post on Qlink. I am returning back to the industry after a 2 year break. Qlink is my choice and with 3500 hours with plenty of multi and turbine time, I would like to ask the guys who seem to be in the know with regards to the company if my two year break away would be looked upon unfavourable by the company.
Also any other advice with regards to getting hired by Qlink would be great.
Thanks for your help.
Also any other advice with regards to getting hired by Qlink would be great.
Thanks for your help.
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Go for it, despite advice on another thread telling you to wait for a year.
A bit of age and other experience never goes astray.
There is, IMHO, going to be a lot of movement this year.
With your experience, a command within two years would not be out of the question. There is a stack of low timers slowly building up the hours at 50 or 75%, so you could jump the queue if those below do not have the minimum requirements.
Good luck
Go for it, despite advice on another thread telling you to wait for a year.
A bit of age and other experience never goes astray.
There is, IMHO, going to be a lot of movement this year.
With your experience, a command within two years would not be out of the question. There is a stack of low timers slowly building up the hours at 50 or 75%, so you could jump the queue if those below do not have the minimum requirements.
Good luck
Bug
Yeah go for it mate....but in terms of command, I wouldn't be too hasty as harrowing suggests. At present there is a limited number of people meeting the requirements however in the next 6-12 months there will be a larger number of people meeting the requirements. Moreover, in my opinion 18 months to 2 years and then stepping up for a command is not enough. It takes you that long to get properly acquainted with the machine, company operations, personnel etc. There's nothing wrong with sitting in the right hand seat for a bit longer to get better accustomed to the aforementioned.
Yeah go for it mate....but in terms of command, I wouldn't be too hasty as harrowing suggests. At present there is a limited number of people meeting the requirements however in the next 6-12 months there will be a larger number of people meeting the requirements. Moreover, in my opinion 18 months to 2 years and then stepping up for a command is not enough. It takes you that long to get properly acquainted with the machine, company operations, personnel etc. There's nothing wrong with sitting in the right hand seat for a bit longer to get better accustomed to the aforementioned.
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Thanks guy's I appreciate all the advise. I here what you are saying Bandit I am in no hurry,just want to get with Qlink and stay there. I will move up the ladder when the time comes.
Again thanks for the advise.
Thanks guy's I appreciate all the advise. I here what you are saying Bandit I am in no hurry,just want to get with Qlink and stay there. I will move up the ladder when the time comes.
Again thanks for the advise.
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You are quite right about time to adapt. I wasn't trying to suggest a command in the minimum 12 month period.
A few of the low overall time captains have admitted it is not all beer and skittles after the transition from R to L. Quite a few of us had 5 to 6 years as FOs, and that exposure did not go astray.
Call it reverse psychology, but at times I have more confidence in an FO, with bare minimum time for a command, who wonders if he/she is ready than the over confident/under competent ones who think they are.
Having the integrity and fortitude to admit one's limitations is a strength not a weakness.
I recall the adage of a superior pilot using his superior knowledge so that he never has to demonstrate his superior skill.
We are probably getting into red wine discussion material now, which reminds me.
Cheers
You are quite right about time to adapt. I wasn't trying to suggest a command in the minimum 12 month period.
A few of the low overall time captains have admitted it is not all beer and skittles after the transition from R to L. Quite a few of us had 5 to 6 years as FOs, and that exposure did not go astray.
Call it reverse psychology, but at times I have more confidence in an FO, with bare minimum time for a command, who wonders if he/she is ready than the over confident/under competent ones who think they are.
Having the integrity and fortitude to admit one's limitations is a strength not a weakness.
I recall the adage of a superior pilot using his superior knowledge so that he never has to demonstrate his superior skill.
We are probably getting into red wine discussion material now, which reminds me.
Cheers
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Hi everybody, I'm a long time listener - first time caller:
I'm just wondering if there are any whispers about the direct entry ground schools in 2011? I'm on active hold and hoping to be on the first course this year...
FINGERS CROSSED!
Cheers!
I'm just wondering if there are any whispers about the direct entry ground schools in 2011? I'm on active hold and hoping to be on the first course this year...
FINGERS CROSSED!
Cheers!
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Avi8r:
For me it was just over 3 weeks between psych test and offer for the interview.
I couldn't make the first round of interviews, as none of the dates they were offering were suitable. I sent an email explaining this and they included me in the next round of interviews about 7 weeks later.
This was my experience and may or may not be indicative of your experience...
Good Luck!
For me it was just over 3 weeks between psych test and offer for the interview.
I couldn't make the first round of interviews, as none of the dates they were offering were suitable. I sent an email explaining this and they included me in the next round of interviews about 7 weeks later.
This was my experience and may or may not be indicative of your experience...
Good Luck!
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Apparently invite to interview/ sim emails are going out.
Have heard a time frame of two and a bit months after online evaluation. Obviously this includes the Christmas break, but in excess of two months? Oh and the interview dates offered are another one to two months away.
Why does this process take so long? Doesn't seem like rocket science.
Require staff. Advertise, interview, employ.
Have heard a time frame of two and a bit months after online evaluation. Obviously this includes the Christmas break, but in excess of two months? Oh and the interview dates offered are another one to two months away.
Why does this process take so long? Doesn't seem like rocket science.
Require staff. Advertise, interview, employ.
av
How long is a piece of string.....when I got the nod some 4 years ago it took 2-3 months before finally getting the nod...They don't move with haste! Good luck though. If you have any questions about the lifestyle etc pm me.
How long is a piece of string.....when I got the nod some 4 years ago it took 2-3 months before finally getting the nod...They don't move with haste! Good luck though. If you have any questions about the lifestyle etc pm me.
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I'm keen to find out what the current pay scales are. Would i be right in thinking that you are paid whilst you do your training? Then once checked to line what can you expect to be paid as an FO at QLink??
Appologies if this has already been answered. If you want to pm me feel free or alternatively post / point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Appologies if this has already been answered. If you want to pm me feel free or alternatively post / point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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It depends on if you've got to do your "traineeship" stuff at Moorabbin.
IIRC, while you're at Moorabbin you don't get paid.
The day you start in Sydney is your start date at the company and you start getting paid.
Rates of pay will depend on if you're on the 300 or 400 fleet and whether you're going to Eastern or Sunstate.
Once checked to line the first year FO salaries are:
EAA 300 $54,290.00
EAA 400 $58,090.00
Sunnies aren't exactly the same but are within a few hundred dollars. The Eastern rates are as of 1 Jul 09 and wont increase until the EBA gets voted up (a while to go before that happens
). When it does, the salaries above will be increased by 3% (any applicable backpay will be paid).
Allowances will depend on what base/fleet you're on. e.g. If you're based in Mildura you'll be a Q400 FO but wont get many allowances as those guys probably do one overnight per roster.
SYD/MEL bases average anywhere from 4 - 10 overnights per 28 day roster. Over a year you can expect between $5 and $10k in allowances.
Hope that helps.
DIVOSH!
IIRC, while you're at Moorabbin you don't get paid.
The day you start in Sydney is your start date at the company and you start getting paid.
Rates of pay will depend on if you're on the 300 or 400 fleet and whether you're going to Eastern or Sunstate.
Once checked to line the first year FO salaries are:
EAA 300 $54,290.00
EAA 400 $58,090.00
Sunnies aren't exactly the same but are within a few hundred dollars. The Eastern rates are as of 1 Jul 09 and wont increase until the EBA gets voted up (a while to go before that happens
). When it does, the salaries above will be increased by 3% (any applicable backpay will be paid).Allowances will depend on what base/fleet you're on. e.g. If you're based in Mildura you'll be a Q400 FO but wont get many allowances as those guys probably do one overnight per roster.
SYD/MEL bases average anywhere from 4 - 10 overnights per 28 day roster. Over a year you can expect between $5 and $10k in allowances.
Hope that helps.
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Thanks DV
Appreciate the speedy reply. Also do you know what sort of perks the QL guys get in terms of discounted trave (both domestic and international) or are perks a thing of the past these days??
Cheers
PB
Appreciate the speedy reply. Also do you know what sort of perks the QL guys get in terms of discounted trave (both domestic and international) or are perks a thing of the past these days??
Cheers
PB
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Normal perks are you get staff travel once you've been with the company greater than 6 months. You get put into Category A along with a travel companion of your choice and you get discounts off Qantas group travel both domestic and international of about 70% off standard rates typically. Note you are on standby though
Normal perks are you get staff travel once you've been with the company greater than 6 months. You get put into Category A along with a travel companion of your choice and you get discounts off Qantas group travel both domestic and international of about 70% off standard rates typically. Note you are on standby though
When it does, the salaries above will be increased by 3% (any applicable backpay will be paid).
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Yes backpay will be paid but only if you're all good boys and vote it up the first time, no matter how crap it is.
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Right now all Eastern FO's are starting in SYD. That hasn't always been the case; it depends on what vacancies are at each base.
Most of the new Qlink recruits are going to Sunstate, because that's where the vacancies are.
AFAIK, the only base in the Qlink network that has a waiting list is Melbourne. It is a long list. Right now you'll be waiting at least three years before getting a Melbourne base; probably longer.
That timeframe may change. There aren't any pending retirements, but there are three Q Cadets and at least one LOI holder who are waiting for their Mainline start dates (in sh'allah). Also, there may be resignations and (god forbid) there may be expansion out of Melbourne.
If any of the above happen, then there will be vacancies in MEL. About the only one that I'd be betting on right now would be resignations.
Sorry I can't paint a better picture.
DIVOSH!
Most of the new Qlink recruits are going to Sunstate, because that's where the vacancies are.
AFAIK, the only base in the Qlink network that has a waiting list is Melbourne. It is a long list. Right now you'll be waiting at least three years before getting a Melbourne base; probably longer.
That timeframe may change. There aren't any pending retirements, but there are three Q Cadets and at least one LOI holder who are waiting for their Mainline start dates (in sh'allah). Also, there may be resignations and (god forbid) there may be expansion out of Melbourne.
If any of the above happen, then there will be vacancies in MEL. About the only one that I'd be betting on right now would be resignations.
Sorry I can't paint a better picture.
DIVOSH!