Merged: Qantaslink Traineeship/Cadetship/General Employment

[Inertia17]

Before we all proclaim that the sky is falling and it is a massive waste of time, let us use some common sense. There have been numerous reports of resource availability issues with the simulators.

Now if we consider that this process is fairly time consuming and costly for QLink, with the people for interviewing and the sim time also. Why would they continue to have these assessments if they had no intention of taking anyone?

All they have done is state the future course dates are not determined at this stage, which would make sense with a sim availability/backlog issue. So take a breath guys, and wait to see how it plays out. If they send us all an email telling us to go jump, then that's different, until then....

[antes56]

Is this programme only for permanent resident or australian citizen??

[mtrench]

i would all relax if i were you.. they need pilots, and they are recruiting.. but when there are so many people sitting on training reserve for months, people heading to toronto for sim training, no training captains to train them in the plane, it doesnt make sense to pay a whole bunch of new people sit around doing nothing..

just be patient or get a job like the rest of us did flying before we made it to an 'airline'

[DH164]

Eh, why bother learning how to actually fly in a humid dustbowl? Just become another one of those typical delicate Gen-Y'ers that finish their G1000 inductions (see:Commercial Pilots License) and continue to work at Coles adamant that the industry is dead just because 'Qlink wont pick them up'.

[johnwells3366]

Lol nice assumptions. You know my situation perfectly.

[Capt Mo]

I think those of you who are going through this recruitment process need to chill out a little and be patient - congrats on getting through stages 1 and 2! It is not a quick process and bear in mind that there will be others in the same boat who are at various stages of testing. There are interviews scheduled regularly and if you have got through stage 2 it is just a matter of waiting for the next stage of testing.

I couldn't say for sure but it wouldn't surprise me if they do hold off a course or two as there are many in training at this point and it makes sense to clear up the backlog rather than pay a new group of F/Os to sit on their backside waiting. The Link has been consistently putting on regular courses for a couple of years now and with more aircraft arriving there is no doubt that there will be need for recruitment.

The sky isn't falling though so don't get too frustrated just yet and be relieved that you weren't part of the group back in 2008 who went through the process and on 'active hold' only to be told that courses would no longer be run and to reapply in the future. Some people I knew of even had course dates and had resigned from their present job. No doubt, there was a degree of disappointment felt by all when it happened but most of us just got on with it, moved on and kept going in GA to become more competitive and reapply as direct entry candidates.

Good luck with stage 3!

Mo

[DH164]

My post being directed solely at you is a nice assumption as well.

[Capt Mo]

You will need 4 months remaining on your MECIR on your start date to be able to complete your sim training prior to its expiry.

[Capt Mo]

As far as the interview goes - you would probably need to contact them regarding this. Minimum requirements for Qlink include a MECIR so no it probably wouldn't look good not having it on the day given they process your application on the basis that you currently hold one.

[multiengine]

QantasLink Interview Questions?

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone has been though QLink Interview/Sims recently? Any tips on what to study/expect on the day? Types of questions you get asked and how to prepare for the day? I know this has been asked before but I could not find anything except the thread being hijacked by other topics. Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks in advance !!!

[mcgrath50]

Thanks Capt Mo,

As someone in the line at the moment, I had written then deleted a few replies with the same sentiments but decided to hold my tongue as I am not on the inside. Everything I hear from the inside is saying though it's more to do with training backlogs than a lack of desire for new pilots.

Having said that it's aviation so who knows, just enjoy the journey "Hakuna Matata"

[mtrench]

For the interview you need scenario based questions, where you need to give a SPECIFIC scenario with the actions and outcome.. make sure its good and doesn't actually break rules/regulations. if they think its horse **** they will probe you over and over and then the interview will go down fast, so have it well planned..

tech is basic IFR, but know its verbatim from the regs.. sim is the sim.. you can fly or you cant.

[Gearupandorrf]

SHL Maths test question.

Hi everyone,

Just a quick question for anyone who's been through the SHL Maths test.

My self confidence is a bit low when it comes to Maths testing. Not to say that I can't do it, but it's not my strength.

I'm planning to apply for the Advanced Scheme soon. When you've sat the Maths component, what types of questions were asked?

Was it based on interpretation of graphs and other data, were there questions based on ratios/ percentages, or was it more of a pure maths test with algebraic equation solving/ trigonometry/ quadratics/ polynomials/ logarithms etc etc?

I've passed Year 12 Maths, but it's been a long time!

Also, I understand that you'll be sitting the SHL tests again in Sydney to validate your online results. Are you allowed to use a calculator at that stage?

Finally, have any of you used the PATS training in Melbourne to prepare for the QantasLink assessments. If so, what feedback do you have?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.

Cheers,
Gearup.

[mcgrath50]

Google "Numeric Reasoning" and "Number Reasoning SHL" and "Numeric Reasoning SHL practice". That will give you the idea but the questions are more like the graphs/tables arithmetic you mentioned.

[johnwells3366]

The math is easy

Just make sure you are confident manipulating numbers presented in different ways and you will be fine

[PlaneWhisperer]

Interesting to hear about PATS, I've checked their site occasionally to see about these opportunities and what is available and noticed they haven't updated their site for ages.
Think they deserve everything that comes to them, especially by continuing to post false information about current recruitment activity with certain programs.

They way they pay out GA pathways and university degrees on their site is absurd.

[Inertia17]

Another update to the website it seems. Courses PLANNED for December for Foundation. September, December and March 2014 for Advanced.

Hopefully that puts some minds at ease.

[johnwells3366]

Decisions decisions.

As far as I know once I commit to using my Fee-Help with one operator I cant withdraw part way through and transfer my loan to another provider.

So do I delay starting my course and hope for a miracle (they hold interviews AND I get selected) or start my course, try and get ATPLs done and then apply for Level 2

[alpha_papa_lima]

Inertia17, misread your post and thought it said advanced courses planned for September and December 2014.. Phew!! Could have been a long wait on the active hold list. Out of curiosity how many people reading are on active hold for level 2?

[johnwells3366]

active hold?