Merged: QF Recruitment

[jaffac]

QCCA recruitment

Hi all,

Can anyone share any light on the recruitment days? I got an invite but by the time I got to register they had closed registration. Do you think there will be another opportunity?? So hard to tell as you can't actually speak to anyone at head office!

[Keg]

With recently advertised promotional slots showing 112 F/O slots (without considering residual slots) over the next 12 months then we're going to need at least 112 S/Os to fill those vacancies.

[Gotnogoals]

courses cancelled!!

Apparently july and august courses have been cancelled so they can clear the backlog.

[almostthere!]

Can anyone confirm the previous post?

[Dragun]

Pretty sure it's true. Recently got a letter with a 'later in the year' start expectation and when I enquired (as to why much later than recent predecessors) I was told that a lot of letters are going to be resent with delayed expected start dates. Forecast recruitment numbers have been downsized considerably. Thanks fuel prices, really appreciate that.

[Grnd Hog]

July courses were deferred - not canx. Due to backlog in training.
August still going ahead. (end of July start date)
Rest of the year still on track.

[Rhodes13]

Hi was wondering if someone could help me.

Just got a letter of intent from QF and it says you need to get all the checks done and the mouth xray but doesnt say how to go about it.

So my questions is do you wait until QF give you the go ahead or do you go on and start the process anyway?

Sent an email to HR but no response yet.

[Keg]

Just got a letter of intent from QF and it says you need to get all the checks done and the mouth xray but doesnt say how to go about it.

I've always had a theory that this is a sneaky part of the QF selection process. Not tell you how to go about it is part of the process and if you can't work it out on your own then you're obviously not going to be able to hack it as a QF driver!

In all seriousness, most reputable dentists can do the x-rays. What other checks are they talking about that will present a problem? Records of exam passes for ATPLs? Pay the dollars CASA- or whoever it is that does them these days- will send you a transcript.

[Route-me]

G'day guys,

just a question, it seems that some blokes are getting called up to do the psych tests with the interview and sim, whilst others just get a call for the psych tests. Anyone know why QF offer this to some and not others?

cheers

[Mr. Hat]

Must be a recent practice. I've never heard of that one.

Keg any ideas?

Hell of a preparation to do it all in one!

[Keg]

News to me but I'm not that current on the recruiting practises used these days. A bit busy on a minor other project at the moment! Directanywhere's explanation seems eminently plausible.

[Friction Nut]

I have heard the same, and have been told typically that if your from out of town like keg sugested, then your more likely to do the whole process in one hit.

So...., if the next few courses have been cancelled, does this change there forecast requirments of about 200 per year? Or 20 per month as has been the case.

[OBNO]

I believe the next few courses were cancelled due lack of available A330 Simulator time. QF A330 sims fully booked and none available overseas.

[Gotnogoals]

Quote:
July courses were deferred - not canx. Due to backlog in training.
If your saying the next course is Aug then what happened to July? It must have been cancelled, or are they running two courses in Aug to make up for it. Ps was told by QF rep that Aug is also deferred/cx and next course will be sept.

[Grnd Hog]

deferred means picked up later - canx means - well canx.
Aug is running.
Extra slots to make up for Jul later in the year -

[oldschooljenko]

I heard today off a qantas employee (works in reservations) that there was an announcement from management that there is a complete employment freeze for the foreseeable future. Can anyone confirm or deny this? (hope not, been sitting on a letter of intent since feb!!)

[Keg]

This has been discussed on other threads.

1. Yes there is a freeze.
2. It doesn't apply to 'critical' positions.
3. Pilots and F/As are part of those 'critical' positions.

[pa28capt]

The skipping of one month recruitment is probably due to the fact the current course has had the last month off due to lack of Training Captains. This should clear the backlog over the next month or so.

[Route-me]

Hey Keg, does today's announcement change your view on the pilot recruitment freeze?

[Keg]

Not one zot. The training allocations were published today. There are 112 S/Os on the 744 and A330 who have been allocated upgrades in the next financial year and need to be replaced on those aircraft types. Those particular fleets aren't decreasing in size and in fact the A330 fleet is scheduled to expand.....at least until any new announcement that may or may not arrive. Therefore I reckon there is scope for at least 112 new S/Os to join QF before mid next year. In reality it could be a few more.

Nothing to worry about.....yet!