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Got a few of Dugongs that will need some S/O's too. The Sky is not going falling in just yet? Qantas will still need plenty of crew in the next fin yr. We might have to get some Yarpies or Yanks though, not enough qualified in Aust apparently
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Haven't spoken to him for a few days but a mate of mine went through Sim and Interview about 2 weeks ago, was told 4 weeks.
He also did everything - sim, interview, medical, and security checks - over 2 days! Back when I did all that mallarky in 2001 it was very drawn out
Is this the new way?
He also did everything - sim, interview, medical, and security checks - over 2 days! Back when I did all that mallarky in 2001 it was very drawn out
Is this the new way?
My process was particularly drawn out.
Application update submitted - Nov 07
Aptitude Testing - Mid Feb 08
Interview/Sim - Early April 08
Letter of intent (for start between oct-dec 08) - Received mid/late May - six weeks after interview.
I have reason to believe there were some delays incurred in contacting my referees.
But people have also got responses after two weeks as well...so who really knows. My feeling is that is depends on their work load at the time of processing.
Good luck to all.
[3000+TT, 600+ Multi - PA31 RPT]
Application update submitted - Nov 07
Aptitude Testing - Mid Feb 08
Interview/Sim - Early April 08
Letter of intent (for start between oct-dec 08) - Received mid/late May - six weeks after interview.
I have reason to believe there were some delays incurred in contacting my referees.
But people have also got responses after two weeks as well...so who really knows. My feeling is that is depends on their work load at the time of processing.
Good luck to all.
[3000+TT, 600+ Multi - PA31 RPT]
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anyone have any info on the 'all in one' process?
for example if the psych doesnt match the profile do they cancel the interview and sim? has anyone had this happen?
a mate said that lmaybe ess emphasis is being placed on the psych these days....
for example if the psych doesnt match the profile do they cancel the interview and sim? has anyone had this happen?
a mate said that lmaybe ess emphasis is being placed on the psych these days....
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for example if the psych doesnt match the profile do they cancel the interview and sim? has anyone had this happen?
as for the maths, english, cubes and sequences tests, you not only have to score above a set benchmark in ALL of them, but you are also given a rank amongst other competitors and this is used to assess whether you progress past stage 2...
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and if you miss the bench mark for one or two of the skills i assume they cancel the sim and interview?
some say the psyche profile is the major factor in eliminating someone from the race.
some say the psyche profile is the major factor in eliminating someone from the race.
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On the topic of flying over to Sydney for the interview process, wondering what peoples opinions of practice sims are? A few people I know at work have done them and are encouraging me to do one. Quite pricey though - about $1500 I think. I'd love not to have to fork out that kind of cash but anecdotally it would seem the guys who do them have a much higher pass rate. Any opinions out there?
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Long John,
IMHO if you are IFR current-as in regularly file IFR plans, regularly fly approaches etc. not just the minimum to stay current- then I'd say go for it without forking out for a practise sim somewhere as it is a straight forward IFR exercise... However if you've been bashing round VFR a fair bit then it might pay to practise in the sim or at the very least on a PC version... If I were the latter case then I'd definitely look at sim time as the $1500 is peanuts for a job you will likely see out your career in...
My thoughts relate to my sim on the 767 and my previous experience hand flying 19 seat turboprops. However I heard somewhere the classic is being used for the sim ride now?? If so, someone who did their sim on the Classic might care to comment??
Cheers
IMHO if you are IFR current-as in regularly file IFR plans, regularly fly approaches etc. not just the minimum to stay current- then I'd say go for it without forking out for a practise sim somewhere as it is a straight forward IFR exercise... However if you've been bashing round VFR a fair bit then it might pay to practise in the sim or at the very least on a PC version... If I were the latter case then I'd definitely look at sim time as the $1500 is peanuts for a job you will likely see out your career in...
My thoughts relate to my sim on the 767 and my previous experience hand flying 19 seat turboprops. However I heard somewhere the classic is being used for the sim ride now?? If so, someone who did their sim on the Classic might care to comment??
Cheers
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I did my Sim on 12th of May in the 747 classic. SO yes they're using that now also. Just STD 6 instruments. Follow the numbers, listen to the tips in the breifing (ie machmeter as trend on speed) and you'll be fine! I've been waiting now for 4 and a bit weeks and still no word. Does anybody know if they contact references prior to letter of intent?!
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The next course is on the 28th July but not sure of any confimed courses after that. Seems as if the July course will have intakes on all 3 aircraft types (744, 380, 330).
As far as how PR works at QF, my best bit of advice is not to read into anything too much. Some applicants are informed of their assessment/s within days, others over several weeks. Having waited for days and many weeks for results during the process myself I understand the nail-biting frustration and nervous gut each time the phone rings! There is no system as to when you are informed, everyone on my course found out at different periods following each stage of selection.
To QF PRs credit, they have been and (I believe) still are, under-staffed and working hard to get through every applicant and their results one by one.
Hope this helps settle the nerves of those who have been waiting to hear back for a while - DON'T READ TOO MUCH INTO IT!!
As far as how PR works at QF, my best bit of advice is not to read into anything too much. Some applicants are informed of their assessment/s within days, others over several weeks. Having waited for days and many weeks for results during the process myself I understand the nail-biting frustration and nervous gut each time the phone rings! There is no system as to when you are informed, everyone on my course found out at different periods following each stage of selection.
To QF PRs credit, they have been and (I believe) still are, under-staffed and working hard to get through every applicant and their results one by one.
Hope this helps settle the nerves of those who have been waiting to hear back for a while - DON'T READ TOO MUCH INTO IT!!
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Hey All,
does anyone have any experience with applying for the cadetship from last year? How long does it usually take from applying to getting contacted for stage two?
Cheers,
N
does anyone have any experience with applying for the cadetship from last year? How long does it usually take from applying to getting contacted for stage two?
Cheers,
N