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Qantas Testing
G'Day All,
Heading in for Psycho testing with QF for direct entry soon.
What timeline are people waiting for news on their success on this stage?
A few friends who have been through in recent times have done the "abstract reasoning' sequences in the diagramatic reasoning test as opposed to the commands. Anyone been through recently, would appreciate your info.
Good luck to all in the process
BP
Heading in for Psycho testing with QF for direct entry soon.
What timeline are people waiting for news on their success on this stage?
A few friends who have been through in recent times have done the "abstract reasoning' sequences in the diagramatic reasoning test as opposed to the commands. Anyone been through recently, would appreciate your info.
Good luck to all in the process
BP
I find it strange that they're still getting people in for not only sim/interview DE but also for psych and skills. Given that this week they called all the people with letters of intent advising it'll be 6-8 weeks before they find out if recruitment will continue at all and if so, how many they'll be taking in the revised figures, I guess it can only be good news that they're still booking people in for stage 2 and 3.
Time will tell I guess. In the meantime it's frustrating as hell.
Time will tell I guess. In the meantime it's frustrating as hell.
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DarkBlue,
How long was it for you between putting in your application to being notified of a date for stage 2/3? Sent you a PM but thought there might be others interested as well.
Cheers
Nards
How long was it for you between putting in your application to being notified of a date for stage 2/3? Sent you a PM but thought there might be others interested as well.
Cheers
Nards
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Given that this week they called all the people with letters of intent advising it'll be 6-8 weeks before they find out if recruitment will continue at all and if so, how many they'll be taking in the revised figures
Doesn't need to be confirmed - I received that phone call and have spoken to 2 others who did as well.
They're possibly waiting for the results of EBA 8. If it goes through it'll mean more flying per SO and will lower the requirements for as many pilots.
They're possibly waiting for the results of EBA 8. If it goes through it'll mean more flying per SO and will lower the requirements for as many pilots.
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G'day guys,
I received a letter of intent in June and haven't received any such call and I know of another bloke who is in the same boat.
Obviously they haven't called everyone yet.
I received a letter of intent in June and haven't received any such call and I know of another bloke who is in the same boat.
Obviously they haven't called everyone yet.
Dragun no offence mate i would say it does need to be confirmed. How long have you been sitting on your letter?
Im also sitting on a letter of intent (since April/MAy) have haven't heard didley from these boys. It would be kinda nice to know in case they do shut it down I could move on!
If true bit annoyed as they have gone and contacted my current employer asking for references. This could leave me with egg on my face and I wont be a happy camper.
Keg might be the person in the know. I can't understand why they would be shutting down recruitment if they are still interviewing. The mind boggles sometimes!
Im also sitting on a letter of intent (since April/MAy) have haven't heard didley from these boys. It would be kinda nice to know in case they do shut it down I could move on!
If true bit annoyed as they have gone and contacted my current employer asking for references. This could leave me with egg on my face and I wont be a happy camper.
Keg might be the person in the know. I can't understand why they would be shutting down recruitment if they are still interviewing. The mind boggles sometimes!
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It's true.... I got the call dragun got on friday arvo. Have been sitting on a letter of intent since early may.
Spoke to Michael the manager of the department and he stated there may be a few "slippages" with the training program depending on the outcome of the announced cut backs and they wouldn't be in a position to comment further for another couple of weeks. He did say not to worry too much and to give him a call in a couple of weeks if I hadn't heard anything. He then asked me for my fleet preference and the minimum amount of notice I would need. Not all doom and gloom just yet boys and girls....
Rhodes13 when did they check your references? they havent checked mine as yet.
Spoke to Michael the manager of the department and he stated there may be a few "slippages" with the training program depending on the outcome of the announced cut backs and they wouldn't be in a position to comment further for another couple of weeks. He did say not to worry too much and to give him a call in a couple of weeks if I hadn't heard anything. He then asked me for my fleet preference and the minimum amount of notice I would need. Not all doom and gloom just yet boys and girls....
Rhodes13 when did they check your references? they havent checked mine as yet.
No offence taken. I guess they haven't got around to calling everyone yet so you'll probably get a call this week. They also asked the question of fleet preference and time needed to resign from current employment.
They've contacted plenty of peoples references. I've was told that it's because they're basically wrapping up files so if/when they do receive the word to continue they can start booking courses - basically getting a little ahead I think. I've had a letter since May also.
My prediction is that they'll continue recruiting but at a reduced rate - less people per course than originally planned. As we've seen there are still people being booked in for psych and skills and doing interview and sim so it can't be all bad news for those with a LOI.
They've contacted plenty of peoples references. I've was told that it's because they're basically wrapping up files so if/when they do receive the word to continue they can start booking courses - basically getting a little ahead I think. I've had a letter since May also.
My prediction is that they'll continue recruiting but at a reduced rate - less people per course than originally planned. As we've seen there are still people being booked in for psych and skills and doing interview and sim so it can't be all bad news for those with a LOI.
Thanks for the heads up guys. I haven't heard a thing so Ill be expecting a cal sometime soon I suppose. Fingers crossed things go on.
Campdoag they started checking references about three weeks ago. Taken a bit of time because Im overseas and the time zones have made it difficult as well as some of my last employers not responding or going out of business.
Campdoag they started checking references about three weeks ago. Taken a bit of time because Im overseas and the time zones have made it difficult as well as some of my last employers not responding or going out of business.
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I got the same call too. Was told to wait for 6-8 weeks until the next call. At that point they will assess recruitment and let everyone know what is going to happen. I did not get asked about aircraft preference though.
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Recruitment update.....unconfirmed
I was talking to a colleague earlier today. He suggested that the plan shows 16-20 per month until the end of the calendar year and then 14-16 for the remainder of the FY. About 60 of those slots on the A380 apparently. Total about 170-180 from now until next July.
I don't know his sources and normal disclaimers about this weeks five year plan, etc still apply. At least it's positive news.
PS: That's all I know. I don't know course start dates, fleet types, etc so please don't expend your energy PM'ing me or asking, I simply don't know.....I may even be completely wrong- but probably not!
I don't know his sources and normal disclaimers about this weeks five year plan, etc still apply. At least it's positive news.
PS: That's all I know. I don't know course start dates, fleet types, etc so please don't expend your energy PM'ing me or asking, I simply don't know.....I may even be completely wrong- but probably not!
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completely wrong - correct. - (go study)
That was last months plan!
Recruitment currently on hold until all numbers re-assessed.
Lucky if it will be 4 - 8 per month. (current calendar year)
More info will not be known until next week at the earliest. (this is for Sep courses on) Aug has been advised.
Lots dependant on A380 delivery dates.
Hold Tight - Wait and See! - Lots Happening!
That was last months plan!
Recruitment currently on hold until all numbers re-assessed.
Lucky if it will be 4 - 8 per month. (current calendar year)
More info will not be known until next week at the earliest. (this is for Sep courses on) Aug has been advised.
Lots dependant on A380 delivery dates.
Hold Tight - Wait and See! - Lots Happening!
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Grnd Hog,
Is the 4-8 per month including cadets? If not is the current cadet scheme still going through? I have applied for Autumn 09 course in mid July and not heard anything yet.
Cheers
Nards
Is the 4-8 per month including cadets? If not is the current cadet scheme still going through? I have applied for Autumn 09 course in mid July and not heard anything yet.
Cheers
Nards
At a minimum they will have to hire for the arrival of the next batch of A380's. This will mean approx 50 SO's between about October and this time next year (Assuming no transfers off the 330/744).
Those that have LOI's, there is light at the end of the long tunnel!!
Those that have LOI's, there is light at the end of the long tunnel!!
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LongJohnSliver,
hey pal just wanting to confirm... have you recieved a LOI for 2009?? and had you previously had one for a start in 2008... I have not recieved anything other than my original LOI stating oct to dec
hey pal just wanting to confirm... have you recieved a LOI for 2009?? and had you previously had one for a start in 2008... I have not recieved anything other than my original LOI stating oct to dec
any news lads, heard that a course started on the 25/08. Was posted on the cadets thread so just wondering if this is good news or were people all ready notified before the slow down?