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From what I gather A330 roster difficult to commute
As far as bidding across once on the A330 to the 744. Why? For starters that would require double training and unless they pack up the A330 fleet that wont happen (20 on order). On the B744 you work harder and prob will earn a little more but unless you NEED to go to London or Frankfurt then its no big deal. My flights are generally north/south (when I go to work) and when the money really kicks in for 744 S/Os is about 18 months in and by then (according to company propoganda) we will not be too far off an F/O slot.
Good luck too all that get a start and likewise to those trying.
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The only way you can change fleet staying as an S.O is if there is a new type introduced ie A380 (intially taking s/o's off the 330) or if they reduce the numbers in the fleet ie 747 or if they flying changes for that type, eg 767 (but thats a different story
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Apart from that they will not allow it (as far as i know, correct me if iam wrong)
Commuting on the A330 is quite easy. Perth would be a bit iffy, dont know of anyone who does that as an S.o but YBBN/YMML/YPAD all very doable.
Usually the folks going onto the A330 will start a the day before the 744.
).Apart from that they will not allow it (as far as i know, correct me if iam wrong)
Commuting on the A330 is quite easy. Perth would be a bit iffy, dont know of anyone who does that as an S.o but YBBN/YMML/YPAD all very doable.
Usually the folks going onto the A330 will start a the day before the 744.
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Can anyone comment on why change the course dates for March to Mon & Tues. rather than the standard Fri. and Mon. start dates?
Can we still assume Mon. start will be for A330 and Tues the 747.
I've got March 11th start date.
Experience: 3500 hours TT, 2000 hours multi turbo prop
Can we still assume Mon. start will be for A330 and Tues the 747.
I've got March 11th start date.
Experience: 3500 hours TT, 2000 hours multi turbo prop
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I've heard that a lot of people were complaining about having to start on Friday because they were away from their loved ones for another 2 days needlessly. It's possible that they have listened to this and just shifted everything to the right. Anyone received an Apr start yet?
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Congrats to all you who got their start dates
i was just wondering how long it has taken
you to get to this stage and which path you took
to get your current hours ie went bush or regional etc
thanks
i was just wondering how long it has taken
you to get to this stage and which path you took
to get your current hours ie went bush or regional etc
thanks
Nunc est bibendum
What is the pay like for an SO and any ideas as to the upgrade time to FO?
$80K-120K over the first three years depending on aircraft type. Three to six years depending on many things.
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You blokes know anyone on the 11th of feb course? What aircraft type? i also here there are crew starting on the 12th? mine is the 11th
Was wondering if i should pack my bags for pies and pints or gyozo's
Was wondering if i should pack my bags for pies and pints or gyozo's
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Tuesday the 8th Apr is confirmed. As far as pay goes don't forget that you start on a training wage somewhere in the vicinity of $2500 per month for the first few months before you are checked to line.
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hey guys,
just did my sim/interview last week, fingers crossed all went well. I think the behaviour based interview is difficult to get feedback if you are saying things that they want or digging your own grave. Also i did heaps of prep for the interview and sim and the first question i got asked was "tell us what you did to prepare" so i had to spill all the secret beans.
I understand that the proceedure has changed a bit over the last few months, as now QF requires crim check, OPG before interview. In light of this can anyone who has been through the process in the last 3 months tell me how long it was till they got a call/letter after interview.
fingers crossed
DS
just did my sim/interview last week, fingers crossed all went well. I think the behaviour based interview is difficult to get feedback if you are saying things that they want or digging your own grave. Also i did heaps of prep for the interview and sim and the first question i got asked was "tell us what you did to prepare" so i had to spill all the secret beans.
I understand that the proceedure has changed a bit over the last few months, as now QF requires crim check, OPG before interview. In light of this can anyone who has been through the process in the last 3 months tell me how long it was till they got a call/letter after interview.
fingers crossed
DS
You wont find out type until you front up for your first day. As has been mentioned (and was so in my case) those who start the course first get the 330. If start days are now Mon and Tue, the bus boys are first cab off the rank. Not withstanding there still may be courses of purely 744 positions so at the end of the day who really knows.
I must say I was initially a little let down when I was told I'd be flying with a sidestick, really had my heart set on the queen of the skies. But now that the dust has settled I must say I wouldn't have it any other way, for now anyway. If you can get over the obvious pay difference the route structure is fantastic and length of trips don't see you away for very long at all (compared to 744). The crews are a pleasure to fly with, most if not all endorsements are being done in Hong Kong now (awesome fun) and as the majority of flights are North/South the body clock copes quite easily. For those that elect to commute, that too is quite easy, at least when staff travel kicks in.
It's all horses for courses I guess and ultimately what you take away from your time on either type comes down to your attitude.
Hope you all get what you want
I must say I was initially a little let down when I was told I'd be flying with a sidestick, really had my heart set on the queen of the skies. But now that the dust has settled I must say I wouldn't have it any other way, for now anyway. If you can get over the obvious pay difference the route structure is fantastic and length of trips don't see you away for very long at all (compared to 744). The crews are a pleasure to fly with, most if not all endorsements are being done in Hong Kong now (awesome fun) and as the majority of flights are North/South the body clock copes quite easily. For those that elect to commute, that too is quite easy, at least when staff travel kicks in.
It's all horses for courses I guess and ultimately what you take away from your time on either type comes down to your attitude.
Hope you all get what you want
Hi folks,
got sim and interview at the end of feb. so if anyone has any info and is sending a pm to No1Dear could you send it my way to. it would be greatly appreciated
by the way - congrats to all that have got through. enjoy every minute of it!!!!
LemeL
got sim and interview at the end of feb. so if anyone has any info and is sending a pm to No1Dear could you send it my way to. it would be greatly appreciated
by the way - congrats to all that have got through. enjoy every minute of it!!!!
LemeL