Pro's and Con's of each Cadetship
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Pro's and Con's of each Cadetship
Hi all,
I have a hard pressed decision to make and really would like some help with being able to expand my knowledge on this topic. I understand that my outlook is shallow with no expansion but i have my reasons. Firstly i am a 42hr GFPT pilot with outlook forCPL subjects sometime soon ie next month time. I am looking at both the Qantas and Sharp Airlines Cadetships alone as these are the most practical etc etc....
just so you know im not a troll aswell just wanting to know some information on the two.
The thing is that i am struggling to find the major rift between the two. More or less without being rude what is my outlook from the two. Through friends who have been/are on the sharp course i understand that you recieve around 500hrs usually higher during the entire 18/16 and soon 12 month course, through training then thier metros and also charter work. With the outlook for REX or Qantas link directly after. As for the qantas course (I have an interview coming up end of the month for the Associate degree with GFS/Swinburne) you are given the 18 months training, instead of metro endo given King air, then sent out into the world for CIPP, usually with a regional airline subsidiary of Qantas link for two years at a minimum (have heard that you might be bonded on the Q4's). And then after that you have a number of hours 1/2'd through co-pilot position and the outlook to go onto qantas or another similar airline.
Also is there a best link for interview preperation on pprune? the search function is not really brining up much for me and starting to stress about some of it.
Forgive me if i am wrong with the above this is just an assumption of it all. would i please be able to be corrected if anything is out of order.
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I have a hard pressed decision to make and really would like some help with being able to expand my knowledge on this topic. I understand that my outlook is shallow with no expansion but i have my reasons. Firstly i am a 42hr GFPT pilot with outlook forCPL subjects sometime soon ie next month time. I am looking at both the Qantas and Sharp Airlines Cadetships alone as these are the most practical etc etc....
just so you know im not a troll aswell just wanting to know some information on the two.
The thing is that i am struggling to find the major rift between the two. More or less without being rude what is my outlook from the two. Through friends who have been/are on the sharp course i understand that you recieve around 500hrs usually higher during the entire 18/16 and soon 12 month course, through training then thier metros and also charter work. With the outlook for REX or Qantas link directly after. As for the qantas course (I have an interview coming up end of the month for the Associate degree with GFS/Swinburne) you are given the 18 months training, instead of metro endo given King air, then sent out into the world for CIPP, usually with a regional airline subsidiary of Qantas link for two years at a minimum (have heard that you might be bonded on the Q4's). And then after that you have a number of hours 1/2'd through co-pilot position and the outlook to go onto qantas or another similar airline.
Also is there a best link for interview preperation on pprune? the search function is not really brining up much for me and starting to stress about some of it.
Forgive me if i am wrong with the above this is just an assumption of it all. would i please be able to be corrected if anything is out of order.
Regards,
SO
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If you've got the goods, Qantas is the only one worth considering, it provides a structured career path!
Even that will be compromised though if cadets, lose their seniority!
Even that will be compromised though if cadets, lose their seniority!
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Thanks for that H. Hughes,
Are you able to expand on the reasons at all? i just seem to find that everone says that the QF course is the best but never any reason. just like the ford holden debate but with courses. It just struck me that there really was never any reviews from any of the QF cadets on how they went it just seems to be a void from acceptance to them flying for a given airline.
Are you able to expand on the reasons at all? i just seem to find that everone says that the QF course is the best but never any reason. just like the ford holden debate but with courses. It just struck me that there really was never any reviews from any of the QF cadets on how they went it just seems to be a void from acceptance to them flying for a given airline.
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I have an offer for an interview for the assoc degree next month as well ... slightly off topic but has anyone been through the process and what exactly does the skills assessment test involve other than what is described on the website... i understand the panel interview is still all behavourial.
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I've said it before. Given my experience:
1. Qantas is the only cadetship.
2. If you do not get into the above then forget all the others.
3. Do not waste time trying to pretty up your CV with degrees flashy colleges as none of it matters one bit when it comes to getting a jet job.
Just get the licence and get going if the cadetship doesn't work. Within a year you will be able to apply for direct entry.
Don't waste time and money. Good luck.
1. Qantas is the only cadetship.
2. If you do not get into the above then forget all the others.
3. Do not waste time trying to pretty up your CV with degrees flashy colleges as none of it matters one bit when it comes to getting a jet job.
Just get the licence and get going if the cadetship doesn't work. Within a year you will be able to apply for direct entry.
Don't waste time and money. Good luck.
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HH, Thanks for the advice, have sent a reply back so check your PM's.
Warmnuts, Did you also get the call from chelsea this week? i had it 3 days ago, interview all booked etc now
Thanks also Mr. Hat. Would love to hear others opinions on it all and also the skills test, is it still the wombat testing thing or is it like an aero MK sim where they test basic if?
Warmnuts, Did you also get the call from chelsea this week? i had it 3 days ago, interview all booked etc now
Thanks also Mr. Hat. Would love to hear others opinions on it all and also the skills test, is it still the wombat testing thing or is it like an aero MK sim where they test basic if?
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Qantas recruitment love tertiary education. Doesn't really matter what subject, but a degree is gold, whether it be for cadetship or direct entry. Believe it. Other airlines... don't know.
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I have first year university already, how do they find having diplomas though? or just anything is better then nothing? Have interview on monday any tips with it all? just dont bull---- them etc?
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Ever considered the Jetflite cadetship? I think it's a similar setup to Sharp.
http://www.jetflite.com.au/?pid=courses
http://www.jetflite.com.au/?pid=courses
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Pros and Cons of each cadetship?
Qantas Cadetship
Pro- it's Qantas which means the best terms and conditions in the country
Everyone else.
Con- it's not the Qantas cadetship which means terms and conditions which are sub par.
Qantas Cadetship
Pro- it's Qantas which means the best terms and conditions in the country
Everyone else.
Con- it's not the Qantas cadetship which means terms and conditions which are sub par.
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i have my reasons, yes have looked at it, but not wanting it, i have just narrowed down to these two.
So really nothing beats the outcome of the Qantas course? where did/do most people go after thier initial training?
So really nothing beats the outcome of the Qantas course? where did/do most people go after thier initial training?
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Air North, J* Asia (and the A320) and I believe now QFLink on the Dash. Not 100% sure on that last one though. I'm also not 100% sure but I flew with someone an ex cadet a while back and I thought he may have come from Skippers.
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QF may have the best terms and conditions in the country in some respects, but starting out you will actually get paid more in another airline as it currently stands. Getting out and having some time on regionals will probably be enough to land a job with JQ or VB.
Both JQ and VB have very short times to command. Compared with 14 to 18 years in QF. JQ and VB are very quickly catching up to QF pay rates, so for the 1st year or two you will be about the same in whichever airline, but after a couple of years, you will be getting more as a Captain elsewhere while you still remain a second officer with Qantas.
After about 10 years in QF, you may be able to get an F/O slot on a type which pays as much as a Captain in other airlines, but this is set to change in the coming years. After 20 years in QF, you will be on a higher salary than some other airline Captains, but it will take many years to make up the money you lost waiting to get there.
Whichever way you go, it is a good time to be getting into it. However, the QF cadetship is not the be all and end all - don't pass up another opportunity hoping for QF on the belief you will be so much better off.
Both JQ and VB have very short times to command. Compared with 14 to 18 years in QF. JQ and VB are very quickly catching up to QF pay rates, so for the 1st year or two you will be about the same in whichever airline, but after a couple of years, you will be getting more as a Captain elsewhere while you still remain a second officer with Qantas.
After about 10 years in QF, you may be able to get an F/O slot on a type which pays as much as a Captain in other airlines, but this is set to change in the coming years. After 20 years in QF, you will be on a higher salary than some other airline Captains, but it will take many years to make up the money you lost waiting to get there.
Whichever way you go, it is a good time to be getting into it. However, the QF cadetship is not the be all and end all - don't pass up another opportunity hoping for QF on the belief you will be so much better off.
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Both JQ and VB have very short times to command. Compared with 14 to 18 years in QF.
JQ and VB are very quickly catching up to QF pay rates, so for the 1st year or two you will be about the same in whichever airline, but after a couple of years, you will be getting more as a Captain elsewhere while you still remain a second officer with Qantas.
Given that most QF commands pay at least $30K more than the equivalent commands in J* and DJ and most QF wide body F/Os earn almost the same as DJ and J* captains then it won't take long to make up any difference- if it actually exists- from a delayed promotion at QF. Keep in mind too that the music will stop- or at least slow somewhat- at both DJ and J* in a few years time. I'd know which airline I'd prefer to be in when that happens- no matter what rank I was at the time.
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QF cadet course or go through GA.....
If you want to be and S/O for a long time, definately QF, if you don't like the fact you won't get to do much flying, GA is the way to go.
2 years in GA now will see you with enough hours to fly for a regional and then shortly after a jet job......
One thing I believe is lost with Gen Y, is they are in such a hurry to fly a jet, I fear they will miss out of the fantastic life experience GA can provide.
GA not only teaches about making real command decisions on a daily basis, but you learn about many other aspects of aviaition.
Also the friendships forged in GA can and do last a lifetime, and you never know, one day you may be out of work and we all now what a small industry it is and having many mates can be worth gold........look at the ex AN guys...all scratching each others backs at JQ
If you want to be and S/O for a long time, definately QF, if you don't like the fact you won't get to do much flying, GA is the way to go.
2 years in GA now will see you with enough hours to fly for a regional and then shortly after a jet job......
One thing I believe is lost with Gen Y, is they are in such a hurry to fly a jet, I fear they will miss out of the fantastic life experience GA can provide.
GA not only teaches about making real command decisions on a daily basis, but you learn about many other aspects of aviaition.
Also the friendships forged in GA can and do last a lifetime, and you never know, one day you may be out of work and we all now what a small industry it is and having many mates can be worth gold........look at the ex AN guys...all scratching each others backs at JQ
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How much difference is there now between a QF and VB 737 F/O in terms of pay? About $10 grand.
What was the most junior S/O to be promoted to F/O in the last round of QF allocations (currently undergoing training)? About 6 years in the company.
What was the most junior command allocated? About 12 years plus? Given that aviation is in the late stages of a great boom, 12 years is certainly something fantastic. This year will be lower with the Perth base, but expect the slowdown to eventuate, and before you know it back to 18 years.
How much does a VB or JQ captain get potentially now (the new JQ EBA gets them up more relatively than our 3% does). How much for a 737 or 767 F/O in QF in comparison?
All I wish to highlight is that being a QF cadet in aviation is not the be all and end all. There are other ways and methods, take the first opportunity that arises.
What was the most junior S/O to be promoted to F/O in the last round of QF allocations (currently undergoing training)? About 6 years in the company.
What was the most junior command allocated? About 12 years plus? Given that aviation is in the late stages of a great boom, 12 years is certainly something fantastic. This year will be lower with the Perth base, but expect the slowdown to eventuate, and before you know it back to 18 years.
How much does a VB or JQ captain get potentially now (the new JQ EBA gets them up more relatively than our 3% does). How much for a 737 or 767 F/O in QF in comparison?
All I wish to highlight is that being a QF cadet in aviation is not the be all and end all. There are other ways and methods, take the first opportunity that arises.
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737 VB crews have certainly narrowed the gap on their full service collegues.
I certainly get the feeling that on the 73 the difference isn't what it used to be.
There is no comparison on salary and conditions with qantas for any other jet job in australia.
I certainly get the feeling that on the 73 the difference isn't what it used to be.
There is no comparison on salary and conditions with qantas for any other jet job in australia.