Mega Merged: REX Recruitment/Cadetship and Working for REX

[wagon]

Is there much chance of getting in to the program without any flying / aviation experience? or do most successful cadets already have some hours and a Bachelor of Aviation (or something similar) ?

I didn't have the means to learn to fly when I left school so I went to uni and got an office job, however now I am ready to start learning!

Cheers.

[BigBeauy]

Originally Posted by peugeotboi

Hey guys,

Here is an interesting one, I applied as well for the Rex cadetship they rejected my application and just last week I received an email saying they would like to give me another opportunity to be considered, providing I submit documents supporting that I'm an Australian resident and my High school marks. Has anyone experienced this before?

Happened to me as well. I went down for my WOMBAT and now I'm just waiting for a date to go attend the interview in Wagga.

[mikewil]

Originally Posted by peugeotboi

Hey guys,

Here is an interesting one, I applied as well for the Rex cadetship they rejected my application and just last week I received an email saying they would like to give me another opportunity to be considered, providing I submit documents supporting that I'm an Australian resident and my High school marks. Has anyone experienced this before?

If they are really scraping the bottom of the barrel and needing to re-consider candidates who they already rejected, why not just open up more slots for direct entry (or even an advanced level cadetship)?

[Rated De]

Here is an interesting one, I applied as well for the Rex cadetship they rejected my application and just last week I received an email saying they would like to give me another opportunity to be considered, providing I submit documents supporting that I'm an Australian resident and my High school marks. Has anyone experienced this before?

Yes: You are the beneficiary of a demographic shortage of trained and qualified pilots.


Air Force pilot shortage: Crisis deepens are airlines boost hiring

The U.S. will face a staggering shortage of pilots - Jul. 27, 2017

America Pilot Shortage Effect on Regional Flights, Ticket Prices | Fortune

As is the case in Europe, US and now increasingly Australia, a structural shortage is evident.
Mr Neville Howell knows very well that GA is short and regional aviation is next...

[KRUSTY 34]

The question of course, is what are they prepared to do about it?

[Jeps]

Do what ostriches do best Krusty......

[KRUSTY 34]

REX loses last appeal in Cadet “Motivation Letter” case

Finally after years of dodging and weaving, not to mention thousands of dollars in Shareholders money, the Australian High Court has denied REX’s last avenue of appeal in blocking the AFAP’s right to represent it’s members without a specific individual stepping up.

Given the well know management style of this organisation, this final clarification of what has always been seen as a right, will now pave the way for a proper determination of the allegations brought forward by the Union on behalf of all REX pilots.

Merry Christmas everyone. ��

[KRUSTY 34]

Here’s the link.

http://eresources.hcourt.gov.au/downloadPdf/2017/HCA/55

[KRUSTY 34]

Interesting read about Republic, Rated De.

If they go into Chapter 11, the first thing they’ll try to do is cut wages and cancel pensions.

Er...., yup!

[Bort Simpson]

High Court Ruling

The ruling on REX's appeal not only paves the way for the substantive case to proceed, it also creates a strong precedent for the whole of the industrial landscape. That High Court decision affects all workers of every industry.

Well done AFAP. It is a demonstration to the extent REX needs to be dragged (kicking and screaming) to the table of fairness.

Bort.

[KRUSTY 34]

[QUOTE=Bort Simpson;9992870]The ruling on REX's appeal not only paves the way for the substantive case to proceed, it also creates a strong precedent for the whole of the industrial landscape. That High Court decision affects all workers of every industry.

Well said Bort.

If REX had been successful in their appeals, they would have become the poster child for every bullying, intimidatory, and dysfunctional management across Australia.

Employees across the country owe The AFAP an enormous debt.

[Dan8289]

Physics Test

Originally Posted by yohan1018

Has anyone gone through year 12 in house physics test for the cadetship?

I got an email from Rex Recruitment team saying they are giving me another opportunity to go through the assessments with wombat and physics test.

Because I only have a month left to prepare for that, wanted to have some example questions to be prepared more effectively. I did all my education in South Korea and am desperate to have those example questions.

Please, reply or email me if you have any experience or information.

Thanks

Yohan

Hi Yohan,

How did you go with the Physics exam?... I have mine coming up, any pointers would really help.

Cheers.:

[nic1991]

Hi
Can any one tell me if you didn't finish year 12 but have gone back and done or the correct bridging courses advanced maths, physics and English is this enough to get a look in for the Cadetship.

[Soarrr]

Hi there

I am invited for a phone interview in a couple of days. I was wondering if anyone has any tips on what to expect?

Thanks

[Soarrr]

Originally Posted by Patrick11

I am now at the final interview in Sydney with the COO. If anyone has any tips for me, I'd greatly appreciate it.
If anyone has any questions about the previous stages feel free to ask.

Hi Patrick, I am invited to attend an interview at Wagga after passing the phone interview. I was wondering if you are about to undergo the same thing aswell or have already passed it? I believe it includes a sim test too.

[Brakerider]

Originally Posted by Patrick11

I am now at the final interview in Sydney with the COO. If anyone has any tips for me, I'd greatly appreciate it.
If anyone has any questions about the previous stages feel free to ask.

It’ll go a little something like this.

COO: you’re lucky to have made it this far. (Insert empty promises, quick command etc)

You: (promises in return for quick command)

COO: we promise to give you (insert base of choice)

First day of ground school : you have been awarded (base opposite side of country to your preference)

All the best !

[Soarrr]

Originally Posted by Patrick11

Yeah so I've passed the Wagga interview and if you're successful a Sim test, and I'm just doing the final stage next week.

Thanks for this. Was the outcome of your WGA interview given on the same day? If not, how long did it take for you to be notified for the final process?

Thanks!

[Slippery_Pete]

At the end of the interview, upon the usual “are there any questions you would like to ask?”...

Always have a question ready.

I’d probably ask if I’d be required to sign a cadet motivation letter.

[AlasAnAvidAviator]

Signed up to join in on this thread, I have been given a chance to head in and complete the wombat test for REX, i feel pretty confident in my ability to nail whatever it entails as i have a disgusting amount of experience in way too many video games. I however have recently carefully read the REX FAQ and multiple things concern me;

• At any time the company can terminate you at their discretion and you have to pay back the entire loan.
• The total cost of the cadet program is $105,000 that is absurd..
• The F/O position you will be stuck in for a total of 7 years not including the time spent away from family friends and partners in WAGGA pays a sub standard wage..
• Id like to possibly eat food and maybe be able to afford to pay my electricity bill whilst working for REX.
• They have an enterprise agreement for 2014/2015 yet the FAQ states you will be paid under the 2011 agreement, not sure what that is all about.
• It makes no sense for them to be asking for school results regardless of the age / life experience of their applicants.
• If i was reading correctly you wont be gaining command hours during your career.

All of these things are big indications that maybe this cadet ship would not as much propel me forward in the career i want but hold me back over the long term, Is it worth giving up a job earning $80,000 - $100,000 a year, a partner, a home and lifestyle to hope that after taking out this massive loan and hoping that they find me suitable for maybe eventually flying out of the airport of my choice for the company of my choice when it specifically states that the final decisions will be made by the company with no real regard to the fact that you told them you have a preference? I don't really know if its worth even going in and doing the wombat test at this point..

Id love to hear back from some current Cadets some Current F/O's or long term REX employee's as to the current state of affairs within the company so maybe i can side step this potential !!!!fest.

[das Uber Soldat]

Son, if the prospect of having to move seems unacceptable to you ('but I told them I had a preference!'), this isn't the career for you.