Mega Merged: REX Recruitment/Cadetship and Working for REX
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Somewhere new.....
Posts: 243
Originally Posted by Flyer95
Has anyone heard anything with regards to direct entry FO recruitment? I would think I’ve got an attractive resume with regards to aviation experience and I’ve had an application in for a few months now yet heard nothing.
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Land down under
Posts: 5
Originally Posted by Stiff Under Carriage
Not long after their focus was cadet hiring. Rightly or wrongly it was the time. Direct entries are sort after, but you need to update every 2 weeks minimum. Change anything in your application, that'll send you to the top of the pile. They don't need to dig deep for applications. Rightly or wrongly.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Join Date: May 2010
Location: australia
Posts: 296
Originally Posted by Ayush320
Well, this isn't good. It really makes me wonder if they will offer the cadetship after this whole rona mess is over...
The cadetship is a cash cow for them. Charge an over the top amoint for training then bind them with substandard terms and conditions.
Wouldn't surprise me if they didn't rehire the crews they stood down in favour of 'training' a massive batch of cadets.
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Australia
Posts: 6
Can you elaborate on some of the 'substandard terms and conditions' provided by REX?
I'm looking at applying for their cadetship next year so any info is useful. Also - how does it compare to other ones in Australia?
Nothing wrong with it but there are vastly different views on this topic - I've had a graduate (and current REX employee) speak highly of it whilst others detest it?
I'm looking at applying for their cadetship next year so any info is useful. Also - how does it compare to other ones in Australia?
Nothing wrong with it but there are vastly different views on this topic - I've had a graduate (and current REX employee) speak highly of it whilst others detest it?
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: QLD
Posts: 6
Apologies to add to the millions of these posts.
Anyone heard anything regarding the Rex 026 intake? AAPA website says they'll start in Oct 2020 but Rex says Early 2020 - assuming either the 'rona or just not being needed on mainline caused the pushback.
Personally submitted an application about 6 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything, refraining from calling just yet as the application confirmation specifically said not to. Hopefully get through to at least WOMBAT but we shall see.
Anyone heard anything regarding the Rex 026 intake? AAPA website says they'll start in Oct 2020 but Rex says Early 2020 - assuming either the 'rona or just not being needed on mainline caused the pushback.
Personally submitted an application about 6 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything, refraining from calling just yet as the application confirmation specifically said not to. Hopefully get through to at least WOMBAT but we shall see.
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NSW, Australia
Age: 40
Posts: 18
Originally Posted by xaos03
Anyone that got the go ahead for REX026 heard from the company as too what their plans are with it since COVID has shaken things up?
i know that doesn’t answer your question directly
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: The World
Posts: 1,500
Originally Posted by AviationReviewWA
Personally wouldn't go anywhere near pilot training given the current climate, especially with over 100k on the line...
My guess is not in 1 year, but 2 years from now demand will have picked up again and pilots will be required in numbers at the regional level. If you can commit to the training now and possibility support yourself through alternate employment for 6-12 months after the course if no airline work is available then it may be a good idea to start training now.
