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Old 16th Feb 2011, 22:33
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As of last week only 2 Ejet command courses delayed. 737 command courses still going ahead so questil what's changed?
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Old 16th Feb 2011, 23:59
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The rumour is the 6x E170's have been sold and with only 3xE190's to come there will be a 15 Capt. surplus on the EJet.So that would fit in with the EJet command course cancellation.
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Old 17th Feb 2011, 00:10
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But the 190 flying is about to increase post May to cover the 737's while they get the new cabins, so at this stage no surplus of crew, just a few delayed command courses.
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Old 26th Jun 2011, 14:01
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What's the latest word on recruitment at Virgin Australia... any ideas on when courses may start again? And any timings on associated interviews and testing?
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Old 26th Jun 2011, 20:38
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No movement internally. No word of any external recruitment. Probably need to wait for the various EBAs to be sorted.
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Old 27th Jun 2011, 01:15
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Thanks Anthill.
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Old 27th Jun 2011, 01:23
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The next A330 course will be in late september early october, word from the training dept is that there will be 2 more courses to follow early in the new year. The courses will be filled entirely with internal candidates which will create some movement on both the 73 and e-jet fleets.

My guess would be towards the end of the year for externals
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Old 27th Jun 2011, 02:01
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Mate in the past they have taken people from all walks of aviation life... Get your application in and get your hat in the ring now!! Update every month and show them you're keen!!

Presently they have around 40 guys on a hold file ready for when they recommence training. I think a couple of years ago when airline recruitment was going bananas the type of experience was not so much a factor. Now that things have slowed down some what, they can afford to be more picky and it seems as though that their preference is to take guys with some real multi crew time, a la regionals.

But mate you never know you luck in the big smoke, if you don't apply you don't have a shot.

Good luck
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