Virgin Blue hiring
They are. I believe one of the questions centres around asking how the candidate would feel about going to one the least preferred positions, namely a 777 cruise FO or to NZ. It's kind of the same question as asking if you're prepared to accept a job on any type they offer.
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Mtrench, yeah I got that email too yesterday. Good Easter present!! 
I know a guy who got a call from Virgin saying he was unsuccessful. Bit disheartening really. Poor guy would've been so excited to get the call from Virgin only to say he didn't make it.
Good luck with the rest of it.
I know a guy who got a call from Virgin saying he was unsuccessful. Bit disheartening really. Poor guy would've been so excited to get the call from Virgin only to say he didn't make it. Good luck with the rest of it.
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Where is the money tree?
I also am at the referee check stage for VA(NZ).
Does anyone have any constructive advice or knowledge about how to raise the capital for the rating? Barring a rich Daddy, Lotto, Prostitution, The manufacturing of illicit drugs or robbing a dozen super 7's.
HSBC used to do it and a financial broker that I have approached has recommended the NAB. However I cannot see why a bank would hand out $35K AUD unsecured.
A lifelong dream now within reach. Heartbreaking if not to able to overcome the last hurdle.
Does anyone have any constructive advice or knowledge about how to raise the capital for the rating? Barring a rich Daddy, Lotto, Prostitution, The manufacturing of illicit drugs or robbing a dozen super 7's.
HSBC used to do it and a financial broker that I have approached has recommended the NAB. However I cannot see why a bank would hand out $35K AUD unsecured.
A lifelong dream now within reach. Heartbreaking if not to able to overcome the last hurdle.
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Congrats guys that is great to hear! I got that same e-mail 3 weeks ago, and many others weeks before me... so it will be interesting to see if they group everyone together and notify everyone at the same time??
Either way, as the saying goes... good things come to those who wait
Either way, as the saying goes... good things come to those who wait
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Craig,
Assuming you get E-Jet or B737, you should get two options, which will be outlined in your letter of offer:
You can pay up front (no benefit unless you are prepared to take the risk of claiming the rating on tax), or salary sacrifice the rating over one or two years.
The one year option is the same price as pay up front, where the two year option has a surcharge applied. I can't remember the exact amount, but I think it was about 10% of the total amount.
The only direct expenses when you join are your living costs (if you happen to live in a city different to where you complete the endorsement).
Assuming you get E-Jet or B737, you should get two options, which will be outlined in your letter of offer:
You can pay up front (no benefit unless you are prepared to take the risk of claiming the rating on tax), or salary sacrifice the rating over one or two years.
The one year option is the same price as pay up front, where the two year option has a surcharge applied. I can't remember the exact amount, but I think it was about 10% of the total amount.
The only direct expenses when you join are your living costs (if you happen to live in a city different to where you complete the endorsement).
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I think he's referring to the old PB system where non type rated pilots have to pay upfront for their 73 ratings. Now that its renamed VANZ and HQ are conducting the interviews does that mean vanz drivers can salary sacrifice too..mixed opinions around the place..congratulations if you're getting the nod..I got told to try again next year..gotta get more current or find some cash for a few hours on the sim..that's what stuffed it for me 
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Thanks for the answers guys. But I was told at the interview that I would pay up front, salary sacrifice was not 'currently' an option for VA(NZ). A salary sacrifice would be no problem at all, happy to do it to get the opportunity of a lifetime!
So any thoughts on how to get a big wad of folding stuff?
So any thoughts on how to get a big wad of folding stuff?
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Don't ask me..I couldn't even afford the airfare over to Brisbane ..do you have assets you can borrow against? Parents willing to go guarantors or something ..my buddy got 4 credit cards..its a crap deal but they tell me its a great crowd once you're checked to line
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Sorry to hear you didn't make it mattyj
Craig, I would just ask a family member for a very temporary loan... could be a tough thing to do but at least you won't be slapped with huge interest and dodgy loan terms. Just pay them back over 12 months or so, which I would think is doable. I'd be happy to loan a family member such a sum of money for something like this (assuming I had it), but outside of family.. well you know how those things can be
Craig, I would just ask a family member for a very temporary loan... could be a tough thing to do but at least you won't be slapped with huge interest and dodgy loan terms. Just pay them back over 12 months or so, which I would think is doable. I'd be happy to loan a family member such a sum of money for something like this (assuming I had it), but outside of family.. well you know how those things can be
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7 weeks... still waiting
I interviewed 7 weeks ago, and after patiently waiting til the 5 week point (i was told 3-4weeks for result) I emailed asking for an update and 9 days later they replied, saying they couldn't help with my query but they'd be in touch within the next week...... I've heard of a chap from my round that got a NO call after 3 weeks....
Patience is a virtue.
Patience is a virtue.
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Beaver,
I was interviewed for VA(NZ), but there were a couple of questions about E jobs in Perth and group focus to longhaul etc, felt very Group orientated.
There was another VA(NZ) round just 10 or 12 days ago....
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I was interviewed for VA(NZ), but there were a couple of questions about E jobs in Perth and group focus to longhaul etc, felt very Group orientated.
There was another VA(NZ) round just 10 or 12 days ago....
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Sounds like the cost is deferred until you join and receive a salary. Hopefully some one in the thread can confirm.
As for salary sacrificing, the cost of the training comes from your before tax income (it's not a deduction, but rather an expense to the employer and they agree to deduct this cost from your gross salary).
But here's the kicker, the federal government has the final say in how the before tax treatment of the expense continues...(not that I've heard anything).
As for salary sacrificing, the cost of the training comes from your before tax income (it's not a deduction, but rather an expense to the employer and they agree to deduct this cost from your gross salary).
But here's the kicker, the federal government has the final say in how the before tax treatment of the expense continues...(not that I've heard anything).
That's not true at all. It's a straight up tax deduction. The $30,000 is divided by 26 (if you pay over one year) and that amount deducted from your gross fortnightly salary before tax. You are then taxed on the remainder at whatever tax rate that would be if you were earning that amount. It is no different to deducting the $30,000 as a total deduction at EOFY as a one off write off. The only difference is that you get the 'tax return' pay to pay as you're not paying the tax in the first place.
If it were just treat like a loan from/expense to the employer, they would deduct the owed amount from your net salary, not your gross. This is an approved method, there is no kicker. See my post #223 on this thread.
If it were just treat like a loan from/expense to the employer, they would deduct the owed amount from your net salary, not your gross. This is an approved method, there is no kicker. See my post #223 on this thread.