Virgin Blue hiring

[zendo]

Anyone got any feedback from their interview??

[nothing but net]

Yes please, interview feedback would be great. They have been occuring over the last few weeks. Lots more interviews taking place over the next 3-4 weeks af far as i'm aware.

3500TT, over 1000 Multi Crew Command. Application in since 2009. Re submitted to the new system when the position was advertised.

Thank you in advance

NBN

[beaver_rotate]

You guys with interviews, did you also tick in base/job preferences 777 Cruise FO?? I just ticked FO

[atlas12]

Don't feel bad, there are people i know on the 777 that were hired on matching those times, I guess it's just the luck of the draw depending on needs at the time. I think at one stage the 777 was meant to be the gateway aircraft into the company but seems that's changed?

I don't mind really, provided there is some sort of clause in the contract which allows you to bid back to domestic after say 3 years. I believe there might be now, or this is still in the works?? Lots of people are going straight into domestic so it doesn't seem to be working out that way

You guys with interviews, did you also tick in base/job preferences 777 Cruise FO?? I just ticked FO

Yeah I ticked all FO and Crz FO boxes, with my preferred bases which probably doesn't mean much anyway.

[Altimeters]

What's the likelihood of Virgin Australia sending you over to Enzed if you're successful? Even if all your preferred bases are in Aus?

[Servo]

You do have the option to "bid" back from 777 to domestic. You are being interviewed for Australia base, even though all groups are under the one banner, PB still interviews for their own operation.

They are currently offering commands in NZ.

We are "expanding" as such and need crew. All going well it will continue for a while.

Don't come into the company thinking that you will get a command in a few years, even if you have previous shuttle time!

Nothing wrong with 777 cruise FO either. A great way to enter the company.

[A Yak From Yemen]

Strim there have always been Adelaide rumors, pop up every year for flight and cabin crew. Plenty of Perth ERJ FO's that would transfer to 737 if and when the 737 base opens. Good luck to all who have interviews soon.

[atlas12]

cheers servo thats good info!

[atlas12]

and have an interview on Tuesday.

how did you go chikoroll?

[beaver_rotate]

BUMP!

What's the latest?

[nothing but net]

Has anyone had a call back yet from the interviews in mid February?

Aircraft type and start dates?

NBN (not the national broadband network)

[beaver_rotate]

last I heard from Nov interviews is they are on 9 month hold no base/ac type... this was as of last week

[ad-astra]

You might find that some 737 opportunities will occur in Perth in the near future.
If existing FO's do not bid then Perth maybe the base where the new hires start. May suit some.

[Falling Leaf]

NBN,

Has anyone had a call back yet from the interviews in mid February?

I had an interview mid Feb and as of yet - no news. They said 4 weeks, so if nothing by late next week I'll drop them a line.

Good Luck.

[GAFA]

Perth 737 base has been announced to the troops. Small numbers required so depending on internal FO bids might need a handful of externals.

[MonsterC01]

My understanding of the Perth base for 73's is that it will pretty much be filled entirely by our much under utilized brothers from the e-jet. With no plan to replace the drivers who go as there is an oversupply of pilots on the e-jet anyway.

Bright side is that it is reducing the number of surplus guys in the system, so hopefully there might be some external recruitment in a few months.

My guess is the the 73 base in Perth will only be 2 x 737-700. At least for the short to medium term.

[jsmitty01]

Anyone from February interviews had their references contacted yet?

[FlyingJ2K]

I interviewed begining of March and received an E-mail asking for my up to date references and they will be contacted within two weeks.
I don't know if it's a good thing or the fact it is so close to my interview date they are just getting it out of the way and I'm going to get the no.

Anyone heard anything?

[FlyingJ2K]

Thanks mate!! Here's hoping.

Only worried cause I've heard of others being referenced checked and being told reapply in 12 months.

[atlas12]

received an E-mail asking for my up to date references and they will be contacted within two weeks.

That's interesting, the HR guy asked about mine in the interview, which was good because I listed 2 employers as requested but my previous employer was many years ago!! I certainly see that as being good news for you though

Was anyone asked in the interview as well (if they are up to date and who they are/what they do etc)?