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Old 19th Aug 2014, 23:33
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How is the Skywest /VARA group seniority progressing if that goes ahead I can see a few turboprop f/os putting there hand up for CRZ f/o slots meaning that initial recruitment may be through VARA.
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Old 7th Sep 2014, 20:45
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I have heard there are 24-30 positions coming up end of the year; 8 x 777 SO, 12 x 737 VANZ FO, and the rest VAA.

anyone got some hard numbers and dates?

something also about perth Ejet guys being transferred to 777 or VANZ to avoid redundancies due to VARA A320 taking over a lot of their flying

might be some hope yet for us guys on the hold file!
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Old 7th Sep 2014, 20:59
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Cool

You can only hope so. Let's hope you are right.
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Old 7th Sep 2014, 23:04
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Sounds great, but how many are being booted off the EJet? Hopefully far less than 24-30!!
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Old 7th Sep 2014, 23:37
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I get asked for advice on this quite frequently, so to all:

If you want a job as a Virgin Australia pilot, pursue and take any job offered as a Virgin Australia pilot.

For the time being I include VAA, VAI, VANZ, but not VARA, TT.
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Old 8th Sep 2014, 09:58
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Wilee, is this a townsville refueller rumour or something more legit?
 
Old 10th Sep 2014, 02:44
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I'm 95% sure PER EJET base is closing
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Old 10th Sep 2014, 11:00
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E-jet base in PER is winding up, some will find themselves on the 737 in PER, others may find themselves E-jetting on the east coast.

I'm actually interested to see what eventually happens with the VAI/VA numbers. CASA have indicated VAI crews will be unable to operate VA 737's which is going to remove a lot of resources out of VA. This is only my opinion but I can see VA requiring a fair amount of 737 drivers to fill the gap that the VAI guys have left.

Time will tell
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Old 10th Sep 2014, 23:36
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Why does CASA have that position? Aren't there guys from VAI on both fleets in VA? Surely they will get around it.. QF does the exact same
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Old 11th Sep 2014, 08:32
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Why does CASA have that position?
Makes you wonder who, exactly, is CASA. Is it merely an opinion of one CASA FOI or is there a policy emanating right from the top of the CASA food chain. My guess it is the former most of the time.
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Old 11th Sep 2014, 23:58
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Virgin Blue Hiring

As cyclic as aviation is,well in the last 39 years i have been involved,it is either a famine or a feast,whether it be with Qantas,Ansett,TAA,IPEC,East West,most long gone.
A glimmer of hope for you guys and girls on hold,internal vacancies advertised.

F/O Cruise BNE,VARA can register, courses planned Oct,Nov,Dec 2014.
F/O level 1 VANZ AKL,CHC VARA can register.
F/O level 3 VAA MEL,PER.
Command B737 VANZ AKL,CHC,VAA PER.

Hopefully some movement for you all
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Old 12th Sep 2014, 00:55
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Hopefully.

How many B777 recruits per class 500 stable?
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Old 12th Sep 2014, 01:35
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I hate to say it, but I doubt we will see any hold file movement with such few vacancies advertised. Especially since vara can apply. If that's the case now maybe it is game over for us on hold??
 
Old 12th Sep 2014, 02:29
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So what are the requirements for level 1, 2, 3, FO positions.
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Old 12th Sep 2014, 04:00
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You start at Level 3, progress from there. You could read the EBA. Google is your friend.
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Old 12th Sep 2014, 06:05
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Do you know if Vara pilots will be given first dibs?
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Old 12th Sep 2014, 06:07
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Atlas you should be more optimistic! They've kept you on hold this long for a reason hopefully!
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Old 12th Sep 2014, 12:01
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Such a joke haha.. Why would you even bother holding your breath..
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Old 15th Sep 2014, 10:30
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Atlas and Tiger


Ive seen the email (issued by VA flight crew management), the bottom line is cut off but it says something along the lines that VARA can register interest by applying online. I take that as been no different to external applicants. And why would it be: They are not on the list so have no preference over those on hold. If by chance they are given a chance before others to come across they will still have to do sim and interview. I couldn't imagine them wasting the resources especially when there is still numerous guys on hold.


From word around the traps and rumours from mates, most of the guys on hold have moved on. I knew maybe 6 guys on hold, 4 of which have moved on. Plus all the guys that were on hold for domestic might not want to be a cruise fo, otherwise they would have taken the chance when it come up 18 months ago. Also remember with Melb base and domicile closing guys might not want to commute so will not take it either, as they will be Bris based as per the last two emails that the company issued re flt crew reqs.


I dare say that VARA guys may be on some sort of list in the next 18 months, so if your number isn't up by the end of the year that will be it. That will make it almost 3 years after interviewing. Id say this is the last chance for anyone on hold.


Good luck.
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Old 15th Sep 2014, 10:47
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Hi Digaf,

For those that can't see the email, could you stipulate the minimums being asked for the cruise FO gigs by virgin management?

Thanks
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