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Old 18th Jun 2010, 03:33
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Jetstar Cadetship

I know the previous thread was closed, (probably) due to the inevitable slanging match which ensued after the scheme was announced but I was hoping that we could keep this one for those who have applied and are going through the process.

Im interested to find out how many (if any) guys and girls who applied for the advanced cadetship have heard anything?
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Old 18th Jun 2010, 03:35
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Assessments are currently being undertaken.

A friend is going down to Moorabbin this weekend for testing.

Be interesting to see what happens..
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Old 18th Jun 2010, 03:42
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I applied for the ACP and got a call yesterday morning. I am waiting for an email from OAA with details.
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Old 18th Jun 2010, 05:31
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I applied for the ab initio programme about two weeks ago and got the call last Saturday. Was earmarked for 'batch 8' at YMMB for the second round of testing.

My experience is limited to a few hours here and there, but I do have a Class 1 medical and am highly qualified/experienced in another field so maybe that helped. Oh and I have an equivalence cert from NSW for my Year 12 studies (incl maths).

I sent them an email on Wed declining the offer for financial reasons.

Good luck to whoever goes for it.
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Old 18th Jun 2010, 05:52
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I applied for ACP aswell, still waiting for a call though
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Old 18th Jun 2010, 08:57
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I applied for the ACP and got a call 2 days ago, with just a 1 day interview on the 27th scheduled, however on the website it stated 2 days of testing at OAA to be conducted, has anyone else been told a similar story.

As for the other thread, it was hard to sift through to find the good information for both positive and negatives about the program. I have been in GA for roughly 2 years, and i certainly dont have the experience or knowledge of some. But i would like to hear more opinions of the program, both for and against, deciding what path you take for the next 6 years is certainly not an easy one, and im sure like many like-minded pilots out there, they want to make sure their decision is the right one
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Old 18th Jun 2010, 10:09
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I've also been told a one day interview. Anyone received the email yet? Im finding it hard to prepare for as I have no idea what style of interview its going to be. Tech or behavioural questions? Any sim checks?
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I have applied for the Ab-initio at OAA, and have my first day aptitude testing on the 23rd June. The 17th was apparently the first day of testing, so if any one has already been through the aptitude testing or interviews, any information would be very much appreciated. Cheers.
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Old 18th Jun 2010, 12:20
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for my testing scheduled for tomorrow, I would have been told at the end of the day whether I was successful in making the interview on Sunday. Maybe there's quite a few applicants hence they have to sort through the results first...makes sense given there's only apparently 70 slots or something.

The official email from OAA is below:

Thank you for your application for the Jetstar Pilot Cadet Programme, we certainly appreciate your interest.

We are pleased to confirm that you have been successful at passing Stage 1 of the selection process and we would like to invite you to attend Stage 2 as detailed below. The selection will be undertaken at Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA):

Day One
Date
19th June 2010
Start:
11:30 hrs
Location
Oxford Aviation Academy
18-24 Northern Ave, Moorabbin Airport, Melbourne, VICTORIA 3194
Melways7 F3 (near the Direct Factory Outlet (DFO))

Please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your allocated time for registration.

Car parking is available on site

Dress code
Formal
Assessment Fee
All Fees are Non refundable
Paid on Day 1 during Registration by Cash, EFPOS or Credit Card (we only accept Master and Visa Card – 2% surcharge will apply for credit cards )

Day 1: $300
Day 2: $200 (only if successful in Day 1; payable on Day 2)


On arrival, you will be required to register, pay the assessment fee and will be issued with a security pass. This pass must be worn visibly at all times during your selection process.

Day 1 of selection will involve Aptitude testing (duration 3 hours). Refer to the following link for details on the testing involved: OAA Skills Assessment

If you are successful at Day 1 (informed by COB on Day 1), you will be required to attend the second round of assessment on Day 2 ,which will involve an interview with the Assessment Panel and Team Activity.

Please bring the following documents with you for the selection:
- Photo identification (ID) either your passport or drivers licence
- Proof of qualifications listed on your application (original and a certified copy)
- Documentation to support any claimed flying experience (ie. log book and PPL)
- 2 passport-sized photograph

Please confirm receipt of this email.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions on [number removed] .

I look forward to meeting you at OAA and wish you the very best for the selection.

Thanks

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Old 18th Jun 2010, 22:57
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I can't believe there is a cost involved just for turning up and getting assesed, not to mention travel costs for those that don't live in melbourne, starting to sound a little bit of a raught already. And i hope they dont turn around at the end of a day 1 scheduled interview and so you are required for the next day, especially for those with flights books in and out of melb..
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Old 19th Jun 2010, 00:15
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yes well thats part of the reason I pulled out. All up it would have cost me near $1k if I made it to day two ie. airfares, overnight accom, test fees, lunch/dinner/breakfast, and not to mention YMMB doesn't have much in the way of available public traffic.

And this is BEFORE the $150k!
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Old 19th Jun 2010, 00:19
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Pharoh:

Your exactly right, to even do the testing is a big enough commitment to turn candidates away so I don't know what they are getting at, I'm still hanging out for any opinions or thoughts on the ACP.
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At the end of the day its a money making 'scheme'

Good luck to all that undertake this cadetship and i look forward to your future posts

You've been warned
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Old 19th Jun 2010, 00:30
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Thats exactly what im trying to get at.

So the negatives of the whole process is:

1) No guarantee of positions after the training
2) Bonded for 6 years on a Junior F/O Salary
3) Lack of respect perhaps from other F/O's and Captains that has earnt their place there
4) No say in where you are based etc?
5) Salary sacrificing the already reduced salary to pay off the training costs..

Compared to another few years in GA and earning your spot with a regional carrier on a better salary and more oppurtunity for promotion or command in the future?
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I was thinking about this ACP scheme. I even put together an application, but never submitted it.

End of the day (and I'm not judging anyone), I simply took offence at the notion of having to pay an employer 500 bucks just to be interviewed. Should I pass their 'standard', to then owe them AUS$65,000 for the privilege of making them money.

To spend the rest of my time there on a B grade payscale. To not start with 'mainline', but to be farmed out to offshore setups. To possibly never be upgraded to a command.

So they can stick their ACP up their arse and ill try to do it the hard way.
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I think I will follow that notion, im lucky enough to have gained employment in the GA industry especially the way its been since the slump..So why give it up for promises in a shiny brochure. The REX scheme is a prime example of how they will take advantage of aspiring airline pilots once again
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Old 19th Jun 2010, 00:40
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Am I reading this right?

For the Advanced Cadet Program

Cost is $84,895.

J.Star will sponsor 21k of the ground training and in addition will fund the remaining costs of the ACP which you repay over 6 years whilst being bonded to J.Star.

Is that correct?
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Yes, thats correct.
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I've recently completed the first two days of testing for the ab initio course. I am now awaiting a call as to whether I get an interview with Jetstar. I don't know if I'll take the position if it is offered to me. Having said that, the more thought I put in to it, the more I am warming to the idea... To be honest I just want to fly, if I have to endure a poor wage for 6 years so be it! In this day and age its important to keep your options open, so I am exhausting all options in my dream of becoming a pilot.

Good luck to all in the Jetstar pipeline!

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Old 19th Jun 2010, 00:56
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So a 85K bond over 6 years on a Junior F/O rate of approx 55-60K

Making it a 30K salary for first 6 years???

Can't be right..
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