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Hi Arena. QLink has two separate seniority lists and EBAs. Cairns is a Sunstate base, along with Brisbane and Adelaide. The Eastern bases are Sydney and Melbourne. Doesn't look like any hiring into Cairns or Brisbane at the moment, but Adelaide more likely if you want to be on the right seniority list and get there eventually.
Lots of hiring into Eastern bases at the moment. You can apply for a Sunstate base once you're in, but youll drop to the bottom of their seniority list. It might take a while before spots become available.
Lots of hiring into Eastern bases at the moment. You can apply for a Sunstate base once you're in, but youll drop to the bottom of their seniority list. It might take a while before spots become available.
Originally Posted by arena1
Hi all can anyone in the know tell me if qlink Eastern are hiring and is there still a cairns base? Is cairns a sought after base ??
cheers
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Not sure why you're calling ppl names...bit uncalled for.
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Are they hard set on the multi/ turbine time?
For example their mins for apps are 700 however they also want 250 multi command. If you had over 1000 would they still consider you?
For example their mins for apps are 700 however they also want 250 multi command. If you had over 1000 would they still consider you?
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Hi mate thanks for the info, I think everyone is sick of coming on here clearly seeking more in-depth info from those that work for a company and hear more of what’s happening I.e bases that are short of pilots and you get turkeys throwing their two worthless cents in. That’s why. And for what it’s worth I had checked the qantas website and was aware of the syd Mel recruitment but a forum is to seek inside info that 99% of folk on here are super willing to offer up but there’s always that 1% of time wasters. Rant over. The 1% out there wake up to yourself.
Again thanks for the info really appreciate it.
cheers arena1
Again thanks for the info really appreciate it.
cheers arena1
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Australia needs to grow up from the multi requirements, look at the US. all they want is x amount of turbine time as well as TT. The future is single-engine turbine PC12,208,KODIAK etc..Most of these piston twins haven't even been in production for the last 20+ years. If someone can fly these they sure as hell can fly a clapped out 310, they should be considered equal.
Australia needs to grow up from the multi requirements, look at the US. all they want is x amount of turbine time as well as TT. The future is single-engine turbine PC12,208,KODIAK etc..Most of these piston twins haven't even been in production for the last 20+ years. If someone can fly these they sure as hell can fly a clapped out 310, they should be considered equal.
I actually see turbine time a useless stat, turbines are piss easy to fly as long as you don't cook it on start. Even signing off for pressurisation is very easy, as the systems on airliners are pretty much automated with very little pilot input.
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I actually see turbine time a useless stat, turbines are piss easy to fly as long as you don't cook it on start. Even signing off for pressurisation is very easy, as the systems on airliners are pretty much automated with very little pilot input.[/QUOTE]
I think its not so much the engine itself its more to do with that generally turbines are heavier/faster/more complex than your standard piston single or even twin sometimes
I think its not so much the engine itself its more to do with that generally turbines are heavier/faster/more complex than your standard piston single or even twin sometimes
Hmm, only the PC-12 would be considered slightly complicated, C208 and Kodiak are fixed gear, no hydraulics apart from brakes, no pressurisation, single engine, TAS around 200 kts max. Flying a Chieftain or even a 6 place twin (other than a Partenavia) would be more complex and hone the single pilot IFR skills far more. Granted the piston twins are definitely on the way out, however the cadet programs coming out still focus on multi training in a Seminole or similar for the multi engine basics.
Minimum hours just reflect the amount of applicants and/or insurance/contract requirements. QLink is asking for multi time as they think they can still get direct entries with that under their belt. In reality you are better off applying for Rex, Link or other TP operators, getting a quick command and then applying for QF groups with jets, or you risk getting stuck in QLInk to fill seats.
Minimum hours just reflect the amount of applicants and/or insurance/contract requirements. QLink is asking for multi time as they think they can still get direct entries with that under their belt. In reality you are better off applying for Rex, Link or other TP operators, getting a quick command and then applying for QF groups with jets, or you risk getting stuck in QLInk to fill seats.
Originally Posted by rightseat152
Are they hard set on the multi/ turbine time?
For example their mins for apps are 700 however they also want 250 multi command. If you had over 1000 would they still consider you?
For example their mins for apps are 700 however they also want 250 multi command. If you had over 1000 would they still consider you?
Originally Posted by 43Inches
Hmm, only the PC-12 would be considered slightly complicated, C208 and Kodiak are fixed gear, no hydraulics apart from brakes, no pressurisation, single engine, TAS around 200 kts max. Flying a Chieftain or even a 6 place twin (other than a Partenavia) would be more complex and hone the single pilot IFR skills far more. Granted the piston twins are definitely on the way out, however the cadet programs coming out still focus on multi training in a Seminole or similar for the multi engine basics.
Minimum hours just reflect the amount of applicants and/or insurance/contract requirements. QLink is asking for multi time as they think they can still get direct entries with that under their belt. In reality you are better off applying for Rex, Link or other TP operators, getting a quick command and then applying for QF groups with jets, or you risk getting stuck in QLInk to fill seats.
Minimum hours just reflect the amount of applicants and/or insurance/contract requirements. QLink is asking for multi time as they think they can still get direct entries with that under their belt. In reality you are better off applying for Rex, Link or other TP operators, getting a quick command and then applying for QF groups with jets, or you risk getting stuck in QLInk to fill seats.
When I was an FO about 10 years ago, I recall a captain say to me...if you want to progress, don't stay here otherwise you get too comfortable. He was right.
Of course, if like many that are comfortable with regional which overall isn't a bad gig, then by all means stay.
In terms of bases Cairns and Adelaide has the best lifestyle. I just couldn't hack the summer heat up there.
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Originally Posted by bendo77
Hello, have there been any new hires go to Brisbane recently or get it fairly quickly? I see the ad up on workday is only for the Eastern bases. Cheers.
Unfortunately not, there’s a long list eastern guys looking to transfer to Brisbane. Rex / Alliance / Corporate Air might be a better option for a quicker Brisbane base? Cobham Q400 also advertising for FOs BNE base.
Originally Posted by FO NappyBum
Unfortunately not, there’s a long list eastern guys looking to transfer to Brisbane. Rex / Alliance / Corporate Air might be a better option for a quicker Brisbane base? Cobham Q400 also advertising for FOs BNE base.
