Don't stress about the WOMBAT, there is nothing you can really do to prepare for it aside from get a good night's sleep, as it requires sustained focus for 2.5 hours. You learn it on the day and have 30 mins or so to practice before you start the assessment. The simulator is for a Piper Seminole, and no there isn't much feedback (i.e. not a full motion sim). I won't guess about which course you'd be eligible for, but they run them very regularly.

Hey all, A question to the ones that have applied. Did you get a confirmation once applied? I didn't and I'm a little anxious.

Has anyone heard anything with regards to direct entry FO recruitment? I would think I’ve got an attractive resume with regards to aviation experience and I’ve had an application in for a few months now yet heard nothing.

I've had an application in since 2009 and not heard anything :ugh:
Good luck though

Not long after their focus was cadet hiring. Rightly or wrongly it was the time. Direct entries are sort after, but you need to update every 2 weeks minimum. Change anything in your application, that'll send you to the top of the pile. They don't need to dig deep for applications. Rightly or wrongly.

Good luck.

See above.

Thats good to know, thanks.

That post was in reference to the Cadetship, not direct entry.

why wouldn't they?

The cadetship is a cash cow for them. Charge an over the top amoint for training then bind them with substandard terms and conditions.

Wouldn't surprise me if they didn't rehire the crews they stood down in favour of 'training' a massive batch of cadets.

Can you elaborate on some of the 'substandard terms and conditions' provided by REX?
I'm looking at applying for their cadetship next year so any info is useful. Also - how does it compare to other ones in Australia?

Nothing wrong with it but there are vastly different views on this topic - I've had a graduate (and current REX employee) speak highly of it whilst others detest it?

Anyone here?

Maybe because nobody thinks REX will even exist next year.

Apologies to add to the millions of these posts.

Anyone heard anything regarding the Rex 026 intake? AAPA website says they'll start in Oct 2020 but Rex says Early 2020 - assuming either the 'rona or just not being needed on mainline caused the pushback.

Personally submitted an application about 6 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything, refraining from calling just yet as the application confirmation specifically said not to. Hopefully get through to at least WOMBAT but we shall see.

You live with your eyes shut?

No because when I made that comment REX hadn't received any Govt assistantance.

Stiff Undercarriage,

LOL! 😂 Understatement of the year!

Personally wouldn't go anywhere near pilot training given the current climate, especially with over 100k on the line...

Anyone that got the go ahead for REX026 heard from the company as too what their plans are with it since COVID has shaken things up?

There sure doesn’t seem to be any let up in the way the current training is going..constant Rex aircraft up and about daily around the Riverina to and froing from town to town.
i know that doesn’t answer your question directly

When the next upswing occurs after this downturn you won’t be given a 12-18 months heads up to start your training. Those who start their training 12-18 months prior to the upswing beginning will be best positioned to ride the crest of the next wave, but that means committing to a large sum of money at the same time no one is being employed.

My guess is not in 1 year, but 2 years from now demand will have picked up again and pilots will be required in numbers at the regional level. If you can commit to the training now and possibility support yourself through alternate employment for 6-12 months after the course if no airline work is available then it may be a good idea to start training now.