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Frightflyer 4th Jun 2019 12:41

Rex
 
Does anyone have a idea of when the next ground school is or how long the hold file is. Sorry if question has been asked before.

Ladloy 5th Jun 2019 02:47

Funny that Rex related stuff always gets moved to GA?

Flydawg 5th Jun 2019 03:30

Interesting to see how the hold times compare with other operators.

AmarokGTI 5th Jun 2019 03:50


Originally Posted by Frightflyer (Post 10486274)
Does anyone have a idea of when the next ground school is or how long the hold file is. Sorry if question has been asked before.

Pretty much back to back ground schools, so approx every 6 weeks. Been that way since about late 2016.

Hsveight 5th Jun 2019 13:27

Wow, every 6 weeks they take on another set of cadets. So how hard is it to become a Rex cadet. I’m so keen to join up but have been holding off because I only got 82 in my HSC 10 years ago and thought I’d just be glossed over

pilotchute 5th Jun 2019 15:26

There isnt a minimum Yr12 result listed in the requirements so why havent you applied?

Its not like trying to get into Melbourne Uni law.

Ladloy 5th Jun 2019 19:26


Originally Posted by Hsveight (Post 10487020)
Wow, every 6 weeks they take on another set of cadets. So how hard is it to become a Rex cadet. I’m so keen to join up but have been holding off because I only got 82 in my HSC 10 years ago and thought I’d just be glossed over

There's a cadetship every 8-12 months but a Saab ground school every 6 weeks of direct entry or cadets

Hsveight 6th Jun 2019 08:41

Ah that makes more sense. Thanks mate

Defenestrator 7th Jun 2019 02:20

What’s it cost?

Hsveight 7th Jun 2019 02:29

About $105k for the course but some of that is waived if you stay with the company for 7 years. $25k upfront.

Slippery_Pete 7th Jun 2019 10:19

If you get an interview, definitely ask the interview panel if you can stay at the Mercure in Wagga.

Ladloy 8th Jun 2019 00:06


Originally Posted by Hsveight (Post 10488283)
About $105k for the course but some of that is waived if you stay with the company for 7 years. $25k upfront.

In terms of wage, FO salary is roughly 55k but I know some FOs making upwards of 120k due to overtime.
Command in 4-5 years, captains salary is 100-110k with captains averaging 160-200k due to overtime.

Hsveight 9th Jun 2019 12:20


Originally Posted by Ladloy (Post 10488986)
In terms of wage, FO salary is roughly 55k but I know some FOs making upwards of 120k due to overtime.
Command in 4-5 years, captains salary is 100-110k with captains averaging 160-200k due to overtime.

thanks mate. I just can’t imagine that being true though. Are they pulling like 80 hour weeks to more than double the base salary?

KRUSTY 34 9th Jun 2019 19:32


Originally Posted by Hsveight (Post 10489803)
thanks mate. I just can’t imagine that being true though. Are they pulling like 80 hour weeks to more than double the base salary?

Yes definite exaggeration!

There is plenty of overtime on offer, but predominantly for Captains. Overtime earnings can be as high as 50% of base salary over the year. Not bad coin for Regional work, but you do have to sacrifice lifestyle.

KRUSTY 34 9th Jun 2019 19:36


Originally Posted by Slippery_Pete (Post 10488506)
If you get an interview, definitely ask the interview panel if you can stay at the Mercure in Wagga.

You crack me up Pete!

xaos03 19th Jun 2019 01:03

Anyone been on the hold file any longer then 4+ months? More so has anyone been on the hold file and not ended up with a job?
I have heard they’ve been back logged with training but to what extent I’m unsure.

Hamley 21st Jun 2019 14:13


Originally Posted by Ladloy (Post 10486670)
Funny that Rex related stuff always gets moved to GA?

haha yeah I've noticed this too I find it very funny

tail wheel 21st Jun 2019 20:31

Ladloy


"Funny that Rex related stuff always gets moved to GA?"
"The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions" as distinct from "Airline and RPT Rumours & News".

Which part of the word "Questions" do you struggle with?

Qantas, Virgin et al questions about employment, cadet training etc also end up in this forum. To "clear the air", not one of the Dunnunda Mods works for a major airline or has any bias toward any particular airline. I moved this thread, have been a PPRuNe Mod for around 20 years, never worked for Qantas, Virgin, Ansett, TAA or any of their subsidiaries, nor have I ever wanted to.

"Airline and RPT Rumours & News" is reserved for airline and heavy air transport news and rumours of reasonable veracity. Most other matters, including training and employment questions end up in this forum, as it has always been.........


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