Qantas Cadetships
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Just a little as I was looking at BAE in Adelaide. Basically, you apply to Quantas, pass selection and you become a 'cadet'. But you have to pay for your own basic training (CASA CPL) yourself.
Talk to BAE in Adelaide, they know more...
Talk to BAE in Adelaide, they know more...
Last edited by buttline; 10th July 2002 at 06:51.
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From: South London
More info at:
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/about/employment/pilots
I can't find the very detailed page of info on QFs website (saw in a few months ago).
They are nothing like BAs. Firstly you must have Australian citizenship. Qantas select you, you pay for your own training, then you have to go away and do 18 months work experience. Once you've done all this and subject to current requirements you join QF as a Second Officer (as far as I recall).
Their website does say however, that they have the go ahead to run the scheme in 2003.
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/about/employment/pilots
I can't find the very detailed page of info on QFs website (saw in a few months ago).
They are nothing like BAs. Firstly you must have Australian citizenship. Qantas select you, you pay for your own training, then you have to go away and do 18 months work experience. Once you've done all this and subject to current requirements you join QF as a Second Officer (as far as I recall).
Their website does say however, that they have the go ahead to run the scheme in 2003.
Last edited by AlphaCharlie; 11th July 2002 at 21:57.
Qantas Cadetships
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From: Sydney, Australia
I can definately say the last two comments are both false.
I personally know 5 previous qantas cadets who are all now second officers with Qantas. All 5 didn't have university degrees.
I also met the son of a Senior Qantas captain who applied for the cadetship last year.. he didn't pass either.
In terms of selection, I'm fairly certain that they're concerned with individual performance, aptitude and pyschological test results and leadership skills/experience.
My questions is: I hear Qantas get at least 500 applicants each year, where do these teenagers get $100,000 AUS from?
Good luck to all those who apply.
Regards,
I personally know 5 previous qantas cadets who are all now second officers with Qantas. All 5 didn't have university degrees.
I also met the son of a Senior Qantas captain who applied for the cadetship last year.. he didn't pass either.
In terms of selection, I'm fairly certain that they're concerned with individual performance, aptitude and pyschological test results and leadership skills/experience.
My questions is: I hear Qantas get at least 500 applicants each year, where do these teenagers get $100,000 AUS from?
Good luck to all those who apply.
Regards,
...the thin end thereof
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From: London
Good point Grivation 
If it is hard to become an airline pilot in Britain, it is much harder in the Southern Hemisphere. There have been rumours on here for years that you have to be 'family' to get the Qantas cadetship.
If it is hard to become an airline pilot in Britain, it is much harder in the Southern Hemisphere. There have been rumours on here for years that you have to be 'family' to get the Qantas cadetship.
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From: Too far away from the cockpit...
The QF 'family' requirement
As far as I have heard the benefits of being a Qantas Captain's son / daughter have been drastically reduced over the past few years. I believe QF is open to many more people these days......
I certainly hope so anyway....!
I certainly hope so anyway....!
