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3rd Mar 2014, 07:49
Replies: 255
Views: 172,514
Posted By bubblyguy

Virgin Australia International (long haul - VAI)...

Virgin Australia International (long haul - VAI) only recruit crew now from existing crew.

There is no longer any external recruitment for long haul crew. You first need to do a few years at...
1st Dec 2013, 03:17
Replies: 255
Views: 172,514
Posted By bubblyguy

There are 2 ground schools currently in progress...

There are 2 ground schools currently in progress in Perth. They are finishing just in time for Christmas.

Recruitment for more Perth ground schools is in progress for both VAA (mainline) and VARA....
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Oct 2013, 00:02
Replies: 8
Views: 11,528
Posted By bubblyguy

Due to crew dispensation on my airlines 737...

Due to crew dispensation on my airlines 737 aircraft we have to provide a briefing to each passenger for these "self-help" overwing exits.

The briefing confirms they are willing to assist,...
7th Oct 2013, 11:30
Replies: 255
Views: 172,514
Posted By bubblyguy

You more than likely will. :) There is...

You more than likely will. :)

There is another ground school that will be 1 week ahead of you.
7th Oct 2013, 10:05
Replies: 255
Views: 172,514
Posted By bubblyguy

Don't stress! If the doctor passed you then you...

Don't stress! If the doctor passed you then you passed! Congrats!

As long as you pass the DAMP testing you will hopefully be in training soon! :)
6th May 2013, 03:15
Replies: 5
Views: 5,409
Posted By bubblyguy

It will almost always be Perth based cabin crew...

It will almost always be Perth based cabin crew operating the PER BNE PER services :)
24th Apr 2013, 11:15
Replies: 255
Views: 172,514
Posted By bubblyguy

To those above I know there has been a ground...

To those above I know there has been a ground school in either Melbourne or Sydney recently (can't remember) and the 3rd one (yes 3 already this year) for Perth this year is in their final few weeks....
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Apr 2013, 06:52
Replies: 13
Views: 21,851
Posted By bubblyguy

For my work; B777-300ER: Legal minimum 10,...

For my work;

B777-300ER: Legal minimum 10, for service depending on route up to 13.
A330-200: Legal minimum 8, for service depending on route either 9 or 10.
B737-800: Legal (with dispensation...
22nd Jan 2013, 06:11
Replies: 26
Views: 5,739
Posted By bubblyguy

Well in Perth so far no crew I've worked with...

Well in Perth so far no crew I've worked with have been selected for the wonderful enhanced security screening.

I have watched a few passengers go through and it is simply a disaster. Takes at...
31st Jul 2012, 13:51
Replies: 255
Views: 172,514
Posted By bubblyguy

Shelbs, From what I know it is different and...

Shelbs,

From what I know it is different and scenario based.

Ozzyflyer1990,

Sounds like you have some great experience. I am sure it will give you an advantage in the earlier stages of the...
30th Jul 2012, 08:36
Replies: 255
Views: 172,514
Posted By bubblyguy

There is currently massive recruitment taking...

There is currently massive recruitment taking place in Perth.

Good luck to those going through the Recruitment Day this week.

For those looking for Brisbane base sadly I don't think you will...
8th Mar 2012, 05:08
Replies: 140
Views: 32,612
Posted By bubblyguy

The amount of work airlines need to do for this...

The amount of work airlines need to do for this new system is quite ridiculous.

I personally don't understand why the current slot time system couldn't be continued?

The spreadsheet, web...
10th Feb 2012, 10:13
Replies: 14
Views: 5,129
Posted By bubblyguy

UnderneathTheRadar, Can tell you that often...

UnderneathTheRadar,

Can tell you that often J class is full. Makes for plenty of fun on the short MEL-SYD or SYD-BNE vice versa when it is a proper meal time.

There are some flights the service...
10th Feb 2012, 10:04
Replies: 416
Views: 104,612
Posted By bubblyguy

Shelbs, Sad to hear that you didn't make it...

Shelbs,

Sad to hear that you didn't make it through. Just so you know we have people in the Perth base all the way up to the 50's so there certainly isn't an age range.

It is a very diverse...
10th Feb 2012, 10:01
Replies: 416
Views: 104,612
Posted By bubblyguy

syd16R, Any wet lease based crew can do it....

syd16R,

Any wet lease based crew can do it. Have seen all bases do it at some point. Guess it just depends on the way resourcing do the pairings.
6th Feb 2012, 12:24
Replies: 18
Views: 2,871
Posted By bubblyguy

I find Perth is the worst with no consistency...

I find Perth is the worst with no consistency with the security staff, especially at international.

I've had to put eggs one by one into individual LAGs bags, sometimes get water bottles I forget...
30th Nov 2011, 11:38
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

elrehab, You are provided one with an...

elrehab,

You are provided one with an application through Virgin Australia as an ASIC Issuing Body.

For cabin crew you need a red AUS ASIC. This is the highest level of ASIC you can obtain.
23rd Nov 2011, 02:46
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

marly, Due to the nature of flying from...

marly,

Due to the nature of flying from Perth with most of the Phuket trips being Perth crew and plenty of Bali services also featuring Perth crew coupled with the Christmas and Cocos Islands...
22nd Nov 2011, 09:49
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

flyawaywithva, Bali should remain with DJ...

flyawaywithva,

Bali should remain with DJ crew as it is 737 services meanwhile VA crew are only 777 endorsed. Don't see it happening. Bali would never be classified as "long haul" from Australia....
22nd Nov 2011, 00:34
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

sydney90, The staff benefits are very...

sydney90,

The staff benefits are very comprehensive. I can't tell you the prices but they are extremely low and with Virgin you have staff travel access to many of the partner airlines. You also...
22nd Nov 2011, 00:28
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

flyawaywithva, Unfortunately as I'm on the...

flyawaywithva,

Unfortunately as I'm on the west coast I don't hear anything about Sydney Long Haul (V Australia). Wish I could tell you something but simply can't. I do know that no new 777 are...
21st Nov 2011, 13:16
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

Yeah sydney90 pretty sure they are only doing one...

Yeah sydney90 pretty sure they are only doing one group at a time in each location and no groups con-currently at the same location.

I would love to tell you all about some of the excitement...
21st Nov 2011, 07:44
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

Sydney90, There are at least 4 ground...

Sydney90,

There are at least 4 ground schools taking place right now. All will be finished just before Christmas but will take up most of December.

Also for those interested the governments...
15th Nov 2011, 14:09
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

Hope89, the current mass recruitment is due to...

Hope89, the current mass recruitment is due to exciting changes and the need for more staff. Virgin Australia is an extremely exciting and ever changing place to be at right now.



Believe there...
15th Nov 2011, 01:36
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

Something like that for a certain date yes. Not...

Something like that for a certain date yes. Not entirely correct but on the right track. All will be revealed just after the New Year.

Recruitment is working overtime at the moment to get people...
15th Nov 2011, 01:32
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

Sydney90, Unfortunately not. The only time...

Sydney90,

Unfortunately not. The only time you will get accommodation is if you go to another city for the practical emergency procedures parts of your ground school.

For example as Perth...
8th Nov 2011, 12:32
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

Marcus it all depends on how you bid. You...

Marcus it all depends on how you bid.

You can be rostered up to 15 overnights. There are plenty of different types of flying available and by bidding hopefully you get some of what you want.
6th Nov 2011, 08:52
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

Virgin Australia happily accepts it from QHI. ...

Virgin Australia happily accepts it from QHI.

In some states you need additional qualifications but as Virgin Australia is national and an airline there is no further requirements.

NSW and...
6th Nov 2011, 03:48
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

For RSA I recommend QHI. Very easy online, good...

For RSA I recommend QHI. Very easy online, good price and all sorted with no expiry date on your certificate.

RSA, RSA QLD, RSA Queensland, RSA Brisbane, RSA Online, RSG QLD | QHINT...
6th Nov 2011, 03:46
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

Virgin are hiring a lot more Cabin Crew at the...

Virgin are hiring a lot more Cabin Crew at the moment for every base.

Make sure your applications are in with good availability to commence sooner rather than later.

Also depending on the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Oct 2011, 06:31
Replies: 12
Views: 6,676
Posted By bubblyguy

For small children we provide infant life jackets...

For small children we provide infant life jackets (basically under the age of 4).

Anyone else gets the standard adult life jacket. I've had children in them before and they worked fine. If anyone...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Sep 2011, 01:25
Replies: 12
Views: 6,676
Posted By bubblyguy

You should NEVER inflate any lifejackets within...

You should NEVER inflate any lifejackets within the cabin.

Upon reaching the door an infant lifejacket can be inflated or assist a child in inflating theirs.

You must remember Ethiopian...
13th Aug 2011, 11:46
Replies: 20
Views: 10,031
Posted By bubblyguy

QGS has been around since late 2009. It has...

QGS has been around since late 2009.

It has only been recently that there has been a big push to have more staff.

If you look at previous job ads you can see this or even do a business entity...
12th Aug 2011, 09:18
Replies: 47
Views: 7,134
Posted By bubblyguy

Just to let you know Virgin puts its paxing crew...

Just to let you know Virgin puts its paxing crew in the exit rows.

Obviously they are the best people on the aircraft as passengers to be in the exit row.

Also Virgin do not allow online,...
6th Aug 2011, 01:01
Replies: 1,953
Views: 411,262
Posted By bubblyguy

It's 12 months for any position, any location. ...

It's 12 months for any position, any location.

Sorry to say there is not much of a reason to head to Sydney and go to the recruitment day.
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