Virgin Australia Flight Attendant Salary and Benefits

Virgin Australia believes in making a difference and upholds the values of giving importance to money, quality, innovation, fun, and a competitive spirit. It provides a high-quality service by empowering its staff and facilitating and monitoring client input in order to constantly improve the customer experience through innovation. According to Indeed Australia, if you are working as a Flight Attendant at Virgin Australia your estimated average annual pay will be A$47,054 ($32,328) or A$3,921 per month ($2,693).

Virgin Australia, famously known as Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd, is an Australian airline. It is the largest airline in terms of fleet size to carry the Virgin brand. It began operations as Virgin Blue in 2000, with only two aircraft for a single route. Following the collapse of Ansett Australia in September 2001, it found itself as a prominent airline in Australia’s domestic market. Since then, the airline has expanded to service 32 cities in Australia directly from hubs in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. As an aspiring Flight Attendant, a lot of perks are waiting for you at Virgin Australia.

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Cash Salary Breakdown

  • Basic Salary –  Based on the estimated average annual pay given by Indeed Australia, a Flight Attendant working at Virgin Australia can expect an average pay of A$3,921 per month ($2,693).
  • Flying Pay Hours – The rate per flying hour at Virgin Australia has not been publicly disclosed. However, your compensation for flight time is based on the number of hours you spend on duty aboard the plane and is calculated monthly.
  • Layover Allowance – Virgin Australia  Flight Attendants have no publicized per diem rates. But the usual range of per diem pay for FAs is A$3 ($2) per hour. The actual and precise rate will be discussed during the contract signing.
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Benefits

  • Medical Insurance – One of the most essential benefits you should be looking for as a laborer is Health and Life Insurance. Medical benefits are one of the basic perks you can get from an airline when you work as a Flight Attendant.
  • Free and Discounted Flights – Flight Attendants get free and discounted flights that may extend coverage to spouses, family members, and friends. This will depend on the airline you are employed with. At Virgin Australia, you and your loved ones will receive discounted flight travel (with $1000 in credits to spend each year).
  • Extra Vacation Days – You’ll have 6 weeks of yearly leave, giving you plenty of opportunity to enjoy your flight perks even more.
  • Free physiotherapy – Maintain your fitness and appearance with free on-site physiotherapy in each of Virgin Australia’s main ports.
  • Discounts – Reduce the cost of your travel insurance, car rental, lodging, hospitality, retail, technology, beauty, and wellness services through shopping discounts given by the airline.
  • Well-being assistance – For your physical, emotional, social, and financial health, you can get free and confidential help from experienced professionals. You will have access to a self-service app
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Video: My first operational flight Virgin Australia cabin crew flight attendant

Want to see what it looks like to have your first operational flight as a Cabin Crew at Virgin Australia? Here is a vlog from a male Flight Attendant working at the said airline. Yes, you can do all of these kinds of stuff before and after work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need to be a “Jack of all trades” to get my expected salary?

As a member of Virgin Australia’s Cabin Crew, you will work as part of a team, meet new people, and see new places. Working as a flight attendant in the aviation business requires the ability to deal with problems that are beyond your control (environmental variables, delays, emergencies, and so on). Your ability to be calm and confident under pressure will go a long way toward making guests feel at ease. You will not be allowed to handle duties and responsibilities out of your contract.

2. Where does Virgin Australia fly?

Domestic Cabin Crew for Virgin Australia operates Boeing 737 aircraft on domestic and short-haul international networks, having bases in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. Virgin Australia Regional Cabin Crew flies on regional routes in Fokker 100 and Airbus 320 aircraft.

3. Where is Virgin Australia located?

South Bank, Queensland, is the airline’s headquarters. British billionaire Richard Branson (founder of Virgin Group) and former CEO Brett Godfrey co-founded it.

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4. What about the airline’s trust and appreciation?

Upon joining Virgin Australia’s team, you are recognized for your individuality. You are urged to exemplify the easygoing, laid-back, honest spirit for which it become famous. The airline believes that when you are free to be yourself, you are better able to own your personal responsibilities, go above and beyond for clients, and, most importantly, be happier. The airline trust and appreciate you that’s why you are allowed to be yourself.

5. How much is the salary for a Flight attendant at Virgin Australia?

Cabin Crew of Virgin Australia are covered by an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA). During the recruitment process, more information on specific salary rates will be supplied.

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Summary

Working as a Flight Attendant at Virgin Australia can give you an estimated average annual pay of A$47,054 ($32,328) or A$3,921 per month ($2,693), this is according to available data on the Indeed Australia website. Virgin Australia is part of a large family known as the Virgin Group. It has produced more than 300 branded firms worldwide, employing nearly 50,000 people in 30 countries, since the foundation of its first company, Virgin Records. These organizations operate in a variety of industries, including mobile phone, transportation, travel, financial services, media, music, and fitness, as well as the soon-to-be-launched space tourism enterprise, Virgin Galactic. Work at one of the best airlines in Australia – Virgin Australia!