Current 737 F/A hoping for a job!

colleenb24

colleenb24

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Current on 737 400/700/800/900, current FAA certificate, First Aid and CPR card. Willing to relocate just about anywhere. Stayed home for 20 years raising my girls while married to airline pilot. Hired and sucessfully went througfh Alaska Airlines Inflight training, but was let go after a miscommunication during a probationary check ride. Would love to use all the knowledge I acquired flying for a company where my willingness to give 100% plus my over the top customer service skills would be valued. Thank-you!

http://youtu.be/C-kjrW0mnKI slide presentation of my story.
 
Colleen B.
colleenb24@hotmail.com


PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Flight Attendant. 10 Years Attendant Experience. Convair 580. BAE 146. Customer Sales. Demonstrator. Photo Set Manager. Caterer. Customer Support. Planner. Problem Solver. Multitasker. Negotiator. Amiable. Organized. Dependable. Flexible. Current FAA Certificate.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Flight Attendant, Alaska Airlines, Seattle, Washington May 2011-August 2011
  • Successfully completed flight attendant training
  • Current on 737-400/737-400C/737-700/737-800/737800ETOPS/737-900
  • Flew online one month
Lead Flight Attendant, United Express/Aspen Airways, Denver, CO 1984-1992
  • Responsible for passenger safety and comfort on BAE-146 and Convair 580 aircraft
  • Demonstrated leadership during emergency situations, including landing gear failure and aircraft stall during inclement weather. Successfully prepared cabin for emergency landings.
  • Safely reseated and reassured passengers during rapid decompression caused by cabin door seal
Flight Attendant, Sierra Pacific Airlines, Tucson, AZ 1978-1980
  • Solo flight attendant on Convair 580
  • Performed pre-flight checks, stocked aircraft supplies, provided passenger assistance while boarding
  • Demonstrated flexibility to meet company needs by supporting unscheduled operations on short notice.
Sales Demonstrator/Educator, ASM Marketing/Provo Craft, El Segundo, CA 2010
  • National Top Sales Award for sales of new craft machine (the Cricut Cake)
  • Instructed customers on use of machine
  • Demonstrated products in multiple store locations and craft shows
  • Provided customer support for clients after purchase
Customer Service Manager, IPI Worldwide Photo, Phoenix, AZ 2008/2009 (seasonal)
  • Set Manager for seasonal photo sets
  • Hired, trained, and managed employees; created and maintained employee schedules
  • Responsible for large crowd management
  • Responsible for reconciling revenue and inventory daily
Catering Manager, Lovik’s Catering, Scottsdale, AZ 2007-2008
  • Responsible for customer orders, delivery and setup
  • Organized food purchases and food preparation for large events
 
Can you tell us about the stall in the inclement weather?

No help here, but you did make me google "cricut cake".
 
Of course!
In the late 80's I was the lone flight attendant onboard a Convair 580 one evening bound for ASE from DEN, with a full load (50) of PAX. We took off when the weather was above minimums but by the time we were on approach in ASE the visibilty was on the decline. My pilots attempted the landing but aborted the landing when they could not spot the runway. Suddenly we were feeling max power on the go around but with some extra stuff....they did not pull the gear up immediately and the A/C began to shudder and shake violently. All the PAX looked back at me and I just smiled, but I'm sure my face must have been white, giving away the calmness I was trying to convey. It was snowing really heavily but I think I saw the tops of the trees close as we flailed above Starwood as the pilots struggled to regain control of the aircraft. Everything got very slow, I remember thinking, "Hmmm...this is what it feels like to die...Interesting..." I seem to remember the A/C going into a bit of a nose dive, perhaps in an attempt to gain airspeed? Anyway they recovered the A/C and my Captain called me up front to tell me we were going straight back to Denver, even though we were allowed to attempt two more landings. He informed us he was going home to tell his family he loved them.
Later I spoke with rampers who were waiting for our flt to come in and they all were sure they were about to witness a crash by the way the A/C was performing. They all said their hearts were in their throats as they watched the A/C flailing down the valley.
Back then the flight attendants weren't included in any debriefing so that is just my version of this incident. But whenever I see this Captain at reunions he will introduce me as someone he almost killed.
Not surprising for an elderly but sturdy A/C like the Convair, I had many emergencies during my employment with AP. I found I have a gift for remaining very calm during these experiences. The AS check riders misjudged my nervousness during the check ride, noting that they felt I wouldn't be able to function in the event of an emergency. Their mistake will hopefully be someone else's gain.
Do you want more stories?
 
Talked to Sierra Pacific. With only two a/c and one in heavy check, they are not hiring at this time. Hopefully they'll call me if they need someone fast. Thanks Mike.
 
They're still just flying the -200s on their charter-type ops? No more Convairs? Their company office is about 1 mile from where I live.
 
I have a friend flying for them, they just have two 737's. Still doing BLM/Forest Service work plus charters, I believe. I am 54 so this may be why I don't get interviews? I know I'm a lot better flight attendant than when I was in my 20's.
 
I'm rooting for you! Great video. Astonished if they really let you go after how well you did for missing one question. Good luck.
 
Thanks! I've never heard of Miami Air, I'll check it out. I know it's hard to believe they fired me for missing one question on a redo of the safety questions from my check ride. It was obvious to me the lady who quizzed me was having a bad day. I gave her the correct answer and she gave me a look and asked if I was sure, made me doubt myself, so I then got a little flustered. They decided I wasn't confident enough to be an Alaskan F/A. Wish they would have decided that before I spent 6 weeks in training, missed my daughter's high school graduation, and spent a couple grand getting an apartment set up in SEA.
I found out the lady who fired me was dealing with her mother's illness, she died two days later. She probably wasn't in the best state of mind to be making these types of decisions. I appealed it but of course no one wanted to go up against her. I understand that. But it was really unfair how they treated me. For all you guys who think working for AS would be the bomb, I'm telling you they are not as caring as they would like you to think.
 
Is that an AA recovery coin? If so i'd probably leave that out of the video, might have something to do with it? My two cents
 
After over 20 years without a Budlight, shouldn't be a concern for an employer. I would prefer to hire someone who had "used up all their coupons, lol." I witnessed a lot of alcohol abuse by F/A's in my career, concerning actually. Noticed that the attitude about drinking with the pilots had changed this time around. Back in the late 70's/early 80's flying with many retired military pilots, old school....well never mind. I was a lot of fun back then too.
 
I commend you on your recovery, I just know some people would see that as a red flag, even with 20 years, but you do have a right to be proud. Good job :)
 
Found a job finally! For those of you searching, don't give up! Seems to be a lot more hiring happening lately.
 
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