Flight Attendant Jobs!

NW004

NW004

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So what does everyone think abou becoming a flight attendant?

The requirements are very low, and I bet by doing really good on the interview is not as hard to get into as pilots!

I kinda was thinging what it could give future pilots a field for what the airline bussiness is like.

I was thinking about applying with Delta, AA, and Continental,since I speak three different languages I though i could maybe fly international.

And Is it weird to see male flight attendants now days?
 
NW004 said:
So what does everyone think abou becoming a flight attendant?
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I was one for 7 years, so I think quite highly of it actually :)

NW004 said:
The requirements are very low
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Generally required is two years of college, or equivilent work experience, plenty of customer service experience, and a good attitude.

NW004 said:
, and I bet by doing really good on the interview is not as hard to get into as pilots!
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Now that's a rather condescending thing to say! The competition for F/A jobs (especially at the major/legacy level) is quite tough. The job is (for some reason) still looked at as a "glamour job", and there are hundreds of applicants for the positions. When UA started accepting applications on their website for F/As, their server crashed they were recieving so much traffic.

The interviews can be quite tough. You must project a very positive attitude, CONSTANTLY. I used to tell people that their face should actually hurt by the end of the interview from smiling so much. I was not kidding. You need to have specific stories of customer service that you have provided to customers, showing how good you are at adapting to difficult situations and making people happy using limited tools available to you.

NW004 said:
I kinda was thinging what it could give future pilots a field for what the airline bussiness is like.
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It can, you'll get to see what it's like to live "the life", being gone for so long and it's also a good opportunity to make pilot connections that can help you later on.

NW004 said:
I was thinking about applying with Delta, AA, and Continental,since I speak three different languages I though i could maybe fly international.
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I don't know if DL is still hiring, there were hiring some speakers. Continental I know nothing about, and AA is not hiring, they still have over 1500 on furlough. If you're a speaker, you will end up seeing a LOT of the cities that require that language. Depending on the languages you speak, and the airline's needs, you may or may not see international right away.

NW004 said:
And Is it weird to see male flight attendants now days?
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Not at all, hasn't been "weird" since the late 60's ;)
 
Hey thanks MQ, thats a lot of cool info!

As far as customer service, well I spent 2 years working retail in customer service, and doing many things related to the field. I really hope to get a call from Skyways which is the only airline I applied to so far.

I want to apply for a legacy carrier as a speaker, but I really cannot find any where to apply.

Also, do you know of any sites like this for flight attendants? online forums or so?


Thanks a lot!
 
I already applied at Continental, Delta, Midwest, Republic, and USA 3000, for the flight attendant job. Hopefully one of them will give me a call back.

Whats killing me is my age! Only being 19, when most of them want at least 20 or 21.

Well we will see!

Thank you very much MQ! You were a big help
 
i looked into it for a while...something that I found was an issue for myself was a height maximum...I'm 6'1...some of the regionals don't allow over 5'10 because of the specious regional jets and turbos....you may want to double check on those when you apply
 
Funny, I have actually looked into the position as well. But, the main problem that I found was that allot of the carriers wanted you to relocate to their base that will be assigned to you at the end of training. Hmm, that is kind of a tough one to pull off at my stage in the game. Not sure if they are getting better about allowing F/A's to commute or not.
 
omajeta said:
Funny, I have actually looked into the position as well. But, the main problem that I found was that allot of the carriers wanted you to relocate to their base that will be assigned to you at the end of training. Hmm, that is kind of a tough one to pull off at my stage in the game. Not sure if they are getting better about allowing F/A's to commute or not.
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Oh don't let the "rule" of relocation fool you, a great many F/As commute. As a new-hire you'll have a pretty lousy schedule, so commuting may be quite difficult, but you can do it if you really want to. ;)
 
USMCmech said:
Combine a waitress, security guard and a janitor, have them do thier job in an subway car.


That is your job description.
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Kinda, but a Flight Attendant's main duty is as a safety officer; they are there primarily for the passenger's safety.
 
Here is a link for you

http://www.flightattendantcareer.com/hiring_info.htm

OK, Now assuming you get invited to training.... Most are 4-6 weeks unpaid, a few pay around $200 a week for training. You MUST maintain atleast a 90 on written exams, or you are out. You must complete the evacs up to par, evaluated by instructors. Then after training you have to complete IOE before you are even considered employed. After that, you sit reserve at whatever domicile they assign you. That is basically with a 1-2 hour call out report time. 10 scheduled days off a month. No travel beanies in the beginning. So you have to have a crash pad atleast wherever you are based. Once you become a lineholder, then yes, you should be able to commute.

Hope this helps

Ladi
 
Thanks! That is great information!

I agree if there is a will there is a way for anything especially commuting. Has anyone ever seen the movie "View from the Top"? That is a pretty amusing movie about flight attendants. I would still kinda feel a little strange as a guy being a F/A, but it would be a great way to travel and fly every day!
 
I worked 12 years as a commercial F/A. Truthfully, it is probably 50/50 as far as straight guys go. It is a fun job. I absolutly loved it!
Am still trying to get into Corporate work as an F/A or Cabin Attendant. Any job leads are GREATLY appreciated!!!

Ladi
 
Have you tried http://www.corporateflyer.net ? That's a corporate-aviation-specific website for corporate F/As. Lots of job leads and good info there.

Honestly, if I were ever going to go back flying, I would try really hard to go corporate before going back to the airlines. There was a job listing a few weeks ago for a corp F/A in Columbus, IN for Toyota. There's no way I could make that work, as they wanted 14-day+ availability (too long of trips for this Mom :) ). But if I didn't have kids, I'd have been all over that!
 
Hi MQA!
Yes, I have been at Corporateflyer for a while now.
I am in the same boat as you! sort-of, I guess.

I quit commercial after having my last child.. 14 days is Definitly too long to be away! My baby is 5 years old now. I recently applied to NJI. I think/ hope their schedule is 7/7. A lot easier than 14 days at a time! Haven't heard back.

Do you have corporate training? I have FACTS and have done some contract work that was great! Would like to do more, I think even more than a full time job.

Being a Flight Attendant is part of who I am and I really miss it! Would like to do more!

Ladi
 
omajeta said:
Thanks! That is great information!

I agree if there is a will there is a way for anything especially commuting. Has anyone ever seen the movie "View from the Top"? That is a pretty amusing movie about flight attendants. I would still kinda feel a little strange as a guy being a F/A, but it would be a great way to travel and fly every day!
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Yeah I saw parts of View From the Top. Totally inaccurate IMO, but very entertaining!
 
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