Does anyone have any information regarding the training and interview process in becoming a flight attendant?

I am interested in becoming a flight attendant, and was wondering if there was anyone who could give me a rough guide of the training and interview process, courses or information that I should look at, or if there is anyone I should contact that would be of an advantage.Does anyone have any information regarding the training and interview process in becoming a flight attendant?Hi: I am a flight attendant and must say I take umbrage to Jetsreams comments (he does NOT know what he is talking about !) No airline will hire a flight attendant without at least a high school diploma, and they prefer at least some college or else a background in customer service. The training does NOT focus mainly on service, but rather on safety, equipment, and first aid. There is a lot to memorize in a few short weeks, and the course can be fairly challenging to some. This can be an excellent career for those who enjoy the lifestyle. Although a lot of the duties become routine, the diversity of the people you must deal with keep it stimulating.

If you work for a major airline, you can make roughly the equivalent of a registered nurse after a few years. No need to sign up with those "flight attendant preparation academies"

a waste of time and money. I recently heard that Skywest and Southwest are currently hiring. Go to the websites of the various airlines, and click on 'careers' or 'employment' and they will tell you if they are hiring and how to go about the application process. Mostly they want confident, well-spoken and well-groomed people. You must be able to pass an FBI background check. If you want more info, feel free to contact me. PS: I am now at the top of the payscale and make 45/hour. Of course, since you have many more days off per month than the average job, you won't get rich, but you will have a fairly decent income with time to yourself, all without being in a boring office all day long, with a superivisor looking over your back.



It's too bad that Jetstream has such little regard for his cabin crew members. Learning to pilot an airplane is hardly 'rocket science' either (children have been known to fly small aircraft) - it just takes a lot of money for the lessons!!!Does anyone have any information regarding the training and interview process in becoming a flight attendant?
They make you practice shooting Terrorist

(Just joking sorry I couldn't resist)Does anyone have any information regarding the training and interview process in becoming a flight attendant?Contact an airline you might want to work for. If they like you, you youself can be a flight attendant in a matter of a week or so. It is the specialized training that take so long.Does anyone have any information regarding the training and interview process in becoming a flight attendant?
be thin, attractive, and able to balance a food tray during severe turbulence.Does anyone have any information regarding the training and interview process in becoming a flight attendant?The best route is to look for the airlines you might be interested in working for. Several airlines are hiring at the present time. Some FAs start at regional airlines and then move on to majors, and many start right at major airlines. Look at the type of flying you wish to do, pay and benefits and go from there.



Keep in mind that this industry is not as glamorous as it may seem to those on the outside. It can be very rewarding and full of opportunity. But it can also be tiring, stressful and at times dangerous as well.



Here is a good website to start:

http://www.flightattendantcareer.com/



Here are a few airlines that are hiring right now:



Southwest Airlines

http://www.southwest.com/careers/flight_鈥?/a>



Continental Airlines:

http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/con鈥?/a>



United Airlines:

http://www.united.com/page/article/0,672鈥?/a>



Just look at the websites of any airline you can think of and there should be a link to career opportunities somewhere. Also don't forget to check out large regional, or "express" airlines as well. Skywest, ExpresssJet, Air Wisconsin, Republic and American Eagle are just a few that fly as express carriers of major airlines. Most of them are hiring as well.



Good Luck.Does anyone have any information regarding the training and interview process in becoming a flight attendant?
First - why would you want to be a flight attendant? Think about it past the glamour misconception.



When airlines are hiring for this position, they have call outs. Generally they advertise in newpapers in major cities. Right now, I don't know of any airlines that are hiring. Go to any airline website and go to the employment section for information.



The interview is done in groups and people are eliminated by call backs. The airline is basically looking for people skills. It is a customer service position. They will ask you back ground questions and see how poised you are in social situations mainly through group activities during the interview process. The airline is looking for customer service experience and a friendly attitude.



If hired, there is not that much training involved. At least nothing like the public perception. For most airlines, it is a several week course where the airline houses the new hires and you attend different classes each day, get fitted for your uniform et. Most classes are on the service aspects of the job. It is not rocket science.



My roommates were flight attendants and one took the job after failing out of highschool and was hired at 19 years old without so much as a GED. If you have aptitude, you might want to consider a job with more of an opportunity for advancement.



If you know an airline employee in good standing, personal recommendation letters are looked upon favorably.