What Future Flight Attendants Should Know
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
- Here is some insight about the Aviation Industry for those that want to be future flight attendants!
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In my 19 years of flying, I've never been late once. Had a few close calls but I managed. Early is on-time and on-time is late. You have to be at your base and available when they call. It's best to live at your base. Commuting on reserve is extremely stressful and commuting on Probation is a career killer. More people have been let go because of that. Move to your base. You may have to apartment share and while not ideal, it won't last forever. You'll meet close friends and you never know. You may end up bunking with them. I met a guy in my training class and we became BF/GF and just got an apartment together.
Yep, but can't handle the being on time thing. You see that everywhere in a lot of different types of jobs. Just not an option in the airline industry. Easiest thing that will ever get your fired as a FA is being late.
@@johniii8147 I was always scared to death of getting fired for that. I wanted and dreamed of this job when I was small and it took many interviews until I finally got it. I wasn't about to let my dream slip through my fingers because I didn't set the Alarm or was in LaLa Land. I watched people get fired for that! I've been fortunate and always planned well. Now it's just habit! It's just part of life.
@@cheetajet320 Great for your that got your dream and understood late is not an option. I'm sure you've seen many in all your time that didn't get that and were let go because of it. They always make that clear in training it's a critical part of the job.
NEVER commute on reserve. That's the first thing they tell you in training. Commuting on reserve just sets you up to get fired within the first 6 months.
Also I believe you would get fatigued from commuting
Very good advice Ennis. Flight crew jobs and lifestyle is not like other jobs.
I saw your UA graduation class video and I one thing that stood out was you didn't look happy. I think things have come to a best sunset for you with UA. Personal happiness is more important than anything other in life. Be well and your best
Thanks for the helpful advice. I hope you are doing well!
Speak your truth brother. Everything happens for a reason. I see good things ahead for you.
Thank you for sharing here!! I am glad you find it in your heart to share what you went through in being a Flight Attendant. Yes, Hahahaha, you made me laugh about being on "Reserve' the first year or second year and being "On Call" at the airport and sitting there!!! Yes, sitting at the base and waiting to see if Scheduling is going to use you are not. I used to walk to up my former Scheduling Department and ask them if they want me "right now" if not then I am going to the cafeteria to get some coffee and something to eat and bring back to the Flight Attendant lounge area. And I would always offer and ask if they wanted, that scheduler, wanted something to see or drink as well. I did not mind!! You are right, you do learn as you go along how to be in the airline industry. Well, again, you take care and continue to share ideas that you have about this industry and the future career items that come up!!!
I don’t think people realize how important it is to be on time, never be late for this job. On-time performance is one of the Most important factors when customers choose an airline.
True other than most chose the ticket they book based on price and schedule.
UA right now is hiring like crazy non stop, I have a feeling a lot of the newbies aren't surviving and/or UA is adding a bunch of new flights. Never, ever commute when you're in your probation, it's really not worth commuting. This job is great for single young adults, or if you want to explore, just don't forget to be at the right work attitude.
I agree. I just started at UA and it’s awesome! Just know your priorities and you will do great!
What will you be doing now ? Whatever you do I hope your be happy my friend.
When you have mainline travel benefits no need to leave regional…I’m pretty sure you regret that move….You looked much happier back at your regional
I left because my regional paycheck wasn’t livable or reasonable. Those benefits are only good when you can afford to do things at the destination.
@@travelingwithdanny1779 Exactly the pay is low on mainline but ridiculously low on regionals. Unless you have a partner or parents making nice money you can't afford to do anything. Travel benefits are WAY overrated since you don't make much money and it's all stand by.
Was regional different then fhe mainline?( In retrospect do you regret switching )
I’m sure he does.
Yup I’m pretty sure he regrets that move because he was set
UA is still hiring like craaaaazy. I think a big thing for people that want to become flight attendants is that you can read/watch videos/do research on how crazy the job is but unless you DO it yourself, you can't understand.
It's actually pretty easy to understand.
@@johniii8147 Is it? Which company do you fly for?
I think you just may have helped many people from those considering entering the industry to those who have already made the decision and are just starting out. Very interesting and informative. Btw doesn't matter what job you have. Being on time even being early is a staple of keeping a job no matter what the field.
Ennis the bottom line is pay. Do you think @ some point you can make a livable wage as a flight attendant? 🤔
@Steven Cafaro all flight attendant that have CZcams channel said that the first year is very difficult that you made little to none money put after a year its gets much better.
@@ivanlandron7261 Ivan thanks for that info. I just like for everybody to enjoy their lives. I appreciate the feedback. Ivan have a great day!!
You absolutely can if you learn how to make your airline's system work for YOU. Pick up some good trips on your off days and manage some white flag/1.5x pay trips and you'll be in great shape. The first year is the hardest and the first 6 months REALLY put you to the test. It depends on the airline though. Regional? Probably not. Mainline yes.
Would you say it was the company in general that made it difficult to stay or the job itself?
It wasn't the company or the job. I'm not trying to sound harsh here, but he wasn't a reliable worker. He was late to the van, missed a call from scheduling, and forgot his work shoes. If you're going to be a flight attendant, you have to be reliable even when you're at rock bottom. Even if you have family stuff going on, a break up, depression, whatever it is, you still have to put on a smile, show up to work on time, and fake it until you make it. Reliability is key if you want to be a flight attendant.
@@camilao9488no human being is always going to be “on.” Not even you. Too bad the airline industry is the way it is.
@@wTrevorhthree strikes back-to-back while on probation will get you fired in ANY industry, not just the airlines.
@@wTrevorh It's a very antiquated and unforgiving, not to mention seniority-based system. I don't argue one bit.
It’s not united airlines or the job. It’s him and his time management
Hi there. First, I'm retired now, and I worked up in the pointy end. 😅. Since I started in the 1980s it was different, even for FAs. (No internet). Your advice for today sounds spot on! Also, I began with CAL, so they might have been a little laid back.
A friend of mine who had been in the cruise industry (customer service) had to quit when his Mom became ill. After some years of caring for her, she passed in late 2019. He had to grieve for a while, meantime the cruise company shut down. Covid killed their business.
Knowing the perks of airline benefits? I sort of suggested a ground staff position here in LA. I helped him apply ... Both AAL and UAL. United called, scheduled an interview (not a 'Cattle Call') and the interviewer hired him on the spot.
That was almost two years sgo now. I'm happy for him. UA has a great future looking ahead, IMO.
In this day and age where everything is instant and everyone puts everything out there for effect, likes etc etc you have to be a fool to still go ahead and do as you please. In any job you get there early and at the beginning you make sure you are willing to jump through hoops.
Iam not sure if anyone asked but are you willing to give away the tumi suitcase in your background?
Why would he give it away?
so it is all about you?
What do you mean?
@@JordansAlwaysOntheGoit means he was irresponsible
I give him a credit for his own screw ups, but yes he was let go for cause. This wasn't some random thing. Just didn't meet the standards. I can't go work because I forgot my shoes was hilarious. That will get you canned from almost any job.
Speaking of commuting? Yeah, i commuted a lot. Pilots can get away with it easier, but my first 12 months (probation period) of course I was on Reserve. In Training they kept telling us to expect Guam as an initial base, depending on how bidding worked out....but I was based in DEN and moved there. (From LA. Not difficult).
BTW? I want to say you may have heard of the current pilot shortage? UAL is unique, at least for now, having a dedicated pilot training academy. Its in PHX, but I'm sure you know this.
Is Guam still open for a base? Hows commuting there?