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How To Change Careers After Being A Flight Attendant - Need Ideas??
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OverFlying in Atlanta, Georgia

22 months ago

I have been flying for over 10 years (most of my adult career-life) and am looking to get out of the industry. Do any ex-flight attendants have any suggestions or tips (possible jobs, resume writing samples, etc.) on how to transition from being a flight attendant to something else on the ground?

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BlueBlue in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

16 months ago

I am asking exactly the same question.. And as I see there is no answer in 5 months. Does it mean, that there is no hope for us? Do we have to keep our wings forever? :(

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brambleton in Ashburn, Virginia

16 months ago

Do you wish to go back to school for a professional degree or go to vocational school for a skill?

Your other options include entry-level positions, possibly using your customer service skills.

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JetNYPDBlue in Holbrook, New York

16 months ago

If you have Microsoft Office skills, you will be perfect for a corporate executive assistant position. I am a former flight attendant who transitioned into the corporate world as the assistant to the President of a multinational corporation with over 14,000 employees. Once the people in Human Resources see that you were a flight attendant, they KNOW you can handle pressure and stay graceful under fire. The only hard part is transitioning to the 9-5 office world. There is a big difference in free time. If you think you might be interested, you should work for a temp agency first on your days off in between flying. It will enable you to sharpen your skills AND you will be able to determine whether it's worth the change before you actually quit your flying job. Many of the temp agencies provide free training on Microsoft Office software. Plus, you will get your foot in the door to some really nice companies.

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superstew in Minneapolis, Minnesota

16 months ago

I'm also an FA looking to switch to a regular job. I have experience in banking, retail, clerical work. But its hard trying to find a job right now, or at least a job that pays good enough.

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Maxine Drake in Honolulu, Hawaii

15 months ago

I might have a few ideas. I left American after 911. I am also from Chicago, originally...

Email me

Bamboopink1@gmail.com

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jld13072 in Venice, Florida

12 months ago

I recently took a temp.LOA from a Major US Carrier. I've been flying for 5yrs and been waivering for the past 3yrs about getting out. I have a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and did that prior to flying. Between flying and SW I thought I would be able to find a wide range of jobs, prob back in the day when jobs were available we would have a plethora of choices. I always wanted to do Pharmaceutical Sales, but at my age 39 it seems out of the question and it's impossible to break into unless you know the right person. I found this thread while doing a search about former FA's. so maybe this will give you some more ideas.

www.pprune.org/cabin-crew/375385-career-changes-ex-cabin-crew.html

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Steve in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

12 months ago

If you like the travel industry you could break into the hotel industry and possibly work in management! Lots of the skills you used as an F/A are sought after in the hotel industry!

Steve

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Jeanne in Tucson, Arizona

4 months ago

I am a former flight attendant with AA and was based in NY and BOS. If anyone is interested I will share with you what has been successful for me.

lawlorjm@aol.com

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Hello in Dallas, Texas

3 months ago

Jeanne in Tucson, Arizona said: I am a former flight attendant with AA and was based in NY and BOS. If anyone is interested I will share with you what has been successful for me.

lawlorjm@aol.com

Please share. Thank you.

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