Republic, Shuttle, Chautauqua, North American, Trans States , and Air Wiscosin?

EMPRESS KELLY...Departure announcements are done by a CD (unless it's inop, then you will have to say them...but by the time you come across a broken CD player you will have heard the CD so much you can repeat it word for word with every inflection in the ladies voice). Arrival announcements are the same as you've always heard. But, if you'd prefer...I can type them out. haha

RJAtlanta in Atlanta, Georgia said: EMPRESS, TKIZZLE, and BRITT - Ya'll are killing me!! LOL
Patience, patience, little ones. :)

LOL!!! ITS NERVE RECKING!

ORD FA in Chicago, Illinois said: EMPRESS KELLY...Departure announcements are done by a CD (unless it's inop, then you will have to say them...but by the time you come across a broken CD player you will have heard the CD so much you can repeat it word for word with every inflection in the ladies voice). Arrival announcements are the same as you've always heard. But, if you'd prefer...I can type them out. haha

Is there some place to get the CD other than training? I'd just like to have a jump on it. I couldn't find anything when I googled it.
Tkizzle, i'm with you! LOL

Would anyone who has been to the ftf interview please give me an idea of what is expected to be said in the first 30--60second when your in front of th e group of new candidates?

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: STEVE, My guess about why people want SA is because of the domiciles (they are different than the other 3 companies'); and because of the type of planes. SA is only using Embraer 170's which is a NEW airplane, AND it utilizes 2 f/a's as opposed to one f'a on some of the other companies' planes. A lot of people, like myself, prefer to work as a team on a 2 f/a plane instead of being the only f/a on a plane. Also, those Embraer 170's are REALLY nice planes - they are like a mini-737. If you've ever flown on other commuters (other regional airlines) you know that some of those other planes can be quite trashy. If you'll go on the Republic website, you can see what the domiciles are for the three airlines, and that may make the difference for you.

TIPS FOR THE INTERVIEW: Wear a suit, dress shirt, and tie. Be clean shaven. Nice shoes. When you stand up to do your introduction at the beginning of the interview (and this part is VERY important), speak to the group as if you're doing a professional presentation. Be articulate and confident (even if you're not feeling it). :) Mention your customer service background. Smile. If you do ALL of those things, you've got about a 99% chance of being chosen. I promise.

Hello everyone Im soo excited for all of you. All 3 certificates (RA,SA,CHQ) for Republic Airways Holding is growing and that's a great thing!!
Republic has 2 F/A's just like Shuttle except not only do Republic have the 170's (76 seats) but we also fly the 175's (86 seats) and believe me the 175's are NICE and newer than the 170's! I think people like Shuttle due to the bases that they offer. RA offers CMH, PHL, DCA, IND, PIT (long waiting list), DEN. CMH is the newest of bases. PHL is filling up quick and it's also the money maker of all of them.
Good luck to all of you and best wishes to all of you in training. Welcome aboard..LOL

BTW, I don't believe you will find any annoucement CD's for sell. You will only come across them on the a/c and probably through maintance. But, don't worry like someone previously stated you repeat the annoucements so much you will learn them in no time at all.
also, you will come across quite a few broke CD players believe it or not...LOL
;)

Republic Flight Attendant in Harrisburg COULD you please tell me what to expect at the initial interview and how does the traing go?

Sharon in Sylvania, Ohio said: Republic Flight Attendant in Harrisburg COULD you please tell me what to expect at the initial interview and how does the traing go?

I can tell you...because I went a few weeks ago. I decided not to take the job because I want to fly on larger planes.

First of all: They are extremely nice.
No worries with attitude or anything of that nature. The ladies that are conducting the interview are very proud of their company and really want to hire people that will excel in customer service while keeping in mind that 'safety' is number one.

If you are going to Indy... you will be seated at a conference style table with the other applicants. After a brief intro..they will ask you one by one to stand up at the location you are seated and speak a BRIEF intro about yourself.
Hit on all the relative material about yourself in about 30 seconds. PLEASE, do not go over 30 seconds.. I noticed that when people did go on and on... the recruiters had some body language that didn't reflect positives...how ever so slight... When you have your 30 seconds:

1. Thank them "by name" for inviting you to the interview. ( example: Anna, Joan)

2. Then state your name and where you are from.

3. Your current occupation

4. 2 of your hobbies. Snowboarding,
knitting..something that makes
you active..as well calm.

5. Why do you want to work for Republic?
( not because you want to fly...
google 'positive' info about the
company... and mention this "is
why"
6. Thank them again for having you..
addressing them by name...

SMILE!!! Be HAPPY! ENJOY!

They are outstanding ladies... :)

I would work for them in a heart beat
if I could handle the tiny planes.
I like the wide body aircraft..so Republic is a no-go for me.

hey! For anybody that out there that is waiting for the training date for Chautauqua, I got the phone call today that it will be March 3rd.

AJZ ChautauquaFA in Buffalo, New York said: hey! For anybody that out there that is waiting for the training date for Chautauqua, I got the phone call today that it will be March 3rd.

Hey Congrats!! That is soo cool. I hope all the trainning classes are around that time as welll!!! Yay you

AJZ ChautauquaFA in Buffalo, New York said: hey! For anybody that out there that is waiting for the training date for Chautauqua, I got the phone call today that it will be March 3rd.

So I'm thinking that if AJZ's class got March 3, and they're having to use the same training facilities for the Republic and the Shuttle A. people, then Shuttle must be that last week of March.

EMPRESS - I, too, stress about learning the announcements, but a couple of people have said that we don't have to memorize the ones on the CD, so don't worry. Just learn the one that you get in your training packet. I have a BIG problem with memorization, but I'm trying not to stress over it TOO much. I posted a helpful hint a while back - tape your announcement in your bathroom across from the toilet - you'll be forced to read it a couple of times per day. LOL.

RJAtlanta in Atlanta, Georgia said: So I'm thinking that if AJZ's class got March 3, and they're having to use the same training facilities for the Republic and the Shuttle A. people, then Shuttle must be that last week of March.

EMPRESS - I, too, stress about learning the announcements, but a couple of people have said that we don't have to memorize the ones on the CD, so don't worry. Just learn the one that you get in your training packet. I have a BIG problem with memorization, but I'm trying not to stress over it TOO much. I posted a helpful hint a while back - tape your announcement in your bathroom across from the toilet - you'll be forced to read it a couple of times per day. LOL.

Rj, what do you mean at the end of the month? Dont they usually train all airlines at the same time? Cause i thought this trainning class right now, all of the airlines are trainning.

T - Hope I answered your question in the facebook email. But for anyone else reading this, Republic trains their classes separately. Republic's planes are different from Chaut's planes are different from Shuttle's planes. Looks like Republic is training at the beginning of the month, Shuttle is training at the end of the month, and I've not heard any of the Chaut. folks say where their training class falls in there.

I got my call two days ago. Chaut's training starts on March 3rd!

Thanks, Dawna. (I still love your name). So that must mean that Republic and Chaut. people train at the same time (but in separate classes), and the Shuttle people are the red-headed stepchildren (LOL) who train starting at the end of the month. I've heard that they're using a Holiday Inn meeting room for some of the classes. It's possible that some of you are going there, and some are going to the Republic training facility.

Lisa - any feedback on that?

Lisa,
have they said how many people they need in Atlanta? do you think the next class will have a shot of getting put there? : ) And I don't know if they've told y'all, but do you know when the next class is going to be? I know we've all been told March 26th, but I didn't know if you had any inside info. Hope training is going well!

Hello Everyone I am about to go to training with Air Wis and I am curious about what to wear. I know business casual would be safe but to me business casual can be a nice fitted pair of denim jeans, a button up shirt and nice pair of dress shoes. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Business casual almost never includes blue jeans of any kind. I would go for khakis or a pair of casual slacks.

Dawna from Houston said: I got my call two days ago. Chaut's training starts on March 3rd!

hey Dawna! looks like i'll be in your training class for Chautauqua!

RJ in Atlanta - My welcome packet said that the chautauqua classes will be in Plainfield,IN and that they haven't picked a hotel yet. So i'm thinking we might be in the new building. This was in the welcome packet:

Training Center Information:
Ground school is conducted at Republic Airways’ training center:
853 Columbia Road, Suite 191
Plainfield, IN 46168

Thanks, AJZ. Glad you'll be in the new facility. Let us know if it's nice. :)

Hello Everyone!

Well...passed the emergency equipment test today! Woohoo! Still have my (2) retake chances left!

Flyboy...not sure what ATL will bring. Personally...My transfer bid is in already...I want ORD. My guess people will always be going to ATL.

As far as the class locations..SA was at the Holiday Inn Airport for the 1st week. We are now at headquarters. Chat and Republic are at the hotel. Hanger nights are fun...but they run late.

I know they have mentioned March classes...but gave no specific dates....c'mon...ya know me...if I knew I'd spill it...(wink)

No mention of any classes starting earlier than the end of March, but I can tell you, there will be a class every month. My understanding is they need a lot of people in ATL, so now will be a great time for those who are interested in SA to come on board. Training is great, some nights are more stressful than others. We have a great class and everybody get along. Those who are coming onboard in MArch, I do look forward to flying with you.

Hello AJZ.. you're the first one I know of
(on this site) that has the March 3rd training with Chaut! I'm excited. I have a question.. did you already receive the paper that you had to sign and fax back? If so, was that sent by email or by USPS? I can't remember what Deanne said.

flyinsoon in Indianapolis, Indiana said: No mention of any classes starting earlier than the end of March, but I can tell you, there will be a class every month. My understanding is they need a lot of people in ATL, so now will be a great time for those who are interested in SA to come on board. Training is great, some nights are more stressful than others. We have a great class and everybody get along. Those who are coming onboard in MArch, I do look forward to flying with you.

So are u in trainning for SA as of right now!? Do they talk about when the next class is? How is trainning like?

Dawna from Houston said: Hello AJZ.. you're the first one I know of
(on this site) that has the March 3rd training with Chaut! I'm excited. I have a question.. did you already receive the paper that you had to sign and fax back? If so, was that sent by email or by USPS? I can't remember what Deanne said.

yea they called me on friday and said they were emailing the packet before the end of the day. i had it by 5:30pm and faxed the paper over right away from work. if you didn't get it i would call deanna tomorrow.

Does anyone know what is the max. height for these airlines? Im 6'1 1/2.
I don't know if Im correct but isn't Shuttle America the one with the 175 and 170 a/c's?

shuttle has no height restrictions.. I work for republic we are all the same

Hi Guys

How are you all doing. I have not had chance to read the post lately but I will catch on later. Help!! I have been asked by several f/a for a ropom in my house as a crashpad. Anyone familar with running a crashpad!!!

RJ: What be going on with you?
No word yet for me from OS...
So..I'm thinking that is good news so far.

How are your animals?
Are you spending lots of time with
them... to prepare for the time away?
Three weeks isn't so bad... so I'm sure
they will remember you when you get back.
The training for OS is 4 weeks... I can do it.. I hope. I have a feeling we will be kept very busy...I'm hoping Natasha and Nycgirl and I are there together... that will help a lot.
But... so far, none of us have heard a word from them..

Cheers!! :)

Tkizzle55 in Lincoln, Nebraska said: So are u in trainning for SA as of right now!? Do they talk about when the next class is? How is trainning like?

Hi Tkizzle55, yes I am currently in training and will be graduating on Monday. This classes are suppose to be larger than ours, but that might change. All the instructors are very helpful and they want you to pass. If you have any more questions I'll be happy to answer.

Dawna from Houston: Did you get your contract to fax back yet?

flyinsoon in Indianapolis, Indiana said: Hi Tkizzle55, yes I am currently in training and will be graduating on Monday. This classes are suppose to be larger than ours, but that might change. All the instructors are very helpful and they want you to pass. If you have any more questions I'll be happy to answer.

Hi there! Since you're offering answers to questions, here's one for you - I will be in the March Shuttle class and I'm hoping my trench coat I already have will meet requirements for the uniform. Mine is black, double breasted, hits about mid calf and has a cape-like portion in the back. What do you think? Also the each sleeve has a little belt like thingy at the wrist. Do you think it will pass?

flyinsoon in Indianapolis, Indiana said: Hi Tkizzle55, yes I am currently in training and will be graduating on Monday. This classes are suppose to be larger than ours, but that might change. All the instructors are very helpful and they want you to pass. If you have any more questions I'll be happy to answer.

Wow congrats! That is soo awesome. So where is ur base at? How long are you on reserve for? What do you mean that the classes could change?
lol...oh lots of questions here.

gonnaflyShuttle in Columbus, Georgia said: Hi there! Since you're offering answers to questions, here's one for you - I will be in the March Shuttle class and I'm hoping my trench coat I already have will meet requirements for the uniform. Mine is black, double breasted, hits about mid calf and has a cape-like portion in the back. What do you think? Also the each sleeve has a little belt like thingy at the wrist. Do you think it will pass?

Hey!! Thats cool that you are in the March training class as well...when did you interview?

Hey yourself!! I interviewed at the Atlanta open house December 7 with the rest of the crowd on this forum. So you're also in the class? It's nice to meet someone from Nebraska. You'll be use to the cold weather and corn fields!

gonnaflyShuttle in Columbus, Georgia said: Hey yourself!! I interviewed at the Atlanta open house December 7 with the rest of the crowd on this forum. So you're also in the class? It's nice to meet someone from Nebraska. You'll be use to the cold weather and corn fields!

Haha, yeah i should be in the March class according to the acceptance letter! Nebraska isn't much, just the coldness and cornfields! lol. Thats cool!! Have you heard anything on the class's yet?

Haven't heard from them in regards to the date yet, but they said they would try to give us a four week heads ups so we could make plans. How many hours are you behind us here on the East coast? It's 12:18 here.

Yeah, i just want to get out of Nebraska. Im soo stoked for this job!! lol
We are just and hr behind yall. But i did hear that the class is going to be at the end of the month of March.

Tkizzle55 in Lincoln, Nebraska said: Yeah, i just want to get out of Nebraska. Im soo stoked for this job!! lol
We are just and hr behind yall. But i did hear that the class is going to be at the end of the month of March.

Sounds like a normal thing wanting to get out of your home town. If you're like the others I have met from the mid west, you have some pretty awesome, down-to-earth qualities that should make you pretty darn proud of Nebraska!! That's not a bad stereotype to have.

gonnaflyShuttle in Columbus, Georgia said: Sounds like a normal thing wanting to get out of your home town. If you're like the others I have met from the mid west, you have some pretty awesome, down-to-earth qualities that should make you pretty darn proud of Nebraska!! That's not a bad stereotype to have.

Well i do what i can..*blush blush*
Are you from GA then?

Tkizzle55 in Lincoln, Nebraska said: Well i do what i can..*blush blush*
Are you from GA then?

Uh huh, born and raised. Never been to the mid west, never seen more than 2 inches of snow. Looking forward to the experience and meeting people from all over. Do you think we'll see any snow while we're there?

gonnaflyShuttle in Columbus, Georgia said: Uh huh, born and raised. Never been to the mid west, never seen more than 2 inches of snow. Looking forward to the experience and meeting people from all over. Do you think we'll see any snow while we're there?

oh def. when i went for interview in IND it snowed. lol..im kinda use to it!
Do you have a family?

Tkizzle55 in Lincoln, Nebraska said: oh def. when i went for interview in IND it snowed. lol..im kinda use to it!
Do you have a family?

Have a hubby and four grown children, ages 19, 20, 21 and 23. Oldest just married and 3 others still in college. And you?

gonnaflyShuttle in Columbus, Georgia said: Have a hubby and four grown children, ages 19, 20, 21 and 23. Oldest just married and 3 others still in college. And you?

That is good, no i dont have a family yet. lol. Im just 21, not ready for that kind of stuff yet!

Hi everyone! It's been a bit since I've posted anything here. Still waiting like you guys to hear about March class...I've been out of town and in the process of moving, ughhhhh! In between all the madness, I've managed to do some shopping for training....this laid back SoCal girl didn't have a whole lot of business attire anymore..so I had to stock up! My passport arrived, my travelpro's are ordered, and I'm sooooo ready! tkizzle and RJ and Awaiting, hi :) Can't wait to meet up with you all for training! Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone!

AJZ-
You didn't go to the interview this past Tuesday(Feb. 5th) did you?

Tkizzle55 in Lincoln, Nebraska said: Wow congrats! That is soo awesome. So where is ur base at? How long are you on reserve for? What do you mean that the classes could change?
lol...oh lots of questions here.

Hi, I'm sorry it took me some time to respond. Last week of training and trying to get myself prepped for all the hands on drills as well as the last 3 test.
I know you asked about the coat. I'm not sure about the coat, you may want to bring it with you so they can approve it. But I do know everyone who brought their coat to be approved, the coat was Blue. If you have a black coat, I'm not sure it will be approved.
You wanted to know about bases, well, I got Atlanta, actually, the entire class got Atlanta. I believe there is a large need for FA's in Atlanta.
If you have anymore questions let me know.

This wait is making me crazy...its been exactly a week so i should hear something by friday earliest and the 26th latest! ahhh

Hello Future Flight Attendants! And you too RJ! (wink)

Just checking in...we are in week 3 of our training. It is fast and furious. The instuctors are great! To try to keep you informed on our day to day activities would do one of two things...confuse you or scare you away. My best advice is to pay attention in class...taking good notes. Each night go over those notes with the FA manuals they provide you and do the worksheets. Keeping up with what is taught is the "key". Another piece of advice is that you have family or friends in the area...DO NOT CONTACT THEM. With class time, hanger time, laundry time, grocery shopping..etc... This is your time and you will need all your energy for your studying. Focus on being a flight attendant...nothing else. Advise your partner of this as well. (if you have one) Family drama really messes with studying.

Six day and counting....GOLD WINGS and BLUE SKIES!

Back to studying...

Hi Lisa:

Wonderful Advice. Congratulation, almost done with training.