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

Pink: I went to Eos today.
What did you think when you went?

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: Pink: I went to Eos today.
What did you think when you went?

very unprofessional hiring process! they don't even consider those whom fly for thousands of miles or drive for hours to their 30 minute or so intro. everything they said in the intro is already on the website. they should at least given us a chance but yet again 7 weeks of training is like WOW!! tooo much maybe?

pinkflight in Houston, Texas said: very unprofessional hiring process! they don't even consider those whom fly for thousands of miles or drive for hours to their 30 minute or so intro. everything they said in the intro is already on the website. they should at least given us a chance but yet again 7 weeks of training is like WOW!! tooo much maybe?

I sat thru a power point from 11am till 2:15pm. I was not into it at all.
I did my 60 sec of speaking about myself.. and bombed on it because I was so tired from driving 4 hours to get to Purchase in snow and rain.

Its a good product.... but the interview process is terrible. I'm glad I went..but I am even more glad it is over.

PInk,
what airline are you speaking of that had the unprofessional hiring process? Is it EOS? I just think that any airline (hello we fly for a living) should transport their candidates to the interview. They have our entire life history in front of them. I would rather think that a phone interview (a bit more in detail than what they do) along with our application should weed out a majority of the candidates. No reason why we should pay big bucks to fly there or even have to drive hundreds of miles in snow and ice...

Gonnafly,
THree weeks will go very quickly. You have friends there for support. If your hubby is starting a new job in Atlanta i would suspect he will be very busy as well. Just hang in there.

Liq,
the airlines are not hiring brain surgeons. If you keep you nose to the grindstone, don't go out at night, and have a capacity for memorization you will do fine. Remember, you have 20 or so others all in the same situation. They will help you with the items you are not remembering with little tricks. Just stay focused and you will be through it with gold wings before you know it. don't sweat it If you enjoy what you are doing/studying (which we all do because we want to be FAs right) then you will grasp it quicker than you think.

Awaiting - you are so funny (re: the brain surgeons remark).
Also, LIQ - you have a profession (nursing) that is ideal for going back to if you don't like the airline industry. And if you work for an agency, all the better.

The biggest complaint that you're going to see coming from the f/a job is fatigue and low pay. People do not do this job for the $$ - they do it because they're like moths attracted to a flame. You just enjoy the lifestyle or you don't. Working for a regional is not going to give you wonderful layovers or exotic destinations - you'll have to do those things on your days off (which are few and far between when you're new). So now you've heard the worst of it.

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: PHILLYGUY - Talk to us!!! Which regional are you going with?

Sorry about the late reply, when to bed early I was tired from studying all the material for my training class. But to answer you alls question I am with Air Wisconsin.

TO ALL,

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!! I wish everyone an extra special day!

~Soph

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: Awaiting - you are so funny (re: the brain surgeons remark).
Also, LIQ - you have a profession (nursing) that is ideal for going back to if you don't like the airline industry. And if you work for an agency, all the better.

The biggest complaint that you're going to see coming from the f/a job is fatigue and low pay. People do not do this job for the $$ - they do it because they're like moths attracted to a flame. You just enjoy the lifestyle or you don't. Working for a regional is not going to give you wonderful layovers or exotic destinations - you'll have to do those things on your days off (which are few and far between when you're new). So now you've heard the worst of it.

RJ, uhg, tell me again why we're wanting to do this? I DO want exotic destinations and wonderful layovers. How long do you think till we start getting enough days off for great trips? Help me weigh out these pros and cons. Obviously, I'm starting to second guess myself. Let's have lunch one day next week?

awaiting in alpharetta in Alpharetta, Georgia said: Gonnafly,
THree weeks will go very quickly. You have friends there for support. If your hubby is starting a new job in Atlanta i would suspect he will be very busy as well. Just hang in there.

Thanks for the encouragement. I don't understand myself where all this doubt is coming from???

gonnafly -

I was at the Republic interview with you guys and also got an offer. I am now training w/ Pinnacle. I have a husband I adore and three beautiful little boys, and the three weeks IS hard. Especially, the beginning of the second week. (I'm in my third week now). However, you are soooo busy - the time does go by very quickly because the info is vital and interesting. You do not have time to miss anyone too much (although you will have your moments). :-) I am even more excited about this new career than I was when I started - I am almost there now! Keep your chin up - it will be over before you know it.

One other thing - a four day layover seems like nothing compared to being away from home for three weeks!

Well now Im here and not in the CHQ training program anymore. Any looking for another Flight Attendant position. Any ideas?

SWILLIS in Houston, Texas said: Well now Im here and not in the CHQ training program anymore. Any looking for another Flight Attendant position. Any ideas?

ahh what happened?

littlebritt in Indianapolis, Indiana said: ahh what happened?

Short & Simple: I failed my third test with an 88

aww i'm sorry. :[

SWILLIS Air Wisconsin is still hiring F/A

PhillyGuy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: SWILLIS Air Wisconsin is still hiring F/A

Anyone else? Im only 19. So keep that in mind for anyone whos trying to help.

swillis I just checked AirWis requirement and 19is OKAY, GOOD LUCK I start training feb.24 and there will be another training March.24

PhillyGuy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: swillis I just checked AirWis requirement and 19is OKAY, GOOD LUCK I start training feb.24 and there will be another training March.24

Anything else? I already applied for that airline.

did you go to an interview or online??

PhillyGuy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: did you go to an interview or online??

Just online, I've been looking for places to apply online and Im looking for more suggestions.

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: Awaiting - you are so funny (re: the brain surgeons remark).
Also, LIQ - you have a profession (nursing) that is ideal for going back to if you don't like the airline industry. And if you work for an agency, all the better.

So now you've heard the worst of it.

yeah the "brain surgeon remark" good one.LOL
I really appreciate all the imput. So now that I have the GOOD, the BAD,and the STUDING part. Do you get to pick where you would like to be based at? How long are you usually away from home when you first start? How often are you on an overnite layover?

Well I am sorry I have no other suggestions for airlines, however you should take a look at the closet place that they are having an open call, b/c it is very very easy to get in....Trust

SWILLIS in Houston, Texas said: Just online, I've been looking for places to apply online and Im looking for more suggestions.

Sorry to hear that. I know Compass min. age is 19. I'll keep looking for you.

I've applied at Compass.

americaneaglecareers.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=966

If you are very desperate, Mesa is hiring. I know they burn out ppl. fast

Virgin Airline You can apply online and I believe 19 is okay there, But they are very new

Steve in Des Moines, Iowa said: americaneaglecareers.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=966

If you are very desperate, Mesa is hiring. I know they burn out ppl. fast

American Eagle, said no to me, and MESA haah I've applied and Virgin America is 21 and Virgin Atlantic is 18

Swillis, so sorry. I admire your second wind. Try ASA they are hiring too (Atlantic Southeast Airlines). They are a Delta Connection carrier based in Atlanta. Their address is flyasa.com. You'll do fine, keep up your positive attitude.

gonnaflyShuttle in Columbus, Georgia said: Swillis, so sorry. I admire your second wind. Try ASA they are hiring too (Atlantic Southeast Airlines). They are a Delta Connection carrier based in Atlanta. Their address is flyasa.com. You'll do fine, keep up your positive attitude.

ASA is 21 the minimum age.

SWILLIS in Houston, Texas said: ASA is 21 the minimum age.

Oh shoot, they do require you to be 21, sorry.

mesaba and pinnacle's min age req. is 19 I think

does anyone know what the tests are like for republic training

ashes in Dublin, Ohio said: does anyone know what the tests are like for republic training

Well if its for Republic Airlines, I can tell you its a lot easier than Chautauqua, but anything is easy if you study hard and avoid the DRAMA

SWILLIS in Houston, Texas said: Well if its for Republic Airlines, I can tell you its a lot easier than Chautauqua, but anything is easy if you study hard and avoid the DRAMA

Hmm, we've been warned about the drama. Did you get caught up? Tell us what you'd do different if you had it to do over?

gonnaflyShuttle in Columbus, Georgia said: Hmm, we've been warned about the drama. Did you get caught up? Tell us what you'd do different if you had it to do over?

No just failed my third test with an 88

Swillis
I enjoyed reading your Blog, I am so sorry that you had to end your training, I am training with Republic airlines at the end of this month, I am very worried about the testing!!! Please let us know what to do to pass. By the way PSA are hiring (Us airways express) and they hire at the age of 19. When i come across any others I will post. Keep your chin up!!

Aww, so close. Was it a trick question? Did you party instead of study?

TiffanyDawn said: Swillis
I enjoyed reading your Blog, I am so sorry that you had to end your training, I am training with Republic airlines at the end of this month, I am very worried about the testing!!! Please let us know what to do to pass. By the way PSA are hiring (Us airways express) and they hire at the age of 19. When i come across any others I will post. Keep your chin up!!

Just remember to study all questions no matter how late, avoid the drama and FOLLOW the rules!!!! On your day off when people go to drink STAY AWAY!

gonnaflyShuttle in Columbus, Georgia said: Aww, so close. Was it a trick question? Did you party instead of study?

I was in too much of a rush and didn't change my answers, RE-READ EVERYTHING. and DONT rush!

gonnaflyShuttle in Columbus, Georgia said: RJ, uhg, tell me again why we're wanting to do this? I DO want exotic destinations and wonderful layovers. How long do you think till we start getting enough days off for great trips? Help me weigh out these pros and cons. Obviously, I'm starting to second guess myself. Let's have lunch one day next week?

Yes, let's do get together. Sounds like a talk is in order.:)

SWILLIS - I don't know if you want to hear this, but if I were you, I'd go to school for a couple of years and learn a trade to fall back on. The airline industry is way too unpredictable to place your entire future in their hands. Get a degree or certificate in something, and then hit the airlines again when you're 21. Life is VERY difficult without a degree or a sugar daddy (or sugar mama).

LiqCandi in Saint Louis, Missouri said:

LIQCANDI - You can REQUEST where you want to be based, but you don't always get it right off the bat. You have to be prepared to commute in the beginning, sometimes.

Most of your trips will be 3 or 4 day trips, so you will be away from home those nights, then have maybe 2 days off, then back at work for another 3 or 4-day trip. Also keep in mind that if you are commuting, you will have to have a crash pad in your domicile city in case your trip is an early report - you would need to fly up the day before. Same thing on the other end - if your trip ends late at night, there may not be another flight out to your hometown, and you'd have to spend the night at your crashpad and fly home the next day.

A junior f/a has very little quality time at home.

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: LIQCANDI - You can REQUEST where you want to be based, but you don't always get it right off the bat. You have to be prepared to commute in the beginning, sometimes.

Most of your trips will be 3 or 4 day trips, so you will be away from home those nights, then have maybe 2 days off, then back at work for another 3 or 4-day trip. Also keep in mind that if you are commuting, you will have to have a crash pad in your domicile city in case your trip is an early report - you would need to fly up the day before. Same thing on the other end - if your trip ends late at night, there may not be another flight out to your hometown, and you'd have to spend the night at your crashpad and fly home the next day.

A junior f/a has very little quality time at home.

RJ....i just love reading your posts...you are so down to earth and real..i really look forward to meeting you and training with you!!
*muah*

SWILLIS in Houston, Texas said: I was in too much of a rush and didn't change my answers, RE-READ EVERYTHING. and DONT rush!

Swillis...again, i'm so sorry...I'm happy that you are going to keep pursuing this...you will get what you want if you don't give up!!

Best Wishes

EmpressKelly in Huntington Beach, California said: RJ....i just love reading your posts...you are so down to earth and real..i really look forward to meeting you and training with you!!
*muah*

You aren't so shabby yourself. :)

Looking forward to meeting a California girl like yourself - my husband is from the Ontario area.

I will be the first to admit how wonderful RJ is!!!!

Lisa - I can't believe that it's only 5 days!!!! Hang in there, my friend. And when you find out when your IOE will be, let me know - I may nonrev on it to harass you.

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia

Rj...........

Another test down! 4 days to go! Have not used any retakes to this point and I am feeling GREAT!. Got our uniforms today! Harass me darlin (wink)....finding out about IOE's tomorrow.

Till then.....

Gonnafly...

Sorry must of missed your email about the jacket. I purchased one before coming down. They did NOT approve it.I ended up taking it back to the local store here in Indy. Their jackets have grown on me. I think the cost was around $140.

In our final days...lots of studying for the final etc....so if I happen to miss any more questions...please forgive me :)

Hope that helps. But they do say to bring it...ya never know!