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

LlittleBritt,
I am sure you did wonderfully. The group we (1/8 in ATL) interviewed with were so sweet and down to earth. You should hear from them in a week or two. Don't sweat it if you received a FTF interview you have made it over the big hurdle...

I sent a resume or filled out some info inline a while ago so I will just sit and wait to hear. Honestly, I think SA is the best pick for me. I would hope that we could get off reserve sooner and if we are able to be based in ATL then all my wishes are answered.

RJAtlanta in Atlanta, Georgia said: I'd say at least half of us. There's a lot of turnover on this forum because a lot of the oldies have already left and gone to training. Most of those of us who are left here now interviewed in Dec./Jan. and are in the same boat. I hope that some of the people who are just reading and haven't spoke up yet will go ahead and join us, so that we can "meet" each other before training. I think it will be a lot less stress if we are already acquainted with each other.

Hey RJ

I'm speaking. I can't wait to meet you all at training. Good luck to all that are presently in training I know that with the support on this forum you will all be graduating soon and showing off your wings.

RJ traveling in Atlanta, Georgia said: Steve, Already been to one, but I wish you luck at yours. Which company you going with?

Hi RJ, If I had a choice it would be Shuttle A.

RJAtlanta in Atlanta, Georgia said: FLYBOY - Do you have other offers on the table? If not, you could definitely accept the Compass offer, even go to training, and if you get a better offer from someone else, you can always take it. A couple of other people are doing just that. Congratulations!

I'm in the same boat as you with Shuttle. I interviewed in December, got my invite, but have been waiting on a training date since then. It's getting old, and I just like that Compass is something concrete. I mean I already got my packet of information for training! haha! BUT I'm still wanting Shuttle, so I can always pull out of training and come to Shuttle if I decide I don't like Compass. Who knows.

FlyBoy07 in Atlanta, Georgia said: I'm in the same boat as you with Shuttle. I interviewed in December, got my invite, but have been waiting on a training date since then. It's getting old, and I just like that Compass is something concrete. I mean I already got my packet of information for training! haha! BUT I'm still wanting Shuttle, so I can always pull out of training and come to Shuttle if I decide I don't like Compass. Who knows.

Of course you can pull out. One of the other guys who is currently in training plans to do that if his "choice" airline calls him.

I know that you're tired of waiting (esp. if it's been since December), but you are first in line for the next training date. I'm quite sure that you'll be hearing something in about 2 weeks - they've given everyone about a months' notice, and we're approaching that now. If you can wait, just start learning your city codes so that you'll be ahead of the game (that's what I'm trying to do).

Steve in Des Moines, Iowa said: Hi RJ, If I had a choice it would be Shuttle A.

STEVE - Of course you have a choice. They may ask you to consider one of the other companies, but you can tell them that you're only interested in Shuttle, and they'll give it to you. That's why so many of us from my interview are having to wait until March and April - to get the airline that we wanted.

Fly In Time in Fairburn, Georgia said: Hey RJ

I'm speaking. I can't wait to meet you all at training. Good luck to all that are presently in training I know that with the support on this forum you will all be graduating soon and showing off your wings.

Hey, FLY. I haven't talked to you in a while. I, too, am feeling good about things and looking forward to training. But I do think that we should meet up for coffee before we go. :)

I am currently intraining with SA and anyone who is considering training or even applying to SA should. SA will be growing this year. From what I have been told, they willbve having a training class every month up until November. I am so glad ther eare so many6 peole out ther considering SA as my Seniority will move up. The trainers here are great, from what I have seen from the company, it is great. Alot of growth opportunities. They do promote from within the company. If you have not been to an open house, I suggest you do. If you have any questions, let me know.

flyinsoon in Indianapolis, Indiana said: I am currently intraining with SA and anyone who is considering training or even applying to SA should. SA will be growing this year. From what I have been told, they willbve having a training class every month up until November. I am so glad ther eare so many6 peole out ther considering SA as my Seniority will move up. The trainers here are great, from what I have seen from the company, it is great. Alot of growth opportunities. They do promote from within the company. If you have not been to an open house, I suggest you do. If you have any questions, let me know.

Thanks so much for the scoop. Most of us that are posting have gotten our acceptance emails and are just waiting for training dates. Have you found out where you're going to be based?

RJAtlanta in Atlanta, Georgia said: Thanks so much for the scoop. Most of us that are posting have gotten our acceptance emails and are just waiting for training dates. Have you found out where you're going to be based?

We have not received our base assignments yet. We have maybe 5 or 6 that want either ORD or IND and the remainder want Atlanta. We lost one person today, so we are down to 24. I think the class that is taking place in March will be a big class. We were suppose to have 30, but 5 didn't show. My understanding is they really need flight attendants now. I look forward to meeting each and everyone of you who got letters of offers.

flyinsoon in Indianapolis, Indiana said: We have not received our base assignments yet. We have maybe 5 or 6 that want either ORD or IND and the remainder want Atlanta. We lost one person today, so we are down to 24. I think the class that is taking place in March will be a big class. We were suppose to have 30, but 5 didn't show. My understanding is they really need flight attendants now. I look forward to meeting each and everyone of you who got letters of offers.

Yeah like Rj said, Me and her are just waiting for that call to tell us when trainning starts...what airline are u trainning with!? How is it going!?

Can we all make a pact that we'll post it AS SOON as any of us waiting for a date for March training for Shuttle? I think that would help ease some minds. haha

Tkizzle55 in Lincoln, Nebraska said: Yeah like Rj said, Me and her are just waiting for that call to tell us when trainning starts...what airline are u trainning with!? How is it going!?

Well, the SA class that is in training is going to ATL!!!!!

RJAtlanta in Atlanta, Georgia said: STEVE - Of course you have a choice. They may ask you to consider one of the other companies, but you can tell them that you're only interested in Shuttle, and they'll give it to you. That's why so many of us from my interview are having to wait until March and April - to get the airline that we wanted.

RJ do you have any interview tips for SA? I heared they are opening ATL base and that would be my 1st choice.
I will have two interviews back to back with JB and SA, my first choice is JB but SA looks like a great company to be with. Getting flt. benefits on DL and UAL would be nice.

Can you tell me why are so many more ppl interested in SA instead of their other two companies?

Hey Shuttle Crowd,

Just a note as promised, we were informed of our base assignment today. The entire class was sent to ATL. Of course there are 5 of us that wanted ORD...and are totally confused right now. It was the last choice for all of us CHI TOWN people. Hoping this helps you in how things go. Oh well...

RJ...got a room?....UGH!

I am really confused on the entire class going to ATL. DOn't worry Lisa by the time RJ and I get done they will probably send us all to chi town. I will be more than happy to swap with ya. hang in there girl I am sure that more change is a coming. If they still need ATL folks in our class that would be amazing. I understand that we have approx. 50 in our March class who all (most likely) want ATL. Somebody will get the windy city and I assume you can trade?? On the bright side, I played golf yesterday...I know you can't do that in Chi town in February...

Lisa, Now training for SA in Indianapolis, Indiana said: Hey Shuttle Crowd,

Just a note as promised, we were informed of our base assignment today. The entire class was sent to ATL. Of course there are 5 of us that wanted ORD...and are totally confused right now. It was the last choice for all of us CHI TOWN people. Hoping this helps you in how things go. Oh well...

RJ...got a room?....UGH!

LISA, I'm so sorry that you didn't get ORD. I thought for sure that things would go the other way. There are so many people who are waiting for training who WANT ATL, that hopefully you'll only have to spend a month or so here.. I'm praying that my luck holds out and that we get ATL, and then some of us can switch. Re: the room - as a matter of fact, I do. If you're bring your car you're welcomed to it. But it won't do you any good without a car because I'm not close to public transportation that could get you to the airport. I'm about 40 minutes away. But yes, you are more than welcome to come - I have a basement apt. that is empty.

FLYBOY, TKIZZLE, FLYINSOON - We have an agreement. As soon as one of us hears something, we'll come straight to the forum and let the others know.
I feel so bad for Lisa that she didn't get ORD, and instead has to come here, esp. since we want ATL so badly. Hopefully we can all do a switcheroo and get ourselves where we want to be. Commuting is SUCH a hardship when you have a family (and pets). :)

Hi Everyone:

My interview date finallly arrived.
I interviewed today & they said that I should get an answer within 2 weeks.

Hopefully I will be flying with you soon.

Steve in Des Moines, Iowa said: RJ do you have any interview tips for SA? I heared they are opening ATL base and that would be my 1st choice.
I will have two interviews back to back with JB and SA, my first choice is JB but SA looks like a great company to be with. Getting flt. benefits on DL and UAL would be nice.

Can you tell me why are so many more ppl interested in SA instead of their other two companies?

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.

Ada, Congrats on getting thru it. :) How did your FTF go?
If YOU feel good about it, then it probably went well. How many people were in your group?

RJ traveling in Atlanta, Georgia said: FLYBOY, TKIZZLE, FLYINSOON - We have an agreement. As soon as one of us hears something, we'll come straight to the forum and let the others know.
I feel so bad for Lisa that she didn't get ORD, and instead has to come here, esp. since we want ATL so badly. Hopefully we can all do a switcheroo and get ourselves where we want to be. Commuting is SUCH a hardship when you have a family (and pets). :)

I'll join in your 'pact', as I'm still here waiting too, for a date to train for SA..when I hear you'll hear. I interviewed at HQ on Jan 10th, was told most likely the March Class, but it looks like you all were before me, so I'm assuming to be one that gets pushed back to April. I'm so excited to start, I don't want to wait that long!! In the meantime I'm going to keep all my options open, I think that's wise advice for all of us. I would love to fly international, but am happy to be regional, especially as the newbie! I'll pay my dues :)
hugs to all!
Kelly

Ada in Orlando, Florida said: Hi Everyone:

My interview date finallly arrived.
I interviewed today & they said that I should get an answer within 2 weeks.

Hopefully I will be flying with you soon.

We'll be waiting to hear soon! Best Wishes Ada :)

There were about 22 of us.

The interview went well but he asked why I have had 5 jobs in the last 5 years & I am very worried that it may influence a negative decision.

Thanks EmpressKelly.

We shall soon find out.

You guys are wonderful.

Ada in Orlando, Florida said: There were about 22 of us.

The interview went well but he asked why I have had 5 jobs in the last 5 years & I am very worried that it may influence a negative decision.

I think that depends on the situations, Ada. People move around more these days than they did before. If your reasons were valid, I don't see why it should count against you.

EmpressKelly in Huntington Beach, California said: I'll join in your 'pact', as I'm still here waiting too, for a date to train for SA..when I hear you'll hear. I interviewed at HQ on Jan 10th, was told most likely the March Class, but it looks like you all were before me, so I'm assuming to be one that gets pushed back to April. I'm so excited to start, I don't want to wait that long!! In the meantime I'm going to keep all my options open, I think that's wise advice for all of us. I would love to fly international, but am happy to be regional, especially as the newbie! I'll pay my dues :)
hugs to all!
Kelly

Kelly, If they told you March, they already knew how many of us were in the group before you, so maybe we're all going to get March. I do know that quite a few people of my group have already dropped out and taken other jobs.

Thanks RJ.

I sure hope that they see it that way too.

Hello
I am going to be training with republic airline, But i just got an invite with Continental Airlines for a interview. I am going to the interview. Does anyone know the differences? Are there more advantages of working with a major airline compared to a regional?

TiffanyDawn said: Hello
I am going to be training with republic airline, But i just got an invite with Continental Airlines for a interview. I am going to the interview. Does anyone know the differences? Are there more advantages of working with a major airline compared to a regional?

Hi Tiffany....I interviewed recently with Continental, made it thru til the very end..you know that day in the last panel interview, or you get the 'we'll email you' which means No. Be prepared for a long day. They are very nice at Continental, and I would have loved to be offered an opportunity to go international, but I'm here for a reason, so I'm happy :)
NWA just invited me to the 2nd portion of the interview, and cosent to run a background check via email..so I still have offers out there too! Keeping my options open until I have a training date!

TIF - The major differences will be pay, destinations, length of trips, seniority, and types of aircraft. A major airline will give you overseas opportunities, possibly a dollar or two more/hour to start, longer trip legs, worse seniority for a longer period of time, and larger aircraft. Republic will give you roughly the same pay to start, domestic destinations (with the exception of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean/Bahamas), shorter trips (less tiring), the ability to advance in seniority much more quickly, a shorter training period, and privileges on two (possibly three) airlines, where CAL will only give you privileges on CAL.

Those issues have to be factored into what YOUR personal needs are. Does that help any?

RJAtlanta in Atlanta, Georgia said: Kelly, If they told you March, they already knew how many of us were in the group before you, so maybe we're all going to get March. I do know that quite a few people of my group have already dropped out and taken other jobs.

RJ, that gives me a little hope to be in the March Class! Thanks for that bit of info :)
Hope we all get training together!!

RJ traveling in Atlanta, Georgia said: FLYBOY, TKIZZLE, FLYINSOON - We have an agreement. As soon as one of us hears something, we'll come straight to the forum and let the others know.
I feel so bad for Lisa that she didn't get ORD, and instead has to come here, esp. since we want ATL so badly. Hopefully we can all do a switcheroo and get ourselves where we want to be. Commuting is SUCH a hardship when you have a family (and pets). :)

Haha! That is a deal!!!! that is soo funny!

Tkizzle55 in Lincoln, Nebraska said: Haha! That is a deal!!!! that is soo funny!

I don't want ATL, so I'll trade with an ORD or IND ;)

EmpressKelly in Huntington Beach, California said: I don't want ATL, so I'll trade with an ORD or IND ;)

Now who wants to be my best friend?? hmmmm? LOL

Thanks so much for your responses, I feel guilty about going to the interview but I would love to travel more international, Does anyone know what bases co is hiring for? I start training on the 28th with Republic and I am very excited to go plus I have been studying my buns off.

EmpressKelly in Huntington Beach, California said: I don't want ATL, so I'll trade with an ORD or IND ;)

lol, i would sooo go for IND or ATL..lol, when did you interview!?

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.

RJ, thank you for the info. I know the difference between the crj and erj 145 and 170. I agree those are very nice planes. All the tips you gave me for the interview I did at Delta, but did not get an offer, I hope it will be better this time around. Who knows maybe we'll be in training together.

EmpressKelly in Huntington Beach, California said: Now who wants to be my best friend?? hmmmm? LOL

I was just thinking about it, checked my calendar, and I interviewed at HQ in Indiana on the 8th of January, not the 10th! That gives me 2 more days chance for the March class! woohoo!

EmpressKelly in Huntington Beach, California said: I was just thinking about it, checked my calendar, and I interviewed at HQ in Indiana on the 8th of January, not the 10th! That gives me 2 more days chance for the March class! woohoo!

Yeah!!! lol, i interviewed the 16jan, so maybe we can all get the March class...remember out little thingy, whoever hears when the class is better get on here and post it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going to go crazy waiting to hear something...and I only interviewed 2 days ago haha.

Does anyone know the interview process with Republic?

What can ANYONE tell me about the actual interview in IND after the phone interview? Details, pls.

Steve in Des Moines, Iowa said: RJ, thank you for the info. I know the difference between the crj and erj 145 and 170. I agree those are very nice planes. All the tips you gave me for the interview I did at Delta, but did not get an offer, I hope it will be better this time around. Who knows maybe we'll be in training together.

Oh, well, now Delta....that's a different story. I WOULD tell you what you failed to do correctly at the Delta FTF, but I'm too much of a lady to post that. LOL.

SHARON and BLONDAMBITION - I interviewed at an open house outside of IND, so I'm not sure that I can shed any light on what to expect when you interview in IND. Maybe someone else on here can help with that one....

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

Haha I know I know, I'm so bad at waiting! I just don't get my hopes up.

lol i've soo got yall beat : ) December 6th is when I interviewed!

FlyBoy07 in Atlanta, Georgia said: lol i've soo got yall beat : ) December 6th is when I interviewed!

wow, dec. 6th and no training yet? you are much more patient than I am :)
I'm studying my codes, would love a copy of departure and arrival announcements, if anyone has any resources..
flyingempress@gmail.com

thanks ;)