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

littlebritt in Indianapolis, Indiana said: thanks for the info! i'll take a look at that site. what kind of questions do they ask at the interview?

uumm..let's see...they asked me why i wanted to be a flight attendant, who is a role model that i would look to for compassion, and tell about a time when you had to deal a problem co-worker and how you dealt with it. the actual one on one interview was only about 10 minutes.

SWILLIS in Houston, Texas said: HEY EVERYONE IM HERE IN TRAINING FOR CHQ, I'VE ALSO CREATED A BLOG WHICH I WILL KEEP UPDATED DAILY OF MY EXPERIENCES DAY BY DAY.

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SWILLIS: thanks for the daily blog! i'm training in march for CHQ so i'm looking foward to reading about your experience.

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: AWAITING and EMPRESS - Growing up blows, doesn't it AWAITING? EMPRESS, I wish that I had had your courage to do this when I was younger, but was too busy doing the "safe" thing, working for the government and playing it safe. You're so lucky to be able to do this while you're still free of husband/children responsibilities. I hope you enjoy the daylights out of this. You'll have such cool stories to tell your kids. AWAITING and I are probably your mom's age, and waited until kids were grown and gone, and we were burned out on our earlier professions before we decided to try this. But I agree with you - I'm just grateful to be able to try it. Would love to be based anywhere and be able to relocate there, but I'll have to commute unless I can get based in ATL, and commuting is a tough thing to do - you basically have to add a day onto the front and back of your trips. BTW - I know that you're going to miss your beach. I sure miss mine.

RJ & Awaiting, I am married with 3 grown kids, and a beautiful 17 mo. old granddaughter. It's my time to be 'selfish' and do what I've always wanted to do, instead of being in a 23 year job I wanted out of!! I'll miss them when away, and when I'm home, I'll spend quality time.I finally can pursue MY dream & we will support each other when we miss friends and family, we are going to be a family here. Wherever based, it'll be wonderful to return home, if only for a few days!! We are so blessed to be where we are and we are gonna RULE the skies!!!

AJZ ChautauquaFA in Buffalo, New York said: uumm..let's see...they asked me why i wanted to be a flight attendant, who is a role model that i would look to for compassion, and tell about a time when you had to deal a problem co-worker and how you dealt with it. the actual one on one interview was only about 10 minutes.

thanks! you all are so helpful!! :]

RJAtlanta in Atlanta, Georgia said: GWASH - You've got me ALL confused now. Did you decide not to go w/ Delta??? Are you really coming with us???

LITTLEBRITT - Honey, just wear a boardroom-type suit, dark color, conservative, wear your hair out of your face and neat, and when they ask you questions, they will be questions about yourself and what YOU are looking for in a job. Just be honest and be in touch with what YOUR feelings and goals are - that's all they're wanting to hear. If you've had jobs before, they might want to hear about those.

ORDFA - Thanks so much for your wisdom. We're not getting a lot of feedback here about which bases are going senior and which are not. Because many of us here interviewed in ATL and live in ATL, we are of course hoping to get ATL as soon as possible. It would seem that they would schedule their recruiting events in cities that they'd like to pull people from for those domiciles, but you never know.

QUEENIE - Hey girl! Are you still on Cloud 9? :)

WWILLIS - Thank you so much for bringing us into your world with the blog site. :)

Thanks for everything! I'm so scared but I can't wait!

SWILLIS in Houston, Texas said: haha not just a couple of days. Has it taken you that long?

ha no i guess i was just a little confused from your blog. i'm sure i was just reading it wrong. i filled out an online app towards the end of december, i got an email the next day saying thanks for applying and they would contact me if they felt i fit the position. i had kinda given up on it and just a couple days ago i had an email inviting me to a recruitment next week. i'm SO excited and so nervous at the same time. so hopefully all goes well!

Republic, Shuttle and Chautauqua...any opinions on which one to choose from? I have read a little on all of them, I'm really up for anything. If I get hired I would love to be base in Indy but I'm willing to do whatever...

i've read in past post about intro's, any important information to include in this into?

SO i am super excited for the SA training this March! Who else will be in that class with me!? : )

You are correct, there is no retake on the final exam.

the difference is in the planes. If memory serves me chaq has aircraft that only require one FA. Not sure about Republic but SA has two FAs on a plane. Go to their website and you can see the configurations of the aircraft and the ones that are 38 - 50 passengers require only one FA on board.

Empress K. you surprised me. By reading you past posts I assumed you were a young singe spring chicken. Either way, you are right it is your turn. The chicks have left the next and you are free to do as you please. I still have to get back to my kids who still live at home (11 and 16). they are very excited for me but it could still be an extra day away from them on each end of the pairing if I don't get based here in ATL.

Yes RJ.... I am still on cloud 9. For those of you wondering, I met a man. That is what her comment was about. We shall see how long it lasts, but for right now I am enjoying it.

awaiting in alpharetta in Alpharetta, Georgia said: Empress K. you surprised me. By reading you past posts I assumed you were a young singe spring chicken. Either way, you are right it is your turn. The chicks have left the next and you are free to do as you please. I still have to get back to my kids who still live at home (11 and 16). they are very excited for me but it could still be an extra day away from them on each end of the pairing if I don't get based here in ATL.

Morning Awaiting! No spring chicken here...at least not chronologically!! I am very young at heart tho. (40ish) Hopefully you can be based in ATL, but if not at first, you can put in for a transfer, and you'll be home with your babies before long! Can't wait to meet you and RJ!!

Tkizzle55 in Lincoln, Nebraska said: SO i am super excited for the SA training this March! Who else will be in that class with me!? : )

Me Me Me....hopefullly...if you read my post a few pages back, I'm slated for March, but could be pushed back until April, being that the March class is totally full (50) and depending on interview date, some of us will attend a much smaller class in April. I don't want to wait that long!! I'm ready to go TODAY!

ThatsQueenMary2U in Pace, Florida said: Yes RJ.... I am still on cloud 9. For those of you wondering, I met a man. That is what her comment was about. We shall see how long it lasts, but for right now I am enjoying it.

Congrats to the Queen from the Empress! Best Wishes with the new man!

awaiting in alpharetta in Alpharetta, Georgia said: I agree RJ

I actually was invited to training with Northwest airlines --lets see now I think they were still Northwest Orient Airlines--over 23 years ago. I stayed back because "I was in love". needless to say, he did not turn out to be my husband...anyway, for empress K, she is doing this at the right time in life. I hope they (those our children's age) understand that we old broads may a lot of miles on us and with that also comes wisdom as well as responsibility. I think we are the courageous ones don't you RJ? If I actually attend the training in March (being pulled back into the lending world at present) I would be honored to be your roommate.

Then you can teach me all about reverse mortgages. :)

EmpressKelly in Huntington Beach, California said: RJ & Awaiting, I am married with 3 grown kids, and a beautiful 17 mo. old granddaughter. It's my time to be 'selfish' and do what I've always wanted to do, instead of being in a 23 year job I wanted out of!! I'll miss them when away, and when I'm home, I'll spend quality time.I finally can pursue MY dream & we will support each other when we miss friends and family, we are going to be a family here. Wherever based, it'll be wonderful to return home, if only for a few days!! We are so blessed to be where we are and we are gonna RULE the skies!!!

Girl - you come across way younger than you are. Take that as a compliment!!!!

Tkizzle55 in Lincoln, Nebraska said: SO i am super excited for the SA training this March! Who else will be in that class with me!? : )

Me too, unless I'm pushed back.

littlebritt in Indianapolis, Indiana said: Republic, Shuttle and Chautauqua...any opinions on which one to choose from? I have read a little on all of them, I'm really up for anything. If I get hired I would love to be base in Indy but I'm willing to do whatever...

In addition to looking at the plane type and # of f/a's on them, you may also want to look at which base you prefer and see which airline can give you your preferred base. That's why some of us are sticking with Shuttle America, because we live in (and need to stay in) ATL. There is someone on here named ORD FA who is a current employee - why don't you ask them some questions also?

will anyone be in the march class for CHQ?

RJAtlanta in Atlanta, Georgia said: In addition to looking at the plane type and # of f/a's on them, you may also want to look at which base you prefer and see which airline can give you your preferred base. That's why some of us are sticking with Shuttle America, because we live in (and need to stay in) ATL. There is someone on here named ORD FA who is a current employee - why don't you ask them some questions also?

Hey RJ and the gang. I miss ya'll but understand that you have a new life now :(
Stop all the age talk and comments have a friend that just finish training with RJ and she is in the Sensational age group. I know what the paperwork reveals but no one sees that when meeting me. Plus having the wisdom that goes with it WE ARE AHEAD OF THE PACK!!!

No kidding it wont be long before we can all be qualified (age wise). LOL

FA for SA in Ord...

How long have you been with SA? How long were you on reserve? How many hot reserves are there per month?

Thanks in advance...

does anyone know if for republic training we are allowed to pic roomates or if they assign roomates?

Thats good..when did you interview!?

EmpressKelly in Huntington Beach, California said: Me Me Me....hopefullly...if you read my post a few pages back, I'm slated for March, but could be pushed back until April, being that the March class is totally full (50) and depending on interview date, some of us will attend a much smaller class in April. I don't want to wait that long!! I'm ready to go TODAY!

Thats good..when did you interview! I hope we both get to go in March! cant wait!

RJAtlanta in Atlanta, Georgia said: Me too, unless I'm pushed back.

Yeah i hope we all get to in the March class..that would be super sweet. When did you interview?

Ok here I go again. What in the dickens is a "hot" reserve?

'hot' reserve-sitting in the crew room in uniform, on reserve.

reserve-on call, 90 min turn around time for you to be in the crew room.

and NO...you don't get to pick your roommate.

thanks for clearing that up.

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TKIZZLE - When did you interview? We interviewed on Jan. 8 in ATL, and it took about 2.5 weeks to hear back. The Dec. people will get the March slots (of course) but maybe they'll be able to cram some of us January people in there too.

hey yall here in chq training with mr scotty too hes a very cool guy and all just boring stuff right now lost a few students and yeah class morale is high.

Can anyone tell me whether Republic paid your way to a FTF? I have a friend who wants to know, and I attended an open house nearby, so I didn't need a flight.

RJ traveling in Bessemer, Alabama said: TKIZZLE - When did you interview? We interviewed on Jan. 8 in ATL, and it took about 2.5 weeks to hear back. The Dec. people will get the March slots (of course) but maybe they'll be able to cram some of us January people in there too.

Hey yall..i interviewed the 16jan i believe...gosh i really want to go to this march trainning class...im tired of Nebraska!! Well keep me updated and ill keep you updated if i hear anything...Tkizzle :)

RJ traveling in Bessemer, Alabama said: Can anyone tell me whether Republic paid your way to a FTF? I have a friend who wants to know, and I attended an open house nearby, so I didn't need a flight.

Yes, RJ they'll fly her "space available" to FTF in INDY. Your friend will need to do the on-line application.. and in the window that shows the open house dates.. she will need to scroll to the statement that she is not able to attend the open house event. In about two weeks an HR person will call her and schedule a time for her to fly to Indy.
(On a tiny little plane....)
I seriously didn't like the tiny plane.
I can handle turbulence... but not on that tiny little guy. jeez.
I was in an outta my interview quite quick.. as I said, it wasn't going to work for me. They understood... I need the big bubba's! :)

I just wanted to share with everyone that I am very appreciative of Swillis' blog.

Swillis: Thank you for taking some time from your extremely busy schedule to educate & keep us updated.

Congratulations on your scores.

Keep up the good work.

Lisa, Now training for SA in Indianapolis, Indiana said: FA for SA in Ord...

How long have you been with SA? How long were you on reserve? How many hot reserves are there per month?

Thanks in advance...

LISA - I've been at S5 for a year and a half. I was on reserve for about 6 months, but it depends on what base you get. Hot reserves....ha....you will sit hot reserve. There aren't a certain number of hots, there are just always supposed to be one or two hots at the airport. Luckily, I've only done it a few times...but I do have friends who are Hot Reserve Queens/Kings. I just happened to luck out.

How is training going?!

Hey, I'm going to be in the Feb 28th class for Republic. I baught a black 22" Travel pro bag from the crew 6 collection. The only thing I'm worried about is that the telescopeing handle is silver not black....is this going to be an issue? Also, what are the chanches of me getting a DCA base my SS# is 3... thanks...

Jason

Here is a link to the back--

www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=14493131&RN=528&KSKU=110367

Does anyone know what the junior bases are for Shuttle?

ORD FA...

Thanks for the response!

The training is going great. As I am sure you remember...never ending hours of packing your head with information. Tons thrown at you each day. I am lovin it!

As far as the reserve (hot or otherwise) I don't mind being Queen of any of it...I am just hoping that I am able to get ORD. I am 2nd in line for ORD...so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Hopefully we will meet up soon! Keep me in your prayers...another big test this Wednesday...UGh!

RJ..................I miss our chats!!! Haven't really had time to keep up. 10 am starts, 8pm releases from class...then off to the hanger at 930 returning back at 1230am. That has happened twice in the last 4 days. They keep us hoppin here! Our 1st day off will be Tuesday, but will be studying all day/night for the big test Wednesday.

Niters all...130am right now in Indy...and a start time of 10:00am tomorrow. Last night I think I got 4 hours of sleep!

Lisa, Now training for SA in Indianapolis, Indiana said: ORD FA...

Thanks for the response!

The training is going great. As I am sure you remember...never ending hours of packing your head with information. Tons thrown at you each day. I am lovin it!

As far as the reserve (hot or otherwise) I don't mind being Queen of any of it...I am just hoping that I am able to get ORD. I am 2nd in line for ORD...so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Hopefully we will meet up soon! Keep me in your prayers...another big test this Wednesday...UGh!

RJ..................I miss our chats!!! Haven't really had time to keep up. 10 am starts, 8pm releases from class...then off to the hanger at 930 returning back at 1230am. That has happened twice in the last 4 days. They keep us hoppin here! Our 1st day off will be Tuesday, but will be studying all day/night for the big test Wednesday.

Niters all...130am right now in Indy...and a start time of 10:00am tomorrow. Last night I think I got 4 hours of sleep!

Hi Lisa! Sounds like heaven! Stay positive and keep us posted. Cheerin for you here!
Kelly

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Lisa,
what are they telling the people trying to get Atlanta?
Thanks for info. Hope you're having a blast!

Has anybody heard and updates on the trainning date for the March class!? Its been a while since ive asked! lol :)

Tkizzle55 in Lincoln, Nebraska said: Has anybody heard and updates on the trainning date for the March class!? Its been a while since ive asked! lol :)

TKIZZLE - I'm thinking this is your week. It's been about 2.5 weeks for you. Remember my earlier advice - if you have spam filter on your computer, check it often. My acceptance email got caught up in my spam filter, and I didn't get my offer until way after my other "shipmates" got theirs.

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: Yes, RJ they'll fly her "space available" to FTF in INDY. Your friend will need to do the on-line application.. and in the window that shows the open house dates.. she will need to scroll to the statement that she is not able to attend the open house event. In about two weeks an HR person will call her and schedule a time for her to fly to Indy.
(On a tiny little plane....)
I seriously didn't like the tiny plane.
I can handle turbulence... but not on that tiny little guy. jeez.
I was in an outta my interview quite quick.. as I said, it wasn't going to work for me. They understood... I need the big bubba's! :)

Malti - That was so funny. I can't wait for my first turbulence experience in the "little guys". I may just take a flight here in the next few weeks so that I can check it out. I'm hoping that all that shaking will break up some cellulite on my thighs. Ha ha

JASON - I bought the same Crew6 bag, so I hope it's ok too. Let me know if you find out anything, and I'll do the same. In the meantime,

LISA - Thanks for taking the time to keep in touch. Your schedule sounds horrific. I miss you, but it won't be long before you're done. BTW, do you know anything about those Crew6 bags that Jason is asking about? Also, my old USAIR trenchcoat turned out to be too small for me - what are the coats like that they're making you buy? (which brand?)

RJ
Doing good here - can we say "exhausted"? Just took my 2nd test today and made my 2nd 100% (yea). I will keep in touch so that I can tell you what I'm going through - even though it won't be identical, it may give you a feel for things. (Although technically, you have been through this before!) :-)

Our third test will be Wed. We have lots and lots of tests!!!

Hi Awaiting - wish you could've been here!