Open Skies - The new and Innovative Airline from British Airways

malti, just wondering...
do i see like the "combative" type? you met me and we spoke many times on the phone.

just wondering if i'm showing attitude on this forum...

and how DARE YOU ROB for insulting my character when you do not even know me.
as a PI, do you not think that i have to work in a quick and critical thinking enviornment?
your TRUE CHARACTER shown thru and im deeply saddened that i would entertain a conversation with you.

Kiss and make up the two of you. :)

Does either of you know what the name of that bakery is on the circle by the subway in Parkchester?
Outstanding chocolate seven layer cake they have. I think I'll have to take a side trip tomorrow after my interview and pick up a cake. Well, I might need it... if I'm not asked to stay for the afternoon.

Ok..now I have to go to bed...
longggg day tomorrow... and
the weather is horrible.

Goodnight!

and because of this, thank you for the meet up invite, but i'd rather not.
good luck to you and your ventures as well.

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: Kiss and make up the two of you. :)

Does either of you know what the name of that bakery is on the circle by the subway in Parkchester?
Outstanding chocolate seven layer cake they have. I think I'll have to take a side trip tomorrow after my interview and pick up a cake. Well, I might need it... if I'm not asked to stay for the afternoon.

Ok..now I have to go to bed...
longggg day tomorrow... and
the weather is horrible.

Goodnight!

i know the best butcher in glendale on center ave......

OK Sorry!! Touckie about my neighborhood!! I LOVE it here!! And if I don't hear others agree I get TWISTED!! LOL

Anyway--Patatoe ... potatoe....

Good Night Malti----Good Luck Love!!

queens rocks!!!!!! AND EVERY ONE WILL HAVE EVERYTHING AT THEIR FINGERTIPS THERE. YOU ALL WILL BE pleased WITH THE AREA SINCE ITS SO CONVENIENT TO GET ANYWHERE.

that was my point. feel better?

the two of you ARE going to meet up and have a glass...or better a bottle of wine and have a laugh.
Because you'll be working for the same airline!

Love is in the air... I can feeeeeel it!!!
Awe.... the best loves start out...
feisty

Rob, I have met Nycgirl... you would get along very well with her. She is very tiny...and looks like Posh spice...
Very sweet also. :)

Thanks for the well wishes Rob...
I hope to bring back some good news...
or a chocolate cake! :)

Love is in the air.... I can feeeeeel it!

LOL. :)

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: the two of you ARE going to meet up and have a glass...or better a bottle of wine and have a laugh.
Because you'll be working for the same airline!

Love is in the air... I can feeeeeel it!!!
Awe.... the best loves start out...
feisty

Rob, I have met Nycgirl... you would get along very well with her. She is very tiny...and looks like Posh spice...
Very sweet also. :)

Thanks for the well wishes Rob...
I hope to bring back some good news...
or a chocolate cake! :)

Love is in the air.... I can feeeeeel it!

LOL. :)

HAIR is in the air!!!!
you know i luv ya!

you got that right. My hair is so freaking high that I am getting satellite radio! LOL

I'll show it to you when I get back.
Be ready to laugh, laugh and laugh again!

Yes I am wearing the Calvin suit.
Since you've suggested that I wear it.
You are Posh, so I'll take your advice. :)

AND what would ivana wear? huh huh? that black suit....good choice! be careful driving. it will be a difficult one!

OH MY!!!!! Nuff said.

nycgirl in ny, New York said: AND what would ivana wear? huh huh? that black suit....good choice! be careful driving. it will be a difficult one!

the drive is going to treacherous.
I am so not looking forward to it.
But, I'm thinking some may not show
and reschedule.. I think that will
look better for me... because as an FA
weather or no weather.. you must report to your plane. So, Purchase, Ny is my plane...

I think this interview will help me secure the deal with OS... if they end up calling me back. I'll be even more prepared to seal the deal with them.

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: the two of you ARE going to meet up and have a glass...or better a bottle of wine and have a laugh.
Because you'll be working for the same airline!

Love is in the air... I can feeeeeel it!!!
Awe.... the best loves start out...
feisty

Rob, I have met Nycgirl... you would get along very well with her. She is very tiny...and looks like Posh spice...
Very sweet also. :)

Thanks for the well wishes Rob...
I hope to bring back some good news...
or a chocolate cake! :)

Love is in the air.... I can feeeeeel it!

LOL. :)

Okay, okay, I'm jumping in here, even though it's like midnight and I need to sleep, I can't stand by and watch TWO people who I KNOW should get along...not!
We are ALL going to work at OS, and we are all going to LOVE each other, Cappice?! LOL....
ROB, NYCGirl, c'mon my darlings, it's late, you're both frazzled, it's probably been a long day. If we're going to fight, let's fight the outsiders who think they're all that--not each other!!!
MALTI, good luck tomorrow and I want to hear about it, too!!!!!!!!!! :-)

I'm going to sleep. Believe it or not, I have a job interview tomorrow morning very early! ...can't put ALL my eggs in the "airline" basket, after all now, can I? ;-)
There's tornado warnings going on here in S. Florida, isn't that exciting? wow wow wee wow!
Good night all my beautiful wonderful dearly loved OS friends!!!! :-)

Hi Guys,

I know its late, but i was wondering,i just sumbmitted my application for OS two days ago. About how long did it take you all to get a response.

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Hi Naomi,

I sent in my application and heard back about Phase 1 within 24 hours. However, the last date available (at the time of my booking) is February 15th, the date I actually picked...

Wish me luck, guys! Everyone on this forum have been so helpful and supportive (and ego-free with their advice), that I truly hope to be as qualified and wonderful as you guys...

If anyone is interviewing on the 15th and would like to chat, hit me up--if not, I'm the round-faced Asian at the interview....

Thanks Lennylu!

Wish me luck! I'll just keep my fingers crossed! Let me know how it works out for you!!

Good luck Naomi--in the meantime, read this entire forum through to get an idea of the whole shebang...

The people here are very nice and friendly, with lots of tips and ideas for the interview. I've been hesitant to participate though, cos everyone seems to know everyone really well...

Thanks,

I use to work for an airline, so i hope that helps me advance. I am learning a lot from this forum about OS. I'm excited! I miss flying so much! Good luck to you too! Thanks again!

Lucky girl you...your experience should be quite valuable to OS.

Thanks for your kind words, and good luck to you too!

lol if we both get hired you'll have higher senority lol keep in touch!

Who knows, Naomi--they might interview all the way to the end of this month, so keep checking your email for an reply. I put in my application on the 3rd of this month, and I'm interviewing just 12 days later (and I purposely chose the last time and date possible). You might just get your notice next week, get interviewed before the end of the month, find out two weeks after that, and VOILA! we could all be on the plane with David, Natasha, NYC girl, Rob, Malti etc etc etc heading for London in April!

BTW, did u know that they're hiring just 45 for now? So few...

Yeah I just saw that! Awww man I hope they don't have their 45 already!

lennylu in Nanuet, New York said: Good luck Naomi--in the meantime, read this entire forum through to get an idea of the whole shebang...

The people here are very nice and friendly, with lots of tips and ideas for the interview. I've been hesitant to participate though, cos everyone seems to know everyone really well...

Oh jump in! We love to talk to new people! As I have said... you'll love the interview and feel very good about it and yourself when you leave.

I know...that part scares me a little...

On the other hand, I am going into this interview feeling very confident, having already been offered a position with both Continental and United on my first tries. However, I turned down United because I didn't want to work for a company I didn't admire (it was my first FA interview--just a tester), and I was asked to withdraw my application to Continental AFTER they offered me the job, cos I have a travel restriction (can't go to Israel due to the fact that I am not a US citizen yet--damn my goddamn country of origin).

Even though Continental was truly my dream company, I am truly excited at the opportunity to interview with OS. New airline, no reserve, no Israel on their itinerary--perfect for me!

lennylu in Nanuet, New York said: Who knows, Naomi--they might interview all the way to the end of this month, so keep checking your email for an reply. I put in my application on the 3rd of this month, and I'm interviewing just 12 days later (and I purposely chose the last time and date possible). You might just get your notice next week, get interviewed before the end of the month, find out two weeks after that, and VOILA! we could all be on the plane with David, Natasha, NYC girl, Rob, Malti etc etc etc heading for London in April!

BTW, did u know that they're hiring just 45 for now? So few...

heeeheee lol... that would be a fun plane!

The 45 is in the beginning... they will have more planes. So don't you worry...:)

Thanks Malti! I feel like everyone is friend already, having "been through" so much with you guys over the last two weeks. I love and admire everyone who has posted here, there's not that extroverted bitchy competitiveness you expect from competing for the same job (well, keep that inside anyways...)

David: Did you have to fill out:
1. Application
2. DOT Drug test form
3. Not a felon form..
4. Professional reference form
5. Confidentiality agreement PACKET
6. Survival exercise

This is all my paperwork Eos sent me to fill in and bring with me.

The Confidentiality agreement is only if I am hired, I believe. I don't know much about them.. so I am not a risk...I hope. :)
Did you have this paperwork?

BTW, good luck with your EOS interview, Malti--hope you make it! EOS is, of course, the ULTIMATE airline to work for, and I truly hope you get it!

Don't worry girl. Something tells me you will soon be getting your french twists in the true city of lights...Good luck. sounds like you have it under control. Just remember "the secret". Ask and you shall receive...

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: David: Did you have to fill out:
1. Application
2. DOT Drug test form
3. Not a felon form..
4. Professional reference form
5. Confidentiality agreement PACKET
6. Survival exercise

This is all my paperwork Eos sent me to fill in and bring with me.

The Confidentiality agreement is only if I am hired, I believe. I don't know much about them.. so I am not a risk...I hope. :)
Did you have this paperwork?

Malti,

I apologize- I am just reading the new posts now.(Arizona Time.) I received all the forms you mentioned by e-mail attachment. I filled out the application form and completed the Survival Exercise. The other forms I believe just require a signature so that can be done at the interview. This information is probably moot now as you have most probably already started your interview. I am sorry I did not get on the forum earlier. Please let us know what transpired when you are finished.

lennylu in Nanuet, New York said: Who knows, Naomi--they might interview all the way to the end of this month, so keep checking your email for an reply. I put in my application on the 3rd of this month, and I'm interviewing just 12 days later (and I purposely chose the last time and date possible). You might just get your notice next week, get interviewed before the end of the month, find out two weeks after that, and VOILA! we could all be on the plane with David, Natasha, NYC girl, Rob, Malti etc etc etc heading for London in April!

BTW, did u know that they're hiring just 45 for now? So few...

Lennylu,

Welcome to the forum. Thank you for sharing your insights and thoughts. In regard to the 45- keep in mind also that according to a fairly recent business artical, Open Skies plans on adding an additional 6 routes by 2009. This looks favorable for growth.

lennylu in Nanuet, New York said: Who knows, Naomi--they might interview all the way to the end of this month, so keep checking your email for an reply. I put in my application on the 3rd of this month, and I'm interviewing just 12 days later (and I purposely chose the last time and date possible). You might just get your notice next week, get interviewed before the end of the month, find out two weeks after that, and VOILA! we could all be on the plane with David, Natasha, NYC girl, Rob, Malti etc etc etc heading for London in April!

LENNYLU, from your mouth to G-d's ear!!!!! :-)

Forgive my butting in, but you've all been so nice to me, and I think I know what's going on. Rob, you and NYCGIRL are under a lot of pressure because of the waiting game, and typed words on a computer screen don't allow you to see one another's body language. You're both right - I live in the south and am used to the greenery, but have stayed in Kew Gardens when my husband had his crash pad up there, and tho it is very different from what we're used to here in the south, it has a lot of character (which the south sometimes tends to not have).

Please, you two - it's Valentines Day - make up and give each other a kiss. I love you both. :) I know that neither of you meant to offend the other. Go ahead - let me see two big kisses on the screen. :)

Hi guys,
Just got back from Newark.
What a crazy day to travel!!!!
Newark had a lot of Snow and we spent 4 hour
in line to deice. Finally made it back to Houston
at 3:00am.
Anyway, OS interview was amazing!!!!
Natasha, NYCgirl, Malti - I made it to the second round!!!!
It was a great experience, the recruiters were very kind
and interested in what you had to say.
They really give you a chance to "get to know" you.
I was very pleased and also if I don't get chosen
I don't regret having gone there!

NAOMI and LENNYLU - The reason that everyone here seems to know each other so well is that we've all been playing this waiting game for about 3 months, having started out on other forums. But please stick with these wonderful OS forum friends - they are the best, and they even let me come on here and hang out with them, and I'm not even an OS candidate. Most of us started out trying to get hired by Delta, and we just spread out after that. And the arguments -well, that's just a result of the stress that everyone has been under trying to figure out who to apply with, am I going to get accepted, what do I do in the meantime, etc. etc. These are great people - lurk no longer. :)

In my interview with OS,
we had a lot of people from other airlines.
I met with people from Continental, Maxjet,
United and the "Atlanta-based legacy Carrier".
(Not worth mentioning that name here) LOL :)
Anyways, we had lots of fun and I was lucky
to get a second interview early in the day so
I could catch my flight back home.
Pay is good and Lead pay is even better.
No interline agreements will be available.
That's a fact (they said it was too expensive)
Only BA travel benefits.

Angie in Houston, Texas said: In my interview with OS,
we had a lot of people from other airlines.
I met with people from Continental, Maxjet,
United and the "Atlanta-based legacy Carrier".
(Not worth mentioning that name here) LOL :)
Anyways, we had lots of fun and I was lucky
to get a second interview early in the day so
I could catch my flight back home.
Pay is good and Lead pay is even better.
No interline agreements will be available.
That's a fact (they said it was too expensive)
Only BA travel benefits.

ANGIE!!!!! Congrats on making it to the second interview! Wow, you had a long day, huh? Home at 3 am.....
Wasn't everybody wonderful there? How many people were interviewing? We had about 16 or 17. And how many people got the second interview, do you know? With only 45 positions to fill at this time, it could get pretty tight. But as long as we remember that we're getting the position, we're good to go! LAW OF ATTRACTION~! Yeaaaaaaaaaaah! :-)

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: Forgive my butting in, but you've all been so nice to me, and I think I know what's going on. Rob, you and NYCGIRL are under a lot of pressure because of the waiting game, and typed words on a computer screen don't allow you to see one another's body language. You're both right - I live in the south and am used to the greenery, but have stayed in Kew Gardens when my husband had his crash pad up there, and tho it is very different from what we're used to here in the south, it has a lot of character (which the south sometimes tends to not have).

Please, you two - it's Valentines Day - make up and give each other a kiss. I love you both. :) I know that neither of you meant to offend the other. Go ahead - let me see two big kisses on the screen. :)

i meant no harm RJ. you know how i am. i try to be helpful and informative at the same time. my words were taken the wrong way and it isnt anyone's fault. i agree. i too nice of a person to EVER insult anyone. it just wouldnt happen.
YES! we ALL are great people on here! i feel comfortable posting and i have all my "virtual" friends to thank for that!

Angie in Houston, Texas said: In my interview with OS,
we had a lot of people from other airlines.
I met with people from Continental, Maxjet,
United and the "Atlanta-based legacy Carrier".
(Not worth mentioning that name here) LOL :)
Anyways, we had lots of fun and I was lucky
to get a second interview early in the day so
I could catch my flight back home.
Pay is good and Lead pay is even better.
No interline agreements will be available.
That's a fact (they said it was too expensive)
Only BA travel benefits.

we had other airline employees as well. including delta. ironic no?
i an so happy for you!!!!! see? thats the way to treat an interview - ee!
they have class and respect. doesnt seem that any of us left there any less than content. what a fabulous enviornment yes?
didnt you just want to give them a hug goodbye? i did!

Hugs to you NYC. I love ya.
BTW - do you think we can talk Malti into getting a picture of that french twist? I'm DYING to see it. :)

Angie in Houston, Texas said: In my interview with OS,
we had a lot of people from other airlines.
I met with people from Continental, Maxjet,
United and the "Atlanta-based legacy Carrier".
(Not worth mentioning that name here) LOL :)
Anyways, we had lots of fun and I was lucky
to get a second interview early in the day so
I could catch my flight back home.
Pay is good and Lead pay is even better.
No interline agreements will be available.
That's a fact (they said it was too expensive)
Only BA travel benefits.

Angie - Congrats on your interview. I esp. liked the comment you made about the ATL-based-legacy-carrier. LOL.
Do you know what's really a shame? I tagged along with my husband on a trip the last 3 days, and the f/a's were very senior, and they were so stinkin' nice. I really have to struggle not to blame everyone for the nasty attitudes of a few rotten apples. My forum friends have really helped me to realize how very unsuitable I was for a Delta job, and how very unsuitable Delta was for me. (But I will happily accept hubby's paycheck from them twice a month when it comes). LOL.

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: Hugs to you NYC. I love ya.
BTW - do you think we can talk Malti into getting a picture of that french twist? I'm DYING to see it. :)

she has to have a camera phone yes?

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: Angie - Congrats on your interview. I esp. liked the comment you made about the ATL-based-legacy-carrier. LOL.
Do you know what's really a shame? I tagged along with my husband on a trip the last 3 days, and the f/a's were very senior, and they were so stinkin' nice. I really have to struggle not to blame everyone for the nasty attitudes of a few rotten apples. My forum friends have really helped me to realize how very unsuitable I was for a Delta job, and how very unsuitable Delta was for me. (But I will happily accept hubby's paycheck from them twice a month when it comes). LOL.

Why do you say you would have been unsuitable for DL? Heck, they would be lucky to have had you as a FA, are you kidding? ;-)

Natasha in Pompano Beach, Florida said: Why do you say you would have been unsuitable for DL? Heck, they would be lucky to have had you as a FA, are you kidding? ;-)

true true true girl!

You all are way too sweet.
But I do know that I'm not up to the drama. And after what I've seen from some of these other forum-crashers, I'm over it. Not that any airline is safe from that kind of behavior, but at least the trips will be shorter with Shuttle America, and if somebody that I work with is a stinker, I don't have to be around her (or him) very long.

nycgirl in ny, New York said: she has to have a camera phone yes?

YES!!! Camera phone should do it. If she knows how to plug into computer, we should be able to see Miss Ivana in all of her glory. Hopefully she won't yank it all out as soon as she leaves her interview today.

lennylu in Nanuet, New York said: Hi Naomi,

I sent in my application and heard back about Phase 1 within 24 hours. However, the last date available (at the time of my booking) is February 15th, the date I actually picked...

Wish me luck, guys! Everyone on this forum have been so helpful and supportive (and ego-free with their advice), that I truly hope to be as qualified and wonderful as you guys...

If anyone is interviewing on the 15th and would like to chat, hit me up--if not, I'm the round-faced Asian at the interview....

Hey Lennylu! I am going to be at the 15th interviews as well. I'm 8:30, are you the same? I'll be the oval-faced Caucasian ;) (I'm in the Facebook Wannabe FAs Support Group if you want to chat via that avenue at all).

Thank you RJ!!!
NYCgirl, Yes!!! I wanted to hug them at the end :)
They make you feel so important!!!
On my 2-1 interview we had a chance to
laugh, discuss my career goals, suggest any
changes to the airline industry...lots of ideas!
I felt like I was already part of the team with
ideas and feeling creative! Amazing TEAM.
Natasha- Thank you for all your nice thoughts :)
We were a group of about 25. Only the ones with
airline and hospitality experience made it to 2nd round
I'd say about 15. There were a few exceptions though,
and I saw 2 or 3 persons with no previous airline experience that
made it too.
They said they were giving priority right now to
airline experienced candidates then to the others because
they needed to staff that first flt right away.
They mention they were also recruiting for the Lead FA position
so they needed experience.
I think they were pretty open about it and honest!! :)