ASA

Florainvegas in Henderson, Nevada said: Hey Peter!!!Tell me you are coming back to ASA!!!. I got an invitation from Omni but they don't pay for your air fare to interview.

FLORA - Hey, congrats on that Omni invitation. Are you going? I went to one of their open houses, and they were very generous in their hiring criteria (meaning, you're very likely to get an offer). You're a sharp lady - you would definitely get in. Where was the open house that you were invited to?

FLORAINVEGAS - Ditto what Cheri said. I went to one too. You should go, especially if you don't mind flying lots of international and being away from home. Omni is a great experience for the right person. I couldn't do it because of the amount of time being away from home, but my husband flew Omni on his way to the middle east when he was activated, and they get to see a lot of service men and women because of their charter mandate.

(PS - We're going to have to fight over Peter - we want him too!!!). :)

Cheri in Atlanta, Georgia said: FLORA - Hey, congrats on that Omni invitation. Are you going? I went to one of their open houses, and they were very generous in their hiring criteria (meaning, you're very likely to get an offer). You're a sharp lady - you would definitely get in. Where was the open house that you were invited to?

Interview in Atlanta. Unfortunately, I don't think I can go in that they don't provide transportation to their interview.

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: FLORAINVEGAS - Ditto what Cheri said. I went to one too. You should go, especially if you don't mind flying lots of international and being away from home. Omni is a great experience for the right person. I couldn't do it because of the amount of time being away from home, but my husband flew Omni on his way to the middle east when he was activated, and they get to see a lot of service men and women because of their charter mandate.

(PS - We're going to have to fight over Peter - we want him too!!!). :)

Peter!!!where are you???!!!!

Florainvegas in Las Vegas, Nevada said: Peter!!!where are you???!!!!

In that case, have you looked into World Airways? Same type of contract flying.

ThatsQueenMary2U in Pace, Florida said: Day 1 down.... 16 more to go. I am TIRED... Lots of paperwork. I am going to rest a little before I study my announcements.

OOHHH there you are. Wanted to wish you the best of luck before training,better late than never. I do hope that you are fairing well, you deserve it.

Fly In Time in Fairburn, Georgia said: OOHHH there you are. Wanted to wish you the best of luck before training,better late than never. I do hope that you are fairing well, you deserve it.

And you??? (And what are you doing over here?) :)

Shelly!
I sure will let you know ASAP after i hear from them! Best of luck to you too girly! :)

GO QUEENIE!!!!!

Quck Question? I went to an ASA open house and started with 31 and only cut 6 or 7. Everybody had fingerprints,and agility test. Then we had our F2F. what does this mean? I read the thread, but it seems that most of you did the F2F and then was told to fingerprint, drug test etc....

MelissaBrooke in Atlanta, Georgia said: I received a phone call yesterday inviting me to attend the ASA open house on Tuesday- I am wondering if anyone could clue me in on what to expect? Thanks :)

Hey melissa.

How did your ASA interview go?

nicole in Lawrenceville, Georgia said: Quck Question? I went to an ASA open house and started with 31 and only cut 6 or 7. Everybody had fingerprints,and agility test. Then we had our F2F. what does this mean? I read the thread, but it seems that most of you did the F2F and then was told to fingerprint, drug test etc....

IMHO it means that once you clear your background check and Atlanta PD also Ok's you then ASA will set a class date for you.

I was in training but resigned as I had an offer from an airline in Fla. and it just works out better for me.

You wait is prop. 3-4 weeks to get adate, when I left two weeks ago ASA had 3 classes a month going and the rumor was that it would continue through Jule.

Hope that helps, the people, instructors and In-flight staff I have met were all tops and there to help you not hurt you.

Good luck.

Peter

Pilot in Sanford, Florida said: Hey melissa.

How did your ASA interview go?

It went well! I made it through the F2F, got fingerprinted and drug tested, etc. Now I'm just waiting on a phone call!

CONGRATULATIONS Melissa.

Who else made it to the end?What about Aprl, Sylvia and Lekeisha?

Congrats! I am waiting for my training date as well! Those ASA people were so fabulous!

Florainvegas in Henderson, Nevada said: Congrats! I am waiting for my training date as well! Those ASA people were so fabulous!

Let us know when you get the phone call! Congrats to you, too!

Pilot in Sanford, Florida said: CONGRATULATIONS Melissa.

Who else made it to the end?What about Aprl, Sylvia and Lekeisha?

I believe you are talking about me (LeKeisha) Yes, I made it through

CONGRATULATIONS LeKeisha!I am really happy for you!I was telling Jazz the other day that you were to the open day and I was sure that you will make it.Anyway keep me posted.My e-mail is maria1605@yahoo.com.How many of the people who remained after the first cut made it t the end?

Pilot in Sanford, Florida said: CONGRATULATIONS LeKeisha!I am really happy for you!I was telling Jazz the other day that you were to the open day and I was sure that you will make it.Anyway keep me posted.My e-mail is maria1605@yahoo.com.How many of the people who remained after the first cut made it t the end?

They kept everyone after the first cut.

*Sash* in Noel, Missouri said: Shelly!
I sure will let you know ASAP after i hear from them! Best of luck to you too girly! :)

Pam called yesterday. They are having issues with my fingerprints as expected so I need to fly back to ATL next week to re-scan. I guess I need to lay off the cleaning supplies and get a paraffin wax or something like that. My fingers were kinda rough.I hope it works next time. I really want to get started.

Hi Shelly, They were unable to get good fingerprints on me as well. When did you interview?

Florainvegas in Henderson, Nevada said: Hi Shelly, They were unable to get good fingerprints on me as well. When did you interview?

I interviewed Feb 28. I've never had issues with fingerprints before but then again this is the first time that I've had to use the computer scans. I am used to the old ink and paper.I asked her about that and she said that would be a last resort through a 3rd party and would take longer. I am using the dead sea salt scrub and moisturizer gloves at night. I am constantly cleaning at home and I never use gloves and I think those chemicals may have made my fingers a bit rough.

Hey is anyone attending an open house in ATL on the 18th of March?
I am also curious about the process, and what I can expect, tips and pointers would be very helpful
Thanks

I am attending an open house on the 18th of March. Is there any advice anyone can give, or some helpful tips?
Thanks!!

I am attending an open house on the 18th of March. Is there any advice anyone can give, or some helpful tips?
Thanks!!

I just got the call!!!! I'm in the 4/14 class. Who else will be there?

Hello! GREAT thread!! Very helpful!

I got a call for the open interviews on March 20th, I'm sort of nervous and don't know what to expect!

any helpful insight would be great!

Patty in Meridian, Mississippi said: Hey is anyone attending an open house in ATL on the 18th of March?
I am also curious about the process, and what I can expect, tips and pointers would be very helpful
Thanks

The process will be something like this.

All applicants will be ushered into a meeting room on the third floor. When the ASA reps. come in the will give a brief overview of the company and then each candidste will be asked to introduce themselves to the group. This is the time you will need to sell yourself to ASA. Tell them why you want this position and say something other than "I love to fly"....if you have any professional FD,RN,EMT,PD,Military let them know that. If your career was in other areas of customer service make sure they know it. Be polite, smile but not robotic. It is OK to use some humor in your presentation but nothing over the top.

After this portion the ASA reps. leave the room and in about 30 minutes will opost a list of names of those who stay and those who go. The second phase is a reading of a public announcement and at the end of that another cut. That cut may have FTF interview. Those that are asked to stay after that may get to have a medical, phisical, drug screening and fingerprinting done with an offer for a training date (that's how mine went). Sometimes they will make notifications a few weeks later pending the outcome of your background check. Have your passport with you if you have one and if not start getting one.

Hope this helps, good luck and I a sure you will do well.

Peter

nicole in Lawrenceville, Georgia said: I just got the call!!!! I'm in the 4/14 class. Who else will be there?

Congratulations Nicole! Which date did you attend the interview session?

Melissa said: Congratulations Nicole! Which date did you attend the interview session?

March 4

Peter in Saint Augustine, Florida said: The process will be something like this.

All applicants will be ushered into a meeting room on the third floor. When the ASA reps. come in the will give a brief overview of the company and then each candidste will be asked to introduce themselves to the group. This is the time you will need to sell yourself to ASA. Tell them why you want this position and say something other than "I love to fly"....if you have any professional FD,RN,EMT,PD,Military let them know that. If your career was in other areas of customer service make sure they know it. Be polite, smile but not robotic. It is OK to use some humor in your presentation but nothing over the top.

After this portion the ASA reps. leave the room and in about 30 minutes will opost a list of names of those who stay and those who go. The second phase is a reading of a public announcement and at the end of that another cut. That cut may have FTF interview. Those that are asked to stay after that may get to have a medical, phisical, drug screening and fingerprinting done with an offer for a training date (that's how mine went). Sometimes they will make notifications a few weeks later pending the outcome of your background check. Have your passport with you if you have one and if not start getting one.

Hope this helps, good luck and I a sure you will do well.

Peter

Great info!

So once you are selected, you are given a training date and then what? How long are you in training (at the hotel) ... just weekdays or for the entire process?

I live about 20 minutes from the airport, so I can't imagine being SO close and not being able to stop by home to see my dogs! LOL!

Is the training out of your pocket as far as time/wages?

Whats the average salary/benefits for a FA with ASA? Whats the normal schedule like -- how many flights per week/month? on Reserve?

(sorry I have so many questions -- this is all new to me!)

Thanks!!

I attended the open interview on 3/4 and I received a call yesterday from ASA, but I wasn't home so they left a message. I called first thing this morning and didn't get an answer so I left them a message...but still no word. I've tried calling again but still no answer...I'm so nervous!

Melissa in Griffin, Georgia said: I attended the open interview on 3/4 and I received a call yesterday from ASA, but I wasn't home so they left a message. I called first thing this morning and didn't get an answer so I left them a message...but still no word. I've tried calling again but still no answer...I'm so nervous!

Don't Worry, I'm sure they will call back!

As far as wage/time, you need to get that clear with the ASA folks.

I am in training right now. You are in the hotel if you are over 30 miles (I believe). We are not paid wages, but $20 per diem per day. I started training on 3/4, but I dont wing until the 25th and then I do IOE flights for the next few days. I think I have the hotel booked for a total of 30 days.

does ASA hire old folks? Like 60ish? :) Young at heart and not old lookin'! Is the agility test hard? What is involved?

ThatsQueenMary2U in Pace, Florida said: As far as wage/time, you need to get that clear with the ASA folks.

I am in training right now. You are in the hotel if you are over 30 miles (I believe). We are not paid wages, but $20 per diem per day. I started training on 3/4, but I dont wing until the 25th and then I do IOE flights for the next few days. I think I have the hotel booked for a total of 30 days.

Hey Mary! How's training. I'm still waiting for the training date. Pam called me the other day to let me know that they are still working on my darn fingerprints!!! I can't wait to be in your shoes. I am hoping for late April class.

byrdie said: does ASA hire old folks? Like 60ish? :) Young at heart and not old lookin'! Is the agility test hard? What is involved?

Age is just a number! If you are in great shape and have a great, positive attitude and pass agility ( primarily lifting and pushing) you have a great chance!

You're right, I need to stop focusing on age and instead, ability! Thanks for your encouragement.

one more quickie question...are my chances of being based in ATL with a given? How many nites are you out at a time?

byrdie said: one more quickie question...are my chances of being based in ATL with a given? How many nites are you out at a time?

Your chances are 100%(it's the only base) If not mistaken I believe your out at most 4 nights

Hi Queenie - I'm back from my self-scheduled observation flight. It was so informative. I learned all about the galley, serving, making the coffee, arming the doors - just in one leg from DCA to ATL. We only had a handful of pax, so I got lots of attention from the two f/a's.

BYRDIE - Don't let age stop you. I'm 52 and just got hired by Shuttle America.

Does anyone know if there are lots of layovers with ASA or do they do mostly turns returning to ATL at the end of the duty day? Are there any current ASA FAs on this blog who can give a run down of a typical day in the life of a ASA FA? Like how many legas a day do you normally do etc. Especially for new hires on reserve....

Thats legs (not legas)...oops!

Could anyone tell me about the open house interviews? For example. Where they were held? Where does every one stay? And also how long it lasts? I received a call for the March 18 open house and she said she would send me a voucher, but it was up to me to make my own travel arrangements???? I am not sure what the voucher is for, I have not recieved anything in the mail yet.
Thanks

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: Hi Queenie - I'm back from my self-scheduled observation flight. It was so informative. I learned all about the galley, serving, making the coffee, arming the doors - just in one leg from DCA to ATL. We only had a handful of pax, so I got lots of attention from the two f/a's.

BYRDIE - Don't let age stop you. I'm 52 and just got hired by Shuttle America.

Thanks Peter,I am nervous about it, just wondering if I can handle it...I loved it in my 20s and 30s but (ahem)I am a tad more mature now!! :) What the heck, nothing ventured, nothing gained. My husband will probably not be wowed about my time gone...how many days a month out?

byrdie said: Thanks Peter,I am nervous about it, just wondering if I can handle it...I loved it in my 20s and 30s but (ahem)I am a tad more mature now!! :) What the heck, nothing ventured, nothing gained. My husband will probably not be wowed about my time gone...how many days a month out?

Actually Peter was the person who gave the info about the interview. But he and I know each other from another open house, and we are both living proof that these regionals are really good about making offers to us more "mature" folk who take care of ourselves and our appearance. :) I think that you should definitely apply. Good luck!

DITTO!!! from "no spring chicken" in Vegas.

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: Hi Queenie - I'm back from my self-scheduled observation flight. It was so informative. I learned all about the galley, serving, making the coffee, arming the doors - just in one leg from DCA to ATL. We only had a handful of pax, so I got lots of attention from the two f/a's.

BYRDIE - Don't let age stop you. I'm 52 and just got hired by Shuttle America.

RJ, we're the same age.. I'm hoping to celebrate my birthday at ASA training in April!

thanks for the encouragement, RJ...any of you have spouses that aren't crazy about your chosen career? Any of them unhappy about the time you are gone? How many days are you out a month? Thanks for any and all info as far as getting my spouse on the same page!

Pattycake in Meridian, Mississippi said: Could anyone tell me about the open house interviews? For example. Where they were held? Where does every one stay? And also how long it lasts? I received a call for the March 18 open house and she said she would send me a voucher, but it was up to me to make my own travel arrangements???? I am not sure what the voucher is for, I have not recieved anything in the mail yet.
Thanks

I am in the exact same boat---they called me last Friday, 6 days ago, said I would receive "travel authorization information" and other information about the 3/18 interview (she didn't call it open house)but as of now, 10:43 a.m. Thursday, I haven't received anything. I am worried about getting information in time. (I did call and leave a message this morning but the person who called me is interviewing people today)Let me know if/when you get something in the mail! :)