ASA

Peter in Saint Augustine, Florida said: Now I remember on the 700 land evac. you were supposed to go off the back of the wing silly....not the front!!!!!!!!

PETER - That was a water ditching that nailed me. I shouldn't have landed on anything hard and dangerous. Leave it to me to find a way to get hurt. :)

RJ

You are a genuine Georgia peach! I will let you know when I am in Atlanta :)

Jazz Xo

Hi all,

As you know I have left ASA for a yet to be determined start date with Allegiant Air in Orlando/Sanford.....before any of you head off to Atlanta for training I just want to save you some trouble....especially if you do not have a car.

You will be staying at the Hyatt Place South, next door is a Ruby Tuesday's good place to eat. The rest. at the Holiday Inn Select (in the same pkng lot as Hyatt) is a big waste of time). Your room will have a mini fridge and is comfortable for one person with s desk and study area, free internet and if you like to hook up a lap top to watch your own DVD's bring RCA cables or equiv. with you. The hotel has a cont. breakfast and the shuttle will get yoy to ASA and airport on the observation flights. Bring toiletries to last four weeks as there is no CVS or such near the hotel. No washing/dryer at hotel and some brought the tide tablets that you can wash clothing in the bath tub.

If you have a car or hook up with someone who does a short 5 minute ride down Sullivan is a place called Joe's, a good change of pace, reasonable and bar. Keep the car full as no gas station is "around" the corner and if you go to get gas go in the daytime, as the area around the stations by the airport are somewhat out of the way.

Bring a mini mag flashlight or equiv. that you will carry in the FAM at all times and have a watch that displays seconds either by a sweep hand or digital. You need these items to be compliant.

Turn you cell phones off in class and leave the area for breaks to you your phone calls, I went to the third floor as it was less crowded and DO NOT TAKE THE STAIRS between floors as there is no re-entry, that's from experience LOL.

If you have any other items you need to have addressed let me know here or at ltpbk@yahoo.com and i will get back to you.

Have a great time, study and enjoy yourself .

Peter

Hi Peter!

...ahhhh, Hi RJ!

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: Hi Peter!

...ahhhh, Hi RJ!

Good morning, how are things going.......refresh my memory which has faded somewhat, what is going on with your career now.

have a great day, peter

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 :)

Go, be yourself. Dress professional. Speak clearly.

I start training with ASA on Monday. I cant wait!

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 :)

I was at their interview a little over a week ago. I think ASA treated everyone with a lot of respect. They are upfront with you the whole time. I was very impressed. Just try not to be nervous, wear a suit, look people in the eyes when you speak to them, smile and show your customer service side. They are very sweet and friendly.

ThatsQueenMary2U in Pace, Florida said: Go, be yourself. Dress professional. Speak clearly.

I start training with ASA on Monday. I cant wait!

How exciting! and congratulations! I was interviewed recently ( about a week and a half ago) I went through all the physicals, fingerprinting and agility. How long did it take them to get back to you with a class date? I am beginning to worry!

Thanks Flora! I went to an open house for Omni Air Int'l about a week ago, and they showed a video, we stood up and spoke about customer service, etc., and then we filled out applications and had face to face interviews. Is this somewhat like what ASA does?

I interviewed the 24th of January. Got the call Feb 1st. I dont know if mine went quicker cause I already had an airline and a SIDA badge, who knows. I have heard if they do all the testing, etc that you are in there.

MelissaBrooke in Atlanta, Georgia said: Thanks Flora! I went to an open house for Omni Air Int'l about a week ago, and they showed a video, we stood up and spoke about customer service, etc., and then we filled out applications and had face to face interviews. Is this somewhat like what ASA does?

Yes, pretty much. Like I said, they are up front with you. They have everyone introduce themselves and give a brief talk. Then they do some elimination after that. Then those that are left read announcements in front of the panel. Then more elimination is done. Then I think you watch the short film on the history of ASA.

ThatsQueenMary2U in Pace, Florida said: I interviewed the 24th of January. Got the call Feb 1st. I dont know if mine went quicker cause I already had an airline and a SIDA badge, who knows. I have heard if they do all the testing, etc that you are in there.

You must be exited. Are you having to move there or are you getting a crash pad? I hope I hear something soon. Thanks for sharing!

Hello all,

The class I was part of graduated yesterday and all 13 passed. If you study and don;t goof off you are in, as I have said befor the instructors are there to help you not hurt you.

Good luck to all going for training especially those with SIDA badges :), and my other friends.

Peter

Hi Flora! I live in PNS. I am going to commute to ATL, so I will end up with a crashpad

Hi Peter - would that comment about the SIDA badge be directed at me??? I am sooooooo excited! :)

ThatsQueenMary2U in Pace, Florida said: Hi Flora! I live in PNS. I am going to commute to ATL, so I will end up with a crashpad

Hi Peter - would that comment about the SIDA badge be directed at me??? I am sooooooo excited! :)

Las Vegas is not an easy place to commute out of ESPECIALLY near a weekend. Humm? Maybe moving to Florida or surrounding area is a better idea if I'll be making a major move anyway? Is there State income Tax in GA or Fl?

Fry

Are you not moving to Buckhead? Commuting from Florida when on reserve will be very stressful!

Hi Jazz!! Buckhead from what I understand is wonderful. I am such a novice and still "wet behind the ears" that I will be seeking guidance and tutaledge from those more experienced. I get lots of funny not so funny and interesting e mail all day from my friends and I have begun to pass it on to you and Pete if that is okay?

No state income tax in FL. If I were to move, I would move to ATL. The reason I am not moving is because of my kids. I dont want to uproot them and my parents live just down the street and they help me alot with my kids. I am going to get a crashpad while on reserve.

Jazz...are you in my class, which starts on Monday?

Florainvegas in Henderson, Nevada said: Hi Jazz!! Buckhead from what I understand is wonderful. I am such a novice and still "wet behind the ears" that I will be seeking guidance and tutaledge from those more experienced. I get lots of funny not so funny and interesting e mail all day from my friends and I have begun to pass it on to you and Pete if that is okay?

Pass it all on, this career is new to me as well :) The more we can help each other the easier the transition will be! Thanks...

Hi QueenMary

I start on 3/17...very excited, are you all packed and ready to go? Is this a new career for you or a change of airlines?

Hey Jazz... We'll have to meet up. I should still be up there when you get in. I know someone that will be in your class. I work for AirTran at the station, but I am wanting to go inflight sooooo bad. I am so excited for this new venture in my life. I'm starting to pack now....woohoo!

I am soooo jealous!!! and excited for all of you starting. I hope the March 17th class is still open when i get "the call"

I would love to meet you! Peter has been a wonderful source of information and encouragement thus far, I wish that I had the chance to have met him so it will be great to have a new friend in training, I look forward to meeting you soon! Have a safe trip...

Jazz xo

You are already in if you did the fingerprints, medical and agility tests! Call them to confirm to settle your nerves and get packing!
Cant wait to meet you :)

Peter is awesome. I met him at an interview for another airline back in early January. I am bummed that I wont get to fly with him.

Jazz said: You are already in if you did the fingerprints, medical and agility tests! Call them to confirm to settle your nerves and get packing!
Cant wait to meet you :)

Jazz, Mary, Peter!! I just called Pam at ASA. She was so nice. She says not to worry, she's waiting on my background only ( my right pinkie wouldn't give them a print!) As soon as that come in, she does have an offer for me! (and the March 17th class is still open!)

Way to go, Flora! :) Ill be 2 weeks ahead of you, so we will overlap in ATL for a little while!

ThatsQueenMary2U in Pace, Florida said: Way to go, Flora! :) Ill be 2 weeks ahead of you, so we will overlap in ATL for a little while!

Now let's just hope that my extensive criminal record of watering on the wrong days doesn't come back to haunt me!

Yea!

Does anyone know about how long the wait is from the time you get interviewed to the time you start training?

MelissaBrooke in Atlanta, Georgia said: Does anyone know about how long the wait is from the time you get interviewed to the time you start training?

Melissa, you have to wait for your background and drug test results to come back before they call with an offer to start a training class. I've been waiting two weeks.

Hey guys! I just got back from an Interview with ASA on FEb 28th, and got an invite for a spot to train for ASA flight attendant! Im am still pending my finger print and drug test as well...but passed everything else! Anybody have an interview around that date as well? If so have you already heard a training date? I am going to have to relocate, any ideas on the best way to do that?

Hi Sash, Congrats! You'll be offered a training date once they complete the background. Guess it depends on on how extensive your background is. As far as the relocation, I have been on the Internet and I'm sure there will be lots of new friends during training to exchange information with. At least your not moving from the West side of the country to the East side like me. Still very exciting!

Flora~
Hey thanks! Yeah, do you intend on relocating or just doing the crash pad thing while you're on reserve? When is your training date?

Hey everyone! I leave for ATL tomorrow afternoon for Monday class. Im excited yet nervous. :)

I will keep you all posted on training!

So fly you in the day before or do they give you a choice? How EXCITING! You better keep us posted cuz we're right behind you.

*Sash* in Noel, Missouri said: Flora~
Hey thanks! Yeah, do you intend on relocating or just doing the crash pad thing while you're on reserve? When is your training date?

I am going to relocate. Going to try to find a place in Buckhead. I am still waiting to hear on the training date.

ThatsQueenMary2U in Pace, Florida said: Hey everyone! I leave for ATL tomorrow afternoon for Monday class. Im excited yet nervous. :)

I will keep you all posted on training!

QUEENIE - Have you finished the checklist? Everything in the car? I'm here waiting....

Hi Sash!
I interviewed on the 28th as well. We must have seen each other. I am biting my nails waiting for a response. I am very excited. I really enjoyed the interview process and hope that all goes well for us. I will let you know as soon as I hear anything from them. Please let me know if you hear anything as well.

To all of you who started training today (and you, too, QUEENIE :) - BEST OF LUCK and HAVE FUN!
For those of you who are waiting, your time is just around the corner - hugs to you all.

My dear friend is starting training with ASA today, and I'm starting with Shuttle America in three weeks, but we're all in this together. Best of luck!

"RJ"

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.

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.

QUEENIE!!!! You can't be tired already! Tell us about your class. How many people?

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.

Glad you arrived safely........

Peter - HI! Any word yet?

I have an interview March 6, for ASA.

I was curious if I should wear my sport jacket / black pants and a tie

should i dress like im going to court?

Max Lewin in Canton, Georgia said: I have an interview March 6, for ASA.

I was curious if I should wear my sport jacket / black pants and a tie

should i dress like im going to court?

Max - Definitely dress like you're going to court. :)

Max, if your are dressing for court, some advice, if the stipes are horozontal black and white wear something else :)

Dress smart........

Good luck, Peter

Hi Max, Great advice from Peter and RJ.Just go in looking like you are already in one of their uniforms! They a a great group of ladies. Smile at them a whole lot

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.