Delta flight attendant interviews

WakeyJakey in Seattle, Washington

Hi, I star my class on 13th, dont know what to expect, can you help?
Please email me difgia88@hotmail.com
many thanks

Out of the Blue in Long Island, New York said: Hi Moonatae, I am in the same boat as you. Waiting for F2F flight info from DAL. By the way, I grew up in a Denver suburb and graduated from CSU! Colorado ROCKS!

Yes colorado is wonderful, we moved here from memphis, tn and talk about a breath of fresh air, my kids can go out and play and I don't have to worry about them. Not to mention the humidity doesn't kill you out here.

I just finished the 1st phone interview and online assessment. The phone interviewer said that the 877# is very busy therefore I don't need to call them after finished my assessment. Is it normal?

flytt in Naperville, Illinois said: I just finished the 1st phone interview and online assessment. The phone interviewer said that the 877# is very busy therefore I don't need to call them after finished my assessment. Is it normal?

did you do the online application when you did your assessment? When I did mine, I did the online app and then called the 877# and did a second phone interview. It should have given you instructions to do so. I would try and do those items before tomorrow when the job app system changes over.

Moonatae in Colorado Springs, Colorado said: did you do the online application when you did your assessment? When I did mine, I did the online app and then called the 877# and did a second phone interview. It should have given you instructions to do so. I would try and do those items before tomorrow when the job app system changes over.

I just finished my 2nd phone interview and the interviewer said that HR will contact me either by phone or e-mail.
What do you mean "when the job app systme changes over" ?

flytt in Naperville, Illinois said: I just finished my 2nd phone interview and the interviewer said that HR will contact me either by phone or e-mail.
What do you mean "when the job app systme changes over" ?

They are supposed to be doing something different starting may 1st. It said it on the application site.

flytt in Naperville, Illinois said: I just finished my 2nd phone interview and the interviewer said that HR will contact me either by phone or e-mail.
What do you mean "when the job app systme changes over" ?

and did they say you made it to the f2f or just that hr will contact you?

I hope this is not really the last week of f2f interviews! I was so excited after the phone interview when they said congratulations! We'd like to fly you to atl for a f2f...etc etc.....they also told me they would contact me in a couple days....and its been a couple and still nothing....oh man I really hope they call soon...i want this so bad

Hey i work in the airline biz and i was told from a friend form delta that they wil countinue to do interviews until june. I dont think they will countinue t do phone interviews if the first week of may is the last week for f2f

Folks

Just concluded my F2F interview.....this was the last interview date and the last class is set for May 13......

HOT off the press

Ready2fly in Rome, Georgia said: Folks

Just concluded my F2F interview.....this was the last interview date and the last class is set for May 13......

HOT off the press

I hear you, but that same thing was said about the may 3rd class...guess we have to wait and see.

Moonatae in Colorado Springs, Colorado said: I hear you, but that same thing was said about the may 3rd class...guess we have to wait and see.

I spoke to a DAL HR Rep where she confirmed that May 13 was the last class. The F/A Recruiters were cleanning out there belongings and saying their farewell.

IS that the class for the six weeks training?

yes 6 week training

Ready2fly in Birmingham, Alabama said: I spoke to a DAL HR Rep where she confirmed that May 13 was the last class. The F/A Recruiters were cleanning out there belongings and saying their farewell.

I was in the F2F interview yesterday, April 30. I had applied online around the second week of April. I received a phone call last Friday, April 25 and was invited for an interview and was given a choice of Tuesday or Wednesday @ 7:30 am or 12:30 pm. We were told at that interview that it was the last day for F2F interviews and that the interview staff had their bags packed and were returning to Flight Attendant duties. However, that could all change when the early retirement package sign up is completed May 15 (if a lot of flight attendants retire) or when shipment of new 777 aircraft is received in the fall.

The last training class is scheduled for May 13. However, if it fills up, an additional class might be added. From what I understood, they only have 1 open class at a time scheduled and it always starts on Tuesday. When it fills up, they add another class for the next Tuesday. Again, with the F2F interviews being discontinued for now, they might not need to add a May 20 class.

After the 5 1/2 interview process, about 15-20 I would guess of the 30 attending were called out and given conditional job offers. They will all have to pass the background check, drug screen and language test if they speak a foriegn language. Yes, there were some non-language (only Englist) speakers among those given conditional offers.

I was not among those given an offer and it was really dissapointing. I was already pumped up before the interview and seriously by the time we finished. We were told that after the conditional offers were completed yesterday that some might still be receiving a phone call. I am hoping to get a call.

Lela in Rapid City, South Dakota said: Hi OZ!

I am from Australia too! Well my family went there when I was only 12 so I have lived most of my life there (although I don't have an Australian accent...so I guess I don't count as a 'second language speaker' LOL). Miss Australia!!! B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L there

Well hi! Always nice to meet a fellow Aussie (or semi-Aussie...we'll still count you!)

You gonna be in my class? I hope so!! Let me know :)

Penelope in Bronx, New York said: Hi, I am a little stress over the idea of the training for 6 weeks. How long do you think they will take to tell us when the training starts??? I just woke at least 2 weeks notice.

They always give you 2 weeks notice...however with this "allegedly" being the last training class on the 13th they may give you less notice...or put you on the list to call when they are ready to start training again down the road.

It doesn't hurt to call them though :)

norgie robledo in orlando, Florida said: Hey i work in the airline biz and i was told from a friend form delta that they wil countinue to do interviews until june. I dont think they will countinue t do phone interviews if the first week of may is the last week for f2f

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR KEEPING HOPE ALIVE....
YES...It truly makes sense...

Please keep us all updated as much as you can...we all appreciate your input.

Ready2fly in Birmingham, Alabama said: I spoke to a DAL HR Rep where she confirmed that May 13 was the last class. The F/A Recruiters were cleanning out there belongings and saying their farewell.

Did they offer anyone a job??? how many total in your group???
did they only pick Language qualified individuals???

Please give us as much update as possible....we all have been waiting and sitting on edge...praying and hoping.

Thanks

wannafly in Atlanta, Georgia said: I was in the F2F interview yesterday, April 30. I had applied online around the second week of April. I received a phone call last Friday, April 25 and was invited for an interview and was given a choice of Tuesday or Wednesday @ 7:30 am or 12:30 pm. We were told at that interview that it was the last day for F2F interviews and that the interview staff had their bags packed and were returning to Flight Attendant duties. However, that could all change when the early retirement package sign up is completed May 15 (if a lot of flight attendants retire) or when shipment of new 777 aircraft is received in the fall.

The last training class is scheduled for May 13. However, if it fills up, an additional class might be added. From what I understood, they only have 1 open class at a time scheduled and it always starts on Tuesday. When it fills up, they add another class for the next Tuesday. Again, with the F2F interviews being discontinued for now, they might not need to add a May 20 class.

After the 5 1/2 interview process, about 15-20 I would guess of the 30 attending were called out and given conditional job offers. They will all have to pass the background check, drug screen and language test if they speak a foriegn language. Yes, there were some non-language (only Englist) speakers among those given conditional offers.

I was not among those given an offer and it was really dissapointing. I was already pumped up before the interview and seriously by the time we finished. We were told that after the conditional offers were completed yesterday that some might still be receiving a phone call. I am hoping to get a call.

I am SO SORRY that you were not given the conditional job offer.
Let's keep HOPE ALIVE and KEEP FAITH that you will recieve a phone call with an offer soon.Thank you for updating us....

wannafly in Atlanta, Georgia said: I was in the F2F interview yesterday, April 30. I had applied online around the second week of April. I received a phone call last Friday, April 25 and was invited for an interview and was given a choice of Tuesday or Wednesday @ 7:30 am or 12:30 pm. We were told at that interview that it was the last day for F2F interviews and that the interview staff had their bags packed and were returning to Flight Attendant duties. However, that could all change when the early retirement package sign up is completed May 15 (if a lot of flight attendants retire) or when shipment of new 777 aircraft is received in the fall.

The last training class is scheduled for May 13. However, if it fills up, an additional class might be added. From what I understood, they only have 1 open class at a time scheduled and it always starts on Tuesday. When it fills up, they add another class for the next Tuesday. Again, with the F2F interviews being discontinued for now, they might not need to add a May 20 class.

After the 5 1/2 interview process, about 15-20 I would guess of the 30 attending were called out and given conditional job offers. They will all have to pass the background check, drug screen and language test if they speak a foriegn language. Yes, there were some non-language (only Englist) speakers among those given conditional offers.

I was not among those given an offer and it was really dissapointing. I was already pumped up before the interview and seriously by the time we finished. We were told that after the conditional offers were completed yesterday that some might still be receiving a phone call. I am hoping to get a call.

Did they specifically mention those 2 things..
things might change depending on May15 date and how many Flight attendant take the early retirnment????

Thank you in advance for your response.

DeltaFA in New York, New York said: Exactly! You will take the language test during training and get your qualifications before you graduate. Then, you will have a much better chance being based in Atlanta, flying Shanghai trips! How exciting!

Delta FA where are you???? we need you please.

DeltaFA in New York, New York said: Hi Eddie,

As you probably know, our Atlanta base currently has the most Spanish speaking destinations. In addition, Spanish qualified FA's fly to Spanish destinations out of some of the other Delta bases including New York City, Los Angeles, Orlando, Ft.Lauderdale/Miami, and Cincinnati.

The amount of Spanish speaking destinations varies somewhat between these bases from month to month. So, you could be based in Miami and fly to Spanish speaking destinations that fly for example MIA-ATL-CUN-ATL-MIA, with a layover in Cancun. So the destinations change somewhat month to month, depending on the base you are in.

These are the current/summer Spanish speaking destinations in the need of Spanish speakers in NYC: (I hope you know your airport codes...)

BCN, MAD, AGP, STI, SJU, SDQ, MEX, and SJO

but like I said, this changes (somewhat) month to month...there can be more per month and there can be less. Just depends on what scheduling gives each base for the month.

Eddie,
How did the f2f interview go on Wednesday???

Hope everthing worked out for you.

rodney in Atlanta, Georgia said: Did they specifically mention those 2 things..
things might change depending on May15 date and how many Flight attendant take the early retirnment????

Thank you in advance for your response.

Hi Rodney,

Yes, they did specifically mention those 2 things, the May 15 early out package being offered to current DL employees and the aircraft order in the fall.

If there is one thing i've learned in all of this...........no one knows really what's going to happen.

Current FA's hear things and report on them but until it comes from the top or someone in HR tells you, they really don't know. Peoplescout would be in the that category too.

No one knows in this what will happen- it's a shakey business w/lots of unpredictibility.

It's just not a stable field I am learning. Even after you are in it.

Good luck everyone- you never know when they will call.

wannafly in Atlanta, Georgia said: Hi Rodney,

Yes, they did specifically mention those 2 things, the May 15 early out package being offered to current DL employees and the aircraft order in the fall.

it seems that HR would be the most reliable source. what you mentioned makes sense.

It also definitely makes sense that LOTS of FA's could take the buy out, in which case they'd want LOTS of cheaper paid NEW FA's to replace them.

Also, the union election ends @ end of May- perhaps if they vote "no" some more people might take the buy out you know? Then they'd just call ppl back and train them later in the summer.

so, like i said earlier, there is no way to know but there IS reason to keep your hopes up! (and maybe try to convince current Delta FA's to take the buy out! Lol you could go to the airport and try to convince them =) )

Sylvia t in Dallas, Texas said: it seems that HR would be the most reliable source. what you mentioned makes sense.

It also definitely makes sense that LOTS of FA's could take the buy out, in which case they'd want LOTS of cheaper paid NEW FA's to replace them.

Also, the union election ends @ end of May- perhaps if they vote "no" some more people might take the buy out you know? Then they'd just call ppl back and train them later in the summer.

so, like i said earlier, there is no way to know but there IS reason to keep your hopes up! (and maybe try to convince current Delta FA's to take the buy out! Lol you could go to the airport and try to convince them =) )

I like that idea..you made me laugh...I think we all should try to convince them and tell them "come on let us fly for a few years and see the world as well" LOL

rodney in Atlanta, Georgia said: Delta FA where are you???? we need you please.

Although it is true that things are slowing down right now with the hiring process...please realize that the only reason this is happening, is because Delta has offered FA's 2 leave packages: a retirement package and a voluntary leave package for FA's with 10+ years of seniority (highest paying ones!)

Why in the world would Delta be hiring more newhire FA's when they are asking current FA's to retire and take leaves, you ask?

Simple answer..Delta wants to get rid of the highest paying FA's and hire new FA's who are more eager, exicted and get paid ALOT less...great business strategy, don't you think?

So...FA's can opt to take these leaves until May 15th, and once Delta gets a total number of leaving FA's, they will have a ballpark figure of how many newhire FA's will be needed then! Simple as that! No need to worry...the hiring will continue after this process. We definitely will be hiring more...it will depend on how many and when these FA's take the leave...this is right around the corner!

DeltaFA in New York, New York said: Although it is true that things are slowing down right now with the hiring process...please realize that the only reason this is happening, is because Delta has offered FA's 2 leave packages: a retirement package and a voluntary leave package for FA's with 10+ years of seniority (highest paying ones!)

Why in the world would Delta be hiring more newhire FA's when they are asking current FA's to retire and take leaves, you ask?

Simple answer..Delta wants to get rid of the highest paying FA's and hire new FA's who are more eager, exicted and get paid ALOT less...great business strategy, don't you think?

So...FA's can opt to take these leaves until May 15th, and once Delta gets a total number of leaving FA's, they will have a ballpark figure of how many newhire FA's will be needed then! Simple as that! No need to worry...the hiring will continue after this process. We definitely will be hiring more...it will depend on how many and when these FA's take the leave...this is right around the corner!

is there a way I may contact you?

rodney in Atlanta, Georgia said: Eddie,
How did the f2f interview go on Wednesday???

Hope everthing worked out for you.

DeltaFA, I was offered a spot for the May 13 class. There were 30 candidates only selected 8. Not all were language speaker. I got in as a non-speaker though I speak spanish fluently.

Eddie

CONGRATULATIONS EDDIE!!!!!! How exciting! I leave in a few days for Atlanta, maybe we'll run into each other down there! =)

Latinguy in San Juan, Puerto Rico said: DeltaFA, I was offered a spot for the May 13 class. There were 30 candidates only selected 8. Not all were language speaker. I got in as a non-speaker though I speak spanish fluently.

Eddie

Hi Eddie,

Were you in the morning or afternoon interview?

wannafly in Atlanta, Georgia said: Hi Eddie,

Were you in the morning or afternoon interview?

PM.

DeltaFA in New York, New York said: Although it is true that things are slowing down right now with the hiring process...please realize that the only reason this is happening, is because Delta has offered FA's 2 leave packages: a retirement package and a voluntary leave package for FA's with 10+ years of seniority (highest paying ones!)

Why in the world would Delta be hiring more newhire FA's when they are asking current FA's to retire and take leaves, you ask?

Simple answer..Delta wants to get rid of the highest paying FA's and hire new FA's who are more eager, exicted and get paid ALOT less...great business strategy, don't you think?

So...FA's can opt to take these leaves until May 15th, and once Delta gets a total number of leaving FA's, they will have a ballpark figure of how many newhire FA's will be needed then! Simple as that! No need to worry...the hiring will continue after this process. We definitely will be hiring more...it will depend on how many and when these FA's take the leave...this is right around the corner!

Thanks for the heads up, it is much appreciated!!

I am in the category of 'waiting for the F2F'. It's so aggravating, but understandable. Everything else in the process (at least for ME) happened so quickly, so when they said it could take 'several weeks' to schedule the F2F it was somewhat disconcerting. Oh well, such is life. I too am a former F/A - so I know the deal, but still!! hehe

DeltaFA in New York, New York said: Although it is true that things are slowing down right now with the hiring process...please realize that the only reason this is happening, is because Delta has offered FA's 2 leave packages: a retirement package and a voluntary leave package for FA's with 10+ years of seniority (highest paying ones!)

Why in the world would Delta be hiring more newhire FA's when they are asking current FA's to retire and take leaves, you ask?

Simple answer..Delta wants to get rid of the highest paying FA's and hire new FA's who are more eager, exicted and get paid ALOT less...great business strategy, don't you think?

So...FA's can opt to take these leaves until May 15th, and once Delta gets a total number of leaving FA's, they will have a ballpark figure of how many newhire FA's will be needed then! Simple as that! No need to worry...the hiring will continue after this process. We definitely will be hiring more...it will depend on how many and when these FA's take the leave...this is right around the corner!

Well patience is sometimes tested as a F/A... Thank you again. As I've stated before, you are the bomb! A wealth of information as always!

Latinguy in San Juan, Puerto Rico said: DeltaFA, I was offered a spot for the May 13 class. There were 30 candidates only selected 8. Not all were language speaker. I got in as a non-speaker though I speak spanish fluently.

Eddie

HEY EDDIE! I'll be in the may 13 class as well....

Hello Everyone!

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone on 13 May!

A friend of mine . . . who just graduated, confirmed that they received their training packet and flight information, approximately one week prior to their class start date.

Not that much longer!

:)

Just a quick howdy to all those who attended the F2F on the 30th (am).
If you got the cjo... see you on the 13th. If not, keep your heads up. I'm sure they will be reviewing the interviews and calling some back. I got to know most of you that morning and would fly with any one of you.
After the entire process... I now know what they meant in the video... because not only do I feel Delta... I am Delta! And to those who didn't get the cjo... you are Delta too!
Hugs to all!

Congrats,,,to you guys who made it!
very coool! good luck!
i am still trying to figure it out,,,what would be right for me,,,
which southwest would be hiring , since i live right here,,,by their base

gretchenb in Corpus Christi, Texas said: HEY EDDIE! I'll be in the may 13 class as well....

Gretchen,

Looking forward in seeing you.

Eddie

wanttofly in Metuchen, New Jersey said: WakeyJakey in Seattle, Washington

Hi, I star my class on 13th, dont know what to expect, can you help?
Please email me difgia88@hotmail.com
many thanks

Wanttofly,

Its going to be overwhelming the first couple of weeks. Normally week 1 & 2 is overwhelming with new terminology, uniform fitting, long hours in class, manuals and other things. My recommendation is to stay focus. Study!

Ed

Ready2fly in Birmingham, Alabama said: I spoke to a DAL HR Rep where she confirmed that May 13 was the last class. The F/A Recruiters were cleanning out there belongings and saying their farewell.

Training is 5 1/2 weeks. That was the info given at my F2F.

E

DeltaFA in New York, New York said: Although it is true that things are slowing down right now with the hiring process...please realize that the only reason this is happening, is because Delta has offered FA's 2 leave packages: a retirement package and a voluntary leave package for FA's with 10+ years of seniority (highest paying ones!)

Why in the world would Delta be hiring more newhire FA's when they are asking current FA's to retire and take leaves, you ask?

Simple answer..Delta wants to get rid of the highest paying FA's and hire new FA's who are more eager, exicted and get paid ALOT less...great business strategy, don't you think?

So...FA's can opt to take these leaves until May 15th, and once Delta gets a total number of leaving FA's, they will have a ballpark figure of how many newhire FA's will be needed then! Simple as that! No need to worry...the hiring will continue after this process. We definitely will be hiring more...it will depend on how many and when these FA's take the leave...this is right around the corner!

Hi, can you please explain Delta's policy on commuting for new hires? I live in ATL....would I be allowed to commute to New York (assuming NYC is my assigned base) for my reserve days and line flights, or will I have to make an all out move? Thanks.

PJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: Hi, can you please explain Delta's policy on commuting for new hires? I live in ATL....would I be allowed to commute to New York (assuming NYC is my assigned base) for my reserve days and line flights, or will I have to make an all out move? Thanks.

Hi PJ,

I was wondering the same thing....I live in atlanta and I start training May 13th, are you in that class? I will have to commute to the training,Still thinking about the whole thing.

PJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: Hi, can you please explain Delta's policy on commuting for new hires? I live in ATL....would I be allowed to commute to New York (assuming NYC is my assigned base) for my reserve days and line flights, or will I have to make an all out move? Thanks.

Yes you can commute. You can jumpseat on Delta and many other airlines. You need to make sure you are in your base well in advance and will want to get a crashpad for trips that start really early (and you need to come in the night before) or trips that finish late (after you last flight home has gone).

The good news is that my friend who was in the very first class has just transferred to ATL (he's not language qualified or anything like that either - admittedly he has ALL of us underneath him - but just so you know it is possible. It just might be a while because there will need to be a fair few newhires under you first - or you might just get lucky!

So no you won't have to move. It is a little more stressful and will take a bit of getting used to but if you are conservative and play it save and give yourself plenty of chances to get in base on time - you will be fine (I commuted for years at another airline) Just remember - most airlines give you three strikes and your out! So don't ever try to catch that last flight that will get you in on time always give yourself a ton of room for error (you never know when there will be a mechanical delay or a cancellation or a senior mama bumps you off your flight last minute!!)

Totally do-able though, yes :)

Latinguy in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cool, that is what we will do.
looking forward to meet everybody.
difgia88@hotmail.com

Latinguy in San Juan, Puerto Rico said: DeltaFA, I was offered a spot for the May 13 class. There were 30 candidates only selected 8. Not all were language speaker. I got in as a non-speaker though I speak spanish fluently.

Eddie

Hi Eddie!

I knew you would!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am soooo excited and happy for you! You deserve it! You are gonna be so ahead of the game being a former AA FA. You will zoom through training! You are gonna be very popular with your classmates...I'm sure you're gonna help them out! Training will be a breeze for you! You do such a great job on here, too! Such great news! Your dream came true to come back to flying! Can't wait to meet you (and everyone else) in the skies! (I can hear you screaming of joy right now!)
I hope you're celebrating!

4nilla SF bay area in Oakland, California said: Congrats,,,to you guys who made it!
very coool! good luck!
i am still trying to figure it out,,,what would be right for me,,,
which southwest would be hiring , since i live right here,,,by their base

Hi 4nilla,

Don't worry, your good news will come soon! As for chosing between Delta and other airlines...it all depends on what you want out the job! All airlines have pluses and minuses...

If you only want to be on reserve for a maximum of 6 days a month as a newhire, enjoy working flights around the world/international, and want to be able to change your flying schedule continuously...then Delta is the place for you! :)

DeltaFA in New York, New York

HI,
How are you?
question, do we test on boarding annocement?

thanks

DeltaFA in New York, New York said: Hi Eddie!

I knew you would!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am soooo excited and happy for you! You deserve it! You are gonna be so ahead of the game being a former AA FA. You will zoom through training! You are gonna be very popular with your classmates...I'm sure you're gonna help them out! Training will be a breeze for you! You do such a great job on here, too! Such great news! Your dream came true to come back to flying! Can't wait to meet you (and everyone else) in the skies! (I can hear you screaming of joy right now!)
I hope you're celebrating!

Thank you so much Delta FA.... I am happy and I am looking forward in helping out my fellow-classmates. I was offered a spot as a non-speaker which really surprised me. I guess they have enough Spanish speakers, but I was told that once I start flying I can ask to be tested.

Ed