2008 DELTA'S NEW FLIGHT ATTENDANT ACADEMY STINKS

AlexisMain in Spokane, Washington said: I am!!! I'm excited. I had my f2f on the 3rd of march. I was the 730am group. When did you have yours?

i has mine On Feb 25 it came up fast. I am exited and nervous at the same time.any idea about the training?

stealing nips from your flights again, huh deltafa? LOL

Delta is not hiring anymore FAs..anyone in class now gets to go on and anyone scheduled for class is out...they have ceased any hiring.

I just spoke to them today and they told me that training was still going on and I would be contacted within the week to go into training. Where did you hear that?

Education is important during these times!!!! Don't you think!

Who did you contact in HR? I have left messages with two people and haven't gotten a response. I left messages y'day and today. Thansk a million!

Mel in Sacramento, California said: I just spoke to them today and they told me that training was still going on and I would be contacted within the week to go into training. Where did you hear that?

They are admitting FAs to class up til 4/1 and then stopping all hiring.

so what happens to the ones still waiting for training dates?

mamajama in Honolulu, Hawaii said: so what happens to the ones still waiting for training dates?

Don't worry honey! They will contact you to reschedule you for later. I heard that it is looking like the Fall that they will start up again. They will be in touch! Be encouraged!

Good Morning to everyone in America! I have a question and hope that I can get some feedback here. I'll be moving to south florida soon. Miami to be exact. I want to work for the airlines really bad. My choices are American Airlines and Delta. Which one is better? I'm an American Citizen. Would not mind working at the airport first and then, trying out for a flight attendant position. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Ciao!

Good morning Paola. I don't really know which airline is "best" for you but in my opinion I would apply for any that are hiring. Delta has a hiring freeze for the time being. As soon as you arrive in Florida start putting in your applications. Before you leave Italy, to help you out in the application process, get Letters of Recommendation from former employers concerning your customer service skills, dependability, etc. and copies of high school/college transcripts or diplomas, along with addresses of your residences for the past 10 years. Easier to do that while you are still there than trying to get them from here. Good luck to you.

Well, any other position at the airport pays about $9.50/hour, which is not that much less than being a flight attendant, incidently. Don't hold your breath about American hiring anytime soon. They're still in the process of calling their furloughed fight attenants. Do you homework! I can't tell you how many F2F interviews I've been to where the majority of candidates have no clue as to what it encompasses to be a F/A. Find out where the airline has flight attendant bases. Delta is only sending F/As to NY, & Continental to Ohio, & maybe Houston (its Headquarters). It's not fun commuting. I did it from Detroit (when I was w/Northwest Airlines), & given the proximity, you would've thought it was easy. But the F/As competing for space-available was treacherous. On probation, if you can't back in time for your working flight, you're %90 guaranteed to be fired. Been there, seen it. I've been w/3 airlines. But, I'm not discouraged. I just have to find the right airline for me.

Wayne92963 in Mcdonough, Georgia said: Thats not very accurate. its actually 21,000 per year if you work the minimun. You can pick up trips to add more hours. Lets not forget that Delta is not the only carrier that starts the FAs off at 19.10. Look at some other major carriers that start their FAs off at $17. Delta honestly has the best reserve for a new hire. As for the interview...everyone has their own persepective, but if you didnt enjoy it, then Delta isnt for you. You have to have the heart for the particular airline you choose. To have that loyalty is what creates a great airline. So if Delta wasnt your first choice then, find the one that is because you may be happier there, no matter what the starting pay. Good luck, and hope you find what your looking for!

Actually, all major carriers pay about that. You're right, you have to have the heart for flying. I loved being at Northwest, but in the end, the being on-call tore me down. Delta's 6 day reserve sounds magnificent. But, I'll tell you this, of all the couple thousand who got hired at NW last year, rumor has it (from the horses mouth), that %90 had to quit and go back to Burger King & Walmart cuz they simply couldn't afford it, & the extra expenses that it takes to be constantly on the go. Of the few who have stayed, have someo other means of income. My crash-pad mate is a financial advisor. We all have to do it for the love of it. Me, I'm a wandering soull, so it IS for me. I'm just waiting to pay off my car, & plan to get back into that life-style, because that's what it is-- a lifestyle. You're not in it to make money. As for the extra hours you can pick up, I don't know about you, but most of us jump at any days off to commute back home and unwind. I can't tell you how many Paris trips I booked, but always went home instead. You get homesick. But, I'd do it again, with the right airline, one where I'd have more probability to do Int'l, cuz that's where I belong w/my 4 languages.

altessa in Chicago, Illinois said: Actually, all major carriers pay about that. You're right, you have to have the heart for flying. I loved being at Northwest, but in the end, the being on-call tore me down. Delta's 6 day reserve sounds magnificent. But, I'll tell you this, of all the couple thousand who got hired at NW last year, rumor has it (from the horses mouth), that %90 had to quit and go back to Burger King & Walmart cuz they simply couldn't afford it, & the extra expenses that it takes to be constantly on the go. Of the few who have stayed, have someo other means of income. My crash-pad mate is a financial advisor. We all have to do it for the love of it. Me, I'm a wandering soull, so it IS for me. I'm just waiting to pay off my car, & plan to get back into that life-style, because that's what it is-- a lifestyle. You're not in it to make money. As for the extra hours you can pick up, I don't know about you, but most of us jump at any days off to commute back home and unwind. I can't tell you how many Paris trips I booked, but always went home instead. You get homesick. But, I'd do it again, with the right airline, one where I'd have more probability to do Int'l, cuz that's where I belong w/my 4 languages.

I agree with a lot of what you are saying. There is NO WAY I could go back to flying (was with HP and CO) if I didn't have my husband. It would not be possible. And you're right about the homesick thing, I remember some really crappy trips, being lonely in the hotel room, missing loved ones...long hours on the runway, getting rolled from one trip to another b/c I was the most junior crew member and it was 11pm. But there hasn't been ONE SINGLE DAY in the last 7 years that I haven't missed my job. I can't wait to get back! :)

Do you remember what number you called. I did the online portion and 2 phone interviews back in November and December.
I called in January and they said it was still active just waiting for a Senior Recruite to call me.
Any thoughts?

Thank you

WindermereGirls said: I would call them and just ask about the status of your application. They will answer to you, and be ready because they might even interview you when you call! It happened to me, so you never know...

selam in Chino Hills, California said: i has mine On Feb 25 it came up fast. I am exited and nervous at the same time.any idea about the training?

I just got my final email today! are you in a hotel?

AlexisMain in Spokane, Washington said: I just got my final email today! are you in a hotel?

yes, the westin are you?

selam in Chino Hills, California said: yes, the westin are you?

yes, but I'm not sure if that's only for monday, and then we go to the dorms, or if that's home for the next several weeks

AlexisMain in Spokane, Washington said: yes, but I'm not sure if that's only for monday, and then we go to the dorms, or if that's home for the next several weeks

oh maybe but i do not think so they did not say to check out from the hotel or anything any ways did you study all the city codes?

Hi1 everybody could any one tell me the language test process ?How many time that we have to take the test ?Do they have a written test?I will very appriciate for your help

DeltaFA in New York, New York said: Lee,
If you pass the Delta language exam, you get qualified for 2 years (novice level), 4 years (intermediate level) or 10 years (advanced/native speaker)...so you have to take the test over either every 2, 4, or 10 years depending on what level you passed at.

Wow Thank you very much for your info very helpful.I might going to take Mandarin test but i'm not a native so all the question above sound hard to me .Did anybody took mandarin test before?

selam in Chino Hills, California said: oh maybe but i do not think so they did not say to check out from the hotel or anything any ways did you study all the city codes?

most of them but I'm still shakey on a few what about you?

Hello everyone,
Well, couple of days ago I have been reading a lot of good and bad comments about the flight attendant job.
I have been thinking about a lot of things, I just had my last interview on the phone, and I have been waiting for the call to go to ATL, I am concerned because I have been living in Brazil for the last 18 years, I just moved back to the U.S a month ago and I have my husband that doesn’t speak one word in English I am living in grammas house, I really don't know what to do because if they select me to go to the academy I was just wondering if my husbund can stay with me because he wont have no where to stay if I go to the academy, oh and the worse, I brought a husband and a Dog from Brazil, and I have been really concerned because I think that they can't go with me, what do you think? I have been thinking about the wage also.its a good wage but just for 75 hours a month? Well I just don't know what to think any of you have advice? Thanks!!

Darlin', I don't know how you misunderstood that this is a good wage. Each month, after deductions, you will probably pocket maybe $1,400. As you will most certainly be based in NewYork, that's not enough even for you. Why would you want to take them to Atlanta for training? You're husband would NOT be able to stay w/you at the academy, much less your dog. It would be a great idea if your husband found a job in NY (though unlikely w/out English), so you could afford to get a tiny apartment together. Think about getting rid of Fido, though. And don't count on seeing them at all for up to 7 days at a time. Just go to the Interview, got nothing to lose for doing that much. Take care.

i got the call

altessa in Chicago, Illinois said: Darlin', I don't know how you misunderstood that this is a good wage. Each month, after deductions, you will probably pocket maybe $1,400. As you will most certainly be based in NewYork, that's not enough even for you. Why would you want to take them to Atlanta for training? You're husband would NOT be able to stay w/you at the academy, much less your dog. It would be a great idea if your husband found a job in NY (though unlikely w/out English), so you could afford to get a tiny apartment together. Think about getting rid of Fido, though. And don't count on seeing them at all for up to 7 days at a time. Just go to the Interview, got nothing to lose for doing that much. Take care.

Is it possible to take on another job? What are the hours for classes at the Academy. I just got into a server job right now, and I need to work out my schedule. Academy starts on the 8th. So far, I can only work on Sundays at this said restaurant, but I would like to pick up more shifts while I am going to school at the Delta Academy. Is that going to be possible?

I have done training before at another carrier. You will have no time to work. And your time off is not guaranteed. One week it may be sunday and another week it may not. Also, if there are training flights they usually take place on the weekend.
Working and training would not go well together.

Cathy in Decatur, Georgia said: Is it possible to take on another job? What are the hours for classes at the Academy. I just got into a server job right now, and I need to work out my schedule. Academy starts on the 8th. So far, I can only work on Sundays at this said restaurant, but I would like to pick up more shifts while I am going to school at the Delta Academy. Is that going to be possible?

Cathy in Decatur, Georgia said: Is it possible to take on another job? What are the hours for classes at the Academy. I just got into a server job right now, and I need to work out my schedule. Academy starts on the 8th. So far, I can only work on Sundays at this said restaurant, but I would like to pick up more shifts while I am going to school at the Delta Academy. Is that going to be possible?

Hi Cathy,

Are you in the April 8 class training? If you are, please come and join us in "Roll Call- April 8th DELTA FA Academy"

Long

selam in Chino Hills, California said: it depends just be positive. some times they do but most likely they would have made you do your back ground and drug test when you were there.

I went for the F2F on Feb. 15th and did not get selected for the fingerprinting and bkgrd check that day. Needless to say I was very disappointed and figured that was the end of it. well, I just got a call on 4/7 offering me the job. Now I am waiting for the call to tell me when and where to go for my drug test and fingerprinting. Then I will have to wait for the bkgrd check to be completed. I am hopeful that I will start the training academy in ATL in early May. Good luck everyone else!

Wow Robin...I thought they had ceased hiring due to the buyouts and layoffs. Be careful taking a job when they are offering buyouts and layoffs. I know DL is a good airline, just be weary.

ThatsQueenMary2U in Atlanta, Georgia said: Wow Robin...I thought they had ceased hiring due to the buyouts and layoffs. Be careful taking a job when they are offering buyouts and layoffs. I know DL is a good airline, just be weary.

Thanks for the warning, but I'm not too concerned. I don't think that they would call me, offer me the job, send me info about the background check, etc. if I had anything to worry about. Besides, if they hire me and lay me off, it's no big deal to me. I'll just get another job - maybe it wouldn't be flying (that would be sad), but with the way unemployment is right now, I am sure I could get another job or collect unemployment like so many other people do. But, thanks again for the warning.
Also, from everything I've read and heard, they just aren't accepting any more applications unless you speak certain languages. It's not that they have stopped hiring.

ThatsQueenMary2U in Atlanta, Georgia said: Wow Robin...I thought they had ceased hiring due to the buyouts and layoffs. Be careful taking a job when they are offering buyouts and layoffs. I know DL is a good airline, just be weary.

I just got the call to schedule my training. I am starting on April 22nd! I can't believe it. They are going to send me a bunch of emails telling me the schedule, what to pack, etc. I just have to decide whether I am going to drive or fly down and let them know. I' think I;ll drive so that I have some transportation so I can get to some yoga classes, the grocery store, etc. Well, good luck to everyone!

Hi everyone, I had my face-to-face last Thursday. I made sure to be social and assertive (not overwhelmingly assertive). I was the first one to volunteer to stand up and introduce myself. I speak french, but told them it's a little rocky. The interview went well...to my knowledge, however, I was not conditionally accepted on the spot. I'm really worried! Is there any chance for me? They said we should hear back from them in approx. 2 to 3 weeks stating whether or not we made it....is this right? Please let me know! Thank you..by the way, the blogs have been really helpful! ;) -Audrey

Hi Audrey,
I had my face to face on February 15th, and felt the same way you are feeling when I did not get the conditional offer that day. But, out of the blue, I got a call on Monday, April 7th offering me the job! I was floored! I couldn't believe it - I had pretty much given up hope. I start training on April 22nd! So don't give up - you could hear from them at anytime! Good Luck!

MISSOURICOUNTRYGIRL in Kansas City, Missouri said: I have been waiting since 1/31. It's hard waiting!!!!

did you get the job? or eamil?

nalu in Long Beach, New York said: me too!

did you get hired? or email?

Mel in Sacramento, California said: I just spoke to them today and they told me that training was still going on and I would be contacted within the week to go into training. Where did you hear that?

Hi Mel, are you in traning?

Does anyone know if the drug test is urine or hair sample. Has anyone else failed the drug test. i tried marijuanna in march. wondering if its still in my sytem. Dont want that to be the reason i dont get in.

does anyone know what the 6 weeks training is like?

dEMO in Newark, New Jersey said: Part 2!
While you wait they will have yo fill out another paper application to have on file. you can use your cell phone to get refrences phone number but its also a god idea to have your resume just incase you cant remember dates or phone numbers. Also note that your backround check , should you make it into the academy, HAS TO MATCH THIS APPLICATION (they do an extensive 10 year search) Also while you wait I beg you to interact with s many people as possible. other fight attendants will be walking around & watching you so they can asses how personable you are. Also joke with everyone. It makes the day go faster & it doesnt hurt to always be smiling. While you wait they do have sodas, water, juices, chips, crackers & peanuts available for you to snack on but be sure to eat breakfast b/c they dont provide full meals. After every one has completed the interview process they will call everyone back into the deltatorium & make thier selection process. Those who are called outside most likely make it into the academy & everyone else is sent back home. If you are selsected tehy will pull you into a room and let you and they others know you've made it!! then you will collect your belongings & be ussered to another building where you'll have you finger prints done electroinicslly, you drug test willl be given & yopur information will be entered into the data base. now this doesnt mean your employeed yet it means you made it to the training accademy. Now once your backround check & drug test come back they'll give you 2 weeks notice before you leave for traing to make arrangements about your bills & personal items you need to tend to. Then once traing comes i reccommend that you completely fopcus on this alone as you are gonna be tested every 2 - 3 days & there is alot of info your gonna need to learn. Im waiting to go to camp so I dont have any more info on that yet. I will you both well & if you arent selected this time dont be di

GeneR in Forest Hills, New York said: does anyone know what the 6 weeks training is like?

Hi! I just graduated from the training on April 30th. It's really intense, but I have made some of the best friends of my life. (I didn't think I could make closer friends than the ones I made in college, but my delta family beat them out) Be prepared for LONG days, and little sleep. I think I averaged about five hours a night. Try to stay focused on the long lecture days, and realize that the hands on will be a HUGE addrenaline (sp?) rush! EP week was my favorite. Pack business clothes but pack a good pair of jeans for EP week, you'll be moving around alot. Also pack a good bathing suit, as there is one day that you will be doing pool exercises. Above all remember that no matter how stressful it can be at times (and believe me, we had some stressed out people) you can survive ANYTHING for six weeks. And look forward to "shake it up baby!"

SJDGringa in Portland, Oregon said: Don't worry honey! They will contact you to reschedule you for later. I heard that it is looking like the Fall that they will start up again. They will be in touch! Be encouraged!

hello sjd gringa in portland, cheyenne here in Lake Oswego. how are you? please share ur experiences. i'm excited!

AlexGB in Boston said: I wouldn't put too much stock into Ryanair:

"In October 2006, Ryanair was voted the world's most disliked airline in a survey by the TripAdvisor website, and in November 2006, it was revealed as the subject of more complaints than any other airline in the EU.[4] The BBC reported that 56% of respondents said Ryanair caused "the biggest headaches" for air travellers in a poll taken in 2003. [5] 60% of all complaints to Ireland's Commission for Aviation Regulation were about Ryanair... One reason cited relative to other airlines was unfriendly staff. Despite their unpopularity, Ryanair carried 42.5 million passengers in 2006. Irish airlines, primarily Ryanair, attracted 24% of all complaints about EU airlines in 2006."

How sweet of you. (Where was this personality during the FA interview process?)

DeltaFA in New York, New York said: Ha ha..I love the title of this thread "2008 DELTA'S NEW FLIGHT ATTENDANT ACADEMY STINKS".. I guess I would have to agree with you...with the hundreds of new hires going through training right now, it's jam packed and must smell real bad! I'm just wondering how many people wouldn't mind being in the stench with them! lol...good one!

I WOULD LOVE TO BE THERE WITH THEM, STENCH OR NOT!!!

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

We are starting to "air out" the stench from the training center...just for a little while...but I have a feeling you'll get your chance to join the D.E.L.T.A. (Doesn't Everyone Love That Aroma) club in no time! Hope you hear something soon!

Thanks for the words of encouragement, DeltaFA. They really are nice to hear. I want to work for Delta so bad! Still awaiting the f2f...hopefully, sooner than later! :-)

PdxKat said: Thanks for the words of encouragement, DeltaFA. They really are nice to hear. I want to work for Delta so bad! Still awaiting the f2f...hopefully, sooner than later! :-)

That not-so-nice atmosphere is just temporary. no big deal! Aim at your(our) long term goal, if that is what you want, go for it, just ignore those negative factors.

I want to be a flight attendant but I just graduated from high school May 2009 now I am attending community college....I have no clue where to go from here! can some1 please give me some answers?
Thanks for your time!
noraloveshayden09@yahoo.com

dEMO in Lyndhurst, New Jersey said: ok guys i just got an email saying i was rejected from the academy for failing my drug test. Ive been clean for 1 1/2 months & trying to make a fresh start. i guess i'll have to wait 6 months & hopefully they'll give me another oportunity. I still wanna wish the rest of you well & i really want you to know that I hope to work with you some day & even though training might be hard just try to focus & remember the big reward after its all over. best of luck!!!

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Did you ever get a job as a flight attendant since you failed a drug test?

hi everyone and goodluck! I'm currently a FA for delta for 4 years sterted when I was 21. In reguards what everyone says delta is a great company and the only that pays for training. Not even american pays for training. I live in san juan PR and commute to jfk. Never had a problem since working also if you guys did not know we have cabin jumpseat agreement with american and other major airlines meaning we can fly with them for free making commute easier and more choice to choose from. Also you can pick up international flights on your days off or triptrade with open trips. Alot of senior FA don't like the long international flight so they are always open. Personally I like to fly domestic. I don't like those 9 hour flight jejeje!! But don't listed to those people that are not working as a FA and don't know nothing on how it works discourage you!! It's a great company compared to the other carriers. Good luck!! Hope to see ya in the skyess!!

tj torres in Temple, Texas said: hi everyone and goodluck! I'm currently a FA for delta for 4 years sterted when I was 21. In reguards what everyone says delta is a great company and the only that pays for training. Not even american pays for training. I live in san juan PR and commute to jfk. Never had a problem since working also if you guys did not know we have cabin jumpseat agreement with american and other major airlines meaning we can fly with them for free making commute easier and more choice to choose from. Also you can pick up international flights on your days off or triptrade with open trips. Alot of senior FA don't like the long international flight so they are always open. Personally I like to fly domestic. I don't like those 9 hour flight jejeje!! But don't listed to those people that are not working as a FA and don't know nothing on how it works discourage you!! It's a great company compared to the other carriers. Good luck!! Hope to see ya in the skyess!!

Thank you so much for the encouragement! Looking forward to meet you too in the skies! :)