Delta flight attendant interviews

RJ- did you read the JB forum?
I remember someone mentioning a guy that was
a model.. stood up in front of the group and stated
that Delta wasn't his first choice..nor was being
a flight attendant..(His current occupation was model)
Maybe that was on the day Nycgirl went? I just remember
the details because he was selected and received a CJO.

Hi DeltaFA,

I have been reading quite a few threads as of late and am wondering if you could explain page 5 of 2008 DELTA'S NEW FLIGHT ATTENDANT ACADEMY STINKS. I am not sure what you meant.

Gringa

LOL.. I remember that! That was when DeltaFa was making
a joke out of the headline.. Someone was trying to 'cut up'
the Delta Training Academy. It didn't really stink at all..
just a silly joke about how it possibly could 'smell' bad with
soooo many people in one room and how we all would gladly be in that room given the chance to be there.
Then there was:
D- Doesn't
E- Everyone
L- love
T- that
A- As*

At some point we all had come up with funny 'this and that'
with the Delta letters.

SJDGringa in Portland, Oregon said: Kat,

Delta provides transportation from Kew Gardens to all three airports: JFK, LGA, EWR. All you need is the tip. The transportation system is so efficient that it negates the need for a car completely. If you are doubtful, give it a month before you make a decision. No commuting F/A's have a car there. It is strange to not have a car, but it is more strangely liberating!

There are plenty of young people as well as old ones (myself being the latter!). It was my observation that Delta seemed to divide it almost in half as far as the age group they hired. I believe they came to realize that life experience goes a long ways, longer in fact, than a well constructed resume. From your posts, you honestly sound as if you have nothing to worry about.

Thanks, Gringa! Your post made my day. That was very nice of you to say. It does sound like you can get to and from work just fine without a car there in Kew Gardens. I was worried how one would have time to get their vehicle to NY after training; not so concerned about it now. However, wouldn't a new hire need to actually relocate and live there full-time? In that case, one may want a car. At any rate, I like the suggestion of just trying it out for a month or so & then decide if you actually need a car. I am glad to hear that you can get by fine without one though.

Shanester, thank you also for the valued insight. You helped alleviate any concern I had; now all that's left is pure excitement!

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: LOL.. I remember that! That was when DeltaFa was making
a joke out of the headline.. Someone was trying to 'cut up'
the Delta Training Academy. It didn't really stink at all..
just a silly joke about how it possibly could 'smell' bad with
soooo many people in one room and how we all would gladly be in that room given the chance to be there.
Then there was:
D- Doesn't
E- Everyone
L- love
T- that
A- As*

At some point we all had come up with funny 'this and that'
with the Delta letters.

*whew* thanks. I was kind of worried there for a bit.

Gringa

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: I just marked my comment "No" lol..
I'm fine with the no. It means nothing
on here. =)

LOL! Malti, that's the spirit! Love it. (I marked your comment above with a Yes!)

Hmm, we could come up with our own definitions of what the NO mark signifies, such as:

Nice Opinion
No Opinion
No Objection
No Opposition
Neanderthals Object!

HA HA...whatever... ;-)

Kat,

You do not need to live there full time. You can commute from day one, that I promise you. You should look me up sometime. I live one block west of Willamette Park. Are you anywhere near? Would love to grab some coffee with you sometime!

Gringa

SJDGringa in Portland, Oregon said: Kat,

You do not need to live there full time. You can commute from day one, that I promise you. You should look me up sometime. I live one block west of Willamette Park. Are you anywhere near? Would love to grab some coffee with you sometime!

Gringa

I was just in John's Landing this afternoon for a hair appointment. I love that area - I worked in that area for 8 years. I'm living in the Alameda/Beaumont area now. So, you're only 10 minutes (or less) away. I do love Portland, but thought I would have to leave it behind for I didn't know how long before commuting might be possible. Wow! That is some news to hear that commuting is possible from day one. Although, I think I would spend awhile in NY until I really knew all the ropes of the job, scheduling, commuting, etc. So much to learn. It would be great to join you for a cup of coffee some time! I'm going to Seattle tomorrow morning and will be gone a week or so. Attending a funeral, and then heading over to Moses Lake to visit my son before the passes become covered in snow for the winter. (No airlines fly into Moses Lake - it's always a road trip.) I'll touch base with you when I get back in town and see what your schedule is like. I'll buy lunch if you like. Sushi at Koji's? Or the Buffalo Gap? Or Rivers? You pick. Looking forward to meeting you. You've been so helpful and so nice to everyone on here, and it seems you really love your job. You're a great mentor!

Hi Gringa,
Does Delta usually let employees know when they are going to open up the application process for flight attendants?

SJDGringa in Portland, Oregon said: RJ, what day in November did you interview? I think we may have been at the same interview session based on your previous posts.

Gringa

Oh no kidding? Let's see - I think it was around Nov. 26. And you?

DELTAFA - You are right. I was recalling that everyone had been OFFERED the opportunity to return, but you're right - some continued to postpone.

Regarding the commuting issue (from NY), everyone should rest assured that there is probably no easier commute than NY (especially to ATL and other large bases). I have some friends who are flying commuters out of obscure cities and do not have DAL privileges, and commuting is terribly hard for them. We get spoiled with our Delta nonrev privileges, because you can always "get there from here" as long as you have privileges on Delta. So there is no reason to feel that you have to move to NY lock, stock, and barrel - unless you want to, of course, but it's very expensive, you'd have to have lots of roommates, and that's not for everyone.

I used to go to my hubby's crashpad in Kew Gardens occasionally, and there was NO SUCH THING as privacy. :)

10 guys in one apt., bunk beds, nasty bathroom, ewwwwwwwww!

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: Oh no kidding? Let's see - I think it was around Nov. 26. And you?

Yup. Same day. Remember they said something about us being the second or third day of interviews? They seemed pretty impressed and mentioned that whole 'finger on the trigger' thing at least a couple of times to us.

Afternoon session??

DeltaFA, Buenos Aires sounds great~! If not, then let's go bug Latinguy in Puerto Rico!

Gringa

Hallo deltafa,
hoe gaat het.
dankjewel voor je informatie.
How many languages do you speak, you are awesome.
Is it easy to drop being a LOD.
Can you just do that?
Do I make a good chance because I am already a FA, or it doesn't matter with Delta.

My whole family still lives in Amsterdam so that would be awesome to go home all the time but I would love to see more of the world than just europe.

Je info is heel erg gewaardeerd, je bent een schat.

SJDGringa in Portland, Oregon said: Yup. Same day. Remember they said something about us being the second or third day of interviews? They seemed pretty impressed and mentioned that whole 'finger on the trigger' thing at least a couple of times to us.

Afternoon session??

DeltaFA, Buenos Aires sounds great~! If not, then let's go bug Latinguy in Puerto Rico!

Gringa

What a coincidence!! Yep - afternoon session. There was an AirTran f/a chosen (female), a woman who did local tv and voice-overs, and a young hispanic girl with long hair (from NY) who was a social worker chosen. Those are all of the details that I can remember of the ones who got the CJO. I remember walking out to the parking lot afterwards with a cute blond girl who was just fussing and fussing. I spent all of my energy trying to console her, and then drove home in a fog, head reeling from all that had just happened. Funny how the memory of certain days stick with you. Back then, I swore that I would never put myself through that again.

SJDGringa in Portland, Oregon said: Yup. Same day. Remember they said something about us being the second or third day of interviews? They seemed pretty impressed and mentioned that whole 'finger on the trigger' thing at least a couple of times to us.

Afternoon session??

DeltaFA, Buenos Aires sounds great~! If not, then let's go bug Latinguy in Puerto Rico!

Gringa

Whose coming down to the enchanted island????????

E

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

Perfecto! Entonces asi quedamos! LOL!

I want to go somewhere new...one of our new destinations...

If not Buenos Aires, then maybe Bogota? Que crees?

If we end up with Ed in Peurto Rico, all I have to say is that he better know how to cook...jajaja!

Gringa,

Q linda!! With all the fine restaurant we have, why even bother to cook.....ask Delta FA...... mofongo con camarones alajillo (Plantain with garlic shrimps) ufffff

E

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

Perfecto! Entonces asi quedamos! LOL!

I want to go somewhere new...one of our new destinations...

If not Buenos Aires, then maybe Bogota? Que crees?

If we end up with Ed in Peurto Rico, all I have to say is that he better know how to cook...jajaja!

DELTA FA

Q linda.... the post I made to Gringa was for both of you

E

SJDGringa in Portland, Oregon said: Kat,

You do not need to live there full time. You can commute from day one, that I promise you. You should look me up sometime. I live one block west of Willamette Park. Are you anywhere near? Would love to grab some coffee with you sometime!

Gringa

Oh Kat and Gringa, I am so jealous, I'd love to visit Portland Oregan and have lunch with you guys too....can I can I? LOL

Thank you again for your quick response DeltaFA.
another question, as a delta flight attendant can you jumpseat on continental flights because they are skyteam. Do you all have an agreement?
Groetjes

from DeltaFA quote: me in my tight, almost bursting hemmorhoid outfit in them stilettos

Ohh hahahahahaha hee hee hee You are so funny girl!!!!!!!!

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

Howz it going girl? Anything happening out there in South Dakota?
Any plans to head out to Australia anytime soon?
I agree! Good news coming soon! SOON! :)

Hi Hon! Salut! The only thing happening in SD is the wind! I only plan to fly out to OZ as a DeltaFA, and I definately want to be included in whooping it up on France layovers....I am just so looking forward to meeting so many of you on this forum, I would be devastated if i didn't get in.....I would have to take up loitering around all the airports just to meet up with you guys! :D

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

I'm sure Kat and Gringa would love to include you! (You're invited, LOL!)
Don't forget to invite Debbi, too...she's around the corner in Bend, Oregon!

The wind? Is that all that's happening out there? LOL!
Of course you're invited on our France layovers, too! That's right, you speak French too! Sorry my bad! You can come along just as long you don't mnetion the "D" word when we are there, OK? ("D" = Diet! LOL! The worst of all bad words! LOL! Forbidden, OK? If you follow the rules, you're good to go!~LOL!)

This is the perfect time of year to be in OZ! Surely you miss it!
I could really benefit from being on Bondi Beach about now!
Oh them Aussie Boys...need I say more? LOL!

I love it.."loitering around the airports just to meet up with you guys!"
Sounds kind of like a FA junkie...LOL!
We'd be devastated too...but there is no need to think down those roads!
One day we all will be working around the globe together...
We will call ourselves the DELTA GLOBETROTTERS! LOL!
That will be our official nickname! :)

I definately won't bring up the D word...I'll just get out my megaphone and make y'all run around the block in between snacks!
And I like the sound of the Delta Globetrotters, and one of those new trips, that everyone will get a chance to go on with Delta will be Australia...so look out Aussies here they come

DeltaFA in New York, New York said: Ask away..that's what we're all here for!

No.. Continental is leaving SkyTeam. (BUT you can get ID90 travel on them.)

As far as actual flying and sitting on the jumpseat...only Delta FA's are allowed to fly the jumpseat onboard Delta aircraft...no other employees of Delta AirLines or FA's from other airlines can sit on our jumpseats.

If you are a DeltaFA and fly on other airlines, you may possibly be able to sit on their jumpseats...but not vice a versa. Hope that makes somewhat sense...LOL!

As a Delta FA, you can fly on many other airlines for FREE...(on a passenger seat:)

American Airlines (& Eagle), United Airlines, Northwest Airlines (obviously now,)
USAirways, Southwest, JetBlue, Frontier, Midwest, ExpressJet, PSA...that I can recall of the top of my head and traveled on myself! Absolutely FREE if seat available! (The rest of the airlines you get ID90 tickets = 90 percent off)

Are you planning on commuting from Arizona? Very possible (and easy!)
I do it form California!

Delta FA

What is the procedure to fly on another airline. Lets' say I got in from a trip and AA has flts available, do you just show up at the gate or is there a procedure to follow?

E

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: What a coincidence!! Yep - afternoon session. There was an AirTran f/a chosen (female), a woman who did local tv and voice-overs, and a young hispanic girl with long hair (from NY) who was a social worker chosen. Those are all of the details that I can remember of the ones who got the CJO. I remember walking out to the parking lot afterwards with a cute blond girl who was just fussing and fussing. I spent all of my energy trying to console her, and then drove home in a fog, head reeling from all that had just happened. Funny how the memory of certain days stick with you. Back then, I swore that I would never put myself through that again.

Hmmmm....I don't remember any of those people. Do you remember how the interviewers were marveling at us b/c it was only the third day of interviews? I mean, they really made a big deal of it. I am saying that b/c maybe we were a day apart after all. Just trying to come up with something that would click in our memories. I don't know if you know this guy, but he is now an F/A for DL that was in my interview and subsequent class. He is quite the character and goes by Calille. Do you know him? I think that is how you spell it.

Well I just updated my profile and application. Can't wait until next year!

Layla in Sioux Falls, South Dakota said: Oh Kat and Gringa, I am so jealous, I'd love to visit Portland Oregan and have lunch with you guys too....can I can I? LOL

Of course! I think I mentioned previously that I am originally from Sioux Falls - it would be fun to meet you. All my Norsky relatives still live in SD or IA. (Surnames: Bakken - Monen. Know any? Monen Furs?)I'm heading up to SEA in about 15 minutes; back next week. If you're serious about coming to PDX, email me at BridgetownKat@aol.com.

Hasta luega mis amgias!

Layla, OF COURSE you are TOTALLY INVITED! I will make sure we can get Debbi in on the action as well. Should be fun!

DeltaFA, I didn't know you commuted from Cali. LA? SFO? SAN? I am actively trying to pick out of LAX O.T. on my days off. I also try to swing as many J/W trades out of PDX that I can so that I can get paid to get to NY. In fact, I am on 148 tomorrow morning. Look me up and that way you can get my name and sked. Would love to meet up sometime!

If all else fails, I know you will see my bag at some point in the crew lounge. It has a big pink handle on it that says GRINGA. That's me!

Gringa

SJDGringa@hotmail.com

Gringa,
That is so funny that you mentioned your bag. I have flown with you before, and I remember your pink handle!!!!! Black handle, pink lettering??? How long have you been flying?? Are you based out of Atl or NYC? Debbie D.

YAY!!! When did we fly together??? I am out of NY! Which trip was it? I am so excited!

SJDGringa in Portland, Oregon said: Hmmmm....I don't remember any of those people. Do you remember how the interviewers were marveling at us b/c it was only the third day of interviews? I mean, they really made a big deal of it. I am saying that b/c maybe we were a day apart after all. Just trying to come up with something that would click in our memories. I don't know if you know this guy, but he is now an F/A for DL that was in my interview and subsequent class. He is quite the character and goes by Calille. Do you know him? I think that is how you spell it.

Unfortunately I don't remember any names from that day, just a few faces. I can't believe that it was a year ago, or that so many of us have remained here on the forum since then. I'm so glad that some of you who made it through hung in here with us.

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

In the past, we have never hired only from the already pool. Just keep an eye out for the online applications to start up again! Best of luck! SOON!!!!

YEAH! I am totally keeping my hopes up, and already saving for training. I just hope my 2 other airlines (CO, and NK which I was furghloed from) don't hurt me! I know I interview well, and my resume reads well too, I was intvited to interview with NetJets recently, but that didnt go my way. But there was 3000 apps they took, which became 30 face to face interviews, for 4 spots. Talk about crazy! I felt great just to be flown up to CMH. Honestly though the whole time I was going up, I thought is it really for me? Small planes? I am a big plane kinda guy, even more so sense I am 6'2 lol. Working a DAL 757 is my DREAM! That new paint job on it is BEAUTIFUL! Not to mention DAL has the largest fleet of 75's in the world. Makes my day as its my favorite plane ever.

DeltaFA-- try some red grapes in vanilla yogurt.
(Food ya know.. =)

Mmmmmmmm, that sounds great! What are we going to chase
it down with? Ahhh, yes, some of Natasha's tequila? lol
Maybe not that.. Okay.. I'm thinking milkshakes... those
are always good... So we just won't get thru the window
exits.. still have plenty of doors to choose from right?

Delta FA,
I just finished reading your posts and you crack me up...
YOU'RE FUNNY. I LOVE your layovers rules and I totally agree with you it should be a total indulgence time and a time to taste all different global food...take advantage of the opportunity since you only live once...EAT&ENJOY...LOL

Oh, to answer your question, part of my background is from Kuwait.

I have a question PLEASE...How does reverse assigned works?

Thank You for answering my question.
Liza

Hi Everyone,
Hope you all having a good week so far.
I got home today from the hospital few hours ago. I was in bad car accident over the weekend and I injured my leg. For those of you familiar with Atlanta it happened on GA 400 Hwy&85 and according to friend that it was on the traffic news since 3 lanes were closed.
I have been very upset and in a lot of pain. I was so ready to come home after spending the last few days in the hospital. Now i'll have to attend extensive Physical therapy and I have to shop for a new car when I get well.

I pray for speedy recovery. Missed you All.

ohhh, that's not good! I hope for you a speedy recovery too.
When attending PT.. just think about becoming a Delta FA!
Those thoughts will help you through the discomfort from PT.
Rodney... Did you have a hot nurse by chance? =)

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: ohhh, that's not good! I hope for you a speedy recovery too.
When attending PT.. just think about becoming a Delta FA!
Those thoughts will help you through the discomfort from PT.
Rodney... Did you have a hot nurse by chance? =)

Thanks Malti. Yes couple nurses"Ladies" were very kind and nuturing but they were over night shift so I was sleep most of the time but I was able to spend some time with them. In the morning shift I had a very serious male nurse...he was OK.

I will take your advice and think about becoming Delta FA while I am in PT. I hope I'll end up with the a Beautiful and hot PT to take care of my leg...LOL

DeltaFA,
I truly needed some good laughs tonight...here you are as always so fun and entertaining. I think you need to open up your own comedy club...LOL

Thanks for being so much fun.

Malti&DeltaFA,
You both making me more hungry for some good food. Why is the Hospital food is always so nasty??

I have to wait another 30 minutes before eating and taking some medicine before going to sleep. I've been feeling so tired and out of it.

DeltaFA,
Thanks for caring..You're Amazing kind soul. I am VERY THANKFUL to be alive and counting my blessings. I do have a family member who came to town to be with me and some friends. As you might know my buddy Ajay is away in Europe on Business trip and I haven't emailed him yet responding to his last email before he left the country and he had also left me a voice mail but my cell phone is gone since my car was totaled.

I still can't remember the last minutes before all this happened.
All I know according to what I've told a driver who originally caused the accident took off speeding... and there were 3 other cars in addition to mine.

All I am focused on now is to start the PT and recovery. I don't want to see any police reports or nothing at this time.

OK..FOOD..I am so hungry for some juicy bigo burger with all the toppings..my favoriate is at Fuddruckers..I hope you are familiar with it. I also love In&out burgers from Cali....Food&more food..I've lost few pounds with all that nasty hospital food..so now I can eat more and not worry about any weight...LOL

I'll keep you posted..Thanks again for your caring.

DeltaFA in New York, New York said: Rodney and Malti, you two are sooo bad...LOL!

Discussing hot and beautiful nurses at a time like this????
Your minds should be on the more important things...like what to feed poor Rodney's stomach, not feeding his fantasies! For the love...

Hot and beautiful nurses are way overrated...we all know that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach = FOOD, LOL! (As I'm feeding my man while he watches this Election stuff on TV!)...MEN!

Rodney, you better be eating and not fantasizing about nurses...or you'll never get better!!! Relax the hormones and focus on the food!

LOL...I really need good laughs..you&Malti are too much..Keep it up!!
I think It's time for me to eat something and take my medicine and go to sleep.
Good Night..Thanks to both of you for being there..Love you both.
Oh, DeltaFA also I am sending my best regards to your man"Ken"
enjoy your evening.

Rodney in Atlanta, Georgia said: Hi Everyone,
Hope you all having a good week so far.
I got home today from the hospital few hours ago. I was in bad car accident over the weekend and I injured my leg. For those of you familiar with Atlanta it happened on GA 400 Hwy&85 and according to friend that it was on the traffic news since 3 lanes were closed.
I have been very upset and in a lot of pain. I was so ready to come home after spending the last few days in the hospital. Now i'll have to attend extensive Physical therapy and I have to shop for a new car when I get well.

I pray for speedy recovery. Missed you All.

Rodney,

I am sooo sorry to have read that you was involved in a car accident. I wish you a quick recovery.

E

DeltaFA in New York, New York said: Rodney and Malti, you two are sooo bad...LOL!

Discussing hot and beautiful nurses at a time like this????
Your minds should be on the more important things...like what to feed poor Rodney's stomach, not feeding his fantasies! For the love...

Hot and beautiful nurses are way overrated...we all know that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach = FOOD, LOL! (As I'm feeding my man while he watches this Election stuff on TV!)...MEN!

Rodney, you better be eating and not fantasizing about nurses...or you'll never get better!!! Relax the hormones and focus on the food!

RODNEY-- Skip the food... I'm 'wishing' you a hot PT nurse!
Haven't you heard.. Wh*remoaning in a tizzy..
actually speeds up the recovery process of the human body.
Hey, I viewed this on the Discovery channel! =)

Oh, I goofed..I meant 'hormones' oops. lol

....AND if you need food... just grab a snickers bar. =)

RODNEY - I'm SOOOO sorry. I didn't hear the news over the weekend, but then again, there are so many wrecks up in that area that you become numb to it after a while. I'm so upset for you. I would have come to the hospital if I had known. If you need anything at all, post to me, and I can be there in a flash. Do you have any pets that need taken care of? Anything at all - you name it!

hi Rodney,
i m so sorry to hear for your accident.
i m happy that you are still around us,it could have
been worst,you know we are all there for you on this forum,i dont think
anyone will get upset at me to say that,
do your pt,i had to do some in 06 because of surgery,i m so glad i did
it,i hope you will have a nice therapist,,my therapist was very good
and also she was from the border of Canada,we used to laugh because she
spoke like an old French and with such a strong accent.
take care,and try to sleep as much as you can,i had a tough time at night after
my surgery ,all my support,tita444

Dear DeltaFA,
bonjour,no i haven t move to Colorado yet,
our place didnt sold,so i keep my fingers cross
i have a question,would it be a problem if i move
to Denver,someone said that junior FA fly most from
NY,i start to get a little worry,of course they fly from
denver but is it a bad job,i try to give myself the more
chance i can to get hire.
thank you,
bonne soiree et merci pour vos conseils,tita444.

Hi to everyone.
I really like to read everything over there.
Still, from time to time - i'm check Delta Job page.
No opportunity to apply .
Then, when i put delta.greatjob.net/jobs/EntryServlet.......
- it's open page to apply, still accept application - but not from Delta web page.
Hm..what am i missing... In the page, where you put your personal inf, 1st application page - on the bottom is Privacy Statement.
After bla-bla-bla ...on the bottom it statet - People Scout.
So, we put application directly to People Scout,not directly to Delta...
And, delta.greatjob.net - is People Scout web page.
Well - still fill funny - because haven't got even initial phone interview back to July, 08.
Is there any russian or ukrainian speaking " forum citizen " ?
So much emotion inside - only russian language can help release pressure from inside of Spirit...:-)
Again, thanks to everyone - many time your messages make my day...
DeltaFA : is there any Russian and Ukrainian FOOD favorite for you?
At least - to listen about them from your professional mind...:-)
Good day to everyone!