Delta flight attendant interviews

Thank you for giving us this information. I am sure that parts of the hiring process from 2007/8 will indeed change, IF this happens to one of those changes I embrace it. I guess we will see once we attend the f2f and for those that are selected as potential candidates for training.
Many Thanks again for sharing your inside knowledge and I fully understand your reasons for your anonymity
Mark

Valley Guy in Modesto, California said: While a credit check may seem "neither here nor there" for a job interview, remember that it's one way, along with your résumé, references, in-person interview, etc. that they can get a full picture of you. You know all about you, but they don't.

It's not the only thing they look at, of course, and for non-financial positions, it matters only slightly as far as extending you a job or not. However, really bad credit, bankruptcies, delinquent accounts, etc. paint a very unflattering picture of you. They say "irresponsible", "immature", "undependable", and in the worst of cases, "dishonest".

Considering how much cash and merchandise Delta flight attendance must handle...would YOU hire someone to do that, unsupervised, that has a history of constantly failing at financial obligations, and may possibly be deep "in the hole" financially?

So no, a few "dings" in your credit don't make you out to be a loser, but rampant disregard for financial obligations send up a bright red flag about your character.

Delta doesnt make you do a credit check cause I didnt see anything like that in the application. Maybe your just speaking in terms of other jobs? Most financial insitutions will run credit checks I know being in the financial field.

flyORD in Chicago, Illinois said: This has been answered a few times already on the forum. You get a line right away, but will have about 6 reserve days. Everyone has them.

Is ord a junior or senior base for DL FA?

Does Delta have a union like the old NW?

Vote NO said: I understand you have questions, but there's really nothing to having a physical. This is a physically demanding job and one that's all about safety. For everyone's best interests, this is why they'll be carried out this time around. I'm not comfortable revealing my source on a public message board, but please know I have the best of intentions in providing this information.

www.concentra.com/Employer-Services/You-Come-To-Us/Physical-Examinations/

Does DL use concentra in GA during the interview?

Delta does not have a union, voting starts towards end of September till November. Personally I hope a union is not voted in. Delta has a good relationship between employees and management. Only time will tell if a union will be voted in or not

Mark in Wallingford, Connecticut said: Delta does not have a union, voting starts towards end of September till November. Personally I hope a union is not voted in. Delta has a good relationship between employees and management. Only time will tell if a union will be voted in or not

thanks mark

are you a fa for dl

fly guy what is the delta fa guarentee per month

Jon8 in Acworth, Georgia said: こんにちわ,　Kentainus. You guys are the first I've seen typing in Japanese in this forum. lol. Sorry, my Japanese language bar isn't typing the kana for some reason I don't know. -_-

日本の携帯アドレスもってないので、Mixiに登録できませんわ。どこか別の場所でフォーラム立てません？

Bonita in Aravaca, Spain said: Delta doesnt make you do a credit check cause I didnt see anything like that in the application. Maybe your just speaking in terms of other jobs? Most financial insitutions will run credit checks I know being in the financial field.

I think it depends on what they feel like doing, really. It will not show on the application. IF you are selected for training, you have to sign a lot of paperwork as far as giving them the ok to run the FBI check as well as TSA's background check for air carrier employees. If it is still the same as when I was with them briefly, one will be a consumer report disclosure. Granted, this was NOT for an F/A job but it seems hit and miss. They may or may not request to take a look at your credit report. Again, this is not actually done by DL HR. DL has an outside contractor run their backgrounds. They call your refs., verify employment, as well as verify education.

No I am not a Delta flight attendant, I am hoping to be one. I was hired back in 2007/8 and briefly attended training, unfortunately for personal reasons I was unable to full-fill my dream ambition, so I am re-applying. I am patiently waiting to hear if Delta will be kind enough to invite me to atl for f2f. Where are you in the hiring process?
Mark

LAGirl in LA, California said: Is ord a junior or senior base for DL FA?

Does Delta have a union like the old NW?

As of now, no. Voting begins on the 29th and ends on the 3rd of Nov. Shortly after, we shall know the fate of DL's 22,000 F/As...

Mark in Wallingford, Connecticut said: Thank you for giving us this information. I am sure that parts of the hiring process from 2007/8 will indeed change, IF this happens to one of those changes I embrace it. I guess we will see once we attend the f2f and for those that are selected as potential candidates for training.
Many Thanks again for sharing your inside knowledge and I fully understand your reasons for your anonymity
Mark

May I ask why you embrace it? Just curious.

Flying_ in St. Paul, Minnesota said: May I ask why you embrace it? Just curious.

Sure - if it is part of the hiring process and I want to be a part of Delta then I have to do it, that is why I embrace it. If delta requires this to be part of hiring process then I respect that and go with the flow.

Mark in Wallingford, Connecticut said: Delta does not have a union, voting starts towards end of September till November. Personally I hope a union is not voted in. Delta has a good relationship between employees and management. Only time will tell if a union will be voted in or not

Totally agree with you Mark.

Vote NO said: If your interview is successful you will have to pass a pre-employment physical.

As for representation, the AFA will not be voted in. It's 2010 and unions are not needed, especially at Delta!

As I have had stated in the passed to some since I do not get to vote in the election and do not have a horse in the race I don't have a pro or against feeling in the union. Once I'm inboard then I can have a say but it won't matter as the vote will be decided before I even get hired.

*sigh*

Can't wait to get the ball rolling...

Mark in Wallingford, Connecticut said: Sure - if it is part of the hiring process and I want to be a part of Delta then I have to do it, that is why I embrace it. If delta requires this to be part of hiring process then I respect that and go with the flow.

OK, me too! I thought maybe you were saying that it was something that should be changed from the 2008, but that is not the case. As far as I am concerned, they can throw in a free dental exam and cleaning while they are at it! Just kidding...

Mark in Wallingford, Connecticut said: Delta does not have a union, voting starts towards end of September till November. Personally I hope a union is not voted in. Delta has a good relationship between employees and management. Only time will tell if a union will be voted in or not

I also hope the union is not voted in.Delta have always have had a good working relationship with their employees and I think that would change if the union is voted in!

SessyinCT in Bridgeport, Connecticut said: Totally agree with you Mark.

I'm fine with whatever they vote. I just want a FTF. We won't be part of the voting process. I want to work at Delta whether they have a union or not. I'm in a union now. I pay my dues and just try to stay out of trouble so I don't need them anyway. They have their good points and bad points. But all the FAs who are voting will all have worked there for a while and I trust they will vote what they think is best for the company. I just hope this doesn't turn into a big union argument on here now, because the future employees have nothing to do with the decision, anyway.

I'm also against the union. Having worked for an airline that has an union and my experience with them, let's just say totally overrated!

AlasDLFA10 in Atlanta, Georgia said: Mark, you have come a long way (Yes, incase you are wondering... I have 'religiously' read all your posts from way back then and followed your journey plus the rest of the old timers on here)I wish you well (plus the rest of the applicants).

Hang in there folks... hold on to your dreams and yes... they will come true! It's only a matter of time before you proudly say... I AM DELTA AIR LINES! :)

Cheers,
Alas

Hi Alas,

Thank you indeed for your words of support to myself and others on this forum. We are a great bunch of people, and Delta hiring team are going to have their hands full making their choices as there are so many of us that would make fantastic flight attendants with Delta. I sincerely wish you the very best Alas, and I look forward to meeting you and others from this forum in training!
Mark

So, just wondering, should I fill out the application or wait till I'm contacted. I sent my resume and did the assessment then got an email stating no further action and someone will be in contact with me. Just wondering how everyone else is going about this.

Misoji-onna said: 日本の携帯アドレスもってないので、Mixiに登録できませんわ。どこか別の場所でフォーラム立てません？

っていうかmixiって日本の携帯無いと登録できないんだ？知らなかった。。。どこか別のところでチャットでもいいですけど？？

Hello All! I am not sure if this has already been answered, but if you applied as a Non-Bilingual but said that you have some basic language skill/experience in the questionnaire or on your resume, will they still make you take the language test even if you didn't specifically apply to be an LOD? I heard through the grapevine that sometimes your job offer is contingent on whether or not you pass the language test but then I have also heard that this is not at all true - that you are not automatically disqualified for failing the language test. Does anybody know when they give you the language test? Thank you and your feedback is greatly appreciated!

LAGirl in LA, California said: RN in PA do you work for an airline now

No - I don't.

KiKiBoobah in Fort Pierce, Florida said: Hello All! I am not sure if this has already been answered, but if you applied as a Non-Bilingual but said that you have some basic language skill/experience in the questionnaire or on your resume, will they still make you take the language test even if you didn't specifically apply to be an LOD? I heard through the grapevine that sometimes your job offer is contingent on whether or not you pass the language test but then I have also heard that this is not at all true - that you are not automatically disqualified for failing the language test. Does anybody know when they give you the language test? Thank you and your feedback is greatly appreciated!

KIKI - I don't think that your specific question has ever been addressed, so no, they do not make you take a language test if you apply as non-LOD.

kentakuninus in Sun Valley, California said: っていうかmixiって日本の携帯無いと登録できないんだ？知らなかった。。。どこか別のところでチャットでもいいですけど？？

私も知りませんでした。
新しく作りました。よかったらどうぞ！
http://ユーエスクルー.bbs.fc2.com/
カナ部分を英字でお願いします。

flyGAL82 in San Diego, California said: 私も知りませんでした。
新しく作りました。よかったらどうぞ！
http://ユーエスクルー.bbs.fc2.com/
カナ部分を英字でお願いします。

Ummmmmm Can ANYONE translate these symbols?? I am so confused! lol English only please!

DeltaVIP in Riverdale, Georgia said: Ummmmmm Can ANYONE translate these symbols?? I am so confused! lol English only please!

-DeltaVIP
sorry it bugs you! it's japanese.
we shouldn't use other languages at here so we just made another forum in Japanese. we don't wanna bother everyone anymore.

flyGAL82 in San Diego, California said: -DeltaVIP
sorry it bugs you! it's japanese.
we shouldn't use other languages at here so we just made another forum in Japanese. we don't wanna bother everyone anymore.

flyGAL82 - forum members have posted here in French, so it doesn't bother me that you posted in Japanese. I find it kind of interesting. No complaint from me, but I think that is neat that you formed a Japanese forum. Blessings to you!

Can anyone honestly tell me what kind of chance I have at getting in at Delta if I have no previous flight experience? I have 20 years of administrative experience and also have some customer service experience in dealing with college level students and their parents. I've worked primarily at universities. I have a clean employment and background history and can work any kind of schedule. Thanks.

Jackie in Crown Point, Indiana said: Can anyone honestly tell me what kind of chance I have at getting in at Delta if I have no previous flight experience? I have 20 years of administrative experience and also have some customer service experience in dealing with college level students and their parents. I've worked primarily at universities. I have a clean employment and background history and can work any kind of schedule. Thanks.

If you have a college degree like me, then we have a pretty good chance. You can put yourself up there with those who have f/a experiences. Airlines these days want people with college level experiences. if you don't then don't even worry about it. im not sure what the HR Recruiters want, but if you say what you have is true then you should be good. along with all of us here in this forum, i wish you the best of luck!

lalala in Yigo, Guam said: If you have a college degree like me, then we have a pretty good chance. You can put yourself up there with those who have f/a experiences. Airlines these days want people with college level experiences. if you don't then don't even worry about it. im not sure what the HR Recruiters want, but if you say what you have is true then you should be good. along with all of us here in this forum, i wish you the best of luck!

Thanks so much. I don't have a degree but have taken quite a few college courses but never finished. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Best of luck to you too!

Mark in New Haven, Connecticut said: Having a clean employment and background history is a huge plus, different airlines look for different things. The key components of being a flight attendant are: Having a very friendly out going personality. Having the zest and desire to be the best flight attendant you can possibly be. Going the extra mile for passengers, attention to detail. Being able to think on your feet in times of an in-flight emergency. Being patient, unflappable, polite and respectful towards passengers and fellow crew members. Please do not think that having no flight experience will hinder you, because it won't. If you show the drive and determination and willingness to learn as well has having an endearing personality it will certainly go far with Delta or any airline for that matter. Hope it helps you drive you forward with your application
Mark

Thanks for that Mark. I do have the qualities to be an excellent flight attendant, however, if you don't get to the f2f, they'll never know it so I'm hoping my background history will get me to that point. Again, thank you for the encouragement. Best of luck.

Mark in New Haven, Connecticut said: what point are you in the hiring process? Have you applied and/or taken the telephone interviews? Your background in helping people beit in an admin role or a customer service role very much goes along way - you will be great, and when you get to Atlanta for the griup interviews you will shine and show the recruiters the person you are :) Best of luck
Mark

I applied and took the assessment and received the congratulations email telling me a recruiter will be in touch but no phone interview. I'm debating on whether or not to call in but don't want to appear too pushing. This hiring process is so much different than any other I've been through. In the corporate world, you can exclude yourself from a position by being too assertive. It's very interesting. I will say that this forum has been a world of information for me and I'm just soaking it in. Thanks again.

Jackie in Crown Point, Indiana said: I applied and took the assessment and received the congratulations email telling me a recruiter will be in touch but no phone interview. I'm debating on whether or not to call in but don't want to appear too pushing. This hiring process is so much different than any other I've been through. In the corporate world, you can exclude yourself from a position by being too assertive. It's very interesting. I will say that this forum has been a world of information for me and I'm just soaking it in. Thanks again.

I mean "pushy." I hate that when that happens:)

Mark in New Haven, Connecticut said: Having a clean employment and background history is a huge plus, different airlines look for different things. The key components of being a flight attendant are: Having a very friendly out going personality. Having the zest and desire to be the best flight attendant you can possibly be. Going the extra mile for passengers, attention to detail. Being able to think on your feet in times of an in-flight emergency. Being patient, unflappable, polite and respectful towards passengers and fellow crew members. Please do not think that having no flight experience will hinder you, because it won't. If you show the drive and determination and willingness to learn as well has having an endearing personality it will certainly go far with Delta or any airline for that matter. Hope it helps you drive you forward with your application
Mark

Great point Mark. Of all the current F/As that have applied, and i'm sure there are A LOT, all will not be hired. They will be turned down for people that don't even know what a 737 looks like and there is nothing wrong with that! The qualities listed is key. They will train you.

Jackie in Crown Point, Indiana said: I applied and took the assessment and received the congratulations email telling me a recruiter will be in touch but no phone interview. I'm debating on whether or not to call in but don't want to appear too pushing. This hiring process is so much different than any other I've been through. In the corporate world, you can exclude yourself from a position by being too assertive. It's very interesting. I will say that this forum has been a world of information for me and I'm just soaking it in. Thanks again.

Hi Jackie, I called because I was having trouble uploading my resume and i literally hadnt filled out the first thing on my application...I didnt even ask about the phone interview, but she just jumped right into it. I think their idea is since they have you on the phone, they will go ahead and get that one over with so its not on their ongoing list anymore of call backs! I think you would be safe to call...they will probably just start right into it without you having to say anything!

Mark in New Haven, Connecticut said: I understand totally where you are coming from. I went through the same situation in 2007/8 with Delta. There is a fine line between being assertive and being pushy.
My suggestion give it till Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday of this week, if you do not here anything call people scout and just politely say you are calling to ask on the current status of your profile. Be proactive and just ask do you need to take a telephone interview. Sometimes you need to take the lead with your application - people scout/delta are expecting over 100,000 people to apply information gets lost or forgotten about. As long as you are polite it wont go against you. It happened exactly the same way for me, and it worked for me.
Above all do what makes you feel the most comfortable
Mark

Mark and everyone out there!!I had not heard anything back from them and so after a lot of hesitation I called the 1-877 number,they told me everything was fine with the application and resume and that it had all been passed to Delta HR department.I just wanted to make sure I was in the system and thankfully I was so now I shall just sit and wait it out and keep my fingers crossed I get a call sometime soon.They were extremely nice when I called and had my application and resume pulled up within thirty seconds or so.Hope this is of some help to your questions!

Mark in Wallingford, Connecticut said: Hi Alas,

Thank you indeed for your words of support to myself and others on this forum. We are a great bunch of people, and Delta hiring team are going to have their hands full making their choices as there are so many of us that would make fantastic flight attendants with Delta. I sincerely wish you the very best Alas, and I look forward to meeting you and others from this forum in training!
Mark

Awwwww *Grin* Thank you for your kindness! Same here... looking forward to meeting you and everybody else from this forum in training! Aaaah now that would be awesome! :)

How's your weekend so far?

Alas

Thanks Mark and everyone else for the advice and words of encouragement. Mark, I'll take your advice and wait until sometime next week and will call in. You guys rock! Hope to have the chance to meet everyone in person.

Jon8 in Acworth, Georgia said: PEACE, Sunflower! :o) I evidently missed a storm in the forum. Glad to hear it's getting back to normal again. I'm still around. :o)

Hi Jon!

All back to normal... :) I'm still here, too. Just waiting to see what's next. I'll keep you posted!

mydream2BFA in Livonia, Michigan said: flyGAL82 - forum members have posted here in French, so it doesn't bother me that you posted in Japanese. I find it kind of interesting. No complaint from me, but I think that is neat that you formed a Japanese forum. Blessings to you!

...and Spanish, and Hungarian, and Russian, and Portuguese, and Dutch, and German.......I think it's neat, too!! It doesn't particularly bother me either, although I understood literally nothing...lol....

Have a great day!

Jackie in Crown Point, Indiana said: I mean "pushy." I hate that when that happens:)

Jackie,

If you get the f2f in ATL what airport are you going to fly out of? O'Hare or Indy?

Good Morning everyone!!

As we're going through this process, I just wanted to encourage everyone to keep the faith!! You've got to believe in yourself, before anyone else will and I believe with the right attitude we all will be successful in this journey to Delta Air Lines. Hope everyone has a tremedous day!!!:)

"People who lose their dreams have nothing to hope for and, without hope, they have nothing to live for."

Robsan in Indianapolis, Indiana said: Jackie,

If you get the f2f in ATL what airport are you going to fly out of? O'Hare or Indy?

O'Hare! Now, you're really getting my hopes up! And you?

Jackie in Crown Point, Indiana said: O'Hare! Now, you're really getting my hopes up! And you?

Oh, I guess that's a no brainer since you're out of Indy. Didn't see that until after I posted!

awilson444 in Columbus, Georgia said: Hi Jackie, I called because I was having trouble uploading my resume and i literally hadnt filled out the first thing on my application...I didnt even ask about the phone interview, but she just jumped right into it. I think their idea is since they have you on the phone, they will go ahead and get that one over with so its not on their ongoing list anymore of call backs! I think you would be safe to call...they will probably just start right into it without you having to say anything!

I'm definately going to call next week. Sounds like it can't hurt. Thanks and good luck!

Jackie in Crown Point, Indiana said: Oh, I guess that's a no brainer since you're out of Indy. Didn't see that until after I posted!

I can fly out of Indy, Cincy, Dayton, or O'Hare. I happen to be in the perfect location for airports. Indy being the closest of course.

I've been able to get the first and second phone interview completed. The recruiter said they will be in contact within the next few weeks to schedule my flights and the f2f. She said my f2f and group session will be within the first week of Oct.

Robsan in Indianapolis, Indiana said: I can fly out of Indy, Cincy, Dayton, or O'Hare. I happen to be in the perfect location for airports. Indy being the closest of course.

I've been able to get the first and second phone interview completed. The recruiter said they will be in contact within the next few weeks to schedule my flights and the f2f. She said my f2f and group session will be within the first week of Oct.

Congratulations - I'm so jealous! Were you one of the lucky ones who got an automatic phone interview or did you take it upon yourself to call? I'm taking the advice of others on here and calling in Tuesday or Wednesday. At least I'll know where I stand at that point. You must be soooo excited! Good luck!