Jordan
Toronto, ON
Female, 28
Space Waitress, Trolley Dolly, Stewardess...everyone has their own term for us. We are the baby-sitters, life-savers, servers, cleaners and all-around problem solvers for any and every in-flight issue. Sometimes we get a bad rep for being apathetic and miserable despite having what looks like a glamorous job, so here's a peek into the gritty details beneath the shiny surface to explain why the job - though incredible in lots of ways - is more than just snappy uniforms and matching luggage.
Oh that's so sweet! I'm not sure there's any one way to phrase it but anything along the lines of "completed inflight training" or even just "graduated" would be appropriate, I think.
If you wanted to do something kind of cute though you could model the invititations after boarding passes or a customs card and give the information that way. The time and place of the party could be the Destination and Departure Time, and then "celebrating So-and-So's graduation from Flight Attendant school" or, "my sister is taking flight in a new career!" could be the Reason for Travel. Just an idea (and a cheesy one at that), but have fun with it!
i hope your sister lands a great job and enjoys her new gig! Send her my congratulations :)
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Hey there! I get asked this question a lot and I can happily say that the airline takes care of that for you! You get your own room for every city you stay in, usually the whole crew will stay at the same hotel, and transportation to and from the airport is also pre-arranged. Most hotels selected by airlines have certain amenities as well, ie: a fitness centre, access to a crew room (a room with a fridge and microwave if they aren't in your room already), a restaurant either on the premises or very close-by, and free wi-fi. And if you're Really lucky and spending a night (or even a week at some airlines!) in a Carribbean locale, you'll end up at an all-inclusive! So. Much. Fun.
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Ha ha, I admire your resourcefullness but the simple answer is not really. We have to pass through customs whenever we leave Canada, just like all our passengers, and I swear sometimes the customs officers are harder on us than anyone else. If we purchase anything for re-sale we have to declare it and pay duty on it. I'm sure if you did it once or twice it could go under the radar, but the airline would certainly frown upon it if you made it a habit and word got out.
The gossip we hear online is always the juicy stuff - ie people getting fired for smuggling in illegal drugs - so I'm no expert on what happens if you start a side business bringing in legal foreign goods, but I can assure you that I never lie on a customs form about how much money I've spent outside the country because those customs guards live to catch you! I've been asked to declare goods for co-workers when they spent more than the legal limit within the time frame allotted and absolutely refused. It's always better to declare your goods than to get caught in a lie and lose your job over it. Airlines won't have your back if you've been trying to pull the wool over the government's eyes!
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I love to be here, and I love that you love this! Thanks Jobstr Boys!
*group hug*
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I admire your passion! Having management and customer service skills is a great asset, especially for someone so young. Airlines want crew members who are punctual, professional, and level-headed. And of course, being a people person is ideal, so you're off to a good start! My first question is, are you willing to move? I'm not very familiar with the industry in Louisiana but most major US airlines are based in Atlanta, Dallas, and NYC to name a few. A LOT of cabin crew relocate for the job, pilots included, it's almost a requirement unless you're lucky enough to have a major airline based in your backyard. If you're feeling very adventurous you could even look overseas for a job, since fluency in English is an asset in some countries. Speaking of languages, if you can speak a second language - any language - it always helps! Before my training, I found a girl (via craigslist) to help me practice my French conversational skills. I'm still far from fluent, but have more confidence speaking French on the plane as a result. Studying another language will definitely give you an edge over the competition, and there are a lot of materials available at bookstores and libraries, and even apps to help you expand your knowledge. To be honest, I have co-workers who took college courses in tourism and hospitality, and even specific inflight training classes, and it didn't help them too much when it came to the hiring process. Each airline will give you the training you need and don't require you to have it at the time you apply, so don't spend your time and money there. My advice to you is to keep checking the websites of the airlines that interest you for when they have job openings, and apply! You might have to start in a location that doesn't excite you, and you'll be at the bottom of the seniority food chain (which means lots of on-call shifts and crummy layovers) but it'll get your foot in the door. You might even consider working as a customer service agent in the airport where you live, so that you can meet people in the industry and get hired internally when the cabin crew position becomes available. It doesn't always work, but I'd say about 5-10% of the FAs I work with were once airport staff. I hope that helps, good luck!
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Hmm that's not suspicious at all... what on earth are you trying to transport? A Commodore 64? A suitcase of Smartphones? Robocop? I'm not sure that there is a limit but you'll have to be a bit more specific. Some electronics are considered dangerous goods and therefore are prohibited on all passenger aircraft.
The value of the electronics is irrelevant unless you are a) concerned about potential damage and want it insured or b) are leaving the country and passing through customs - but neither of those issues are dealt with through the airline.
Weight restrictions for all luggage, whether checked or carry on, will vary from airline to airline, and should be posted on their website.
Sorry I can't help you further but I'd need more details!
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Oh lots! But fear not, they will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know. It's a steep learning curve, and if, like me, you're going into your training with no prior knowledge of aviation it can be enough to make your head spin. Some of the things you'll be tested on include:
emergency exits - where they are and how to open them
emergency equipment - where they're located, how to stow them, how to ensure they're in working order, and use them
those are the two big things (and believe me they take up a Huge chunk of training time) but other things you'll need to know is the location and proper operation of service equipment, the number of seats/passengers per plane, who's responsible for which safety checks, and how to write up broken equipment.
I'm lucky, at my airline all the aircrafts are Boeing 737s so there isn't much variation between one aircraft and another. Other airlines have multiple types of aircraft and some FAs will only be qualified to work on certain aircraft, depending on what their training covers. But like I said, your inflight training provided by the airline will go into detail about each of these areas, and give you all the material you need to become an expert on your aircraft cabin! Good luck!
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