Flight attendants?

Question

Hi! I have an interview in a couple of weeks for a flight attendant position. Just wondering if any FAs out there have any advice for me!

Answer 1

Congratulations on getting the interview. Here are some questions you might be asked.

Practice Interview

1. Tell us about yourself.
Focus on the aspects of your experience that apply to this position.
2. Why do you want to work for this airline?
Do your homework and research the airline. Each airline has a different emphasis. What appeals to you about this airline and how do you fit with their emphasis?
3. What can you contribute that separates you from the other candidates?
4. How would you handle an irate passenger?
5. How do you handle conflict?
6. Tell us about a situation that you've experience that demonstrates your ability to make good decisions under pressure.
7. Your work experience to date has been outside of the airline industry. What are your feelings regarding the lifestyle changes a flight attendant career will bring? How willing are you to relocate?
8. What are our names? (Interviewers like to know you pay attention and take in all the information!)
9. Describe your ideal co-worker.
10. Tell us about your experience working on a team.
11. How do you contribute to make the team that you join even better?


You might also want to listen to this brief radio interview with a flight attendant who's been in the job for 24 years: http://savvytraveler.publicradio.org/audio/rafiles/1999/09.04/int990904.ram


Also be sure you're aware what type of interview you'll be going for. Sometimes they will hold a group interview or a panel interview, instead of a one-to-one interview. Check out this site http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/interview/l/aa121602.htm for more information.

Good luck!!!