i really want to travel the world! at least to say that i'v been in this country and stuff. so i thought and decided to be a flight attendant..the problem is, how do i get a job there? where do i go and start?
2007-01-03 14:54:55 · 4 answers · asked by islandgirl 1 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Sorry to be blunt, but if you want to be a Flight Attendent so you can "travel the world and say that you've been to this country and stuff", then you don't have the right attitude to be a FA.There is a lot to the job and travelling the world should not be one of them.
And here is some helpful tips for you ... if your application gets through the initial process and you make it to an interview, the (very clever) Airline HR people would spot your attitude and you would be knocked out of the running pretty quickly. But if by some miracle you make it and get offered a job, you really wouldn't like it, because its SO MUCH more than just travelling the world and bragging to your friends that you've been to this country and stuff. You might make it through the extremely difficult training and pass all the exams etc, but once you're flying, you would probably hate it, and quit after a week or so.
Maybe you could get a job as a shop assistant, or even a travel agent, save like crazy and go away on vacation once a year and see the world that way? If seeing the world and telling people where you've been is all you're interested in, then that may be the best direction you should take your life.
2007-01-05 00:04:59 · answer #1 · answered by alienaviator 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Look on airlines web sites, under "employment" or "careers". If they're hiring, there'll be a job listing for flight attendant (FA) positions.
Most airlines use a group interview for FA's. You're in a room full of other job candidates, and you have to answer the interviewer's questions in front of all the others (it's a test of your ability to speak in front of groups while under stress).
Some airlines will ask for an application and resume to consider, and will invite you to an interview if they're interested. Others hold open interviews; you just show up with your resume in hand.
There are schools that teach the skills required for various positions in the airline business, like reservations, gate agent, FA, etc. I've worked with some FA's who've attended these schools, and the reviews are mixed. Some have said they got good training, others say it's a waste of time and money. Here's a place to start looking: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=flight+attendant+school
Good luck!
P.S. Prepare an answer besides "I want to travel the world" for your interview. They've heard that one a million times.
2007-01-04 01:42:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Another things that's really important is that you live in or near a hub city. Otherwise, they'll ask you to relocate or you'll have to commute. Hub Cities are all over the US; LA, NYC, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Memphis, Detriot, Atlanta, Nashville, Orlando, and tons more. Just find one that's close to where you live and go with that. They're websites will always tell you if they are hiring. Also, if you don't already, GET A PASSPORT. My company requires that you have one just to interview. The toughest part is the stringent training. It can last from a few weeks to up to two months. It is tough and it will prove "only the best survive." Be prepared to study!
2007-01-04 02:00:37 · answer #3 · answered by Carrie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some sites with job postings for flight attendents: http://www.flightattendantcareer.com/
http://www.avjobs.com
You could also call some local private jet charter companies to see if they are hiring. Here is a list of worldwide companies: http://www.legfind.com/SiteMap.aspx?SiteMap=Operators
2007-01-04 08:58:47 · answer #4 · answered by PriJet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋