Wanna be cabin crew

[Raj]

Hello everybody. I am Raj from India. I am passionate about being a flight purser. I have been on this planet for the last 24 years , I am 6 ' 2 when measured vertically, wheatish complexion, college degree holder, articulate, with experience in Customer service. Do I stand a chance???
I have been to four interviews but nothing seems to be working. Disappointment all the way. Any Sugesstions would be appreciated. Thank you. God bless you all.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

If indeed you want to work as cabin crew and do have the patience of an angel (very much needed in this job) then keep trying! dress very smartly, show how motivated you are and emphasise on your work experience with customers and your ability to work well within a team. Interviews can be tough but keep trying! you have been to 4 interviews, don't regard them as bad luck but rather as good experiences! you have all your chances and there is no reason why you should not be successful as you seem very motivated. so the best of luck and let me know how you get on! all the best!

[suthernbelle]

When going for an interview, emphasize your ability to be flexible. If the interviewers ask you if you are willing to relocate, say yes. You can always commute home. That's one of the perks for working for an airline. Flexibility is also needed during your typical (what's typical?) workday. Keep in mind that fas play a lot of "hurry up and wait." That means that you may have gotten up at the crack of dawn to make a flight only to get there and find out it has a mechanical and you will be delayed 3 hours. It is frustrating, but it happens a lot. My roommate in training would become terribly frustrated if something delayed her getting home. As a result, she does not work for the airline anymore.

A tip when you get hired - always, always, always bring a book or something to read. It does make the time go by faster.

[Raj]

Thank you for replying. May be I am trying too hard. In most of the cases I am told that I do not fit the PROFILE???? What does that mean anyways? I read on a forum about this guy who was already working for an Airline and he was told at an interview that he does not fit the profile. HAha. What I think is the most interesting part of the job is that it teaches you so much that not many professions can boast about. It ultimately leads to a better understanding of yourself. Thank you for Advice. Hope you keep in touch. By the way which airline do you work for? I hope I am not being too intrusive. Thank you for everything. Bye for now.

[Raj]

Thank you Flying chick. I forgot to mention your user name in the message. A big thank you to Southern belle as well. Thank you both of you.. Kisses.

[suthernbelle]

Hey Raj!

It is my understanding that a "profile" pertains to who the airlines need to hire. A friend of mine who worked at the smaller airline with me was turned down by my present airline. She was a perfectly lovely girl with great presence. Apparently she called the home office and she was told that she did not fit the "profile." I asked her what the "profile" was . She explained it like this: In the United States, the airlines need to hire a certain number of females, a certain number of males, a certain number in a particular age group, a certain number in another age group, a certain number of miniorities, etc. You get the picture.

I hope my explanation was helpful. Keep on trying. I get the impression that you work for an European-based airline. Come over here and join one of the major four airlines here. Major four are United, American, Delta and Northwest. I work for one of the major four. And no, you are not being intrusive. I know Northwest is hiring now.

Best of luck. Keep in touch!! http://www.crewstart.com/ubb/images/icons/smile.gif

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Dear friend,
thank you for the very kind reply you gave me .it is a pleasure to help. don't worry about this so called "profile". in the airline business, "profile" can of course mean what Suthernbelle explained but it can also simply mean "luck". what I mean is luck is a factor in this kind of recruitment. once again, you have all your chances of success. emphasise on your work experience , what you learnt from it (the ability to listen to customers, your patience,etc..). I applied twice for the same airline : the first time I failed the interview ("I was not what they were looking for"). I tried again one year later and I ended up working for them! so you see, show your motivation, your abilities and follow the advice given by Suthernbelle (flexibility). no problem about asking me any question, the airline I flew for was British Midland. I gave up flying as I wanted to spend more time with my husband (who is also in the airline business so with the two of us working shifts, it was hard to plan anything!) and do something else now. although it was tough at times (but then, as every jobs), it was a great experience and you do meet all kinds of people!!!! remember, if you fail at a job interview, take it as a new experience that will help you be more prepared for the next interview, giving you more confidence! you WILL get that job! You WILL fly! so by all means do keep in touch with me. the very best of luck and take care!!! http://www.crewstart.com/ubb/images/icons/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by Flying chick (edited September 12, 2000).]

[suthernbelle]

Raj - I absolutely agree with Flying Chick regarding the "luck" factor in getting hired by the airlines. It depends upon which recruiter is conducting your interview. Take Flying Chick's advice, keep your spirits up and keep on trying. You will fly one day! Use each interview as a learning experience.

Again, keep in touch and let us know how things are going.
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[Raj]

Hi! Souhernbelle. No I am not from the aviation industry. This might even sound stupid but I am a software engineer by academic qualification. I found out that I was really bad with computers after 3 years of study. I actually realised that, excuse the expression (I SUCKED ). Thank you for replying. I never thought that anyone would actually post a reply to my message. But the two of you (Flying chick) have really been generous. I really appreciate it. You are right when you say that LUCK is indeed a very big factor. So I still keep on dreaming that someday my dream might actually come true. I mean I would prefer being a Rock star anyday but lets face it, I do not have the presence for that sort of thing.

SWEET KISSES TO BOTH YOU ANGELS.

[suthernbelle]

Neither do I, Raj. Neither do I!

Well, keep Northwest in mind if you want a real change in scenery. I know, I graduated from college with a degree in Communications/Public Relations. I did public relations work for a hospital and the local government for 10 years. After that, I decided that I did not want to be back in that field anymore. So here I am.

Keep in touch and best of luck. Keep trying.

Regards,

Suthern Belle http://www.crewstart.com/ubb/images/icons/grin.gif

[crosscheck]

Hi Raj......
I don't know if this helps...but here goes. I am assuming that you live in India, and if you do this may be of interest. Virgin Atlantic will be recruiting for more DEL based crew soon. Currently there are 2 flts weekly to DEL from LHR each with 4 Indian crew. VS are looking to increase this I believe. A contact number for you is +44 (0) 1293 444990 ask for the recruitment department (NOT the automated Cabin Crew line) and speak to someone directly.
As for interview technique..SMILE!!! Even if it kills you to keep it on your face for the assesment day DO IT! The interview is designed to look for specific competencies such as: Team Working, Assertiveness, Attention to Detail etc etc. Therefore, when in group based scenarios, make sure that you are seen and heard though never too dominant, and in the face to face interview(s) make sure that any examples you give (ie) "Can you give an example of a time when you fell that you have gone above and beyond the call of duty at work?" make sure that you give DETAILS even minute ones. This all counts in the end believe me.
I hope this helps mate...maybe see you around!!!

Namaste!

[Raj]

NAMASTE Crosscheck. Thank you for replying to my message. The information that you have provided does help. Yes I am in India at present working in Customer service ( Information Technology ). IT SUCKS. I shall definitely call them up. Hope they won't say that I don't match the profile this time. Thank you once again. Do keep in touch. Dhanyawad. Bye.

[This message has been edited by Raj (edited September 15, 2000).]

[Raj]

HI ! Southernbelle. Thank you for replying Sweets. I would love a change of scenery beleive it. For now though I would like to try and get something in this sub-continent. It would be an achievement in itself. Thank you once again for replying.
YOU ARE TOO SWEET FOR WORDS.
BA BYE.

[Raj]

Hello Southernbelle. How are you? Hope and pray that everthing is fine. I wanted to trouble you some more. Hope you don't mind. You mentioned some time ago that Northwest is hiring. How do I get in touch with them? Can I just send them a Resume and wait for a reply or do I have to be make my physical presence available in America? Also could you give me some tips on grooming that the airline industry is looking at? ( I do have a shower atleast twice every three months, Just KIDDING.) NO seriously what exactly are they looking for? It would be a great help. What's Flying chick upto these days? Hope she is in the best of health. That's all for now. See Ya . Ba Bye.

[suthernbelle]

Hey Raj:

Good to hear from you. Yes, I hear Northwest is hiring. Got the number from one of the links associated with this page in case you lose it. The number is 1-877-816-HIRE. It a toll-free number in the US.

My experience with talking with men who have successfully gone through the interview/hiring process is that one should dress conservatively in a dark blue suit. Pay attention to detail such as hair and shoes. Be light on the jewelry - perhaps on ring per hand and a watch with a second hand. Don't forget the watch - they will think you have no regard for time. A healthy respect for time is a big deal for the airlines. Be very solicitious (I hope I spelled that right) of female interviewers. Listen intently (or pretend to) make eye contact and smile.

I hope my advice helps. Call that number and let me know what happens. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

S'Belle

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[Raj]

Hi! (SLEEPING BEAUTY )Southernbelle. How are you? Have you been sleeping a lot lately? How is everything? Hope and pray life is treating you beautiful. Where have you been? Thank you for your advice. I really appreciate it. You forgot to answer an important part of my question. Do I have to make my physical presence available in America or will sending a resume help?
Thank you for the number once again. Do keep in touch.
Ba bye. See ya later alligator.

[suthernbelle]

Hey Raj -

No, unfortunately, I have not been sleeping. I have been working and wishing that I could sleep late, like until 6:30 a.m

My humblest apologies for missing an important part of your question. My suggestion would be to call the airlines, like Northwest and Continental (Continental is hiring. Pull up their website. It would probably be something like www.continuentalairlines.com) (http://www.continuentalairlines.com)) and explain your situation, they might offer a workable solution. However, one day the airlines will need to give you a "looksey."

Hope you are doing well, Raj. Love to hear from you. Got a trip on Thursday, be back Saturday afternoon. Take care!

[Raj]

Hi! Southernbelle.Hope you are doing swell. I love to hear from you as well. It's like I have a brand new friend. In the meantime the pursuit of of one of my Dreams continues. I hope to achieve it someday. Who knows we might even bump in to each other while flying. Hope you had a good flight. Sleep well and long Beautiful. Take care.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Hi Raj! I am back again. hope you are doing fine too. I have been away, on holidays with my husband, in the sunshine, far away from work,etc....wonderful! but holidays are always too short!.... I hope you follow Suthernbelle's advice. She said it all, I can not think of anything else to add. do keep trying. are you prepare to move and be based away from India? let me know how you are getting along with your interviews. take care and hope to hear from you soon.

ps: HI SUTHERNBELLE! i read you were going on holidays, I hope you had a great time, away from Pax and Crewing!. take care!

[This message has been edited by Flying chick (edited October 04, 2000).]

[suthernbelle]

Hey Flying Chick -

Just got back from vacation. It was marvelous - no airplanes, no airports. Just a car. Hope your holiday was just as restful.

So when do you have to hit the grindstone again. I go out on Sunday on a four-day. Be back in touch on Wednesday.

Hey Raj - how is it going? Keep us updated.

Y'all have fun!

S'Belle

[Raj]

Hi! Southernbelle. How are you. Hope you are doing fine. My quest is laying low for a while. I am burned out from interviews. I am taking it easy for a while now. How was your vacation? Hope you enjoyed it and had fun. Do keep in touch. That's all for now. See ya LUVLY.


Hi! Flying Chick, that was one long vacation. Just kidding. Hope you had fun too. Do keep in touch when you do get the time. Thank you once again. Bye.

[Raj]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Verdana ">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Raj:

Hi! Southernbelle. How are you. Hope you are doing fine. My quest is laying low for a while. I am burned out from interviews. I am taking it easy for a while now. How was your vacation? Hope you enjoyed it and had fun. Do keep in touch. That's all for now. See ya LUVLY.


Hi! Flying Chick, that was one long vacation. Just kidding. Hope you had fun too. Do keep in touch when you do get the time. Thank you once again. Bye.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


P.S : Is it wise to get a ground job and then try for a flying career? Are you slotted as ground staff for the rest of your life? What are your chances of going from Ground to AIR?

[Grondmeneertje]

Hey Raj,

This is where I would like to break in to your conversation. I'm part of the ground staff on Amsterdam Apt Schiphol. If becoming a flight attendant is what you really want then I don't think it is a very wise idea to get to work on the ground. I have had two trainees who did fly before and due medical reasons they had to stop it. They wanted to stay in the airline business so they decided to go and work on the ground. I have actually seen one really crying and getting upset once we were at an aircraft disembarking. She now quit the job realizing that if she wants to be in the airline industry it has to be flying otherwise she doesn't want to do it anymore. The other girl is doing just fine, however she is still doubting to stay.
Work on the ground has much more to do with computersystems, ticketing, rules on bagage, discussions with passengers on seats, reservations, missed connections. Working on the ground is something you really should be liking beforehand, just like flying. I myself wouldn't want to fly.
Anyway, this is just my vision. As far as I know working on the ground gives you SOME experience in the airline industry, but I don't think that it is something they really are looking for when you are applying for a job as cabinattendant.
Good luck in finding a job. And whenever in Amsterdam do drop by!

[Raj]

Hi Grondmeneertje. How are you. Hope you are doing fine.
Thank you Grondmeneertje.
Thank you for breaking in. I especially like friends who break in. Infact I love them. Thank you so much for taking time out and posting your message. I have no words to thank you. God bless you. Do keep in touch.

P.S : I have no words to express my gratitude to all of you ( Southernbelle, Flying Chick and now you Grondmeneertje( By the way that's quite a unique name you have there)) THANK YOU SO MUCH. MUAH MUAH. All of you do continue to keep in touch. Thank you once again.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Grondmeneertje, I do respect what you wrote but I disagree a bit with you (don't take it personally please!). I personally worked as a ground stewardess for 4 years before "spreading my wings and fly" as cabin crew. It gave me a lot of experience in customers service, in working shifts, learning to be patient and practising a foreign language. This background helped me in becoming an air stewardess (the airlines CAN be more interested in someone who has experience in the business)and helped me working as a stewardess too. So, if Raj has the opportunity to join the "family" then he should. However, you are right : you might enjoy working on the ground and not in the air and vice-versa! also I find it easier to have a family life while working on the ground than as cabin crew but I guess that it is my personal feeling. if Raj works on the ground and enjoys the experience, then that will only help him in his flying career.
Groundmennertje,(and Schiphol ex-colleagues! who do you work for?) no hard feelings eh? (groetjes!...)

Raj : how are you doing? don't lose faith! please read above what I wrote to Groundmennertje. and let us know! don't forget you have all your chances! take care!

Suthernbelle: hello again! welcome back! i am glad to hear you enjoyed your holidays! they are always too short aren't they? it was a bit hard to go back to work (10 days ago) but this time my husband was also going back to work the same day as me so that helped a bit.until next time, take care, don't work too hard and fly safely! bye! http://www.crewstart.com/ubb/images/icons/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by Flying chick (edited October 14, 2000).]

[Raj]

Hi Guys. How are you. Hope all of you are doing great. There is this situation I am in right now guys. Sorry to trouble you. There is an opening in KLM for local cabin crew.
The consultant handling the account has recruited me for the back office of another international airline. I have already been interviewed by KLM a month ago. I don't think they would give me another oppurtunity. In any case I am keeping my fingers crossed. I am hoping for the best. How important do you think is influence in getting your wings? Just in case I do get the opportunity Grondmeneertje what is the kind of profile that they are looking for? The last time the consultant told me that I don't match their profile. I know not why? Can you tell me why? Thank you for your time and love again guys. I really appreciate it. You guys really are ANGELS. Bye for now. LIVE AND LOVE.

[Grondmeneertje]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Verdana ">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Raj:
There is an opening in KLM for local cabin crew.
The consultant handling the account has recruited me for the back office of another international airline. I have already been interviewed by KLM a month ago. I don't think they would give me another oppurtunity. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't know exactly how it works in India, but I assume that you are subscripted with a consultancy buro for airline-related jobs? And they have offered you a job at the backoffice of this airline? Do you actually have this job already. Have you passed all the examinations and interviews for this job?
And is it that through this consultancy buro they also have let you go to an interview with KLM? And you were rejected there? I think that the consultancy buro will also want you to get a new job where you will stay. I mean that if they recruit you for a job which you quit after a few months, the company you will work for will not get to this particular consultancy buro again.
Is it not possible to write a letter to the KLM directly? In that case you don't have to bother with the buro at all. If you have been on an interview for any airline and rejected you usually have to wait some time untill you are allowed to apply again for the same position. Like in the Netherlands with KLM you have to wait for 1 year until you can apply again. Try to find this out in India as well. Being rejected for one job does not mean that you can not apply for another job with the same company however.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Verdana ">quote:<HR>Just in case I do get the opportunity Grondmeneertje what is the kind of profile that they are looking for? The last time the consultant told me that I don't match their profile. I know not why? Can you tell me why? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I work for KLM on the ground, but to be honest with you I don't know what they mean exactly with this profile thing. I see so many different people working with our company. I can try to give you a general discription of the Dutch way of giving service. But then again, if it is an Indian interviewer that is interviewing you in India for this local cabin crew position, you have to deal with it in the Indian way.
I think that 'we' the Dutch are very tolerant. Many lifestyles are accepted and living together. We see our community as multicultural. Lots of people with Turkish, Moroccan, Indonesian, Surinam background are living here. All able to maintain their own lifestyle. Also the gay community is very strong here. Two men or women living together is very normal. They can even get married with all the rights as a man and wife getting married. Live and let live is the device I think. Acting normal is acting foolish enough is another one. The service of KLM is a plain, honest, straight one. You get what you paid for. And you get it with a smile. If not, then not, no big deal. Perhaps he or she is not too happy today. Can happen. The Dutch are also very direct. If a customer is not right, he is not right and he is told that he is not right. Yes is yes, and no is no. KLM likes to stand for worldwide reliability and is working to get the same standards all over the world.
I hope this is something you can do something with and I really want to know whether you can go to the interview or not.
For other readers. This is absolutely not a promotional talk for KLM or The Netherlands, but just written to give Raj an idea of the 'Dutch treat' and I hope of the profile of KLM (whatever that may be).

Oh yea, Raj, just thinking of something. If you don't fit in their profile, then ASK what their profile is and in what way you are not fitting in it. Maybe it's a bit too simple a thought of me, but if you don't ask, you surely won't know it. And then you don't have a possibility to work on it (if that is possible of course). However don't let it discourage you too much. I hear sooooo many stories of people being rejected because of stupid reasons like being too fat, too thin, wearing too much make up, too little make up, being too tan, having an arrogant look, being too enthousiastic. They all don't match the profile and they all think:"Drop dead. If you don't want me, you'll never know what you miss" Have faith in yourself, and only if you have that your appearance shows it. One day it'll be your turn to welcome the people on board!

Good luck and let us know!!!


[This message has been edited by Grondmeneertje (edited October 17, 2000).]

[Grondmeneertje]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Flying chick:
Grondmeneertje, I do respect what you wrote but I disagree a bit with you (don't take it personally please!). I personally worked as a ground stewardess for 4 years before "spreading my wings and fly" as cabin crew. It gave me a lot of experience in customers service, in working shifts, learning to be patient and practising a foreign language. This background helped me in becoming an air stewardess (the airlines CAN be more interested in someone who has experience in the business)and helped me working as a stewardess too. So, if Raj has the opportunity to join the "family" then he should. However, you are right : you might enjoy working on the ground and not in the air and vice-versa! also I find it easier to have a family life while working on the ground than as cabin crew but I guess that it is my personal feeling. if Raj works on the ground and enjoys the experience, then that will only help him in his flying career.
Groundmennertje,(and Schiphol ex-colleagues! who do you work for?) no hard feelings eh? (groetjes!...)[QUOTE]

Absolutely no hard feelings and yes, this is another way to look at it. But don't make it look too easy. If you're working as groundstaff it's not that they hire you just like that as an air steward(ess), just because your suit looks so nice. You have to go through the same examination and interview rounds (at least with KLM) as an external candidate (is this good English?). However there are also airlines (usually the smaller ones) with which it is not that difficult at all. But I understood that Raj wanted to work for an international one. Who are by the way your ex-colleagues and are you Dutch or English? Toedeloe, ouwe trollydolly http://www.crewstart.com/ubb/images/icons/tongue.gif

By the way, RAJ, did you notice that they are also hiring for Emirates? Surf to www.emirates.com (http://www.emirates.com) and then About Emirates - recruitment. The only thing is that you're based in Dubai. There are worse things, I would say!!!! http://www.crewstart.com/ubb/images/icons/grin.gif

[Airmile]

Hi! Grondmeneertje! I changed my username from "flying chick" to "Airmiles" (my last job in the airline business was for BA's Frequent flyer programme..), it sounds better, I think... you are right, it is not just a question of experience, applicants have to pass all the tests as well...I see you are lucky to work for the "big blue". I am actually neither English nor Dutch (my husband is though! so I guess part of me is Dutch), I am French (South of France) and the airline I used to work for was...well, have a guess : british airline, blue and grey planes (and sorry, but not the best employer to work for...). I actually preferred working on the ground. are you tempted by flying ? maybe one day, when I will speak better Dutch (en het is niet zo makkelijk!)then who knows, I might then become your colleague. keep in touch. don´t work too hard and take care. Doei!

[Airmile]

FOR RAJ AND SUTHERNBELLE: hello I am back again! under a new "call sign" : Airmile. it sounds better. (and that is why it says "flying chick unregistered", on this page)..I hope you are both doing ok and that you Raj keep on trying for these interviews.
take care both of you

[suthernbelle]

Hey Airmile:

Good to hear from you. Hope the flying "CIVILians" have been treating you well. Hope to hear from you again soon.

Hey Raj:

What's going on?

S'Belle

[Raj]

Hello S'belle, Airmile(personally I think flying chick had a nice ring to it.),Grondmeneertje.
How are you lovlies doing? I am fine. I am under trainig for an international airline back office right now(airmile, any ideas which one?). Sorry for the delay in replying. My computer system is unavailable right now. Hope you all are doing fine.
Please do keep in touch. Thank you my ANGELS.Missed you all tremendously. Bye for now. Ciao.

[Grondmeneertje]

Hey Raj!
Good to hear that you managed to get in via the backdoor. Now just wait and see until you can spread your wings! In the meantime, welcome on the ground, welcome to the miraculous world of tickets and missing boardingpasses. ("I am sure they took it all in lalala." "Have you checked all of your bags ma'am?" "Yes, I am not stupid!!!" "OK, let's have a final check than! It looks something like this" "Oh, you mean this! You could have told me what you were looking for!" "Anyway, we have it all now, you can proceed on board, have a nice flight!" http://www.crewstart.com/ubb/images/icons/mad.gif
Sounds it familiar ladies? http://www.crewstart.com/ubb/images/icons/grin.gif)
What airline are you working for?

[suthernbelle]

Hey Raj:

Mucho congratulations on your airline gig! http://www.crewstart.com/ubb/images/icons/smile.gif As we say in the south, I'm "right" proud of you. You may decide that you like training and never leave the ground.

Sorry to hear about your computer being down. I trust that everything is up and running for we have missed reading your messages! Keep us updated on your airline experiences.

Take care - S'Belle

[suthernbelle]

Hey Airmile!

What's up??? Haven't read any of your funny replies lately. Brighten up my day and write some more.

Tragedy about Singapore Airlines. It can happen to any of us. We've got to support one another!

Well, on a happier note, I am glad that you're doing well and hope to hear from you real soon. Take care and fly safe - S'Belle

[laura@ual]

Raj, saw your first and latest post.Did you know that United used to fly to India and will resume again in 2001? We are always hiring f/as expecially those with language other than English. We have bases in London, Paris, Hongkong, Frankfurt, and many others not in North America. So if you are eligible to accept employment in any of these places you may want to consider applying with United Airlines. Get on the United website for hiring info. I think it may be ual.com or united.com I'm sure you'll find it and best of luck.

[Raj]

Hiiiiii! Airmile, Southernbelle, big G, and Laura. God just to htink of the number of friends I have made here. Have been missing you guys so much. My job well is not exactly at the airport. It's an International Airline Backoffice that also undertakes work for other International airlines. Anyways so far so good. Our trainers come in from the UK so that' s fun and I get to learn a lot. What's been happening with all of you. God I miss you lovlies so much. My new job keeps me away from the internet but please do keep in touch as I shall be in touch on the weekends the only time I get to access the internet. Hope all of you are doing well. God bless you all. Muah Muah. Kisses Kisses Kisses. Oh and Thank you Laura for taking time out and posting information. I shall try to get on the website. It will take some time. But thank you so much. That's all for now. Miss you all. Bye. Ciao...

[suthernbelle]

Hey Raj - Thanks for asking about me. I have been doing nothing - and it has been lovely. Am off on a five day trip tomorrow. Be back Tuesday night.

It seems that you are enjoying your job. I'm so glad. It is an exciting industry, isn't it?

Keep up the joy. Write soon

S'Belle

[CO/HNL-IAH]

Actually, Continental is getting ready to hire 1,000+ flight attendants. You can check out employment opportunities at: www.continental.com (http://www.continental.com) or call toll-free from US 1-877-324-JOBS. Good luck and safe flying!

[Raj]

Hiiiiiii! you guys. Wuzzup? How are all of you( Southernbelle, airmiles big g) Hope all of you are doing fine. I am jealous of all the trips you get to take Southernbelle. How are you doing flying chick/airmiles? Please tell me that you are around and not on a trip like big s? Anyways the first part of my training is over. I got through the evaluation. The second part of it happens in january next year. Till then we work on what we were taught. It's been fun so far to anwser your query southernbelle. Dunno what's in sore for the future. Please do keep in touch all of you. Sorry, for the delay in posting just that I was kept busy by the trainers. See ya next weekend. Please be home darlings.. Muah muah. Sweet kisses. Ta ta .

[Raj]

Hi CO/HNL-IAH
How are you? Thank you for posting. I shall definitely give it a try. Do keep in touch. Bye. Thank you once again.

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[Raj]

Hi Laura. How are you doing? Hope u are doing fine. The problem with most international airlines is that they need you to have a valid employment permit in the countries they have a base in.Unfortunately I do not know of the procedures on how to get one of these permits. Thank you for posting anyway. Hope you keep in touch Sweets. Bye for now.

[Raj]

Hi Laura. How are you doing? Hope u are doing fine. The problem with most international airlines is that they need you to have a valid employment permit in the countries they have a base in.Unfortunately I do not know of the procedures on how to get one of these permits. Thank you for posting anyway. Hope you keep in touch Sweets. Bye for now.

[Raj]

Hi Laura. How are you doing? Hope u are doing fine. The problem with most international airlines is that they need you to have a valid employment permit in the countries they have a base in.Unfortunately I do not know of the procedures on how to get one of these permits. Thank you for posting anyway. Hope you keep in touch Sweets. Bye for now.

[Raj]

where r u guys? please tell me you guys are not on an outbound trip or something.Hope all of you and your families are doing great . have you begun Chritmas shopping as yet? In the meantime life goes on for me. I am doing quite ok thank you for asking. anyways please keep in touch.. See ya my angels.

[suthernbelle]

Hey Raj - I'm still here. I forget to look at the second page of these posts.

Sounds like you are coming right along with your airline position. I am real proud of you - you saw something that you wanted to do, you persued it and got it. Like I said to you earlier, you may like this position so much that you will never fly!

Glad to hear from you. Take care and write soon. Leave on a trip Thursday.

Best regards,
S'Belle

[Raj]

Hiya there southernbelle. how are you? Hope you are in the pinkest of health. I was wondering where you guys were, did have an idea that you guys might not have found my message since it's on the second page. Anyways, how are things with you? How's life treating you? Life better treat you well if not I have higher connections just let me know and I shall take care of the rest. Just KIDDING. how's everything else? hey you know what we hardly know each other? What are your hobbies? Do you listen to muisc if so which artist or band is your favourite? Do you like reading ? If so favourite authors or subjects? You may choose not to reply to my personal queries if you think i am intruding but do keep in touch. My job's going fine. One thing I can't seem to avoid are the politics that go around. if you know what i mean. But then again i remind my self that i am merely there to work and mind my own business still it's difficult to just turn around and pretend that nothing's happening. Workwise it's ok. I have to reply to mails from passengers and service reports from cabin crew etc. Have learnt a lot about the airline industry or so i think. That's all for now. See ya next weekend. bye bye SWEETS.

P.S : if you like listening to music you should give a listen to The dave mathews band. I recently bought "under the table and dreaming" and loved it just can't get it out of my head.

[Raj]

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this is to get your attention people. the discussion continues on the second page. Do keep in touch. see ya.

[suthernbelle]

Hey Raj!

What's going on? Hope you are doing well. Well, I'm trying to stay healthy and not get a cold. So many pax breathing and coughing on us.

I do love to read. Unfortunately, the only time I have to read is on the jumpseat. Mostly non fiction. I am an ecletic (I don't know if that is spelled right) music lover. Everything from Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra to Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Psychedelic Furs, Talk, Talk, Courtney Love, Counting Crows and Matchbox 20. Dave Matthews Band is excellent.

Hope you write soon. Have a trip on the 20th and will be back the 24th. Take care!

S'Belle

[Raj]

Hi! Southernbelle. It's so nice to hear from you again. How have you been? I thought that you people might have completely forgotten about poor old me. It would seem that not many are aware that the session continues on the second page.Any ways have to say that you have real good down to earth musical taste whatever that means. I like matchbox twenty as well.How are the Christmas celebrations coming along? By the time you get to read this post you might already be in the New year. So a Merry x'mas and New year as well. May it bring you cheer, joy and everything that you desire. Do keep in touch. Till then keep smiling.

See ya around Angel. ba bye.

[brownies88]

Hi! I want to be a flight attendant as well. But is having a good eyesight (20/20 vision) a MAJOR Requirement/Criteria for employment? I am wearing eye glasses right now and am just wondering if I will still be accepted. Are contact lenses acceptable?

Also, I come from Asia and I would like to know if the airline industry pays a good salary to its flight attendants.

Thanks guys and gals!
Peace!

[Raj]

Hi! Belle. Where are you guys? Wuzz up? Been busy huh? Do keep in touch when time permits. It's nice to hear from you guys. See ya.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Verdana ">quote:<HR>Originally posted by brownies88:
Hi! I want to be a flight attendant as well. But is having a good eyesight (20/20 vision) a MAJOR Requirement/Criteria for employment? I am wearing eye glasses right now and am just wondering if I will still be accepted. Are contact lenses acceptable?

Also, I come from Asia and I would like to know if the airline industry pays a good salary to its flight attendants.

Thanks guys and gals!
Peace!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hello Brownies88, welcome to crewstart. In the United States, you will not be discriminated against if you wear glasses or contacts. I'm not sure about the asian carriers though. What airlines are you interested in working for?


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[brownies88]

Thanks Delayed for replying.

Well I plan to work for Philippine Airlines maybe or some other Asian airline. But I heard that airlines from the Middle East, like Emirates, really give great benefits. But I'm not yet sure.

How do flight attendants know what route they shall be flying? Are you given a schedule for the month?

Thanks again!
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Verdana ">quote:<HR>Originally posted by brownies88:
Thanks Delayed for replying.

Well I plan to work for Philippine Airlines maybe or some other Asian airline. But I heard that airlines from the Middle East, like Emirates, really give great benefits. But I'm not yet sure.

How do flight attendants know what route they shall be flying? Are you given a schedule for the month?

Thanks again!
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Hello,

with the scheduling, when a flight attendant starts out they are on the reserve...which means that the airline calls them to sub for flight attendants who have bidded that trip.

When you become a line holder, you bid for a trip, or line. Seniority describes weather you get awarded that line for the month, or if you get a second option.