Flight Attendant
(Female, Age 33) from Brooklyn, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Flight Attendant |
|---|---|
| Salary | $33,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Brooklyn, NY |
| Years Experience | 2 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
Upstart all business class airline that flies from 3 U.S cities to Stansted, England. Privately held company.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Boarding the aircraft, serving passengers 3 course meals; safety; first aid (if applicaple); security checks of the aircraft.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
health, discounted air travel, life insurance
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Yes – I like working with others it makes the job less repetitious.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Aircraft- I like working on it because it is a somewhat controlled environment. The only negatives are the health factors of working on a pressurized a/c at 35,000 ft.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 4
Benefits: 2
Hours: 1
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 7
Job Title: 5
Level of Responsibility: 4
The Actual Work: 2
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | Nothing |
| 8am to 9am | Nothing |
| 9am to 10am | Nothing |
| 10am to 11am | Nothing |
| 11am to 12pm | Nothing |
| 12pm to 1pm | Nothing |
| 1pm to 2pm | Nothing |
| 2pm to 3pm | Nothing |
| 3pm to 4pm | Nothing |
| 4pm to 5pm | Nothing |
| 5pm to 6pm | Arrive at work – Showtime is 6:15 pm |
| 6pm to 7pm | 6:15pm – Brief with the captain and the crew. Make way through security to the a/c |
| 7pm to 8pm | Once on a/c check catering supplies; and perform preflight safety checks. 7:15-8:15- Passengers now board a/c |
| 8pm to 9pm | 8:15- close a/c door, taxi to runway, usually have a 45-90 min wait to takeoff (JFK only). |
| 9pm to 10pm | Hopefully in the air at this time. Preparing for 1st bev. service at 10,000ft |
| 10pm to 11pm | Continue service: Hot towels, TSU service w/ salads, clear in, entree service. |
| 11pm to 12am | Clear in; dessert service; clear in; duty free sales. Feed pilots, check on cockpit. Start OJ/water service every 20 minutes |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
newspaper
What was the application process?
submitted resume, group interview, one-on-one interview
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes – One long group interview, followed by a one-on-one interview (if you were selected).
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
All pertaining to customer service and how you would interact w/ your co-workers in specific scenarios.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes – You learn all about the company and their policies along w/ the FAA policies.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes, the training was 6 weeks and set by the employer.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes- as far as study skills and test taking.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
N/A
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Check the website of the company they are looking to work for. Check other internet sites such as Monster.com.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Personality is the number one trait they are looking for – You have to be able to get along w/ your co-workers otherwise your trips will be miserable. You also have to be able to pass the training components of any airline. These are a series of written and oral tests. If you do not pass you will not be hired.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Just to pass that airline’s specific training course (3-8 weeks).
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Be flexible at the job and with your schedule.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
No- I plan to become a massage therapist & acupunturist
What are your current career goals?
Currently in school for massage therapy and acupunture
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
I looove it and maybe I can still fly when I become a therapist.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Group Desk Coordinator | 4 years | 30000 | Checked in groups w/ poterage and organized their rooms and check-in process. |
| Prior Job 2 | Server | 6 mo. | forgot | Took orders and served meals |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.5
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.3 | UNLV | B.S. Hotel Administration |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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