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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Applying

So You Want to Be a Flight Attendant? Here's How to Get Started

Whether becoming a flight attendant has been a lifelong dream or a new adventure you're ready to explore, you may be wondering where to begin. Below, you'll find links to each US airline's application process. However, before you start clicking and applying, there are a few essential things to consider.

Start with a Passport

Make sure you have a valid passport. If yours is expired, about to expire, or you've never had one, apply as soon as possible—it can take time to process. While some airlines will allow you to interview if your passport is in progress, others require a valid passport at the time of application. Whatever the case, be honest on your application. If the airline requires a valid passport, wait until yours is ready before applying. Click here for info on getting or renewing your US Passport:

What You Do and Don't Need

You don't need a college degree to become a flight attendant, though some customer service experience is helpful. You don't need medical training either—airlines will teach you CPR, first aid, and how to use an AED during training. And while speaking a foreign language can be an advantage, it's by no means required.

There's also no need to spend money on flight attendant "schools." Most of them don't provide any real advantage, and everything you need to know will be taught by your airline during training.

Age Isn't a Limitation

One of the biggest myths about flight attendant life is that it's only for the young. Not true! While you do need to meet the minimum age requirement—usually 20 or 21, depending on the airline—there's no upper age limit. If you're under the required age, just be patient. That birthday will come sooner than you think.

Changing Industry Standards

Years ago, flight attendant requirements were much stricter—limited to young, single women, often with appearance-based restrictions. Thankfully, that's no longer the case with US carriers. As long as you can buckle into a jumpseat and reach the overhead bins (some smaller aircraft may have height restrictions), you're eligible to apply.

Tattoos? Many airlines have relaxed their policies and now allow visible tattoos, although some still require them to be covered while on duty. Be sure to check the specific guidelines for each airline.

The Time to Apply Is Now

There is currently a high demand for flight attendants, making this an ideal time to start your career. Below is a list of US airlines in alphabetical order, along with direct links to their application pages. I'll soon be adding international and non-Canadian carriers as well.

(Just because it doesn't have

next to it doesn't mean they're not hiring. Check anyway. I may not have updated in a while.)

👉Here is a great article! Best Airlines For Flight Attendants (7 Criteria Analyzed)👈

A few things you should be aware of about flight crew life: it's actually more of a new lifestyle than just a job. With most jobs, people go to work, clock in, work their day, clock out, and go home. They'll get paid for all of that time they were at work. They usually work 8-9 hours and sleep in their own bed every night. When you're the flight crew, it's quite different. Unless you just do day trips, you'll be spending days away from your home. You'll be carrying luggage and staying in hotels between workdays. You may be a commuter that has to catch a flight to your base to begin your trips and possibly stay in a crash pad in base during your reserve block. You get paid for your trip credit, and the time clock begins when the airplane brake is released and the boarding door is closed. It ends when that brake is dropped again and the boarding door is reopened. You do not get paid for boarding. That is something we'd all like to see changed, but as of now, that's how it is. You don't get paid during deplaning either. You will, however, earn per diem, that is usually $2 or so, for every hour of your trip. And if you're on reserve, you will be paid a guarantee. Guarantee is an amount of hours you will be paid for whether you were assigned work or not (as long as you were available for assignment). Usually guarantee is somewhere between 72-80 hours per month. You can work beyond that and get paid additional for those hours. All of that depends on the airline you work for.

Additionally, as you will soon discover, seniority is king. The more seniority you have, the better your life will be. You'll start getting the schedules and the vacation weeks you want. You can have more choice over your layovers and how your trips are constructed. There is company seniority and base seniority. Your seniority at your base is the bigger factor in determining how your schedule will be. Obviously, you won't start out with significant seniority. But stick around, and it'll get better. Just know going in that, since you're new, you'll probably be working holidays, birthdays, and other days you'd like to have off. You can always try to get them off, and you might. But initially it won't be easy. Hang in there, though, and life will get better. Both your pay and seniority will improve over time.

Another perspective

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Resume and cover letter

Putting together a killer resume and stand out cover letter is the key to getting your foot in the door with becoming a flight attendant. You need to get it noticed in order to be invited for an initial screening (video or phone interview).

Your cover letter is important. If you're like me, you don't feel comfortable bragging or boasting about yourself. But in your cover letter, this is exactly what you need to do. Each letter you send out should be personalized with the exact airline you are applying to, so my advice is to do them one at a time and make sure you have the correct one attached.

A flight attendant job is highly customer serviced based so, unless you have prior flight attendant experience, which would be highlighted first, speak of this experience and how highly skilled you are at it. You don't need to list the experience here as your resume will do that. Any safety related experience or training you have should also be mentioned. If you trained as an EMT, for example, or maybe worked as a life guard, highlight that in your letter as well.

Do you speak another language other than English? Mention it here in your cover letter.

Before applying, do a little homework on each airline you want to apply to. Learn as much as you can and try to incorporate specific information into your cover letter. Some airlines have certain values they would like to see highlighted. Soon I will provide some detailed information on specific U.S. based airlines that can help with this. But for now try researching online. There are some keywords you should consider including in your cover letter: team player, reliable, caring, efficient, competent, adaptable, problem solver, responsible.

Airlines received thousands and thousands of resumes. Yours needs to stand out if you want it to lead to an interview. It's best if you don't use complicated formatting. Here are a couple of samples you can use but remember, you don't need it to be super fancy. Simple and stream lined will work best.

Here are some other great sources for putting together both an attention grabbing cover letter and a winning resume is:

Resume Genius

Resumes Bot

zety.com

Your resume should only be one page long. I know you may feel like you don't want to leave anything critical out, but only list the last ten years of experience and focus on experience related to the flight attendant position. In other words: customer service and medical related. If you follow one of the formats above that should guide you sufficiently. But don't be afraid to get another pair of eyes on your resume. If you message me with your resume, I'll be happy to look at it and offer some advice. If you have any friends, relations or acquaintances in the airline business, maybe ask them to take a look at yours if you feel comfortable. This is going to be your first step towards getting that foot in the door so take the time and get the resume and cover letter perfected.

Once you do apply and attach your resume and cover letter, most airlines application systems will parse your resume and prefill in some fields. Make sure after you're done you go through the application with a fine tooth comb and assure that everything is correct. Look for spelling errors and that dates are correct. The parse process is not always precise. Also ensure that you are not referring to another airline you've applied to. For example: if you're applying at JetBlue don't leave references to Southwest or United.

When you've finished don't forget to hit SUBMIT. It seems so simple but it can be easy to think you're done and exit out. You may or may not get an email confirmation. Make sure you take your phone off Do Not Disturb and allow calls from unknown callers. Check your email often. You could get a phone call or an email. If you're able to take the call when it comes through, please do. Sometimes it can take a while to get through when you call back, But it may be unavoidable at times. Try and return the call as soon as you're able to.

You could get an invitation to fill out a questionnaire or even take a test. Don't stress over it but be looking for this in your email. If you get a lot of spam email you may want to highlight email from the airlines you've applied at so they don't fall through the cracks with your unread spam. Answer any prescreening questions honestly and authentically. Don't overthink it. Avoid distractions if it's a test. Those tests are mainly to make sure you have a certain level of intelligence and I know you do because you're researching getting hired here! So go to a quiet room or place and take your time with it.

In a following post I'll have tips for your screening interview if you get the invite. You may have a live phone screen or be sent an invitation to a video interview. You want to nail it. So check back for the tips and helpful information coming soon in following posts.

Friday, December 30, 2022

Video and Phone Interview

When you've been selected to move on in the application process, you will probably first be invited to a phone screening and/or a video interview. You should receive a link in the invitation email. Usually there is a time frame they'd like you to complete it by. By all means, prepare and give yourself time, but don't wait until the last minute. If it's a live phone interview, they will offer you a time appointment for the call. Make sure your phone is off Do Not Disturb and is allowing calls from unknown callers because you'll probably have no idea what number the call is going to be coming from. Answer any calls that come through around the time of the appointment. If it's not the right caller, get off the call quickly. Make sure you are alone and will be undisturbed. Don't do it while driving. You don't want your dog barking, kids crying or a TV on in the background.

For video interviews, I recommend using a computer rather than a mobile device. But if you don't have a choice, make sure you don't have apps popping up with notifications. That would be a good time to activate Do Not Disturb. Usually these videos will be you recording your answers, not talking live on video to a recruiter. This could be the case but most likely it will be using a program they'll send you a link to where you are recording your answers. Make sure you have good wifi. You don't want to encounter any connection problems.

Find a spot where there is good lighting and the background isn't too chaotic. You don't want to be disturbed so make sure anyone in your home knows this and will leave you alone. Silence any background noise.

Research the airline you're applying to so you're prepared for questions that could be specific them. Study the same list of questions you could get at a Face to Face interview. You could get similar questions. Practice and prepare your answers. You don't know the questions you're going to get so plan for any and all. Use the STAR method for answering (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Don't start until you're ready.

Dress as you would for the in-person interview. This includes your hair and makeup. Look professional and polished. Smile and try and be as relaxed as possible. You can have fun with it too. I know it can ne nerve wracking but don't let your nerves get the best of you.

Face to Face Interview

So, you've been invited to the Face to Face (F2F) interview. Congratulations! Now you need to stand out from the others. The first interview I went to I wore a navy-blue pencil skirt suit with a red scarf. I was hoping the red scarf would help me stand out. But literally every female in there was wearing the exact same thing. Some had black suits. The males all wore dark suits with red ties. Out of almost 100 of us only two were hired and guess what they were wearing: that exact thing. One male, one female. So how do you stand out then? Here are some tips:

First and foremost: be on time! Actually show up a little early. It's absolutely essential that you are not late to this interview. You could be disqualified immediately. They may not even let you in. So set your alarms, wake up early, plan ahead. If you're driving in allow for possible traffic, parking issues, or just having any difficulties at all.

This sounds so cliche and, I apologize in advance, but the most important thing you can wear is a smile. I hate even writing that because it sounds so dumb but it's so true. You need to be smiling and friendly the whole time you're there. Introduce yourself to other interviewees. Mingle. Be enthusiastic. Even if it's not in your nature to be that way, be that way. Fake it if you have to but get out there and talk to people and look happy and excited to be there. That being said, be yourself. I know, that may be contradicting to someone who is shy and introverted. But ask yourself, if you are shy and introverted, is this the right career choice for you? It still could be and if so, you’ll need to come out of your shell.

Very important; STAY OFF YOUR PHONE! Put it away. At the very minimum put it on silent and/or Do Not Disturb. Whatever you do, don’t touch it until you’re all done.

If they ask if anyone has any questions, ask a question. Listen, though, to make sure you don’t ask something that was already asked. Don’t be obnoxious but don’t be a shy little mouse either. Show initiative but don’t be aggressive. Listen carefully to everything the recruiters are saying. They may give you very specific instructions. You need to show you were listening by following these to a T. Some of these instructions will come in advance in an email. Read all of the material sent to you in advance fully and follow all of those instructions as well. Bring everything they tell you to bring. I recommend gathering those items and packing them the night before. You’ll probably need a copy of your resume. They may ask for several copies. Bring your passport and social security card. If you don’t have these, get them now.

Dress the part. Yes, you may be wearing what most others are wearing but if you’re a female, I highly recommend wearing a business suit with a skirt. A scarf is not required. Feel free if you like but the suit is essential. Dark colors are best. Make sure it fits well. Pants and sleeves should not be too long or too short and all items need to be in great condition. Skirts shouldn’t be too long or too short. I’d suggest at the knee or not more than two inches above the knee. Men definitely need to wear a tie and a belt. Women should wear pantyhose. Bring an extra pair. And heels for women. I wouldn’t go too high. Two inches maybe, whatever you're comfortable with but no stilettos.

I highly recommend wearing your hair up if you have longer hair. Not all airlines require it but wear it that way for the interview. Make up should look professional and not overdone. Facial hair on men should be neatly groomed. It’s not necessary to be clean shaven (check with the airline you are applying too first, though) but if you don’t have facial hair at all, you must be freshly shaved. No 5-o'clock shadow! Find out if your airline allows men to wear ponytails or man buns. If so, if you have longer hair, it too needs to be up.

How to dress for your flight to the interview? Remember you are making an impression from the get go. Please don’t treat this flight like any other flight you may take and dress super casual. You don’t necessarily have to wear a skirt if you are a female but consider nice professional pants and dressier shirt. Men, this goes for you as well Dress professionally. Be polite and take whatever seat you are given. Consider your interview has already started with the flight in.

Interviews can be stressful and intimidating. But the more prepared you are the better you will do. Do your homework and study these interview questions. You will most likely be asked many of these. Each airline has their own format for interviews. I’ll get together a list in the near future of what you may generally expect from each airline at their interview. Some airlines have you broken into groups and questions ask in those group settings. Then you may be separated further into smaller groups of two or three or you could be alone. You may have just a one-on-one question and answer session or two on one. At my current airline we started by being paired with one other interviewee and it was a two-on-two question and answer session. Afterward we were paired with another interviewee and had one interviewer. I would expect something similar at most airlines. Another interview I had we had a question and answer session with a group of other people being interviewed. We each got one question.

A lot of questions are “tell me about a time” questions, also known as Situational questions. They may begin “tell me about a time when…”, “describe a situation where…”, “give me an example of..”, “have you ever…”. These should be answered in the STAR format. The STAR format is comprised of S – Situation, T – Task, A – Action, R – Result.

Situation: give the background of your story and what situation was.

Task: what was your role in this situation? What were you required to do?

Action: what did you do and what steps did you take?

Result: what was the outcome? Feel free to brag a little about your achievements. When as ked these situational type of questions, this format is best for answering them. Not all questions should be answered this way, however. You may get questions asking how you would handle a hypothetical situation. Answer this from the perspective of a flight attendant.

Some common questions you could be asked are:

• Tell me about yourself

• Why do you want to work at _____ Airlines

• What does being a flight attendant mean to you

• What are the primary flight attendant duties

• Tell me about a time you had to deal with a sudden unexpected change

• Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a co-worker

• Tell me about a time you were required to go above and beyond for your employer

• Where do you see yourself in five years

• Tell me about a time you had to deal with a particularly demanding customer

• Tell me about a time you had to deal with an emergency

• What is the most challenging part of being a flight attendant

• How would you handle a passenger that refuses to follow the rules

There are many more. Get a good grasp of common questions and try in your head to come up with answers that flow easily from you. I’ll provide some links that will help. You want your answers to flow, yes, but not sound over rehearsed. You may be asked about previous positions you’ve had. Stay positive in your answers. You could be asked why you left or why you want to leave. Your answer should be a positive one. For example: you want to leave because your dream is to become a flight attendant and you’re pursuing that now. Or perhaps you’re hoping to leave because you want to fly on larger aircraft with a team of flight attendants now. Never ever ever ever say bad things about this employer or your boss. No matter how tempting. Don’t do it!

If asked the common question: "tell me what you think one of your biggest weaknesses is" (or "what do you want to change most about yourself") try to answer in a way that minimizes the negative. Don't say you have trouble with time management or honesty. I'm not suggesting you answer this way but when I was asked this I said I felt I needed to learn to pack lighter, that I brought too many clothes on trips and I was working on that.

Again, interviews are stressful. Everyone there is feeling the same thing. You're not alone in this. Try and stay calm. Preparation is the key. The more prepared you are the more relaxed and confident you will be. Here are those links that should be helpful to you:

https://flightattendanttraininghq.com/united-airlines-flight-attendant-interview-questions/

https://jobinterviewadvice.org/southwest-airlines-2/

https://www.thesegoldwings.com/delta-interview-process/

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/flight-attendant-interview-questions

https://www.liveabout.com/flight-attendant-interview-questions-2061445

https://becomeastewardess.blogspot.com/p/flight-attendant-interview-questions.html?spref=pi&m=1

https://youtu.be/3pfmaj_Lxqs

https://youtu.be/fl_vf_erC5k

To send a thank you note or not? I've heard a statistic that 85-90% of interviewees that send a followup thank you note get the job. So it can't hurt! Feel free to use this one as a start and adapt to your situation.

January 1, 2023

Ms. Jane Doe
Director of Inflight Recruiting
United Airlines
233 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606.

Dear Ms. Doe:

Thank you for taking time to speak with me yesterday about the flight attendant position at United Airlines.

I am extremely motivated and interested in a flight attendant career at your airline. My strong customer service background, along with my Spanish language skills and Emergency Medical Technician training would allow me to contribute to United Airlines.

I was so impressed with the professional exhibited at the interview and during the entire process. I feel that my experience, training and background would make me a great asset to the United Airlines team.

Again, thank you again for your time and I hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Jones

Please do not get discouraged if you get a TBNT (thanks but no thanks). It happens to so many of us. Don't take this personally. I've had them too and tried to learn from them. Analyze your answers and everything involved. Did you under dress for the interview? Some airlines are strict about hair. Was yours up or down? Were you clean shaven or was your facial hair not groomed? Were you engaging with others at the interview and with the recruiters? Go over the question and answer portion. It's a learning experience. Don't give up. You may not even have made it past the video interview. Keep applying, though. I've been there too. I have bombed video interviews and face to face interviews. I've had interviews that I thought went really well but only 2 out of a huge group of us were selected. I've had interviews where I got kind of a bad vibe from one of the interviewers. I had one where they had us play a little game in groups Then get up and tell a little about ourselves. Afterward they called about 5 or 6 people to speak with the recruiters and the rest of us were sent home. We never even got to talk to anyone! That was very discouraging. I've had a few experiences where I felt they were rejecting me right of the bat based on age. I kept at it, though. Consider applying at a regional if you haven't had success at a legacy carrier. It's a good way to get flight attendant experience and perhaps your foot in the door. If this is your dream job, though, don't give up on it. Keep pressing forward and you'll get there eventually.

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Surviving training

Don't let anyone convince you that Flight Attendant training is a walk in the park. It's tough, it's long, you'll be testing constantly, and frequently, you aren't paid until you finish (although some airlines do pay). Once you've received a Conditional Job Offer (CJO), you'll be assigned a training class date and emailed materials to prepare yourself. Don't waste time reviewing these materials. There will be information in there that they may expect you to know on day one. On the first day of training for my airline, we were tested on airport codes and the 24-hour clock, and were required to memorize most of the safety demonstration announcement.

In another post, I have a list of airport codes. It's mostly U.S. domestic, but I will update it soon to include international as well. Here is a link to practice the 24-hour clock. Or you can download these documents to practice as well.

You're going to learn a lot in training. There will be emergency medical training, evacuation training, basic aerodynamics, passenger handling, security, and firefighting training. You'll also learn the various aircraft you'll be expected to work on. Your airline may have a large fleet of multiple aircraft, or there may be only one. However, even if there is only one, for example, such as the Airbus or Boeing 737, there will still be differences between the various models of this aircraft that you will need to learn and be tested on. You'll learn how to inspect all safety equipment (preflight) and perform a security search. International procedures will also be taught if your airline operates abroad. You will need to be familiar with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and learn aviation terminology. In-flight announcements will be covered, and you will learn the exact procedure your airline uses for the safety demonstration. Any devices you'll be using will be taught.

Customer service will not be a significant part of the training. That's why they tend to hire people who already have a background in that area, as well as strong people skills. You'll learn the basics of beverage service, and if your airline offers multi-class service, you'll likely receive training on the different classes of service. No doubt, passengers' interactions will be discussed. However, a good majority of this will be covered during your IOE.

Make friends

Make friends. Be social. You may be making lifelong friends in training, even if you part ways and go to different bases or leave the airline. These friends can also serve as study buddies and people to learn from. You'll come across these new friends many times in the future. Expect to have a Facebook group formed for your class and receive numerous friend requests from your classmates. You'll learn from these classmates, and they will learn from you. So don't be a loner! Open yourself up to new friendships.

Get Enough Sleep

It's crucial during training that you get enough sleep. I recall that during both training sessions I've attended with the airlines, some of my younger classmates spent a lot of time partying and staying up late. Some individuals still succeeded in training, while others did not. I can guarantee that had I been doing that, I wouldn't have succeeded. Don't be tempted to stay up super late or all night studying as well. It's essential to get enough sleep to absorb all the information you will be expected to learn.

Be on Time

Tardiness is frequently grounds for dismissal. Consider extending the interview. You don't actually have the job until you've completed training. On-time performance is the goal of all airlines, so they're unlikely to take kindly to their employees being lax in this area. If training begins at 0800, be there at 0750.

Take Notes

Bring a notebook and a pen to class and write down your notes. Sometimes you'll notice your instructors giving you clues that something will be on the test. They may say, "You might want to write this down". In my most recent training I had an instructor that would "a little golden nugget for you". That meant we needed to write it down and remember it. You'll be given lots of handouts for that day's training. Feel free to take notes on those as well.

Study

Study every night, especially if there is a test the night before. You'll be given homework. Sometimes this homework is optional, but it serves as a valuable study tool for an upcoming test. DO this homework even if you don't have to. People study best in different ways. If you're someone who studies best in a group, consider joining or forming one. If you're unsure whether it would be helpful, consider whether it's offered. It may be very beneficial. If you're like me, you study better on your own or with just one other person. But remove all distractions. Turn off the TV, stay off the phone, and focus. Match your studying method to the exam method. There may be oral exams, written exams, or demonstrative exams. You may find that, depending on the exam, you'll study better with classmates or on your own. Evacuations and CPR/AED training are examples of things you may want to study for with others. It's helpful to recite these commands out loud.

Study Aids

Use study aids such as flashcards that you can make yourself. Look online for training aids such as Quizlet. I know people who've had posters of the different aircraft on their walls with the other parts outlined. Many people, including myself, learn visually, so I utilize these visual aids.

Participate

Participate in training. Ask questions and get involved in classroom discussions. If volunteers are needed: volunteer. Get involved and become engaged in the entire day-to-day process.

Money

Training can be 4-8 weeks or longer. Some airlines will pay a set amount, or you may receive the basic guarantee or a per diem for the duration of your stay. You may not get paid until training is completed. Plan ahead and ensure you have some money set aside, as well as that your bills while you are away are taken care of. This can be challenging for some people, so do what you can.

Packing

Here is a list of items you should bring with you to training. Although you will get some chances to head to the store, make sure you've packed everything you need before you go. You'll be able to bring a large suitcase, but pack wisely. Don't pack items you're unlikely to wear or need. In your pre-training package emailed to you, there should be information on a dress code. It may be business attire or business casual. At my training, we were required to wear black and white every day. It could've been a black dress, or a white dress with a black jacket, black pants with a white shirt, white pants with a black shirt, etc. After gathering everything I already had and could use, I had to buy some additional items. I highly recommend investing in packing cubes. You can use them once you're on the line as well. These are the ones I bought.

Here is a packing list you can use as a guide.

Required Items
·        Passport
·        Watch
·        Vaccine card

Clothing
·        Coat or jacket
·        Dress skirts
·        Dress Pants
·        Dress socks
·        Pantyhose, tights, or compression hose
·        Sweaters
·        Blouse or button-down shirts
·        One complete business suit (what you wore to the interview)
·        Jeans
·        PJs
·        Uniform shoes/heels/closed-toed flats
·        Athletic shoes
·        Casual shirts such as polos

Study Materials
·        Notebooks
·        Pens
·        Flashcards
·        Highlighters
·        Training Printouts

Toiletries
·        Body Wash/soap
·        Facewash
·        Shampoo
·        Conditioner
·        Deodorant
·        Toothbrush
·        Toothpaste
·        Skin care
·        Other hair care items
·        Razor
·        Shaving Cream
·        Aftershave
·        Brush/comb
·        Makeup/kit
·        Makeup remover wipes
·        Sunscreen

Miscellaneous
·        Laundry soap
·        Dryer Sheets
·        Quarters
·        Tide to Go Pen

This is obviously not an exhaustive list. You will need to tailor it to your specific situation. But pack wisely and try not to OVERPACK. Also, be sure to bring a small, lightweight bag to carry your materials to training.

One thing to keep in mind is that you may be leaving training with a new travel roller board and tote. This can make heading home more awkward since you'll also have your large suitcase with you.

Here are some other links that also have information on preparing for training.

https://youtu.be/X0QesMc6RlE

https://youtu.be/7ruXJjF4QpI

https://youtu.be/vJ76dpf8Cno

Flight Attendant Dictionary

Flight Attendant School

After you finish training, you will then complete your Initial Operating Experience (IOE). Your IOE will consist of several hours of flight time with a line instructor, during which you will be evaluated on your performance of safety-related duties as required by the FAA. Be prepared for any type of assignment. I know of some that just did a turn, while others did a complete 4-day trip. At the regional, I worked for my IOE, which was a 2-day trip for me. In my current career, it was a red-eye turn. It's normal to feel nervous, but try to remain calm. You should be contacted by your IOE instructor beforehand. Ask questions about anything you are unsure about. Ensure you follow any instructions provided. Just remember your training, and you will do fine!

I remember before I started flying, I watched the entire series of Flight Attendant School on TV. It was intimidating, but I was determined; if I ever made it there, I'd do well and finish. Now available on YouTube, be sure to check it out.