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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Certification
Airline Flight Attendant
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Flight Attendants:
High School
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I always wanted to travel.
2.
I got a certification in hospitality thinking I needed that to become a flight attendant.
3.
I was nervous to interview with Airline companies so I practiced with my instructor.
4.
I wanted to work for an International Carrier but got hired with Alaska Airlines.
5.
Training to be a Flight Attendant was not what I expected. We learn a lot about safety.
6.
Graduating from training was a great relief. I learned a lot about the airplane.
7.
I have made a lot of good friends and I enjoy my travel benefits.
8.
I have been a Flight Attendant for 7 years and still enjoy it!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
A Flight Attendant only pours drinks in the air. That's an easy job.
How I responded:
I had a passion for traveling and knew that being a Flight Attendant was the way to go. It is more than pouring drinks and making flights comfortable. If there is an emergency, we are the ones who help evacuate everyone from the aircraft. When I went for my interview I was nervous and thought "there's no way I am going to get hired.." There were hundreds of people there and many were Flight Attendants from other airlines and older than me. I was the youngest. I was 21. I did it!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I had to fix my car when I first started working and I didn't make a lot of money. I had to work a little extra to make up the difference.
I applied for financial aid and anything else that was available to help pay for my books and classes. I worked a full time job and went to school full time. Its a struggle but stay focused. It can be done!