Anyone a flight attendant, or have related advice?

[Anonymous]

Another PP, that is cool secret advice!

In my experiences, I know 2 people who have been flight attendants. One hurt her back after awhile due to the strain of the job and could no longer fly by the time she was in her late 30s. The other has been one for 20+ years, loves it, but basically just loves to travel everywhere; he married for a little while, but it didn't take because I think his real family was/is his crew. Do think all that time in the air really ages people though.

[Anonymous]

Pp with the secret advice. Don't be a flight attendant. Get a job throwing bags. Aim for the shifts no one wants (I.e 6am to 12pm Sunday).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pp with the secret advice. Don't be a flight attendant. Get a job throwing bags. Aim for the shifts no one wants (I.e 6am to 12pm Sunday).

That kind of job is hard on the body.

[Anonymous]

I've worked at 3 airlines and I can definitely tell you that a 20+ year flight attendant at United is making way more than $20k/year. Either she is working very limited hours or she is pulling your leg. Trust me on this one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I used to be management at a major airline.

Here's my secret advice: look for the lowest paying most part time job you can find at any local airport with an airline you are interested in. The shittier the job the better. Try to find one that ideally only needs you to work some oddball flight on a Sunday every other week.

Why?

You'll enjoy flight benefits, amazing health insurance, etc. The flight bennies are serious business, as they extend to your spouse, kids AND parents. Most airlines also offer companion passes for those not married. The benefits are generally reciprocal on other airlines too - can't get on an AA flight? No sweat, try southwest. You also get industry rack rates at hotels. Sofitel for $39 a night. That type of stuff.

Bottom line: work at an airline to get the flight benefits, minimizing your hours as much as possible and your comp as much as possible (this makes you a less attractive furlough choice, although most airlines go by seniority). Then get a real job that pays better and enjoy both.

can i get these benefits as an airport job (i.e without flying as i am a single mom)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I used to be management at a major airline.

Here's my secret advice: look for the lowest paying most part time job you can find at any local airport with an airline you are interested in. The shittier the job the better. Try to find one that ideally only needs you to work some oddball flight on a Sunday every other week.

Why?

You'll enjoy flight benefits, amazing health insurance, etc. The flight bennies are serious business, as they extend to your spouse, kids AND parents. Most airlines also offer companion passes for those not married. The benefits are generally reciprocal on other airlines too - can't get on an AA flight? No sweat, try southwest. You also get industry rack rates at hotels. Sofitel for $39 a night. That type of stuff.

Bottom line: work at an airline to get the flight benefits, minimizing your hours as much as possible and your comp as much as possible (this makes you a less attractive furlough choice, although most airlines go by seniority). Then get a real job that pays better and enjoy both.

can i get these benefits as an airport job (i.e without flying as i am a single mom)

Baggage Handling/Ticket agent/CSR _my friend's mom could not pass the training with SW because she can't pick up comouter stuff well. With SW you have to be able to go to Dallas for training.

[Anonymous]

Isn't this the profession where you can get fired for gaining too many lbs.?

Or not wearing enough make-up?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I used to be management at a major airline.

Here's my secret advice: look for the lowest paying most part time job you can find at any local airport with an airline you are interested in. The shittier the job the better. Try to find one that ideally only needs you to work some oddball flight on a Sunday every other week.

Why?

You'll enjoy flight benefits, amazing health insurance, etc. The flight bennies are serious business, as they extend to your spouse, kids AND parents. Most airlines also offer companion passes for those not married. The benefits are generally reciprocal on other airlines too - can't get on an AA flight? No sweat, try southwest. You also get industry rack rates at hotels. Sofitel for $39 a night. That type of stuff.

Bottom line: work at an airline to get the flight benefits, minimizing your hours as much as possible and your comp as much as possible (this makes you a less attractive furlough choice, although most airlines go by seniority). Then get a real job that pays better and enjoy both.

can i get these benefits as an airport job (i.e without flying as i am a single mom)

Yes. Work as a gate agent or throwing bags.

I'll tell you it's hard to find these jobs though because they've overhired.

[Anonymous]

This is a stressful job in every way.

[Anonymous]

A stressful job in most ways.

[Anonymous]

Why the hell do you want to be a waitress in the sky who doesn't even get tips?

My advice: that job sucks, don't do that.