Welcome Aboard ASA

The opportunity for a flight attendant career is more accessible now than ever before. Airlines are actively recruiting applicants just starting on their career paths, as well as men and women ready for exciting second careers. Welcome Aboard! will provide you with all the information you need to prepare for your flight attendant interviews, and learn about the exciting challenges and lifestyle changes that come with a flight attendant career. So, no matter what your age or background, if you are ready for a challenge now is your opportunity! This new Third Edition updates information regarding the aviation industry, and new or changed/merged airline companies. A flight attendant's job is not solely conducted on an aircraft. Flight attendants make an impact on the traveling public even as they walk through an airport, or while waiting in a boarding area. On and off the aircraft, a flight attendant is an example of the image an airline wants to project. Landing a job offer with the airlines can be extremely competitive -- Welcome Aboard! was written to help you excel in the eyes of interviewers, among the other applicants. Awareness of a flight attendant's responsibilities and understanding the important role of a flight attendant in the industry will make you more competitive and better able to achieve this career path. If you dream of having your office in the sky, this book is for you! Author Becky Bock is a flight attendant and holds positions with a major airline such as flight attendant interviewer and inflight trainer. She therefore provides an insider's look at what it takes to obtain a job as a flight attendant. Welcome Aboard! includes a brief history of the industry, a comprehensive job description, chapters on becoming a marketable applicant, preparing the paperwork, conducting the interview, and common applicant concerns and mistakes. Addresses and websites for the airlines and their employment information are included. Softcover, glossary, 136 pages.