Are you looking into a career as a flight attendant at American Airlines?
In this video, I'm going to share with you the surprising things I've learned about
American Airlines Flight Attendant Jobs!
Hello, my name is Larissa, Flight Attendant USA!
I'm currently writing a journal about my experiences becoming a flight attendant and before I publish
that I'm sharing information I'm learning about the process along the way.
American Airlines has been a major leader in the aviation field since its founding in
1930, and along the way has merged and bought out many of its competitors.
Notably, TWA in 2001 and US Airways in 2013.
American Airlines today is the largest airline in the world and employs over 25,000 flight
attendants!
American Airlines contracts with multiple regional airlines to run smaller routes under
the American Eagle umbrella.
While American Eagle has a recognizable logo, it's not actually an airline, but an airline
brand, a way to identify the smaller regional airlines with the big-name company.
More about this will be covered in other videos about the individual regional carriers themselves:
Envoy Air SkyWest Airlines
PSA Airlines Air Wisconsin
Trans States Airlines Republic Airline
Piedmont Airlines ExpressJet
Mesa Airlines Compass Airlines
So, please subscribe and check the video description, which will be updated every time I make a
new video on one of the mentioned airlines.
American Airlines is truly an international company.
American Airlines flies to 96 domestic destinations and 95 international destinations in 55 countries.
(Good luck memorizing all of those airport city codes!)
They offer the most sophisticated and modern first-class experiences, various business
class cabins, and multiple levels of standard class known as main cabin.
As a flight attendant, you could be serving hot gourmet meals all the way down to prepackaged
snacks and sandwiches.
American Airlines is a mainline carrier, which means it is one of the largest airline companies
in terms of money generated and people flown.
Your starting pay will be as of 2017 $25.16 per hour.
With a minimum hour guarantee of 75 hours per month and a per diem of $2.15 per hour,
the expected monthly take home pay will most likely be a little under $2000 a month.
However, with yearly raises the same flight attendant can easily make three times that
amount after 15 years.
You just have to pay your dues, and earn that seniority!
In addition, you are welcome to pick up extra trips, so your full income
potential is in your own hands.
Although a flight attendant can fly to any of American's destinations, his or her crew
base is where all of a flight attendant's trips will start and end.
As a Junior flight attendant, you will have little say
in what base you are assigned.
As you gain seniority, you'll be able to bid to be transferred to the base of your choice.
American Airlines has crew bases at: Boston, MA;
Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL;
Dallas/Ft Worth, TX; Los Angeles, CA;
Miami, FL; New York, NY;
Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ;
Raleigh/Durham, NC; San Francisco, CA;
St Louis, MO; Washington, DC
American Airlines offers the usual benefits available from a mainline carrier:
Health, Dental & Vision Life & Disability
401k, Employee stock purchase Free flying for the flight attendant, immediate
family and eligible friends!
Plus many other perks too numerous to list here.
For the first 12 months out of flight attendant training, you will be considered a reserve
flight attendant at American Airlines.
That means you will not know where you are flying until the last minute.
You will only know what days you are "on call" and what days you have off.
On your reserve days, you must be ready at any moment to get that call and be at the
airport within 2 hours.
After one year of straight reserve, for the nest 3 years you will serve reserve every
other month (6 months a year).
After 3 years from your first reserve month, you serve reserve every 4th month (3 times
a year).
You will be on this rotation until your seniority can hold off of reserve.
New flight attendants at American Airlines can expect to be in the reserve system until
they earn enough seniority to bid a "line" - or a set schedule of trips, locations, crew
teams, and days off.
The amount of time you work as a reserve can vary, but it would be safe if you just assume
you will be working the uncertain yet exciting life of reserve flight attendant on rotation
for at least 5 years, and likely many more.
As with most airlines, American Airlines provides free training to their flight attendants at
their headquarters in Dallas/Forth Worth, Texas.
The training program is 6 1/2 weeks long.
Only after graduation from the program do candidates receive an official job offer.
During the training program, candidates receive classroom instruction that includes open discussion
of the customer service philosophy of American Airlines, aircraft familiarization, in-flight
services and emergency procedures.
The classes instruct potential attendants on aircraft boarding, beverage service and
how to maintain a calm, friendly and caring atmosphere in the cabin.
Candidates also have the opportunity for hands-on training in the aircraft simulators.
Training is not paid.
REPEAT, training is NOT PAID at all so you will be going about 2 months without income.
But you are given free flight transportation, accommodations and meals for the duration
of the training program.
American Airlines also recommends that candidates have at least $1,500 available for incidental
expenses incurred during the program and for relocation to their base assignment.
Does this concern you?
You are not alone, feel free to ask your questions in the comments and I and the flight attendant
community will do our best and join in the conversation.
What do qualifications do you need to be an American Airlines flight attendant?
Must be at least 20 years of age Must have the right to work in the United
States Prior airline experience is not required
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
College education or two years' customer service experience preferred
Must be in possession of a valid US or Foreign Passport with applicable VISAs
Must possess the legal right to travel unrestricted to/from all countries that are
served by American Airlines Must be able to read, write and speak
English fluently
What are they looking for during the recruitment process?
Competent in handling difficult situations, problem solving and complaint resolution
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; friendly reception of all customers
Must present a professional image, may not have visible tattoos, facial, multiple
or upper ear piercing, or extreme hair color or style while in Flight Attendant Uniform
Work in climates and locations across the globe and work variable shifts
Ability to push or pull moveable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds
Ability to lift objects up to 35 pounds such as galley stowage bins and carry-on baggage
Able to attend up to 6 1/2 weeks of unpaid training in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, and
move immediately to the city to which you are assigned as a base
I will have this checklist and a link to other resources regarding requirements to be a Flight
Attendant for American Airlines in the video description below.
To apply with American Airlines, just go to their website and click on "careers."
Look for the Flight Attendants link.
They open the applicants to all English speakers maybe once, maybe twice a year.
They also have openings for specific bilingual positions so keep an eye out if you speak
more than one language fluently.
I have linked this site below in the description!
Once the job window is open, you will submit a resume and application, and then experience
a series of interviews, first on the phone or via recorded video, then a group interview,
and finally a solo interview.
It is a long, intense and competitive process, often taking more than a year from submitting
your application to your first day on the job.
So there you have it.
What did you think about American Airlines?
Is there any information you wish I had covered?
Are you a current or former American Airlines flight attendant with valuable information
you could share with those aspiring to work for the airline?
Please tell me in the comments below!
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Fasten those seatbelts, get yourself in the upright position, and get ready to take off
in your new career!
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