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Of all the things that you take with you to your flight attendant interview, confidence is the most important. 

The good news is that confidence is a feeling, so it won't take up any room in your roll-aboard but it can be a bit tricky to "unpack" when it's needed. 

But in all seriousness, confidence, or maybe I should say the lack of confidence, is the most common culprit when it comes to TBNTs. 

You know you have what it takes to be an amazing flight attendant; you're kind and caring, focused on helping others and keeping them safe. 

You know you would do a good job if an airline would just give you a shot. 

Does this sound familiar? Then you might be lacking in confidence during your interview. 

Confidence is more than just being sure of yourself or being skilled at self-promotion. 

Confidence is the foundation of leadership.

Confidence inspires others to trust you. 

Confidence allows you to cut through the noise and...

I am a big believer in dreams.

And I believe that if you have a desire and passion to become a flight attendant, then becoming a flight attendant is what you are meant to do. I don't think we are given dreams accidentally. (Ps. 37:4) I know your dream was given to you for a reason!

That being said, timing is everything. Take a moment to consider the questions below and let them help you decide if it's time for the next step.

4 Questions to Help You Discover Whether or Not You’re a Good Flight Attendant Candidate:

1. Are you foot-loose and fancy-free, able to come and go as you please?

Maybe you’re an empty-nester or maybe you are young and unattached but either way, the ability to relocate after training and the freedom to drop everything and fly are surefire signs that you should at least look into this career. Even if you aren’t completely unencumbered, that’s ok…there are plenty of fly moms (and dads!). You’ll need a support system and a...

One of the most unique things about hiring flight attendants is the sheer volume of open positions that need to be filled.

Instead of multiple candidates all competing for one or two spots, as we see in most jobs, aspiring flight attendants are in a much better position because there are thousands of open positions that need to be filled. And that is especially true this year!

The large number of open positions creates less competition between candidates, resulting in the need for a special interview strategy.

In a flight attendant interview, you don't need to prove that you are the best person for the job.

Read that again.

How you compare to the other applicants is not relevant.

Instead of comparing yourself to others, you'll focus on what makes you qualified to become a flight attendant:

Your background and experience

Your passion for helping others

Your friendly personality

Your capable and efficient work ethic

Your desire to embrace the flight attendant lifestyle...

If you are ready to become a flight attendant and earn your wings ASAP, one of the best strategies you can deploy is to apply everywhere! The more applications you fill out, the more control you have over your career, the better candidate you become, and the better your chances of success.

I mean, of course, your first application should be with your top choice (if they are currently accepting applications) but once that app is in, don’t wait by the phone! Continue to put yourself out there. The Airline Listing page on my website is the best resource out there to help you find out who’s hiring.

Now, if you’ve been around FACC for a minute, this probably isn’t news to you. You know that the best airline to work for is one of the airlines that offers you a job! And the fastest way to achieve your flight attendant goal is through multiple applications.  But as you’ve researched all of your options, you may have debated as to whether or...

Fifteen years ago, I encountered my first flight attendant interview question. I wish I could remember what I was asked because I think it would be fun to share now, but alas, I do not. (I do know that when I was asked the question, I was in a high-floor office in a building on Pennsylvania Ave in Washington, DC!) 

Although I don’t remember that first interview question, I do remember being asked dozens of interview questions over the next six months as I attended interview after interview. (And thankfully received CJO after CJO!)

When I started coaching aspiring flight attendants, I began to research and study flight attendant interviews. As I compiled the questions, I noticed there were really only four types of interview questions. And each type of question has a different success strategy:  

 Tell me what you think Questions
 STAR Format Questions
 Onboard Situational Questions
 Personality Questions

STAR Format questions are...

The other day, I saw a post on Facebook encouraging aspiring flight attendants not to over-prepare for interviews for fear of sounding “rehearsed.”

The creator of the post went on to share their experience of an interview that they “bombed” (their words) and blamed the setback on over-preparing STAR format answers. They said that they knew during the interview that they were not coming across as authentic and felt like the STAR format was an overused and unhelpful tool for answering interview questions.

From my experience helping thousands of flight attendants land their dream jobs, here's what I know: The problem wasn't the tool - it was the way that the tool was being used.  

Before we dive in, I want to make sure that you know how important it is to look back and debrief after every interview. I'm so proud of this aspiring flight for taking the time to unpack the interview and learn from it. This...

I am a big believer in dreams. And I believe that if you have a desire and passion to become a flight attendant, then becoming a flight attendant is what you are meant to do. I don't think we are given dreams accidentally. (Ps. 37:4) I know your dream was given to you for a reason! 

That being said, timing is everything. Take a moment to consider the questions below and let them help you decide if it's time for the next step. 

4 Questions to Help You Discover Whether or Not You’re a Good Flight Attendant Candidate:

• Are you are foot-loose and fancy free to come and go as you please?  

Maybe you’re an empty-nester or maybe you are young and unattached but either way, the ability to relocate after training and the freedom to drop everything and fly are a sure fire sign you should at least look into this career. Even if you aren’t that unencumbered, that’s ok… there are plenty of fly moms (and dads!) You’ll need a support system...

Now that Baby Jet is eight months old, I’ve been able to take a few deep, cleansing breaths and look around. I feel like I haven’t looked up in weeks. If you have ever brought a newborn home from the hospital, you know what I’m talking about. There is a special mix of euphoria and sleeplessness that lends itself to operating in survival mode for the first six months or so. Don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining at all. I have loved getting milk drunk with my newest soulmate and I am extremely thankful that owning my own business allows me to work crazy hours and pull back when needed.

And now that the baby is eating a bit of baby food and sleeping through the night, I have the flexibility to start chasing my next dreams.

This season of dream chasing involves a lot of “putting myself out there.” I am looking to fill my speaking calendar and I’m looking for the opportunity to become a brand ambassador for a brand or two....

If you are familiar with my background as a flight attendant, you may not be surprised to learn that my preferred mode of transportation, even with kids, is flying on an airplane.  (You may think I’m crazy, but you’re not surprised.)

Even though it is usually less expensive and easier for our family to fly because my husband works for an airline, from time to time we decide to stay on the ground and take a road trip. This weekend we are headed up to the Greenville, SC area to visit the Hollywild Animal Park.  At about a 3 hour and 45 minute drive, road tripping to Hollywild makes more sense than flying.

This is not our first road trip with toddlers. We have driven to Florida several times and I even made the 9 hour drive to Nashville all by myself once.

For the most part, our trips have been pretty easy. I don’t stress about the details, but I am thoughtful when it comes to preparation. Here are four tips that have made a huge difference in...