Behind The Scenes At Flight Attendant Training

[@laurenpruitt15]

FA here! Not only is Delta training like this, but all airlines train like this as well. Being a FA is so much more than handing out snacks. It's the BEST job ever but sometimes it can be extremely stressful.

[@expat5587]

They train in water like that ?

[@Graciedog]

I totally agree. It's not 9 to 5. It can be flexible once you get some seniority but it is the best!!

[@expat5587]

@No limit ty do alot of people fail ? I mean what if your afraid of water 💧

[@laurenpruitt15]

@@expat5587 some people don't make it, yes. If there are certain things in training you choose not to complete then you fail.

[@Stupidboi1]

Wish delta FA could smile more because they all look so unhappy when I walk around the terminal.

[@margotrosendorn6371]

Remember, a flight attendant's main purpose is to save your life in an emergency, not serve drinks. Always be nice to them!

[@TheSoftballstar1261]

^^^^^^^^^^

[@anonymouslyknownravegirl2945]

I appreciate this as one Thankyou

[@Stupidboi1]

Actually it’s both BUT more importantly safety

[@ninjapirate123]

It's both but safety is the main priority

[@FalconsGirl1]

I leave for FA training tomorrow. I’m soooooo excited nervous but READY

[@solmarena222]

Any updates ? How was the training I’m going in august and am veryyyy nervous

[@FalconsGirl1]

@@solmarena222 it’s going great. A lot of studying but you will definitely get through it just stay focused at training

[@janicecroissiert9116]

Our son has 2 weeks left, training for American Airlines. I’m excited, and nervous for him. He will be based out of state though, for now.

[@ileenechols7447]

I’m going in 3 weeks. I’m a bit nervous.

[@FalconsGirl1]

@@ileenechols7447 you got it love just stay focused and study! I’m rooting for you sis 💕

[@MJTam]

Applauding all FAs from all airlines! From big airlines and small ones. They all go through the same rigorous training and face all these hardships during the pandemic.

[@libbymonette9583]

Throwback to my 1989 Delta FA training. Great training and trainers.

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

Are you still a FA today?

[@JarissaRoach]

Flight attendants are so impressive

[@thaliapowell2408]

It's my dream to become a flight attendant, idk why but I just feel this passion for it.

[@lexuslexus15]

I have to admit that the swimming session is absolutely exhausting, I can swim alright but to float with heavy weight and trying to get on the rescue boat is really difficult 😞

[@d.g.1594]

The training is intense but I can handle it. I want to insure everyone has a safe travel on an airplane.

[@NicksDynasty]

This training prepared me for this crazy fun solid lifestyle and career path. This job is more than you think

[@bec6384]

My godfather was a flight attendant for Southwest and he was the best. I miss him so much. I really enjoyed this segment, thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@asmrp2p903]

I just applied for an FA position with Delta. They are very selective on who they hire, its been said that you have a better chance of getting accepted into Harvard or Yale then getting hired with Delta. Ive seen people say they got hired on their 1st attempt of applying where others have taken them 6, 8, 10 trys of applying. I know every major airline has the positoves and negatives, but with all the times Ive flew with Delta be it economy and 1st class once, Ive had amazing experiences

[@hrm9081]

This sentence about the comparison between Harvard and Delta is really nothing than publicity. Don't take it seriously.

[@asmrp2p903]

@@hrm9081 Its just being used an analogy. Obviously Delta and Harvard are not 2 in the same but it just means Delta gets a lot of applicants and they are very selective on who they hire. They only 3% of applicants

[@Kitty8791]

@@asmrp2p903 The video states they're hiring 4500, but 30000 applied. That's 15%. Whereas, the acceptance rate for Harvard Class of 2026, which was just accepted, was recently published as 3% (they had more applicants ~57k for less spots ~2300).

[@Graciedog]

@@hrm9081 .. I read the story about Harvard. They did a study and found its harder to get hired as a flight attendant than get into harvard with any airline. When I got hired there were over 200000 applicants. They only hired 3200!!

[@hrm9081]

@@Graciedog Sure. You are right when it comes to Quantity. But no one can serously compare the qualifications demanded for harvard with those demanded for delta. And I am wondering about all these folks applying. Did you ever see all these delta fa youtubers ? Often they are not even able to speak a clear sentence in their own native language english. ( No offense, only an neutral observation of reality). And I think that actually they have a problem with hiring. Delta is seeking since long months for fa, and for language of destination fa even since years.

[@michaelfreeze2949]

Self Defence training would come in handy as well

[@krystaldispatchbetttymcgin7702]

They do get self defense training but that is sensitive security stuff. There are some parts of training that they aren't allowed to show.

[@michaelfreeze2949]

@@krystaldispatchbetttymcgin7702 That's good to know, thanks

[@MJTam]

You realize they are only showing a 4 min video from a six-week training program, right? You are getting a peek. Do you actually think that self-defense isn't part of that program? C'mon, now?! They go WAY more than what you can imagine.

[@fartemisfartmallow8647]

I’m petrified of flying….idk how flight attendants can stand being up in the air so often. I literally trembled with my head down for an entire flight from NY to TX. I kept thinking of nothing but thousands of meters of air under my seat and couldn’t help it.

[@MrGlendale111]

I hate to admit to myself how long ago I had my Delta training 1983. It was intense but thankfully I made it. I remember I had 2 interviews, but it seemed as if I was hired after the first. I enjoyed the job and never really had any problems with it. However I wouldn't want the job in this day and age. There are far to many serious difficulties to deal with now days.

[@parisz]

Working on one of the most popular cruise ships in the Baltic Sea with had training similar to this I remember

[@dejtv956]

you have to pass the FA exams with atleast a 90% if not your going home

[@Julius4396]

That's not training for a heart attack, it's training for a cardiac arrest.

[@amyblack9251]

#flightattendantfor30years. Yes, we all train like this.

[@balticbabe1]

While people are boarding, we usually choose our ABPs who, ideally, would be 2 men traveling alone, (so as to not separate families) and fairly young to middle aged, so that they would have the physical capability of helping people either at the bottom of an evacuation slide or onto a raft

[@jessicajones5742]

So cool!

[@greensteelusallc7862]

Training is a must. Dead weight people in ocean must be a decent size to carry the load

[@sirfunwill]

Flight attendants are the best. Every flight I bring them a gift cards.

[@Niteowlette]

❤

[@mwatkins7450]

Very interesting! ABP. thx!

[@melancholycollie1466]

I did Flight Attendant training when I was 18, other than my tattoos which I'm thinking of getting removed now because I might pursue this as a career after all, I'm more concerned about being so clumsy and forgetful that I forget to disarm the door before opening

[@rachellizharris]

What flight attendant class / training did you do? And how was the process getting into the class?

[@IssaVibewithKP]

I was told my rear end was too big to be a flight attendant in the nicest way 😂 When I would turn sideways my buns would possibly touch the heads or faces of the passengers😩

[@Copper9]

You can still be a flight attendant, my butt is huge too and I'm one. I do walk through the aisle sideways when I can but in an emergency or rush everyone is getting booty bumped lol. Not to mention I work the small planes too.

[@alexianjones2826]

God bless u all🙏

[@SATX271]

"My sincere apologies sir or miss but I swear I wasn't checkin you out! I was just observin to see if you are what we call an ABP for our flight." 🤣🤣

[@josiasleira]

People need to understand the carry on thing, it’s a crime if you take anything with you during an emergency

[@ashiaonheragame]

I’m going to do this again!!!

[@veronicaorantes3931]

I hope to become a flight attendant one day. 🤞

[@jessieceja9623]

My dream

[@amyblack9251]

Our airline calls them 'ABA's'...able bodied assists.

[@ahmedabdullahi7519]

@1:49 Lmao the key is to what???

[@Atlantisboi77]

This is true and thank you for sharing that we are looking for ABPs 😂😂😂 we do more than serve drinks and snacks

[@kingtryton]

All this and they don’t get paid for it, at-least from what I’ve heard training is on you or does it depend on the airline 🥴

[@AlliNW0nderland.]

Depends on the airline

[@AlliNW0nderland.]

@piperj that is true. Most airlines pay “flight hours” base rate and then “time away from base” per diem

[@Copper9]

Depends on the airline. A lot do but it's not much (mine paid $500 for a month of training) and with many we have to share a room with someone we don't know during training as well.

[@Copper9]

@piperj yep, we don't get paid when the flight doors are open.

[@anonymouslyknownravegirl2945]

Nope I’m one and I’m only getting paid about 18 an hour for a regional airline and I know I deserve more but it grows with time but I still believe we should be paid way better even starting off because not only going through training we have to move to where they base us which means the airport all of our trips start and end which could be out of state or far away from home and we have to find a place there off Farley quickly. But I like the job and hope to get to a bigger airline when I see the opportunity

[@luvtoyscollector3373]

Wow who knew, I would do it just for the training but not for the actual job 😝

[@balticbabe1]

No you wouldn't 😂 Everyone hates recurrent training (annual 2-day refresher)

[@1Rdby]

@@balticbabe1 You’re so right. I’ve flown for Delta 30 years now. We ALL hate the recurrent(CQ) training. It’s actually kind of funny bc we tend to perform so well ,,, all the info is so ingrained, yet we still get very stressed 18 mos later when it’s time to go back. It’s a bizarre cycle. 😂

[@18Ty18]

Wish I wasn’t scared to fly

[@imadumass2378]

Explains alot about you pssu

[@BillyAlabama]

I don’t know how they deal with flyers that are drunk, stoned and ruder than Charles Manson.

[@jon3193]

I hope they getting pay good.

[@balticbabe1]

Average

[@Bellasie1]

There's room for improvement in the recruitment category. The archetypal airline crew seldom displays any genuine interest in other people, rather in their own perks and image. At least if they were truly passionate about travel, it could make up for the tedious part of their work and put a smile on more faces.

[@balticbabe1]

It is mentally and physically exhausting, not to mention that you're serving hundreds of passengers per flight over and over again, oftentimes through the night, and extremely long shifts, ranging from 3, 4, 8 or 15 hours. It's difficult to maintain engagement with 400 people while working with barely a break on a 10 hour shift. Most people who do such physical work; garbage collectors, which we are, paramedics, which we are more often than you know, bouncers, which we are, conflict resolution experts, which we are, don't necessarily execute their duties with a smile or engagement with their patients or casualties. Our job is equally difficult. Not that flight attendants shouldn't be courteous but there really isn't a lot of time for the type of engagement you're seeking. It's a tough job, requiring a lot of stamina and patience for the often trying, oblivious and rude customer, and who are increasing in number

[@viltheegr8334]

A lot of Delta employees in the comments 😆😆

[@jessieceja9623]

Wow 30,000 I won’t make it

[@JuukoHassan-jc9pn]

ltd my father's phone l want to become it am jjuuko saidat am in s.1what should l do

[@mollyclum2302]

A plane going down over the Pacific no amount of training is going to save anyone. Just saying. Never seen an ocean crash with survivors.

[@janeoleary8454]

Sully landed in the river. Everyone survived

[@Neojhun]

Not relevant. Far more flights do not occur over sparse oceans. Even over water and coast it's often near busy water ways.

[@SKS8080]

@@Neojhun think about it when you go to Hawaii from the West Coast. There is zero land opportunities if they can’t make it to a runway

[@Neojhun]

@@SKS8080 I've flown Sydney L.A.X almost a DOZEN times. I'm Aussie.

[@tiannadchey]

Very rare

[@NintendoSEGAreviewer]

All this for minimum wage. 😍

[@umbreonpokemon8190]

You’d be surprised. Top airlines Southwest, american, delta and united between 68-73 dollars per hour. I don’t think most people realize how much 10 year plus flight attendants make

[@NintendoSEGAreviewer]

@@umbreonpokemon8190 Yeah if they do they only get it for flight hours. All the labor they put into the job doesn’t get paid until they close their plane doors. And they’re limited flight hours too. So they probably make nothing in the grand scheme of things. I saw postings for $17/hr on indeed for flight attendant.

[@travisarcamone1451]

@@NintendoSEGAreviewer some usa flight attendants on top out pay can crack 100k per year. if you are making $72 per hour (deltas top out pay) and work 100 hours per month, that is 7200 before tax, and on top of the flight pay they are paid a per diem for being away from home which can easily be an extra 1000 per month or more. so no, it isnt minimum wage. however, money isnt great the first couple of years generally.

[@Niteowlette]

100 hours per month gets you about 10 or 11 days off at home unless you are senior enough to hold long haul international. The average pay is $55k - $60k flying about 80 flight hours per month, depending on the airline.

[@elizabethchwakanowski5067]

6 weeks only?!!