Flight Attendant Training Tips, Warnings and My Experience

[@702FLiP]

I love this video Steven! Such a stressful adventure, but yet an awarding learning experience we both had. At 30:18 into the video, I started crying listening to you mention how you fell in love with our AM class and how lonely you felt at the airport knowing training is finally over and the life we asked for have been finally achieved. Guys, to those of you reading this... This job - career - or what I call a "Lifestyle" is a life changing experience. It's definitely a blessing to have those wings pinned on. It's a one time shot to get passed through training or you start all over again, which you don't want. And just like what Steven said, I too had no option B. Only option A which was to come home with those wings, pinned on, and being the first Flight Attendant in my family. Steven, I am so glad to call you my classmate, a friend, and someone who I am blessed to see at work. I remember flying with you the first time I flew Lead while we were still on probation. I miss you and one day hope to fly with you again soon. I am beyond happy for you and I'm glad you're keeping future Flight Attendants posted on what to expect going into training. Stay blessed and safe flying! - Philip N.

[@flightattendantsteven]

Love you!!!

[@kyliewalker910]

What a beautiful heartfelt complement

[@Mms328]

That’s beautiful! I would love to become a flight attendant, I am 47 years old and hopefully I can fulfil that dream one day, too! ✈️

[@Thefitty]

thank you so much for this message :) how are you liking your shifts after covid? is it different?

[@sophieacapella]

I love how you always think of other people's needs: either when you bring extra pens to training or when you pack a hot water bottle for one of your frozen colleagues😉👍

[@flightattendantsteven]

Sophie Acapella sometimes it's just trying to earn some good Karma...I've not always been such a good guy. LOL! And sometimes I slip and I'm little jerk. But I'm aiming towards perfection.

[@MC-vg4tm]

That’s what I thought too.. always thinking of other people before yours..if you’re a nurse u will also be a perfect one

[@raeahthewriter8082]

What you said about always being able to salvage something from any situation really stuck with me. That's wisdom right there. I will carry that with me. Thank you for that.

[@1cant2find3a4name]

You are a man of many talents! Including story-telling and advice giving! I thought this video would be too long but I was actually disappointed that it ended haha. I love your humour and wisdom. You must be such a pleasant person to be around. Thank you for sharing those personal stories and it's inspiring to see that you have pushed through this tough period in your life. I will be starting my training in a few weeks and it's a little nerve wracking being one of the youngest applicants out there, but your video has given me some relief. Thank you!

[@flightattendantsteven]

Eden L., Thank you for your kind words. I try to be pleasant...sometimes I succeed. Sometimes not so much. LOL

[@danielgomes5814]

Thank you Steve , I’ve watched hours of your content. You really helped me get mentally and physically ready for my training starting in January. If you ever visit Toronto or Montreal, know you’ve got a friend here 😊 cheers !

[@cierahogunsiakan9979]

You are a blessing to everyone you come in contact with.....sending so much love and many more blessings your way

[@flightattendantsteven]

Thanks SO much!

[@eceheceheceh]

Thank you for sharing the Little Bowl and the Paper Airplane story with us. I enjoyed it. I will be starting my training in a month time and this really helps me prepare myself not only physically but also mentally. Thank you again :)

[@flightattendantsteven]

Helmi Caster enjoy training. It's really an amazing time!

[@janewilliamson6917]

You make your airlines sound like a great place to work and I would love to work with you because you would be a great trainer! But the ONE time I flew your airline, it was a horrible experience. Not the flight attendant but the check -in desk person was NOT what you'd want for a first impression. But I can tell you that YOU have changed my mind about your airlines!

[@flightattendantsteven]

Jane Williamson thanks! It's not widely known, but our gate agents don't actually work for us; they are contracted to work for us (except for one base, where they dobwork for us). So they may not be as invested in customer service as we are. But, they recently went through a little more customer service training. Come fly us again!

[@daledonaldson4122]

Omg, the paper airplane made me cry. Let’s be besties! Love and light. And as always, thanks for the videos!

[@flightattendantsteven]

I was just thinking of Mark today...he would be turning 48 this June. But, I'll always have those paper airplanes to remember him.

[@Thefitty]

i *leave TOMORROW TO START TRAINING IN VANCOUVER! EEEK! Wish me luck...* I'm afraid of not having time to for joy amongst all the studying and stress and memorizing. I want to be able to do some exercise, yoga, singing, dancing and exploring outdoors to nourish my soul.

[@AB-hx9hs]

Thank you Steven. I, just like you am a loner and don't need to be around people all the time. During training everyone is nice but I felt that it was fake for the most part. And some people would stab you in the back if they can gain from it. So there was no everlasting friendships formed.

[@flightattendantsteven]

Oh, that's a shame. Yes, lots of people I thought were going to be lifelong friends ended up being, well, less than that. But there will always be a bond between me and some of the other people I survived training with.

[@Flywithdean]

Revisited this - what a legend you are

[@Orchidbeauty7]

you are an adorable human being! we all love you! thank you for sharing!

[@flightattendantsteven]

Prosperity thanks so much! You'll make me blush.

[@eneidaferreira2041]

Prosperity aahh... it’s sincere ! ...

[@flywithpoodle961]

Next Alexia Nicole, your videos are helping me prepare for my interviews and life once I get that CJO. I have been to 5 F2F interviews over the years and have never gotten a CJO. I had no idea what I was doing wrong, but watching your videos I see parts of my presentation and speaking that I can tailor. I’ve always been a great public speaker, but for some reason lose my confidence in group interview sessions. THANK YOU!

[@flightattendantsteven]

Thanks for the compliment! I look forward to you getting your wings!

[@mauritaedwards8917]

Thank you so much for your views on training. You and I are very much alike. I am 54 and will be submerged myself into the adventures of Flight Attendant life. I'm so EXCITED. Thank you again my friend.

[@WingsofFlight16]

Thank you Steven , once again, you hit the nail on the head. Thank you for all that you do. Much appreciated ✈️✈️✈️✈️

[@yolandajarmon-williams4658]

You got me crying over here!!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@janandnaomi2000]

You are crafty! Pottery AND needlework???? Amazing.....

[@louiselupo1861]

I can relate to your personal insights. Thank you for keeping it real.

[@MrRehor]

Thank you Buddy. So many things you said are right on point. Om on week three of training and I already got sick, already went through the unrested, a little drama, which I cut off immediately... Gotta get through this but it is refreshing to get the perspective and advice of you all that have already gone through this leg of the race... And at the place where om trying to reach ✈Preciate Ya!

[@JasmineAurielle]

My goodness, Steven, I am crying! I have so much love and gratitude for you! I’m headed into training for the same airline next week and I’m so excited. I pray I get to meet you one day 🙏🏾♥️

[@flightattendantsteven]

Welcome to the family!

[@wacytay]

Rewatching your videos on training. They are the best. So helpful. Thank you. I leave for training in 11 days. Eeek!

[@flightattendantsteven]

Tracy let me know how helpful to useful they were after you finish training! LOL!

[@sonicbuum5877]

The hot tub part had me laughing so hard OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lovely video and thank you for your input.

[@sfreedom2007]

Look at you, doing it. You go Steven

[@flightattendantsteven]

LOL! Thanks! I'm having fun...and I clearly have a bit to say. :)

[@sandralomeli2635]

Thank you, Steve! I'm off to training in a week.🙏🙏🙏

[@genifernandez7826]

Four years later and this is still great advice! Thank you so much for sharing, I’m feeling less anxiety going into training next month:)

[@mrsortho]

Fantastic job! You are an authentic beautiful light for others. Keep shining! Thank you for all that you shared. I leave March 6th to training. I’ll be taking my crystals too! Love and light to you. ✨

[@kyliewalker910]

Congratulations TR, I bet you will be one of those beauties who inspired me to be a flight attendant as a young girl. Hope you do an outstanding job passing every test 100%

[@Nancysfab]

This is such an excellent video thank you for taking the time to break this down and for all your awesome pointers!!!!

[@JoeBroluv013]

Hi Steven! I started watching your videos since the end of August when I first submitted my flight attendant application. You have helped me tremendously through every step up leading up to my F2F interview that I just did yesterday. I can proudly say that I was offered my CJO and will be starting training this February 2020!!! I can’t wait! Thank you again for your tips and advice. Keep doing what you do!

[@flightattendantsteven]

Oh, I'm SOOO pleased!!! Thanks for your kind words! If you think of it, let me know how things go with training. All the best!!!

[@Mical_Ceus]

I love you, Thank you for always sharing great story of Hope.

[@jiujitsukitty9319]

I start my FA training the day after tomorrow.........what a blessing to find your channel!!!!!!🙏❤

[@akiko1085]

Such a great advices I’m ready to go training on March . You are so kind and warm and big heart ! Mahalo

[@wacytay]

Once again Thank you so much for yet another wonderfully informative video. I so happy I made it to the point that I need this video. Terrified out of my mind about training. I know watching and listening to your soothing voice and great advise will get me through

[@flightattendantsteven]

Tracy you'll do just fine! I'm so excited for you!

[@lindsayryder6919]

I loved your videos more than any others I've watched on FA info I've been researching! You seem like a genuine and amazing person.

[@flightattendantsteven]

Vegan 4 Lives that's quite flattering! There are some amazing flight attendants on KZbin. I am flattered just to be among their numbers.

[@aparnala]

You’re amazing! These are very helpful infos!! Thank you!

[@808BossBabe]

You made me cry Steven 😩 Thank you for sharing this information with us! ❤️

[@alishak4061]

Most informative training vid ever! I got so much valuable information.

[@flightattendantsteven]

Alisha Kitchen thanks! I'm so glad! I got so much help from other people's videos, I wanted to offer what I knew.

[@DuchessDelphine]

I also lost my brother. My only sibling.. I was 24 he was 32. It absolutely almost destroyed me and my family. Completely devastating experience. But you learn from it. I have my brothers jacket and I wear it often. It will be in my Luggage, whether I need it or not ❤️

[@dawnharris4261]

I hope I meet someone like you in my training class Steven

[@flightattendantsteven]

You're going to meet lots of amazing people...and they're going to see how amazing you are! Go get those wings!!

[@dawnharris4261]

@@flightattendantsteven Thanks for the encouragement Steven

[@michellebunger7794]

Steven…You are absolutely lovely! I’m so grateful for all of the information that you have shared. I have been a stay-at-home “Momager” raising kiddos for 20 years and now it’s time for me to let my heart and my personality shine up in the sky. I start training on May 30th and I’m so excited that I can’t even see straight! Thank you for sharing such a wealth of information for those of us preparing for training and sharing your innermost feelings. What an honor and privilege it is for me to be invited to flight training for a major US carrier. I would love to meet you someday. Thank you so very much for for being so genuine and kind. Blessings to you always!

[@flightattendantsteven]

Congratulations!

[@michellebunger7794]

I'll keep you posted!! 😘

[@Randilynn66]

I saw the paper airplane in your roll aboard video. I shed a tear regarding your brother. That must have been so traumatic for you. It kinda reminds of of " The Good Doctor" and his brother. Do you watch that show? He carries around a plastic scalpel his brother gave him( his bro also died when they were kids).

[@flightattendantsteven]

Randi MacDonald I've never seen the TV show. I think it's interesting he carry something from his childhood just like I do. Today actually is the 41st anniversary of my brother passing. It's a weird day.

[@Randilynn66]

I'm sorry, it must be so hard for you. There must be so many times you think of things you want to tell him. You should watch the show. The dr. is autistic( main premise of the show) and his brother was his protector when they were young. They do a lot of flashing back to their childhood.

[@Di_777]

Such an interesting video thanks for sharing all this information and your personal story 🙏🏼

[@s58786]

I love everything you said! I agree everything shapes us to bring us to the point where we are now . I love your energy / personality!

[@lindaidemoto5947]

You made me cry Wonderful hearing your experiences thank you Steven

[@pamelamcdonald9651]

Love the tips!!!!

[@lesliecarnes8775]

I love your analogy with your pottery and finding purpose in what doesn't work out with the first try. Your work is lovely btw.

[@nightowl7510]

Hi Steve! I’m so so glad to have found out that you have a YT channel! 4 years ago, I was working for Envoy Air for a few years as a customer service agent and I had plan to transition to an FA but plan changed due to my husband is in the military and we got stationed overseas. Now we are coming back to the states and I have been itching to get my own wings! I have seen some of your posts on a FA page on fb and you mentioned quiet often about ac schematic. I am a type of person who is a very visual learner and have a test anxiety. I am so glad to have crossed to your post, you have a lot of great tips from your personal experiences from before, during and after your training. That kind of gives me a feel of some of what I may experience when I get my training and all so I thank you and I’ll be watching the rest of your videos tonight!❤️✈️ safe travels and I hope we crosspath someday at the airports!

[@rosasalamea4341]

You are fascinating to listen to!.. thank you so much for your wisdom

[@rbryson4715]

Steve thanks for your videos. You are a wealth of information... Just subscribed and looking forward to more!

[@flightattendantsteven]

R Bryson, thanks!! I don't stop talking. LOL

[@rickyvazquezrealtor9877]

Thank you! April 4 is my training.❤

[@nicolehudiburg6957]

I love everything about this. Love your bowl!

[@charmaynegowdy2728]

I Love you!! Thank you so much for you amazing informative video!

[@emmanuelaterveus3987]

Your videos are great I’m driving listening to this video you’re advice you just giving me more reasons to go for it thank you so much for this awesome video ❤️❤️

[@flightattendantsteven]

Thanks! Go for it!

[@DailyDriver.]

Thank you so much for your stories! Your airline is blessed to have you on their team! I hope to meet you one day!

[@ranierxx24]

Loved this video that I found from you. I'll be flying out tomorrow for my training and I picked up a lot from this. Thank you for sharing all those stories.

[@Orchidbeauty7]

Steve, I am delighted to watch your videos! I love your personality, you have great energy and always so informative, I hope to some day, be able to say hi, in the friendly skies :)

[@Brenabo123]

Thank you sooooo much for taking your time to do this video! I was tearing up and crying with you! This means so much to me!

[@flightattendantsteven]

Thanks sweetheart!

[@unive184]

Love your videos! Great information....Thank You!!!

[@flightattendantsteven]

unive184, Thanks! Nice of you to say!

[@sammie052281]

I love your videos! I just submitted my application and just waiting on the next step. I’m watching all your videos to prepare myself for the process.

[@flightattendantsteven]

Thanks very much!!! Good luck!

[@MC-vg4tm]

O Steven i just ❤️u.. am a crier too... you are so blessed your airline is so lucky to have you

[@iheartnationalparks5335]

Love this video so helpful!!

[@SuperGman314]

Ok Steven! It’s all your fault!! Now I KNOW I have to fulfill my dream. Just wish I would have u in my training class lolol!! Thanks for the awesome videos ! New subscriber here!!

[@flightattendantsteven]

SuperGman314, you're funny! I've been accused of many things...this one is a first. :)

[@rebeckaschafer3807]

Hi Steven! Great video. Loved the story about the bowl and the paper airplane. You made me cry. Both neat objects to keep close by. Thanks for sharing your training. Keep the videos coming. :)

[@flightattendantsteven]

Rebecka Schafer, thanks! See you around here or in the air!

[@milady1877]

Excellent talk 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻! I made a list which will be so helpful in preparation for training! ☺️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kellykelly6272]

Your videos are amazing. They are informative and the fact that you are vulnerable makes them wonderful! PS I I am going to a water park to prepare me for that slide and water ditch!

[@flightattendantsteven]

Thanks! Those older videos are so weird...I couldn't edit them so they had to be shot all in one go...and my cadence was so slow! You're a trooper for getting through this one!

[@kellykelly6272]

@@flightattendantsteven I started a travel page on Facebook a few years ago and trust me, I get the long video, one take. Editing was the best tech thing I learned.

[@layladventures]

You are a beautiful soul, I am sending much love and positive vibes towards you. Thank you so much for this video. I'm leaving for training in 2 weeks ☺️😘

[@flightattendantsteven]

Enjoy training!!! It's a real adventure. It'll seem to last forever but it passes so quickly!

[@DCL26]

Really beautiful touching and inspiring stories. Thank you, Steven.

[@flightattendantsteven]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@DCL26]

@@flightattendantsteven I'm a new and grateful fan.

[@wildarivera6800]

Thank you so much for this! I am about to go through training oh, so soon!

[@flightattendantsteven]

Enjoy yourself!!! It's going to be amazing!

[@EvieVargas]

Great videos! You have an amazing attitude and presence about yourself! Subscribed!

[@TrippinWithTee]

I enjoyed this video

[@serenafanlife4226]

Steven....Great advice and tips!!!! 👏👍👏

[@MrYuan321]

I was crying with you when you said you’re alone ...

[@dr.emilyacevedo812]

I love huggable hanger. There are the best.

[@dr.emilyacevedo812]

OMG. Thanks for responding on a post from 4 years old. You're the best❤️❤️❤️

[@mariebee3146]

Did you ever do a video on how broke you were? I would love to hear that story. Mostly why you were broke, how you handled it, and how quicky you recovered.

[@robiann8293]

omg THANK YOU Steven, 4 years later yet you have inspired and instill in me that I CAN DO HARD THINGS. Thank you for sharing your journey. I can't find you on fb, help please if you don't mind

[@flightattendantsteven]

Howdy. I really don't encourage folks to reach out on Facebook...that's a place just for me. Feel free to email me at [e-mail] or just leave a comment. I read them all and respond if I can.

[@ronnieedmonds832]

Good Job!! We appreciate you!!

[@sageoakley277]

sorry asked the roommate question before finishing your video!

[@hannahbannana3875]

Love your voice thank you

[@iopriestess]

I love this video so much! Thank u!

[@lorif7606]

This video is priceless!! Thank you

[@RobinNatural1]

You give so much wisdom and good advice. Thank you. What would cause someone to not pass their training flight after passing everything else?

[@flightattendantsteven]

Robin F thanks for watching! There are basic things, like how we handle a pilot coming out of the flight deck, to operating a door that, if they do it wrong (especially twice) they just don't pass their training flight (OE).

[@melindajohnson2567]

Very helpful… I’m doing everything you said to do…

[@flightattendantsteven]

Lady, stop watching my videos and get to those schematics! LOL!

[@Elizabeth-uj8vn]

I love your stories!

[@martybuehler3116]

Always agreat video. Thank you for sharing a part of your family's past. Your a good man, and I like you cry at a drop lol Pease be with you my friend

[@evrenarslan1835]

Thanks for the information 🙏

[@martybuehler3116]

Oh I forgot.. Find you a husband!!! Your a great catch and he would be very lucky to be with you!

[@kiaracaraballo8935]

I love you videos! Thank you 😊

[@ddelaflor8013]

Steven, Great Video . I love how open you are. you are amazing.I got CJO and start training in 9 days. do you have any more studying tips? what percent of exams are multiple choice? I know that airport codes and schematics must be memorized. but are majority multiple choice? .

[@flightattendantsteven]

Howdy, congratulations! Schematics and airport codes are full in the blank. Know them, especially schematics, before you go. Most other stuff was multiple choice when I went to training...but they could have changed everything. It's been a while. I believe I made a video about studying, a long while back...I know I did one for taking tests. But I'm working and can't do a search at the moment for those videos. Sorry!

[@scentedflyguy6268]

Thank you for your video very helpful!

[@pinkginaflightattendant5420]

Did you drive to training? If so was parking at hotel free? Thanks!! Rewatching all your videos and trying to get ready for training 😁 I’m in TPA area so wondering about my car.

[@flightattendantsteven]

PinkGina Flight Attendant no. They flew me to training. I didn't take my car. But I could have. There was plenty of parking at the hotel. Now, the question is, would I have taken my car? No. I would have been too easily distracted by driving around Florida we're making runs to Walmart. The fact that I was kind of stuck at the hotel worked in my favor.

[@airplaneguy5383]

Dude u rock! One fa to another:)

[@flightattendantsteven]

Pavel Boress thanks!!!

[@mariek.5667]

How do I pass th video part?? I never get that far😞😞😞😞😞 tell me what to say please?

[@flightattendantsteven]

I do have a video about video interviews. Take a peek and let me know if you have any questions after.

[@paris1826]

Hi Steven, I’m a bit confused about the luggage part. We’re allowed 1 checked bag and 1 carry on so my question is did you use your FA approved luggage only, or did you have another suitcase that you used for your casual clothes and belongings? I have a red suitcase that I use during leisure travel and my FA approved luggage. so being that we will be going to our domicile after training and trying to find a place to live I’m wondering if I can bring my leisure luggage to live out of?Hopes this makes sense..

[@flightattendantsteven]

When I went to training, with my airline, we were allowed to take our rollaboard and a personal item as well as two regular sized pieces of luggage (each up to 40lbs). Each airline will have different guidelines...and the guidelines within my own company may have changed since my training. I'll tell you that if I were going to training now, I would have packed differently and more efficiently.

[@vivianam6132]

you are excellent , Viviana from Australia

[@markystew]

You have such great informative videos. I haven’t been able to view them all. Quick question, what footwear do you prefer when working?

[@flightattendantsteven]

Thanks! I have a pair of Clark's that I like. Super comfortable. But my feet dont really bother me that much. I have a couple pair of simple black shoes I got at payless that work fine, too.

[@markystew]

OK. Thanks for the quick response back. Appreciate your insight sir. 😎

[@flightattendantsteven]

I meant to also say that unless you have particular foot problems, I'd just buy whatever shoes are comfortable and fit your company's compliance requirements. Guys suffer less than ladies, typically, because we dont have to wear heels.

[@emmanuelaterveus3987]

Hi thank you for all the videos their really helped me a lot to know what exactly i need when I’m going there....I’m actually going for my one week training next month from the 7th to the 13th.. my question is what is the difference between the one week training and when you actually go there for two months

[@flightattendantsteven]

Sorry, I'm not sure what you're saying. My airline only has initial training. There's no separate training other than that. I don't know of airlines that have a one week training followed by two months.

[@emmanuelaterveus3987]

Steven Pereira I am so sorry for not being specific with my question...I am attending the airline Academy in Orlando but I took the online distance course, and I have passed all the exam now I have to go to the JetBlue university for one week training and that’s where I am going to meet with the recruiters and also apply for jobs...I wanted to know is this training consider the same as the 2 months training that you did in the pass..

[@flightattendantsteven]

I'm afraid I'm even more confused. You took an online course and then you're going to spend time in a flight attendant school. Then you're going to spend a week at JetBlue interviewing and applying for jobs? I'm particularly confused about you going to JetBlue for a week period without having a job offer. All of this sounds very strange and very much unlike any training I've ever heard about.

[@aylinlopez4319]

Hello Steven, love your videos. I myself will be heading to training Next month 🙏🏼 these videos are so helpful. I’m not sure if you answered this question in another video.. but why did you choose this airline? Do you ever see yourself going into mainline?

[@ashleyjohnson3975]

Hey Steve! I love your videos, I’ve found them incredibly helpful. I leave for training in 34 days and I am so anxious and nervous. Have you ever seen the flight attendant school episodes on KZbin with Frontier? Is that a good example of what to expect from training?

[@flightattendantsteven]

Ashley Johnson good luck at training! That TV show is kind of like flight attendant training and the real world put together. It's not really at all like that. They played up the drama.

[@ashleyjohnson3975]

Steven Pereira haha okay thank you so much! That was kind of what I was thinking. Thanks a bunch for all your videos, you’ve helped with the packing list and ease of nerves!

[@levcath13]

❤❤❤

[@tess7798]

Hello Steven! I have made it through both the VI and the F2F, and your videos have helped my psyche immensely. May I ask about the water ditching? What is it? Is upper body strength required? I'm super nervous about this because I'm not that physically strong.

[@flightattendantsteven]

I'm sure each airline has their own ditching exercise, but I'd imagine the only upper body strength needed would be to climb into a life raft from the water....and that's more about balance than upper body strength.