My Full 2023 FA Schedule & MONEY - A Detailed View - Part One

[@Ashley1359]

Such a great informative video! I just discovered your channel and I love it! I am starting training in 2025 😅

[@davidmcilroy4697]

Always good when a new video pops up from you. This video is interesting, detailed and clear. Looking forward to Part 2. Stay safe and take care.

[@valenciaflyer]

Hey there David. Glad to hear from you. Yes, this one took a while to get out. Lol. Hope things are going well with you. 😃

[@peteginargiros]

Have my in person interview on Tuesday. Nervous is an understatement!! lol Flying out in the am from Newark to Houston. HERE I GO !!

[@valenciaflyer]

That’s great Pete. You’re going to do so great. One big piece of advice I’ll give you is to always look hppy to be there and never stop smiling. They watch for things like that. Please let us know how things went. All the best to you.😀🙏

[@annaroseswope9832]

Great info!

[@valenciaflyer]

Thank you Anna. Hope things are well with you. 😃

[@justinlu5479]

Thank you very much for sharing your detailed schedule in the four months. I appreciate it and looking forward for your part two.

[@valenciaflyer]

Thanks so much Justin. I hope that the info is useful. I’m excited to get part two to you soon. It’s a lot of info to organize but something that an upcoming FA needs to know. As always thanks for the comment. See you on the next one! 😁

[@SUSIEB0812]

FIRST COMMENT & LIKE! Whoot whoot! Great to see you again & very interesting video! 🥳🥳🥳

[@valenciaflyer]

Thank you Susie. Great to be back. Sorry for the delay. Hope you're well. :)

[@Herman-in-SEA]

Hi, VF. Yes, a while since a vlog. Good high times in October and December. But, per usual, things probably slowed down after that. Many times nothing on the open board or to swap. As for me, and, remember, I am 82 - was offered a CJO 6 February. And, since then, drug, fingerprint, and background checks have been approved. So am awaiting a training date. Truly, I never expected to be invited to the hiring event day, much less being offered opportunity for training. I figured I had nothing to lose. Certainly hope I can pass the training. Better than sitting here in this condo most of the time that is way too big for me now that I have been alone now for just over a year. I am not wanting to do it for the $$, because, as you know, the take home pay is not very much for first couple years. It is to be with different people and crews every work time and to try the lifestyle. If I get the wings, will not be in Seattle. I am sure to sell the condo, if that happens, and the idea is to unload it ASAP then, not to maximize the sale profit. What a price to pay for his death, but my late hubby left me strong, financially. So, someone will find a real bargain here in west Seattle, since am at southern edge of city, 20 minutes from SeaTac. Should not be hard, since it is ground floor, 2 br, 2 bath, washer& dryer, fireplace, bamboo hardwood floors, patio and garage, in a building that is 4 units, 2 down and 2 up. Of course, while in training, can just lock the doors. AND, should I fail training, will still sell it. SEA is just too chilly much of the time for me and would rather be back in the warmer clime of the Southland. Miss those palms snd bougainvillea and birds of paradise every day. Keep safe, and glad to see you back. Herman

[@valenciaflyer]

Hey there Herman! Great to hear from you. That is amazing news. Congrats on the upcoming training. I’m sure you will do excellently. It would be wonderful to have you on the line! Hopefully we will run into each other one day soon! 😃

[@ilianahernandez7743]

Do you have the chance of changing to your convenient base after certain time?

[@valenciaflyer]

Hello again. Yes, you definitely get the chance to change your base. Depending on your airline, you should be able to change every six months or so if you choose when space in that new base is available. At first I was based in Detroit and only had to stay there for 2 months before transferring to Seattle which was my choice. But again, it’s dependent on your airline and the availability of space they have at your new base. 😁

[@adrenalinelife945]

These new hire meetings that are every month for you. Were they paid meetings? secondly when you had the meetings, did you have to go in on your own time or did the company schedule those meetings blocking out your schedule making it available for you to attend?

[@valenciaflyer]

Hi there! Yes, they were paid meetings that are scheduled into your month. So you will know ahead of time. Sometimes it gets scheduled in the middle of your off time so watch out for that. That’s for the comment and question. Talk soon. 😀

[@adrenalinelife945]

My airline (a different legacy) does not payvus for those mandatory monthly meetings/sessions and does it blick our time out for them. Further they are required for the first 6-months (each month) and should you fail to attend it is about the equivalent of a missed trip!

[@ilianahernandez7743]

Hi!!! Ok couple of questions here!😅 do you get paid for that monthly meeting day, and for the stand by time? Does every month you work about the same amount of hours of flights?and if you are on your oncall days and they don't use you at least one of your days do you still get paid?😊

[@valenciaflyer]

Hi there Iliana. Thank you for the questions. Yes, I do get paid for the monthly meeting time. I also get paid for the standby time when I’m in the airport. Currently we get almost 5 hours of pay. But that would depend on your airline. And that is whether I get used or not. If I get used, then it’s usually more money because the trip they put me on will be longer than my standby time. Overall, we do get paid for our time while on call. And sometimes we get paid for some extras as well. I hope this helps. Thank you so much for the comment, watching and subscribing.😀

[@Moodimeikalainen]

In practice, how does 120 hour month feel? Is that heavy or if you want, could do more? Thank you.

[@valenciaflyer]

Hi there. In reality it’s right around my limit. If I didn’t have a family then I could do more but there has to be a balance, you know? I have heard that some FAs go as far as 160-170 per month. Not sure how that is physically possible but it does happen. Thanks for watching and subscribing. 😁

[@justinlu5479]

I did 150 hours and 169 hours as well. I have been working as flight attendant over 20 years. So it depends on every individual. I think 120 hours per month is quite reasonable if you only do domestic routes especial north and south routes. It is harder if flight schedule have time zone different. Jet lag kills. @@valenciaflyer

[@valenciaflyer]

Yes, I agree, jet lag definitely does kill your mojo. I personally do average around 120 hours a month. I would say that is an actual full-time flight attendant workload.

[@RalucaTopor]

It is so helpful that you are receiving the schedule one month ahead of time! It is easier to plan your life!

[@valenciaflyer]

True. It is very helpful. It works very nicely overall. Have a wonderful day. 😃

[@RalucaTopor]

Thank you for all your helpful videos!@@valenciaflyer I just started applying and going to my first group interview mid April.

[@mrsshakira1983]

When is the best time to apply?

[@valenciaflyer]

Depending on the airline will depend on when you can apply. I don’t believe that there is a set schedule for when they accept applications so keep a lookout and visit their websites often. I do hear a rumor that my airline will be accepting applications in the fall. Hope that helps. Have a wonderful day.😊

[@ilianahernandez7743]

What airline??

[@valenciaflyer]

DL. 😉

[@sulejmansrejic6041]

Hi i just recently subscribed to your channel and i interested in asking you a few questions on applying to different airlines what is the best way to get in touch with you thanks

[@valenciaflyer]

Hi there. Thanks for watching and subscribing! You can reach me through the instagram messaging. My IG is also ValenciaFlyer. I wish you all the best. Thanks again! 👍

[@sulejmansrejic6041]

Thankyou i just sent a request on Instagram