What they don’t tell you about working for an airline.

[@ashleyhodges3178]

Just got a part time job for a major airline and I’m so excited for the journey. Your videos definitely help with what to expect.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Awesome! Congratulations. Thank you so much for watching!

[@sofiakirk1285]

Thank you so much for the honesty and information. I recently got hired for a major airline as a ticketing agent and just completed the physical test. Incredibly nervous but excited to get started on the training. Your videos are helping calm my nerves.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Thank you so much! Congratulations on your new position! I hope you love it. Make sure you use your flight benefits!

[@saywordboi]

swissport? i'm going to be training soon, how was it? lol.

[@tadbubs]

Dear The Bohemian Traveler, I just wanted to express my gratitude for the invaluable information you provide in your videos. As a recent new hire in the airline industry, I found myself feeling overwhelmed and underprepared for the realities of the job. However, your insights on the differences between "reserve" and "line" schedules, the unpredictability of the work, and the challenges of balancing income and hours have been pivotal in helping me make informed decisions about my future in this field. Your videos have been an indispensable resource for me and I am certain they will be for others who are considering a career in the airline industry. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and insights with us. Btw, I will most-likely decide to resign, two weeks after orientation.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Oh my goodness. Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate that. I totally get it. You have to do what’s best for you. Everyone has different likes and dislikes in life. It is so smart of you to know when to get out and not suffer through a job that is not for you. I wish you the best in your future. And thank you so much for your support!

[@tadbubs]

@@TheBohemianTraveler ✌

[@yolandatynes375]

I completely understand where you are coming from. You definitely have to weigh the pros and cons. Most importantly, being happy is the common denominator. ❤️❤️

[@bigwavesun]

I worked Delta for 8 years. Only way I had a weekend was by swapping shifts with other employees. It was very flexible in that regard. Never once had a morning shift. Seniority is WAY too high in Atlanta. Some days were great, some days were crap. But you are right. The longer you stay, the better it is. Great video!! If I had to go work there I actually would! Only reason I left was because Covid made everything uncertain.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

I absolutely loved working at Delta. It was such a great company. Those people are soooo senior! I think the most junior person at my airport is 20yrs. Those people never leave!!!

[@rockmatersforeverallnitean3210]

What was your base ?

[@thejourneyofmevlog4648]

I'm excited I start my adventure tomorrow with an airline as a customer service agent! I'm looking for the sucky hours too lol.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

the journey of me Vlog Lol. Congratulations!!

[@julz9261]

Another great video The Bohemian Traveler, oh the lack of sleep is so true I start at 4:30am 4 days a week so yea I have to get up at 2:30am as well, by the time I get home after a shift I just want to sleep but half the time, that sleep is broken and you wake up feeling worse. And then im off to get the kids from school. But you know what I wouldn't change it for anything love the airline business. Like they say once you have the airline business in your blood you'll never leave.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Julz Wow, you know EXACTLY what I mean!!! 🤣😂

[@renarenee7184]

You are so right about pay rate and seniority. I work for South West airlines. It’s a great company but the department I work in is SUPER senior and it’s about 65 of us. So it’s hard to pick up hours lol. Being in LA it’s a little tight. The good thing is that I can transfer to another department and even state.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Rena renee Yep! I hear ya! But you’re right, the great thing is you can transfer. Southwest is a great company to work for. Thank you for watching my videos!

[@EddieLeal]

Great advice. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I interview for a ramp agent position tomorrow at the Tampa International Airport and have been scouring KZbin for people in this line of work to get the insider's perspective. That said, I feel people will not know for sure how it will go for them until they are out there doing it/experiencing for themselves. But it sure helps to at least get an idea what to expect from those already working in the filed. Thank you once again! Take care and stay frosty out there! 😁👍

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

I am so sorry. I did not even see this post. How did it go?

[@jefftabaco]

Thanks for keeping it real! I start customer service training with Alaska next week, and am keeping my expectations in check starting out. Gonna be the toughest job I've ever loved, hopefully lol!

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Jeff Tabaco congratulations!! That’s a good way to think about it. It is the toughest job I’ve ever loved. Hopefully it will be the same for you. You’re in for a beautiful adventure. I wish you the best.

[@pr3ttylinks]

Thank you for being so honest. It has helped me to make my final decision about working for the airlines. Definitely not a fit for me.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Thank you for watching!!

[@annaprokaii]

I loved this video so much! I work at the airport, as a passneger ground handling, all your words are true!

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Anna Prókai Thank you so much!!🙏🏾

[@datreal1]

I love the information that you give in your videos, very thorough! I am going in for an interview for a major airline this Tuesday. So this is very helpful.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Thank you so much and congratulations on your interview!

[@QASIMARA]

I am a new Passenger Service Agent and these tips are fantatic. Thank you!

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

David Schnell congratulations! And thank you!!

[@nomadicvet]

Been a fan of yours for a while keep it up and I wish you much success on KZbin and the airline. Make a video about the pay by the numbers

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Nomadic Vet Thank you so much!! I’m not sure if I can accurately do that because every airline is different, but I can maybe do a general video of the pay and the increases.Thanks for the idea and thanks for watching!

[@nastynate7683]

Just wanted to update everyone I got the Job!!!! I’m super excited just received my email today god is good and thank you @the bohemian traveler for all your great videos and information I don’t think I would’ve been that prepared buy not watching your vids thank you so much and in return I will go on my journey and be great

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Nastynate omg!!! I’m so excited for you!!! You will be great! And thank you for watching my videos.❤️

[@bryanlozano9006]

I have my interview with prime flight as a ramp agent, is it worth it? Is it a good job ?

[@Spicychicken83]

Just a reminder if you want to work for a airline make sure it’s not run by a third party, your best bet is southwest American and delta, but even though I’m third party I love my job but split shifts absolutely suck just being honest, my hours are 11 am to 130 and then 530 to when ever the last flight comes in as I work for air Canada, but I reccommend working for the airlines, it’s the best jobs I have ever had

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Ref Keith You’re 💯 percent right.

[@paul509]

Hi,thankyou for an insight into your working for the airline,very interesting and yes you are right in what you say,that the airline thinks they own you.You and all of your colleagues do an amazing job by doing the different duties your airline puts before you,and it isnt easy starting and finishing work at different times as,your body clock gets out of sync.Thankyou for sharing your video with us,catch you on the next one. Take care and dont work too hard.☺👍👍

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Paul 509 Thank you for the kind words!! I Appreciate that.

[@chocl8te]

Great Points and very well said and on point,,, yes you are correct on all of these points

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Thank you!!!!🙏🏾❤️

[@chocl8te]

@@TheBohemianTraveler trust me Sub-Co/UA IAH family understand more than you think lol 😂

[@roseyrosable805]

thank you for this! i love your honesty

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Thank you so much!

[@lissalack1490]

thanks so much for clear and intelligent information.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Elissa Lacki you’re welcome.

[@kingpasion1122]

Do you know anything about Swag points with Southwest? Do other airlines have a similar rewards system? I’m 20 years old and I start my first day of training as a ramp agent tomorrow and your videos are very informative! I appreciate it.

[@laronreaves952]

Southwest to my knowledge is the only airline who offers point system like that. The swag points allows you to purchase things like buddy passes and other things

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

King Pasion congratulations and thank you! You are going to have an amazing career ahead of you. Especially since you’re starting so young with such a great company!!! No we don’t have swag points. 😭 But that is so cool!

[@renarenee7184]

Yes SW is the only airline that’s offers swag points. It’s their way of rewarding you for coming into work. You get them monthly and they add up. You can even use them as money gift cards to purchase regular goods. Kind of like a debit card. They reward you 3600 points every month for great attendance. This is one of the many perks for working with southwest, along with many other things. Good luck!

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Rena renee That is so cool.

[@angelique5710]

Thank you for your information! I wonder if the computer program is hard to learn. Like booking the flights when you are working as a customer service agent. My computer skills are not the best. Thank you

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

It’s gonna depend upon the airline. AA is a lot harder than Delta and UA in my opinion. AA uses old school codes and the others are easy and just point and click.

[@angelique5710]

@@TheBohemianTraveler thank you so much. You give me hope. I have a lot of experience in customer service. Haven't worked for a while. I'm ready to start again and I need my confidence back. AA rejected me over a test I took I'm sure the In structor said to not look at notes nothing. Don't look to the sides. I never heard him said open book test. So I did the best a could by memory. I felt so ridiculous when I found out it was an open book test. Then they sent me on a flight with experienced flight attendants and they didn't allow me to help with anything. I was alone at some airport. I just went back to my home base. I was told to go back a year later. But then I had another job. Also I was afraid something similar would happen again. The first time I went to flight attendant training I payed for all my expenses over two thousands. Didn't get my old job too. It's been a long time since I had the painful experience. Affected me terribly. Any way I was wondering if the computer programs have become easier to work with. Believe it or not I trying to get the customer service job. Im going to prove to myself that I can do it. Sometimes things don't go the way we want. I'm just going to keep on trying. You and your kind ways and your videos are helping a lot of dreamers at there. Thank so much you are a blessing.

[@Theturbobooster]

​@TheBohemianTraveler from ur experience is united airlines program easy to learn like computer programs stuff like that cause its my first time actually working for an airport and airline

[@wandabailey7498]

I am so glad u made this video

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Thank you!!

[@nastynate7683]

I have my face to face interview Tuesday for ramp super nervous I been studying up on the star questions and writing down my answers on flash cards so I can remember them I currently work for prime flight as a baggage handler now so I hope I get the job🤞🏾

[@Bdawg20]

Nastynate good luck man!

[@nastynate7683]

BlenderTale thank you

[@g4orce703]

@@nastynate7683 dont worry they'll hire you.. they're looking for STRONG BACKS!! all physical work

[@nastynate7683]

G 4orce that’s no problem I handle heavy luggage everyday for prime flight I’m not comparing the two I’m sure working ramp will be harder but I’m up for the challenge

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Nastynate Congratulations on your F2F. Smile lots! Stay positive and tell them you’re flexible. Let me know how it goes!!!🙏🏾

[@roncox7674]

hello sister good seeing you again i just drop my days i only work 3day a month at AA bag room lol take care see you next time😎

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Ron Cox That’s awesome! I do the same thing. One month someone picked up my shifts for 3 weeks straight and I had to stop doing that because I’d go under hours. Lol. You and I are living the dream.

[@wandabailey7498]

It’s the same way at post office I have missed weddings funerals birthday and U Name it but now I have been there 19 years and now I have Saturdays off we are closed on Sundays

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

You have your seniority now!!

[@Merrielove444]

Thank you so much for the info! I start training next week for Customer Service agent.I have another job(hair salon suite) and I'm worried about balancing both.. Hoping to get through the 6 months so I can get to part time. Any feedback appreciated 🙏

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Congratulations! I hope you are able to balance both. I know many people that do. After you pass your six months, you will be able to trade and stack your shifts and make it work for you. It will be worth it. Good luck with everything!❤️🙏🏾

[@Merrielove444]

@@TheBohemianTraveler Thank you so much! I really appreciate your videos as well.🙏 Can you let me know what stacking shifts means?

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

@@Merrielove444 Yes of course. Stacking shifts mean if say you work in a morning shift, your friend works at mid shift, and your other friend works a night shift. You guys take each other shifts so that you end up only coming in one or two days a week. And they pick up your shifts on the other days.

[@nlabossiere5]

@@TheBohemianTraveler I am discovering the meaning of stacking my shift. You get 2 days off you stack your shift gets 4. It is tiring but in the end it will be worth it I’m sure. Now I need to start traveling 🤗😀

[@yolandatynes375]

Thank you so much for the information. Working 5 days a week will be something to get use to when I am use to working three 12 hour shifts. Walking into the unknown is driving me crazy r/t shifts. 😂😂😂

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

OMG. I totally get you. It is a crazy transition. But you got this!! Hopefully you can stack your shifts and work a little less very soon.

[@wandabailey7498]

I worked for the post office 6 days a week for five years

[@Corazanaoro]

I'm a sack of worries, got job offer for gate agent n waiting on my background check. Thx so nuch

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

coraza naoro Congratulations! I agree it’s super stressful!! But deep breathe and know that you’re in a for a great adventure and you will have access to the world.

[@Corazanaoro]

The Bohemian Traveler Thx so much for reply n words of encouragement. I needed this.

[@karitahall5187]

Can you do a video on ramp vs customer service? The pros and cons of both.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Karita Hall I think I did that video already. 😂🤣I’ll check and if I didn’t, I will. Thank you!

[@lizrivera8600]

What sort of benefits (other than free flights) do you get? Benefits that people don’t really know about, such as meal discounts, etc.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Liz Rivera that’s a great idea for a video! Lol Hotel and car rental discounts, discounts in the airport for food. It’s great.

[@Tecumuman310]

I have a imterview for g2 as a cabin cleaner so i will expect too all them duties ramp n checking n woah lack of sleep

[@ReviewShoppingcart]

How many years did you have to endure the crappy schedules? Were they on you and in what year did you finally get a good hours way you can have more freedom.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Well, with my first airline and the current airline, I had my first choice in schedules. Because I was really blessed with doing it through a cattle call and they hire tons of people. And I was not at the bottom of my class. But with AA, I had a crappy schedule the entire time. So it’s just gonna depend upon how many people are hired with you, and where you are placed within your hiring group. Now, if people never retire, and they don’t hire, then you will keep a crappy schedule for a while. But, there’s so much flexibility if you are willing to swap with others.

[@ReviewShoppingcart]

@@TheBohemianTraveler how do you find seasonal airline work? I can only find full and part time ground agent gigs. Seasonal doesn’t pop up on my search engine, am I doing my research wrong? Hmm

[@natashafertil7]

I start my job tomorrow and now I am rethinking a lot of things only because I have a tear old and a 14 year old and that’s kind of scary.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

It is scary. But, try it and see if it works out for you and your family. What position are you in? Congratulations by the way.

[@worldtraveler874]

Great video! You are so beautiful! I start training for PSA on Monday and I’m super excited!! 👍✈️

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Thank you and congratulations!!!

[@a.pimentel]

Yup I've experienced all of that with DGS

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

AllenRay Pimentel yep! You feel my pain.

[@comcast515]

Thanks for the information. I have thought of the idea of working for an airline as of late. I have had a few interviews for a contracted company and one for an actual airline cross trained position but nothing as of yet. I have an interview for cabin cleaner coming up but it's not for an actual airline but a company that provides the service to my understanding. Do the airlines have their own cabin cleaners or are they usually cross trained? Do the contracted companies usually give raises overtime? Can the experience you get from a contracted company help you get your foot in the door at a major airline? The ones down here near Houston all seem to be on a hiring freeze to my understanding. Thanks again for the great information. The travel time is a bit far for not so good pay, the reviews on places do them no justice so I'm hoping its not a bad experience if I get offered a position.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Congratulations on your interview. I think it totally depends. Some companies hire their own to clean the aircraft, but many times they do have contracts with cabin cleaners. We clean the cabins because we are a small station. Well at least we clean the ones that remain overnight. And my station we are cross trained. But this is not normally the case for the larger stations. Since the major airlines are not hiring at the moment, it is nice to get your foot in the door and some experience at the contract companies, if you want to at least see if you like the industry. And if you don’t like it, you don’t have to stay. But I would give it a try if I were you. Good luck and let me know what happens!

[@comcast515]

@@TheBohemianTraveler Thankyou, I'm hoping it all goes well and hopefully it gets me some experience I can put on the resume to maybe apply for an actual airline. I'm hoping they consider it experience if I end up hopefully applying for other positions with airlines. Thanks again for the great videos.

[@Taj7]

In the beginning with a 5 day wk week is it consecutive or broken up when you're full time

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

It depends. But most of the time, your days off are consecutive.

[@Taj7]

@TheBohemianTraveler yeah they did say my off days are consecutive which is great. I was more-or-less wondering would example schedule be Sun-Tues off Wed/Thu then work Fri-Sat as a CSA newbie. I'm sure my schedule hours probably late night or overnight. I'll be FT 40

[@melissaramos5669]

do you know if part time employees for delta also get flight benefits? thank you, great video!

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Yes they do! Thank you so much.

[@iameve77]

Oh my gosh. Thank you so much for this video. I just finished ramp training last week. My flight home arrived at 8:30 pm and I was at work on the ramp at 5am the next morning. I worked two ten hour days immediately after arriving from training 5am until 3pm and on the third day I just couldn't do another day like that. I woke up at 3am and my face was red and puffy and my eyes looked like someone had punched me in the face. I want this to work so bad but already I am feeling like they own me. I was hired part-time but they told me that I am going to have to work full time for a couple of months. I took a leave from my regular job so that I can do this training which means that I am also taking a pay cut during this time. I really hope this is worth it because in addition to being exhausted I am losing a lot of income right now. My station is very small, only about twenty people work there so I will be cross trained in customer service and I can hardly wait for that training. I am a 56 year old woman working with young men and it is not easy trying to keep up with them. It seems like a couple of them don't want me there either. I am struggling right now but I am going to try to make it through.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Oh my goodness! That is horrible. I’m sorry you are going through this. That seems like an awful lot of hours. Physically I could not do that. 😭 is it a contract company? Trust me, not all people experience what you are going through. Hopefully there is some relief in sight. Remember to listen to you body and listen to your spirit. Let me know how it goes!!!

[@billzane1084]

Hello love the videos I need help on how to apply for ramp agent for Ontario ca airport please!! What is the easiest way to get on board???? When ever you have time please give me some tips

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

bill zane Just apply!! Make sure your resume aligns with what they are looking for. Good luck.🙏🏾

[@lianaburless1835]

So basically pretty similar to the military. I thought about working at the airport I mean I was in air cab in the military and that's basically what I dealt with when I was deployed and stuff. But if I were to go to work I would only want a part-time job. I'm considered 100% disabled for PTSD and I really just don't want a full-time job. And I only have one vehicle and if my husband's working I don't want to have to work anywhere every day of the week being at the airport is I believe 24 minutes away. It was a petroleum supply specialist in the military and I was also thinking about doing that for the airport.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

That’s so cool. Thank you for your service. I don’t think it’s like the military. You guys sacrifice way more than anyone in the airline industry. There are some part-time gigs available. However you will have to double check your individual airport and see what is available. Good luck! And let me know how it goes.

[@laronreaves952]

All these rules depend on what airline you work and what union contacts. Regarding pay United airline starts off at 14 something a hour customer service and ramp

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Eric Reaves exactly!!

[@doni4150]

Why I chose not to apply for ramp agent. I travel often and I thought about those delayed flights. Part-time Customer Service...

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

💯

[@brandonandrews7666]

How is UGE from other contracted ground handlers. The contracted stuff doesn't seem to increase much over the years where the direct hires seem to go WAAAY up.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

In my opinion, mainline is way better than contract. The working conditions, the pay, everything. However, if you don’t have access to mainline at your small station, I would definitely do contract if they offer flight benefits.

[@Earthinmay]

Just started as a ramp agent and I’m trying to figure out what shift is less likely to be bid on? They shift that no one wants?

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Miss Maak congratulations!! Every station is different. For my station, The shifts that everyone wants are the ones with the least amount of hours and days. The most junior positions for customer service is night shift. The most senior position at my station is morning shift. Even if you get a shift you don’t like, I hope you’re able to work it out and trade and combine shifts so that it works with your life.

[@troybingham6426]

I'm 50 and I have a job offer as a ramp agent for Air Canada. I work in a high pressure corporate environment now and I really want to leave. I'm debating whether or not to take the ramp agent job. Your videos are very informative. Thanks.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Oh awesome. Congrats on your job offer. I know you’ll make the right decision. Thank you so much for watching my videos.

[@kiyananelson8373]

Thank for the tips just got hired by JetBlue thank for letting me know about hours and sonority special were I have kids and pets also about training I have started training yet waiting on drug test results then I be on my way but there told me two weeks of training in Orlando so I waiting so I can have my family take care but thank for good info I be doing airport operation know as customer service for JetBlue. I use work for swissport but cargo I was not on front line but now working for another airline and be on front line will be different thank for inside as the the sonority for a major transportation bus company in my city and that's how did their pick of work as well but work for them over ten years my hours got better so I understand that part

[@kiyananelson8373]

Yes there told me about sonority so I can’t wait I be pick all night shift

[@Theturbobooster]

Dang i just got hired through abm to work for united they didn't tell me that can happen sometimes but good thing in the offer i was extended ill be getting paid for the extra hrs i have to workbut yea

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Congrats on your new job!!!

[@Theturbobooster]

@TheBohemianTraveler its cool the wheelchair part is kinda fun cause almost half the time we'll get no runs so we get to sit and be paid for 6hrs😂

[@Theturbobooster]

@TheBohemianTraveler im still in training with it kinda its a lot to do but fun everyone theres cool just 2 mean kinda people and 1 girl who makes it obvious shes a lesbo but shes cool just the 2 other girls are so stubborn not nice but the supervisors are ok one likes to joke and ones strict as shit wants me to knock and tell her i signed in after i sign in plus have to wear all black shoes🤣

[@Jypsyhussle]

Getting finger printed tomorrow. Starting as a ramper on Monday!

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Jamakah Webb congrats!!🙌🏾

[@g4orce703]

Life is easier if u dont have any kids... u sleep whenever & wake up whenever

[@Mylastavatar]

G 4orce ‘Nuff said.

[@g4orce703]

@@Mylastavatar sounds like u agree with what i stated..

[@Mylastavatar]

G 4orce absolutely! No kids for life! 😃

[@g4orce703]

Wise decision...with no kids u can do whatever...whenever.. and no worries of being sleep deprived, & your bank account will be healthy... just saying i know how it is..

[@Mylastavatar]

G 4orce yeah, dude, I plan on getting a vasectomy! I’m not even 28 lol.

[@paclypse-mq1du]

So, I just applied for a Customer Service representative with Delta. I'm also a person with a disability who uses a wheelchair to get around. Do you think that I could get around the more physical parts of the job description? Would my disposition be a hindrance for me? Would I have to travel somewhere else for training? I live in the DC area by the way.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

I hope you find a job that works for you. When I applied for Delta a few years ago, we did have a lifting test for customer service. So I’m not exactly sure how strict they are when it comes to that when it comes to people with disabilities.But I know that there Has to be a job that will work for you. Good luck! Delta is a great company. Please let me know what happens.

[@merritstuc89]

I do not know if u talk about america airlines customer service training but i would like to know after a two weeks training if u do not pass the test would they disqualify you frim working i the AA ???

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

I think that is a possibility.

[@nomadicvet]

Transportation catering ops for united been for 2 weeks and I'm stuck in the fridge at 3am putting ice in carts and pushing carts until 1130am life sucks now but I'm hoping to go ramp in a year. Could you outline the dollar amounts for pay every year plus we get bonuses

[@g4orce703]

Or be an aircraft mechanic... not a bad path to take.. & work for the airlines as that

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Nomadic Vet you’ll get there. After you’re off probation you should have a better chance to get to the ramp than outside applicants. Not sure for everyone but it’s about a dollar raise a year and at 5 years a 33% increase and then yearly increases after that. Don’t quote me though. Chin up. You got this. It’s just a stepping stone. I wish you the best.🙏🏾

[@ecoRfan]

Sounds a lot like the railroad with seniority and bad hours. I live about 45 minutes from United's EWR hub, at least on a day without much traffic. That's clearly a big hub, so it probably takes a lot longer to get desirable shifts there.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

ecoRfan Ewr would be a really good place to work. So many direct flights for you to travel to. I think you’d build up seniority at the big stations more than the small stations. Higher turnover and more positions available and more route growth. Have a great three day weekend!

[@dotsyjmaher]

SO TRUE.....Low seniority is torture Bids... In order to travel I had to make trades and often work a month straight to get 4 days off to go to SFO

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

💯!! Dang!! That’s great you make it work though.

[@JoeDoe2]

How do you get by with only doing one day per week? Doing what job? Yearly increases where I worked didn't even amount to $1/hr. More like .50-70 cents. Doesn't even keep up with inflation. Were you unionized? Was it worth the dues? You must be if your pay went up 33% after 5 years. So you started over with pay and seniority with each one of those jobs? How old were you when you did baggage, and how long did you do it? Squatting in the cargo hole on your knees and all of that? I've never seen women do that. Why do 'rampers' interact with flight attendants? Taking food on and off? Not much time for a conversation there. When would you meet people from all over the world on the ramp? You must be talking about gate agent or ticket agent.

[@xoxoroman3846]

Im a ramp agent w united but i wanna be flight attendant after my 6 months but i have a year contract w ramp, can i still transfer? And who do i talk to to transfer to be w flight attendant

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

I’m not sure about a contract. If it’s a year contract, do they make you stay the entire time? Because generally, after six months, you’re free to leave. But congratulations on your job. I know that if you go on the company website (the internal one), there’s a section about employment opportunities. And then you put your application in there. Good luck

[@andrewwilliams2193]

Thanks for the information. I just received an email for a job interview at the regional airport near my house, so I hope I get it. It helps when you live close to work.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Good luck! How’d it go

[@andrewwilliams2193]

@@TheBohemianTraveler My interview is this morning at 11:30 am. I studied their website, the airport's website and I have my career binder with all my goal, skills and credentials ready. I just need get dressed and get over my nervousness. I dread interviews, because I feel like I'm going to mess up. I hope it goes well.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

@@andrewwilliams2193 How did it go?

[@andrewwilliams2193]

@@TheBohemianTraveler I didn't get the position.

[@michaelrobinson2359]

I applied at Delta for Ramp/Baggage dept but it say ready/reserve.. Im thinking it means they can call you when they want you anytime kinda like being on call. Is this correct? Thanks as always your videos help alot! Two thumbs up,'-)

[@chicago242]

Michael Robinson , Ready Reserve is equivalent to being part time without the benefits (healthcare). You’d still get the flight perks and other little nicknacks, but that the big difference. You’d still have a schedule and you bid with all the RR’s.

[@theresae5362]

Yes. You will work 24 a week. Also, the maximum amount of hours you can work in one year as a ready reserve is 1400 hours.

[@michaelrobinson2359]

@@theresae5362 thanks a lot

[@michaelrobinson2359]

@@chicago242 thanks so much.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Michael Robinson I was ready reserve with Delta and at my station I was not on call. I just had a schedule that helped the station and had less hours than part time. I loved it. I hope you get it!!

[@13coconuthead]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

You’re welcome!

[@nicolechatman2373]

HI, I am so excited!!! Just got hired by an Airline BUT i work full time.. is there anyway to complete training and still work as a P/T CSA ... UGGG This is my dream Job...Help please with any advice...................

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

nicole chatman congratulations! I’ve seen it done. The people I’ve worked with worked 5 days a week and were able to complete training. They took vacation times and pto From their main job. I was lucky because I worked at a hospital so I generally worked two 12 hour shifts. So all my shifts that were during the week, I traded with my coworkers at the hospital to work weekends. And then I went to training Monday through Friday. Are they going to fly you out to training? I hope it works out for you.

[@broncoxc322]

I just applied at both United and DGS, how long does it take for them to contact you for an in person interview? I applied for a Passenger Service Agent.

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

broncoxc322 awesome! It can be any time from less than a day to 4 or more months. Both situations have happened to me.

[@broncoxc322]

@@TheBohemianTraveler If I applied to be a passenger service agent does that require like loading bags, directing the plane, running the jetway thing etc.? Can I request to only be at the gate/ticket counter because of medical stuff ? By making that request will that put me out of a job?

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

broncoxc322 I’m not sure if you are cross utilized which means you do both, or simply customer service agent. But yes, if you do customer service, you may have to lift bags that passengers give you onto the belt. Also, if you tell them you can’t lift bags, they may not offer you the job. I wish you the best!!

[@lifewithlyza4488]

💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Thank you.❤️🙏🏾

[@nlabossiere5]

Being a single mom where I really need to know my schedule in advance. When applying for a part- time position how would it work. Do you know your schedule in advance? At least after training. If the position is part-time will I know how many days I will be working for the next month or so or the the week? How does it work. I really want to work for an airline but with the salary as a single mom I cannot afford to get less then what I’m making now. If I could get an idea it would be great or should I give up my dream of working for an airline since I am a a single mom in my mid 40’s.😜

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Nat. lab. Never give up on your dream girl.❤️ yes, we definitely know our schedule in advance. So right now my schedule will be the same for 3 months. I can trade my schedule, drop days, and pick up additional days if I elect to. But that’s only if I want to. I understand the financial thing though. If you have additional income coming in outside of the airline job, it’s feasible.

[@nlabossiere5]

I am just watching this again. Recaps two years later I am in the airline industry single mom, making it work. I am a gate agent now after two years as a cargo agent lol. I am exhausted, my feet hurt but I am doing it. I just want to travel with my kids 🤗😂😩can you suggest good shoes? Please I can’t find any ! Thank you 🤗

[@rissabla3023]

@ Nat.Lab I want to applaud you in your effort to go after what you wanted in the airline industry 🥳🙌🏽! I’m a single mom as well and just got hired on to delta as a customer experience specialist. I really don’t like being on the phone and want to find another area in delta where I can be part time to have time for my kids,any suggestions?

[@nlabossiere5]

@@rissabla3023 Thank you! you got this! If that’s what you really want you will stick to the end. As soon as you get pass probation it will get easier. At my airline after probation you have a little more flexibility and you can move to another position within your airline. And yes as a single mom it is not easy but your support system is key. Keep them close and reward them with passes 🤗who doesn’t like free travel ! 😂and follow @The Bohemian Travelers videos. She has all the secrets lol. You got this !!!find something else you can work around because we all know the pay sucks 😂but the perks are great 🤗. As for me, I speak 2 other languages, so I do interpreting on a call basis and pick up hours at the airport ( they always have hours !! So do what you got to do for the free flights! And at the and of the day the smile on your kids face is priceless. I do bribe them. I say : “ make your list, where do your guys want to go? “ Hawaii ! Alrighty then. Later when I come back from work I will need a foot massage 🤗🤗🤗

[@rissabla3023]

@@nlabossiere5 🤗Thanks for the advice dear, I really appreciate it! Your so right, having a great support system is major. I’m so blessed to have that ✨! Wishing you great success in your airline endeavors. With being trilingual, your definitely an important asset to their company, good for you! It excites me to see how much fun the kids have when we travel so I’ll definitely stay for the long haul

[@elicastro7757]

question. If you part time on United, how many hours they usually put a day and how many days they schedule to work

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Part time could be 4-6 hrs a day and 5 days a week. Every airline and station is different though. However, after probation you can get creative with your shifts and work more or less.

[@Theturbobooster]

​@@TheBohemianTraveleri was searching the comments to be able to find this comment thank u😂

[@bongbingboniface2633]

Hi! What’s your station?

[@nastynate7683]

Quick update I had my f2f for ramp interview went well we went over my resume we had a few laugh I smiled a lot and at the end I asked was I a good candidate and how many positions they have open they informed me I did really well an seemed impressed by my answers they said they only have 4 spots open and out of 600 people that applied I was one of few that got a f2f so they said they will let me know by the end of the week that we’re interviewing today and tomorrow I’m still unsure if I will get the job but if anyone knows the odds of me getting it I would appreciate it

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Nastynate I don’t know the odds but I pray you get it!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@nastynate7683]

The Bohemian Traveler I’m confident the interview went well he fly in from Los Angeles to interview do you know a duke brown?

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Nastynate I don’t know Duke Brown.

[@nastynate7683]

The Bohemian Traveler oh ok

[@beautifulqueen748]

Great video

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Thank you!

[@rameshchavda9430]

Hellow madam I work for airlines job for 10+yrs, I just want to know about Airport lower grade job in canada Loke job is cleaner,trolly men Assist n help to passenger....

[@g4orce703]

Oh yea... WE FLY STANDBY... its free if theres a seat available. No empty seats.... guess what..?? You aint going nowhere

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

G 4orce I’ve never heard truer words!!

[@g4orce703]

@@TheBohemianTraveler you know how it is... pack a pillow and blankets just incase bc u might be stuck sleeping at the airport..... but i fly at a sa1p 😉😉

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

G 4orce Sa1 is the best! We fly that too. And when I’m desperate I bust out a vacation pass. Lol.

[@g4orce703]

@@TheBohemianTraveler i know right....man! Them bad boys are life savers... senior guys hate it but i dont give a rats $#@@.. im trying to fly damn it

[@dimples262009]

What about tsa ? do you how long it takes to get in ?

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

I’m not too familiar with TSA. However, I heard from an acquaintance that it took her a while to get in.

[@charleyyoung262]

Do you get medical and dental?

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Part-time and full-time do. I’m seasonal now so I don’t get those benefits.

[@charleyyoung262]

@@TheBohemianTraveler OK Thanks for getting back on this.

[@804titan]

what station are you out of

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

SoCal

[@mitchm3000]

how much do you make per shift may i ask??

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

TED Mitch It could be anything from minimum-wage to over $32 an hour.

[@jorelpaloma4186]

Is there a age limit when you want to apply

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

18 years and older.

[@julieete257]

How much do you get paid per hour?

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Everyone is different. But it goes from minimum wage to about $35-$40 an hour

[@Theturbobooster]

​@@TheBohemianTravelerdaaaaaaang thats more than ups people makes in 10 years😂😂

[@81quiroz]

With the company I work for I do around 7 hours as a ramp agent and plus I stay for clean up and leave at 3:30 or some times 4 am but at 21 an hour I don’t mind but I wish we had flight benefits like the airlines

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

emmanuel quiroz I don’t blame you. The money is much better than starting airline pay. Everything will work out.🙏🏾 Maybe eventually you will get a job with both good pay and benefits.

[@81quiroz]

The Bohemian Traveler I was offered a job at south west airlines but turn it down cause the pay was way below what I was getting

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

emmanuel quiroz That’s right.... I remember. Remember, pay does increase with the airlines and eventually it will be more than $30/hr.

[@81quiroz]

The Bohemian Traveler true but but at the time it would not of help but they did want me to apply again so that’s a plus and hopefully I can get in to Alaska airlines

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

emmanuel quiroz It will all work out.🙏🏾❤️

[@a.n.watson8797]

How can I contact you? I have some questions

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Pretty Brown Watson give me your email address and I will email you.

[@a.n.watson8797]

[e-mail]

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Pretty Brown Watson ok got it!!

[@dave7936]

So you're saying its like any other job?

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

It’s not as consistent as other jobs I’ve had.

[@sherwinsalvatori6997]

Remind me of Swyane Martin

[@marcellooney3559]

You forgot to tell people about the cost of living wage that's part of your raise in LA. Working for the Airline

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

That part!!!! 💯. Even though LAX minimum pay is $24 an hour, it’s not enough.

[@marcellooney3559]

True depending on what Airline you work for your raises help boost your income. And if you are not afraid of over time .

[@JS2189POOH]

How bout your hair can I wear an Afro does it have to be tied up all the tume

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

I’m not sure what state you’re from. But in California, according to the crown act, we can wear our natural hairstyles and not be discriminated against. ❤️

[@nlabossiere5]

Do you have an email ? I would like to send you an email on my airline journey but not comfortable posting it online. Please let me know. Thank you

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

Yes. [e-mail]

[@viswanathareddy3649]

Hello how are you

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

I’m good. How are you?

[@viswanathareddy3649]

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[@sbolden123]

There's always a disadvantage to anything

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

You’re right. 💯

[@Tiffanynyc2323]

It’s not worth it to me

[@TheBohemianTraveler]

I get it. My sister is the same way. Different strokes for different folks.

[@Tiffanynyc2323]

@@TheBohemianTraveler yeah lol