Job Firm Offers Assistance to American Airlines Employees

Job Firm Offers Assistance to American Airlines Employees

Job Firm offers assistanct to American Airlines employees

AviaNation Reaches Out to American Airlines' Personnel


While airlines around the world are shutting down and laying off workers, AviaNation is reaching out to help displaced airline employees locate new positions in the industry by granting free access to its world wide database of job postings.


Delray Beach, FL – In response to financial turmoil that has gripped the global aviation industry, leading airline job firm AviaNation is opening up its database of job postings to airline personnel around the world. Job seekers can post their resumes on the website for free as well as access thousands of current international job positions.


According to Tim Kirkwood of AviaNation.com, finding a job in today’s precarious airline industry is challenging.

“We have been in online aviation job placement for over 15 years, and we know how hard it can be to find an aviation career in an environment such as we have today,” he says.

“Our responsibility is two-fold: to provide the most and best jobs for our members, and to provide sufficient applications to our member companies in order to ensure that they continue to post their openings on our website.”

Job searchers have free access to position listings two weeks after they are posted on AviaNation.com http://www.avianation.com/, giving paid members first read. However, many of these jobs remain active long after being posted.

Additionally, job seekers can post their resumes on the website for free, thus allowing any company around the world that searches the database to see applicants’ resumes and contact them directly.

AviaNation does not come between the applicant and company during the hiring process, nor do they take money from either the employer or applicant once a hire has been made. AviaNation’s entire revenue stream comes from active members who pay to see jobs within two weeks of their original posting, as well as additional search enhancements. Consequently, these tend to be the motivated applicants that employers look for.

Employers are also able to register and post their aviation job openings for free on the website. In doing so, employers have the ability to ask pre-screening questions, post blind ads, and even simultaneously post on their company’s own employment web page.

Recently, AviaNation reached a milestone in their membership with 1,700 paying job seekers and nearly 11,000 members taking advantage of the free search option.

To view AviaNation’s posted jobs, please visit www.avianation.com/student or simply click on the FREE JOBS link at the bottom of the homepage at www.AviaNation.com.

Applicants seeking to post their resumes can access the resume input form at www.avianation.com/resumes or by clicking on “Free Services” in the FOR JOB SEEKERS box on the home page http://www.avianation.com/.

ABOUT AVIANATION.COM: AviaNation.com is one of the premier job posting web sites for pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, and all other aviation jobs. With their world-wide database of companies posting jobs, and 54,000 resumes from around the globe, AviaNation is the one-stop location for an aviation career.

ABOUT TIM KIRKWOOD: Tim has been an aviation professional for over 30 years, active in aviation job placement for over 15 years, and is the author of /The Flight Attendant Job Finder & Career Guide/, a career guide book for US and Canadian flight attendants- now in it's third edition.

Contact information:

Tim Kirkwood
AviaNation.com
timk@avianation.com

Flight Attendant Jobs are hard to find....right?

Since September 11, the airline industry has undergone a drastic change, with many airlines downsizing or even going out of business. If you were considering a career as a flight attendant, you may as well give up, right? I mean, the majors aren't hiring, so there are no job openings, are there?

In reality, all that is far from true. When asked about the job of working for the airlines, most people are surprised to learn there are over 70 airlines in the US and Canada that hire flight attendants.

Since 9/11, the "majors" have been recalling furloughed employees, though now that they are merging together, their “off the street” hiring has been slowed. But the "majors" (United, American, Delta, and USAirways) constitute only 10% of the airlines in the US and Canada.

The rest of the airlines consist of the mid-size carriers, such as Southwest, jetBlue, Virgin America; regionals such as SkyWest, Mesa, ComAir; and finally charter and niche airlines such as Miami Air, XtraAir and Era, to name a few.

Prior to the events of 9/11, nearly all airlines were desperate for quality flight attendant applicants. When they majors had difficulty finding them at their own open houses and job fairs, they began to recruit from the mid-size and regional carriers. That left the smaller carriers with serious shortages of applicants, which has eased somewhat with the cutback of hiring at the majors.

Sure, it's enticing to go to work for a major airline, and have the chance to fly to Paris or Tokyo. But keep in mind that it may take years with your major airline to be able to work those more-desired flights. Meanwhile, you'll be working the same type of flights as the regional airlines. And with major companies like American in bankruptcy, size does not necessarily matter in the job security department.

It's easy to become just another cog in the machinery when you work for a major airline that may have over 25,000 flight attendants. With a regional airline, you have a more supportive "family" atmosphere. And with shorter flights, you may actually be home more often than you would with the major carriers. Another advantage is the possibility of being based in the town you live- especially if it is the only base for that airline. Most of the regional airlines have alliances with the majors, so you will be able to use your employee travel benefits on the majors without ever having to work for them.

Charter Airlines are also included in the mid-size airlines group. These can have you traveling to all parts of the world right out of training, as their schedules are dependant on the contract they have with the group that books their flights. The charter airlines have been looking for flight attendant applicants throughout the past decade.
Perhaps the fastest growing area of aviation is the corporate or fractional jet employment opportunities. These luxurious private and corporate aircraft cater to a high-end clientele, and also require professionally trained flight attendants. While many corporate jobs require previous corporate specific safety training, there are others that will train you as part of the hiring process. Finding corporate work requires a lot more research and networking on your part. Recommended places to start are with the National Business Aviation Association (www.nbaa.org) and Women in Corporate Aviation (www.wai-intl.org).

How do you find a Flight Attendant job? Most airline companies have employment sites on their company website, and there are many all-in-one third-party sites such as www.AviaNation.com and www.CrewVacancies.com You can also findFlight Attendant jobs listed at www.FlightAttendantCareerGuide.com/jobs.cfm, There are many aviation forums with inside intel on specific hiring, such as www.AirlineCrew.net, www.CabinCrew.com and www.FlightAttendants.org - to name a few.

So get out there and start applying for the job of your dreams. The truth is out there, and so are the hiring airlines. Feel free to contact me via e-mail at crew4jets@aol.com if you have any questions.




For more than 18 years, flight attendant applicants have been turning to The Flight Attendant Job Finder & Career Guide by Tim Kirkwood, a 35-year veteran of the aviation industry. Now in its 3rd Edition, celebrating the 77th Anniversary of Flight Attendants, applicants consider the Guide required reading. Kirkwood helps them choose the "best" airline to work for, and gives them the hiring requirements of over 80 US and Canadian airlines.

Contact Information:

Tim Kirkwood
(561) 843-6006
crew4jets@aol.com

Continental Airlines hiring Flight Attendants

Continental Airlines

Flight Attendant Positions

This is an exciting time to be a Flight Attendant at Continental. Continental Airlines recently merged with United Airlines to form the world largest airline. For the time being, the two airlines will continue to operate separately. In anticipation of acquiring several new airplanes, including the new 787 Dreamliner, Continental is looking for talented, conscientious, safety and service-minded individuals to join our team as Flight Attendants. At Continental, we recognize that one of our greatest assets is our people. The rich diversity of ideas, experiences, cultures and lifestyles represented by Continental employees makes it possible for us to give the best possible service to our global customers. We offer everything you need to build the career you have always wanted. Your search for a great place to work ends right here at Continental Airlines. Why Join The Continental Airlines Winning Team? Great Reasons for Choosing a Career at Continental Best Employee Travel Program in the industry Profit Sharing Plan that shares the company's success with employees Perfect Attendance Awards recognize continuous service by employees On-time Bonuses reward employees for meeting on-time arrival/departure targets Some other great reasons for choosing Continental include competitive medical, dental and vision insurance programs, as well as holiday, vacation and sick time. You can also enroll in our 401(k) plan, which offers valuable resources in saving for retirement. As a Continental employee, you are also eligible to receive employee discounts on air travel, car rentals, hotels, and cruise ships. What It Takes To Become a Continental Airlines Flight Attendant Being a flight attendant is a multi-task job requiring many skills. Flight attendants perform important safety, security and service-related responsibilities and interact with a diverse group of customers and fellow employees. Summary of Essential Job Responsibilities Work independently without constant observation, yet work well with others as part of a team Work in accordance with established procedures and performance standards Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations Prepare and serve multiple meals and beverages Sell onboard liquor, headsets and duty-free items Assist customers with carry-on items Ensure safety and comfort of our customers Respond and provide leadership during an emergency, including aircraft evacuation and unusual situations (bomb threats, hijackings, delayed flights, severe weather conditions, turbulent flights, etc.) Respond to customer medical situations and administer first aid to ill or incapacitated customers Maintain order and handle unruly or irate customers Work irregular days and hours with the ability to travel to all countries to which we fly Regular reliable compliance with attendance policy This summary of job duties indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications that may be required of employees assigned to this job classification. Additional duties may be added as required by the operational needs of Continental Airlines. What It Takes To Be A Successful Continental Airlines Flight Attendant Flight attendants are the most highly visible employees to our customers. The friendliness and quality of service provided by our flight attendants greatly influences our customers' perception of Continental Airlines. Therefore, applicants are expected to have specific qualifications and meet certain requirements. Flight Attendant Qualifications Good judgment Excellent dependability Exceptional interpersonal skills Caring and nurturing disposition Ability to accept personal responsibility for resolving concerns Strong work ethic Good service orientation Excellent communication skills Professional appearance suitable for a conservative business environment Friendly and polite in all situations Ability to handle pressure in stressful situations Physical agility and strength for assisting customers and their luggage Job Requirements Minimum 21 years of age High school diploma or equivalency Secondary education is preferred Basic computer literacy Ability to perform basic math skills Minimum 2 years direct customer service experience Ability to hear, read, write and fluently speak and understand the English language Possess and maintain a valid United States passport or foreign passport with applicable visas. Authorized to work in the United States as defined in the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 Ability to pass a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required ten-year work history review, a criminal background check and submit to fingerprinting Ability to comprehend and retain information pertinent to the position Ability to pass a rigorous training program Willing to work holidays, weekends, nights and extended hours Willing to work "reserve" status for a long duration Willing to reside within a driving radius of your assigned base Willing to relocate based on company's operational needs Willing to submit to random drug/alcohol testing Reliable transportation to and from the airport Flight attendants work in an environment subject to frequent changes in geography, culture, climate, cabin altitude, G-forces, dry air, high noise levels, dim lighting, turbulence and continuous and frequent contact with others in flight. Flight attendants work in confined spaces of aircraft aisles and galleys. To accomplish service and cabin equipment operation needs for periods of long duration, flight attendants must stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects from the floor to above shoulder-level and push/pull equipment. Additional Job Requirements Minimum height of 5'0" and maximum height of 6'3" without shoes Height and weight proportionate to maintain professional appearance; body size cannot exceed specific aircraft dimensions (example: jumpseat, harness without modification, cabin aisle and emergency exits) Vision correctable to 20/40 or better (uncorrected 20/200 or better) Push and pull beverage/meal cart (150-250 lbs.) Lift liquor kit (up to 43 lbs.) Lift emergency window exit (up to 60 lbs.) Open emergency door (91-126 lbs. stress) Maintain lifestyle free from alcohol abuse and illegal drug use Successful completion of pre-employment examination revealing no physical or mental limitations that would impair ability to perform routine or emergency duties This summary of job requirements is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive list. Additional job requirements may be added as required by the operational needs of Continental Airlines. Employment Conditions Relocation Continental Airlines will assign your initial base. You must be able to be based in any of our domiciles. Our current flight attendant domiciles are located in Cleveland, OH (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport); Houston, TX (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport; and Newark, NJ (Newark Liberty International Airport). You will be required to live within a driving radius of your assigned base. All associated relocation costs are the sole responsibility of the flight attendant. Work Schedule New hire flight attendants will work on reserve status to be determined by company operational needs. While on reserve, flight attendants must live in their base city and be able to report for duty within 2 hours notice. Reserve flight attendants must provide phone numbers where they can be reached while on duty and be available for duty assignments on a 24 hour standby basis. Reserve flight attendants will be assigned a schedule with a minimum number of days off a month. Flight attendants may fly domestically and internationally. Flight attendants will be away from home for several consecutive days at a time. Flight attendants routinely work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours. Salary All flight attendant wages and other terms and conditions are governed by the contract agreed upon between Continental Airlines and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and are competitive with other major airlines. Flight attendants are required to pay monthly union dues. Continental Flight attendants are paid the following hourly base pay rates: 1st year - $19.99 2nd year $23.35 3rd year $24.66 4th year $26.60 5th year $28.54 There are annual increases through the 16th year. In addition, flight attendants are eligible for additional incentive compensation, pay for use of designated language skills, position override pay (lead and galley positions). All flight attendants receive per diem expense reimbursement of $1.95-$2.50 per hour for all trips which require more than one duty period. Reserve flight attendants receive a pay guarantee of 83 hours per month or their legal alternative. These figures are subject to change as different agreements may be reached with the Union. Training Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a four and one half-week unpaid training program in Houston, Texas. Accommodations will be provided. Background Check and Ability to Fly to All Countries Continental Serves The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires a ten-year work history review, a criminal background check and fingerprinting for flight attendants. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation according to FAA and Continental Airlines standards. All Continental Airlines flight attendants must be able to travel freely in and out the United States, to/from all destinations and countries that Continental serves without restriction. Some countries place restrictions on the ability of foreign visitors to enter. For instance, Canada prohibits visitors who have been convicted of criminal offenses or who have criminal charges currently pending against them from entering Canada. Some convictions that make a person inadmissible for entry into Canada include theft, driving while intoxicated, and a number of other felonies and misdemeanors. There are procedures to seek special permission or waivers from Canada to permit entry, but these are not automatic. For more information on Canadian travel restrictions, please contact the Canadian government website and or local consulate. This is not an exhaustive list of countries with restrictions. All Flight Attendants are responsible for making sure they are able to fly to all countries and destinations that are served by Continental Airlines. Drug Screening The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires a drug screening for flight attendant applicants. Continental Airlines requires employees to maintain drug-free lives and to submit to drug/alcohol testing randomly throughout their career. Employment is contingent upon a cleared drug screen according to FAA and Continental Airlines standards. Uniforms Flight attendants are responsible for the purchase of their initial set of uniform pieces and luggage. After the first year, annual replacement of uniform pieces will be provided by Continental Airlines. The initial cost for uniforms and luggage is approximately $720, which may be payroll deducted once employed by the company. Applicants invited to attend a training class will be required to: Present a valid federal or state issued form of photo identification Present a photo copy of a valid passport or copy of a receipt verifying that an application for a passport has been submitted and is being processed Present documentation authorizing work and residence in the United States Thank you for your interest in being a Continental Airlines flight attendant. If you meet ALL of the above-mentioned qualifications and ALL of the employment conditions are acceptable to you, please click on the link below to begin the application process. You will be asked to submit general contact information, attach a resume* and/or complete an online application, and answer job-related questions. Important note: Ensure you have a valid e-mail address and check that you have entered it correctly. We will do all communications through e-mail.

http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/company/career/flightattendant.aspx

WCA Corporate Scholarships for 2011

WCA is pleased to announce the newest lineup of scholarship offerings at this years 2011 NBAA Flight Attendants/ Flight Technicians Conference. The following awards will be presented at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention October 10-12, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV (www.nbaa.org)

For more information on scholarships, go to www.wca-intl.org/scholarships.htm

Women in Corporate Aviation Career Scholarship ($2000)

The Women in Corporate Aviation Career Scholarship is offered by the members and sponsors of Women in Corporate Aviation to any person pursuing professional development or career advancement in any job classification of corporate/business aviation. The award must be used toward a specific program of education. Suggested uses include (but are not limited to): Flight training, dispatcher training, maintenance training, corporate flight attendant training and upgrades in aviation education. The award cannot be used for general business course work. Scholarship will not be awarded to previous winners of Women in Corporate Aviation scholarships. If you are a pilot please submit copies of pilot licenses, medical and logbook pages with your application.

Susan B. Friedenberg Corporate Flight Attendant & Consulting Scholarship ($3800)

Four day business aviation flight attendant training program. You will learn how to approach contract flying, how to interview for contractual and full time positions, how to manage yourself as a contract/freelance flight attendant, plus learn specific marketing techniques. Catering information, food safety International trip planning for remote global travel on our long range aircraft. How to gather information needed for menu planning, catering, ordering, intricacies catering presents for International trip planning.

FACTS Training - Initial or Recurrent Training ($4765)

FACTS Emergency Procedures Training (1 award) – http://www.factstraining.com This five-day initial or two-day recurrent emergency procedures training for business aviation crewmembers is available at any of 50-plus FACTS Training programs throughout the United States. The initial training is divided into two-day indoctrination/galley safety and service training and three-day FACTS initial emergency procedures training. All training meets FAR Part 135 requirements, industry best practices and IS-BAO standards./ Recipient must be 21 years of age. No prior aviation experience is necessary. Initial training is a full packaged deal which includes 2 days of Indoctrination/Inflight Service Training followed by three days of intensive emergeny procedures training.

Who's hiring?

If you are looking for flight attendant job openings, try these two sites:

For US and Canadian job openings, go to www.FlightAttendantCareerGuide.com/jobs.cfm

For worldwide aviation jobs, go to www.AviaNation.com/student.

Ongoing F/A Smoking study

Hello. My name is Cecilia Yu. I am the new Flight Attendant (FAMRI) Study recruiter at UCSF. UCSF has an ongoing medical research of Flight Attendants and the effects of occupational secondhand smoke exposure in airline cabinets. Please help us in recruiting more participants for our study.

In the past you have contacted us in response to our requests for Flight Attendants to participate in our Second Hand Smoke Study. We are looking for post-ban Flight Attendants to participate in our study. Participants should expect to have either a resting pulmonary function test, and/or an exercise Pulmonary Function test (PFT), followed by an examination by one of our physicians. The study is a one-day event at UCSF in San Francisco. Participants will be paid $100 upon completion of your appointment. In addition, parking and lunch vouchers will be given.

I would like to remind you that for every Flight Attendant you refer and who participates in our study, we will send you a $5.00 Starbuck’s gift card. Keep us in mind if you have any chapter meetings or know of any conventions where we could perhaps send a guest speaker.

We have a facebook page under UCSF FLIGHT ATTENDANT STUDY GROUP. Feel free to add us and post comments on our wall.

Please contact me if you have any questions or if I can be of service to you in the future. I can be reached by phone at 1-800-767-6906 or my cell phone 415-412-0872. I can also be reached by email at famri@ucsfmedctr.org. Thank you for your help.

Email: FAMRI@ucsfmedctr.org
Web address: http://tobacco.ucsf.edu/FAMRIclinic
Questionnaire: http://www.imenet.net/UCSFQuest/
Phone # 1-800-767-6906

Sincerely,

Cecilia Yu


Cecilia Yu
University of California, San Francisco
FAMRI Bland Lane
3130 20th Street, Box 0898
San Francisco, CA 94143
E-mail: yuc@medsfgh.ucsf.edu
Phone: 415-412-0872
Fax: 415-502-4948

• Airline employment begins an ascent

After 28 consecutive months of declining employment, the U.S. airline industry is back in hiring mode again, a sign that airlines are ready to add routes and flights.

The airline industry reported a 0.2% increase in employment in December, the first rise since August 2008, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

"I think the airlines are moving up with the general economy," said Jan Brueckner, an economics professor at UC Irvine and expert on the airline industry.

American Airlines announced last week that it plans to hire up to 30 bilingual flight attendants for its new Los Angeles-to-Shanghai route. The route will serve the growing tourism and business travel from China over the next few years as the Chinese middle class grows and travel restrictions ease. The new American hires are in addition to the 568 flight attendants recalled to work by the airline this month.

Cabin Crew (Dubai) - LAX OPEN SESSION March 26

Company Name:	The Emirates Group - Emirates Airline
Position:	Cabin Crew (Dubai) - LAX OPEN SESSION March 26
Description:	When was the last time you really looked forward to going to work? You can, by becoming a member of our truly international flight attendant team. Re-posted with permission from AviaNation.com aviation jobs board. You will be based in Dubai, a cosmopolitan city that has rapidly grown into a global tourism and commercial centre that offers something to everyone. Award-winning Emirates Airline operates an ultra modern and fast growing fleet of wide bodied Airbus and Boeing long haul aircraft. Currently flying to over 100 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Americas, we are proud of the service delivered by our multi-national team of over 120 nationalities; all trained to the highest standards. We are currently looking for exceptional people who would like to build a career with us and be part of our rapidly growing business. Our recruitment team interviews candidates in many countries across the globe. If you are interested in an 'International Lifestyle' with a difference and want to be a part of an award winning team please register online, or apply in person and take this exceptional opportunity to meet our recruiters seeking prospective candidates to join our multicultural and dynamic In flight Services team based in Dubai: Venue: Torrance Marriott South Bay, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, California, 90503. Date: 26th March 2011 Time: 9:00am sharp Requirements: * Minimum age 21 years at the time of application. * Minimum arm reach of 212cms (on tip toes), which will enable you to reach emergency equipment on all aircraft types. * Educated to at least high school level with strong problem solving skills. * Fluency in written/spoken English (fluency in another language is an asset). * Medically fit to meet aircrew requirements. * Have a positive attitude with the natural ability to provide excellent service working within a team environment, dealing with people from all cultures. Please bring an updated CV along with passport size and full-length photographs. For further information click here or visit emiratesgroupcareers.com Join Emirates. Discover your future.