To those anxiously awaiting the result of my job interview...

MQAAord · November 24th, 2005, 10:24

I didn't get it.

I finally got my rejection letter yesterday. Happy Thanksgiving, eh? Seriously, it would have been real tough to make it work with the childcare situation anyway.

With this, I've now been turned down by 5 airlines for assorted inflight management positions. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself, but then I realized that what they were telling me is this: I'm not airline management material. Which, actually, is quite a compliment!

So, on I move. I will not apply for another airline position. Ever. It's been a long 10 years, and I'm bowing out for good now. Aviation & flying will always be a part of my life, but I will never work for an airline again. The way the industry is going lately it's just not something I want to personally be a part of.

But, thanks to networking, I've got another (and better paying) job lead in the works as I type

My perfect job and I will cross paths, soon, and I'll be ready & waiting when it happens.

wheelsup · November 24th, 2005, 10:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by MQAAord

I didn't get it.

I finally got my rejection letter yesterday. Happy Thanksgiving, eh? Seriously, it would have been real tough to make it work with the childcare situation anyway.

With this, I've now been turned down by 5 airlines for assorted inflight management positions. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself, but then I realized that what they were telling me is this: I'm not airline management material. Which, actually, is quite a compliment!

So, on I move. I will not apply for another airline position. Ever. It's been a long 10 years, and I'm bowing out for good now. Aviation & flying will always be a part of my life, but I will never work for an airline again. The way the industry is going lately it's just not something I want to personally be a part of.

But, thanks to networking, I've got another (and better paying) job lead in the works as I type

My perfect job and I will cross paths, soon, and I'll be ready & waiting when it happens.

Everything happens for a reason. Remember that! Good luck, keep trying, and never say never.

~wheelsup

Baronman · November 24th, 2005, 11:01

It sucks not to get a job...But it's probably better to get out of the industry now, cut your losses etc.......

I laugh a little watching some other threads about people so happy about getting hired....But I was the same way too, happy to get hired. Then you really see what's up and you've already got alot invested. Too late. C:/rant over.

blee256 · November 24th, 2005, 13:42

Last week on a flight we had an Fed on board. She was FAA Cabin inspector. and she rode from MEM to MSP to watch/supervise/evaluate a FA class going on in minnie. I am sure she did some observing of the Flight attendant on the flight to MSP. Have you looked into doing something like that? Working for the FAA?

MQAAord · November 24th, 2005, 13:51

Yeah. Actually I've applied twice to the FAA for that very position. I'm not a competitive canidate for it.

AZBigDog · November 24th, 2005, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by MQAAord

With this, I've now been turned down by 5 airlines for assorted inflight management positions. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself, but then I realized that what they were telling me is this: I'm not airline management material. Which, actually, is quite a compliment!

.

quite a compliment indeed...

airline management is usually a thorn in the side to those of us who work(ed) in unionized positions.

Good luck with your next prospect.

GaTechKid · November 24th, 2005, 20:49

Best of luck with the next job lead Amber

E_Dawg · November 24th, 2005, 22:30

Well good luck in whatever comes your way!

scoobs · November 25th, 2005, 23:44

Why not apply for a corporate FA job?

Doug Taylor · November 26th, 2005, 00:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobs

Why not apply for a corporate FA job?

Where? how?

If you think landing a job as a corporate pilot is hard, landing a job (or even finding out if one is open) as a corporate flight attendant is worse.

MQAAord · November 26th, 2005, 07:56

I don't have the flexibility in my life to be able to comply with the demands of being a flight attendant. Airline OR corporate. I have two very little kids, a husband who's gone 2-5 days a week, and without a full-time live-in nanny (the cost of which would probably be MORE than I could make at any F/A job) it's just not possible for me to fly full-time. Not that I'm complaining about my situation, but I must work within the confines of my responsibilities.

I have to do something local, and day-time. (No overnights) Which is why I'd been so doggedly pursuing the training department/management route. The other opportunity that I'm hoping will work out here in the very near future is exactly what I need, it may require a bit of childcare, but it would be partial days a couple days a week, with the majority of work done from my computer & fax machine.

Doug's right though, about the corporate F/A thing. The good corporate F/A gigs are found via networking & who you know. It's TOUGH. Plus, you're responsible for your own training & currency. (Via FlightSafety, Facts, or similar) I don't know a whole lot about the corporate world, but I know enough to know that it's a tough, competitive place.

FlyChicaga · November 26th, 2005, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by MQAAord

So, on I move. I will not apply for another airline position. Ever.

AMBER! Come on! For only $90,000 you could join Bill on the ranks of AIRLINE PILOT!

I'm sure it will all work out. For the meantime, you are doing great in your current job as Mommy. I've seen first hand, I know.

November 24th, 2005, 10:24	#1
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 9,093	To those anxiously awaiting the result of my job interview... I didn't get it. I finally got my rejection letter yesterday. Happy Thanksgiving, eh? Seriously, it would have been real tough to make it work with the childcare situation anyway. With this, I've now been turned down by 5 airlines for assorted inflight management positions. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself, but then I realized that what they were telling me is this: I'm not airline management material. Which, actually, is quite a compliment! So, on I move. I will not apply for another airline position. Ever. It's been a long 10 years, and I'm bowing out for good now. Aviation & flying will always be a part of my life, but I will never work for an airline again. The way the industry is going lately it's just not something I want to personally be a part of. But, thanks to networking, I've got another (and better paying) job lead in the works as I type My perfect job and I will cross paths, soon, and I'll be ready & waiting when it happens. __________________ PPL SEL 100-ish hours TT Former American Airlines F/A (12 months) Former Simmons/Eagle F/A (6 years) Former Eagle ground school instructor (1 year) Former Eagle IOE instructor (3 years)

November 24th, 2005, 11:01	#3
Baronman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NEWARK Posts: 1,041	It sucks not to get a job...But it's probably better to get out of the industry now, cut your losses etc....... I laugh a little watching some other threads about people so happy about getting hired....But I was the same way too, happy to get hired. Then you really see what's up and you've already got alot invested. Too late. C:/rant over. __________________ "I got a FEVER, and the only perscription is more Cow-Bell!"

November 24th, 2005, 13:42	#4
blee256 Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: lower canada Posts: 1,611	Last week on a flight we had an Fed on board. She was FAA Cabin inspector. and she rode from MEM to MSP to watch/supervise/evaluate a FA class going on in minnie. I am sure she did some observing of the Flight attendant on the flight to MSP. Have you looked into doing something like that? Working for the FAA? __________________ According to a report by Goldman Sachs economists, "the most important contributor to higher profit margins over the past five years has been a decline in labor's share of national income."

November 24th, 2005, 13:51	#5
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 9,093	Yeah. Actually I've applied twice to the FAA for that very position. I'm not a competitive canidate for it. __________________ PPL SEL 100-ish hours TT Former American Airlines F/A (12 months) Former Simmons/Eagle F/A (6 years) Former Eagle ground school instructor (1 year) Former Eagle IOE instructor (3 years)

November 24th, 2005, 20:49	#7
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,883	Best of luck with the next job lead Amber __________________ "I'd rather screw my way around the country then blow my way around..." - Saab 340 Driver

November 24th, 2005, 22:30	#8
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,168	Well good luck in whatever comes your way! __________________ Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work.

November 25th, 2005, 23:44	#9
scoobs Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 678	Why not apply for a corporate FA job?

November 26th, 2005, 07:56	#11
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 9,093	I don't have the flexibility in my life to be able to comply with the demands of being a flight attendant. Airline OR corporate. I have two very little kids, a husband who's gone 2-5 days a week, and without a full-time live-in nanny (the cost of which would probably be MORE than I could make at any F/A job) it's just not possible for me to fly full-time. Not that I'm complaining about my situation, but I must work within the confines of my responsibilities. I have to do something local, and day-time. (No overnights) Which is why I'd been so doggedly pursuing the training department/management route. The other opportunity that I'm hoping will work out here in the very near future is exactly what I need, it may require a bit of childcare, but it would be partial days a couple days a week, with the majority of work done from my computer & fax machine. Doug's right though, about the corporate F/A thing. The good corporate F/A gigs are found via networking & who you know. It's TOUGH. Plus, you're responsible for your own training & currency. (Via FlightSafety, Facts, or similar) I don't know a whole lot about the corporate world, but I know enough to know that it's a tough, competitive place. __________________ PPL SEL 100-ish hours TT Former American Airlines F/A (12 months) Former Simmons/Eagle F/A (6 years) Former Eagle ground school instructor (1 year) Former Eagle IOE instructor (3 years)

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