Military Flight Attendants?

MQAAord · January 8th, 2005, 19:16

I don't know what made me think of this, but I know there's flight attendants in the military. Out of curiosity, can anyone answer some questions about being a military flight attendant?

What is the 'proper' term/job title for this function in the service?

Enlisted or Officer?

Are they in all branches?

How does one get that assignment?

Is it a desirable/sought after assignment?

mtsu_av8er · January 8th, 2005, 20:21

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What is the 'proper' term/job title for this function in the service?

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Flight Attendant. At least in the Corps.

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Enlisted or Officer?

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Enlisted

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Are they in all branches?

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I'm not sure about the Army (C650 should be able to answer that . . .), but the rest of the services do.

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How does one get that assignment?

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In the Corps, you had to already have completed Crew Chief training (i.e. you can't enlist just to do this). After that, it was alot of luck, and some good performance to get that gig.

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Is it a desirable/sought after assignment?

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In the Corps, it's probably the best duty a crew chief can have!!!

P3_Super_Bee · January 8th, 2005, 23:14

Our's are CS's (Culinary Specialists) Though ours actually cook meals, and don't want a freekin' crew chief doing that. Not that we have crew chief's anyway. LOL.

Last NALO Flight I was on(Navy's version of MAC) The flight attendant was a CS as well, and the crew chief didn't do any type of FA duties, Though the aircraft was a C-20G and only 8 of us on the plane, so 1 guy doing FA duties was more than enough, doesn't take much to toss out box lunches.

Normally ours are senior CS, and have done a tour or two, though we got a bootcamp in last year. He was billeted in as an extra, so no harm, no foul. And he has spent more time bustin' rust on the aircraft than flyin' in it.

MikeD · January 8th, 2005, 23:36

USAF are Inflight Passenger Service Specialists. Mostly assigned to the 89th Mil Airlift Wing at Andrews.

C650CPT · January 9th, 2005, 07:16

In the Army, at least at the level of flying I'm at, we call the Flight Attendant ... a Warrant Officer or pilot. Coffee, tea or me

It's up to me to get the MREs for the pax. I get sandwhiches when and where I can but this is a big challenge unless operating out of an Air Force base with a flight kitchen.

The only aircraft I can think of that would have one is the G4 and G5s we have at Andrews and in Hawaii. Those would be a senior enlisted position and not to bad duty at all.

Jim

MQAAord · January 9th, 2005, 14:56

Thanks for the info guys!

So I guess my dream of enlisting in the Air Force and immediatly getting to be a flight attendant on Air Force One isn't reaslistic after all...........

Kidding! Kidding! I kid!

Really, I was just curious about the whole military F/A thing, thanks for indulging & answering my questions y'all!

MikeD · January 9th, 2005, 15:08

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Thanks for the info guys!

So I guess my dream of enlisting in the Air Force and immediatly getting to be a flight attendant on Air Force One isn't reaslistic after all...........

Kidding! Kidding! I kid!

Really, I was just curious about the whole military F/A thing, thanks for indulging & answering my questions y'all!

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Inflight pax specialist is one you can get immediate duty for after basic. You'll be based/domiciled at KADW.

Thinking of enlisting? I can hook you up!

MQAAord · January 9th, 2005, 15:58

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Thinking of enlisting? I can hook you up!

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Ha! I'd waddle my 30 year-old pregnant self into a recruiter's office and they'd probably bust a button laughing so hard.

4 years ago, maybe. But I'm too old, too married & my dad would probably smack me upside the head if I ever tried to enlist.

Vingus · January 10th, 2005, 09:59

The Air Force One fleet has flight attendants. Enlisted personnel fill those positions. These planes are stationed at Andrews AFB, Maryland.

MikeD · January 10th, 2005, 15:49

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The Air Force One fleet has flight attendants. Enlisted personnel fill those positions. These planes are stationed at Andrews AFB, Maryland.

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Yeah. Check out the 4th post in this thread.

44Million · January 10th, 2005, 18:50

To be a FA (or inflight passenger service tech) in the Air Force you cannot do this job right out of basic training. Its called a special duty assignment. You gotta be in for at least 3yrs to apply for it and somtimes they require you to be a certin rank (depending on what rank they need, Ive only seen slots for E-5 and above). Most FA's on AF one are Master Sergents and above. For the rest of the VIP fleet at Andrews 89th AW are SrA and above. I did have a friend that flew with Clinton alot and he was TSgt. He said he really enjoyed the job alot. Most of the time you are serving Generals and congress men. Hope that helps

bullmastiff · January 10th, 2005, 23:31

AIr Force One F/A's are enlisted and our stationed at ANdrews AFB

Just f'ing with you mike

MikeD · January 10th, 2005, 23:47

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

OK, I feel better.

mpenguin1 · January 15th, 2005, 11:29

MQAAord

Amber, we train the US Air Force Cabin Attendants, we have a class about once a month.

Oh yeah, not sure if you are tall enough to join the Air Force, HA!

MQAAord · January 15th, 2005, 11:40

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Oh yeah, not sure if you are tall enough to join the Air Force, HA!

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It wouldn't be the first time I'd been sent home from a job opportunity for being too short.

mpenguin1 · January 18th, 2005, 10:47

Ahhhhh! But, you are tall in

!!!!

January 8th, 2005, 19:16	#1
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 9,407	Military Flight Attendants? I don't know what made me think of this, but I know there's flight attendants in the military. Out of curiosity, can anyone answer some questions about being a military flight attendant? What is the 'proper' term/job title for this function in the service? Enlisted or Officer? Are they in all branches? How does one get that assignment? Is it a desirable/sought after assignment?

January 8th, 2005, 20:21	#2
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,567	Re: Military Flight Attendants? [ QUOTE ] What is the 'proper' term/job title for this function in the service? [/ QUOTE ] Flight Attendant. At least in the Corps. [ QUOTE ] Enlisted or Officer? [/ QUOTE ] Enlisted [ QUOTE ] Are they in all branches? [/ QUOTE ] I'm not sure about the Army (C650 should be able to answer that . . .), but the rest of the services do. [ QUOTE ] How does one get that assignment? [/ QUOTE ] In the Corps, you had to already have completed Crew Chief training (i.e. you can't enlist just to do this). After that, it was alot of luck, and some good performance to get that gig. [ QUOTE ] Is it a desirable/sought after assignment? [/ QUOTE ] In the Corps, it's probably the best duty a crew chief can have!!!

January 8th, 2005, 23:14	#3
P3_Super_Bee Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16	Re: Military Flight Attendants? Our's are CS's (Culinary Specialists) Though ours actually cook meals, and don't want a freekin' crew chief doing that. Not that we have crew chief's anyway. LOL. Last NALO Flight I was on(Navy's version of MAC) The flight attendant was a CS as well, and the crew chief didn't do any type of FA duties, Though the aircraft was a C-20G and only 8 of us on the plane, so 1 guy doing FA duties was more than enough, doesn't take much to toss out box lunches. Normally ours are senior CS, and have done a tour or two, though we got a bootcamp in last year. He was billeted in as an extra, so no harm, no foul. And he has spent more time bustin' rust on the aircraft than flyin' in it.

January 8th, 2005, 23:36	#4
MikeD Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pinal Airpark Posts: 6,897	Re: Military Flight Attendants? USAF are Inflight Passenger Service Specialists. Mostly assigned to the 89th Mil Airlift Wing at Andrews.

January 9th, 2005, 07:16	#5
C650CPT Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Home Sweet Home! Posts: 957	Re: Military Flight Attendants? In the Army, at least at the level of flying I'm at, we call the Flight Attendant ... a Warrant Officer or pilot. Coffee, tea or me It's up to me to get the MREs for the pax. I get sandwhiches when and where I can but this is a big challenge unless operating out of an Air Force base with a flight kitchen. The only aircraft I can think of that would have one is the G4 and G5s we have at Andrews and in Hawaii. Those would be a senior enlisted position and not to bad duty at all. Jim

January 9th, 2005, 14:56	#6
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 9,407	Re: Military Flight Attendants? Thanks for the info guys! So I guess my dream of enlisting in the Air Force and immediatly getting to be a flight attendant on Air Force One isn't reaslistic after all........... Kidding! Kidding! I kid! Really, I was just curious about the whole military F/A thing, thanks for indulging & answering my questions y'all!

January 9th, 2005, 15:08	#7
MikeD Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pinal Airpark Posts: 6,897	Re: Military Flight Attendants? [ QUOTE ] Thanks for the info guys! So I guess my dream of enlisting in the Air Force and immediatly getting to be a flight attendant on Air Force One isn't reaslistic after all........... Kidding! Kidding! I kid! Really, I was just curious about the whole military F/A thing, thanks for indulging & answering my questions y'all! [/ QUOTE ] Inflight pax specialist is one you can get immediate duty for after basic. You'll be based/domiciled at KADW. Thinking of enlisting? I can hook you up!

January 9th, 2005, 15:58	#8
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 9,407	Re: Military Flight Attendants? [ QUOTE ] Thinking of enlisting? I can hook you up! [/ QUOTE ] Ha! I'd waddle my 30 year-old pregnant self into a recruiter's office and they'd probably bust a button laughing so hard. 4 years ago, maybe. But I'm too old, too married & my dad would probably smack me upside the head if I ever tried to enlist.

January 10th, 2005, 09:59	#9
Vingus Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 33	Re: Military Flight Attendants? The Air Force One fleet has flight attendants. Enlisted personnel fill those positions. These planes are stationed at Andrews AFB, Maryland.

January 10th, 2005, 15:49	#10
MikeD Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pinal Airpark Posts: 6,897	Re: Military Flight Attendants? [ QUOTE ] The Air Force One fleet has flight attendants. Enlisted personnel fill those positions. These planes are stationed at Andrews AFB, Maryland. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah. Check out the 4th post in this thread.

January 10th, 2005, 18:50	#11
44Million Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1	Re: Military Flight Attendants? To be a FA (or inflight passenger service tech) in the Air Force you cannot do this job right out of basic training. Its called a special duty assignment. You gotta be in for at least 3yrs to apply for it and somtimes they require you to be a certin rank (depending on what rank they need, Ive only seen slots for E-5 and above). Most FA's on AF one are Master Sergents and above. For the rest of the VIP fleet at Andrews 89th AW are SrA and above. I did have a friend that flew with Clinton alot and he was TSgt. He said he really enjoyed the job alot. Most of the time you are serving Generals and congress men. Hope that helps

January 10th, 2005, 23:31	#12
bullmastiff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hockey Town, MI,USA Posts: 839	Re: Military Flight Attendants? AIr Force One F/A's are enlisted and our stationed at ANdrews AFB Just f'ing with you mike

January 10th, 2005, 23:47	#13
MikeD Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pinal Airpark Posts: 6,897	Re: Military Flight Attendants? AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! OK, I feel better.

January 15th, 2005, 11:29	#14
mpenguin1 Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 10,307 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Military Flight Attendants? MQAAord Amber, we train the US Air Force Cabin Attendants, we have a class about once a month. Oh yeah, not sure if you are tall enough to join the Air Force, HA!

January 15th, 2005, 11:40	#15
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 9,407	Re: Military Flight Attendants? [ QUOTE ] Oh yeah, not sure if you are tall enough to join the Air Force, HA! [/ QUOTE ] It wouldn't be the first time I'd been sent home from a job opportunity for being too short.

January 18th, 2005, 10:47	#16
mpenguin1 Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 10,307 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Military Flight Attendants? Ahhhhh! But, you are tall in !!!!

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