AxlF16

By my count so far, the answer appears to be a solid 'MAYBE'

In reality, that is the answer for many reasons. One general thing to keep in mind is that when you finally apply for a pilot position at the airline that you are working for, they will know EVERYTHING about your 'previous employment'! So plan on never taking sick leave or ****ing anyone off. Just a thought.

xjtguy

Pretty much. Because if one does go that route, they can consider they're ENTIRE tenure as a non-pilot employee as an interview.

hickspilot

I would agree with it being a maybe. However i feel you would have an advantage by knowing people within the company while being a flight attendant and working on your ratings. Why wouldnt you ever want to take sick leave? I thought it was only bad when you had a record of doing it repeatedly.

lily

Another point for the FA side! Thank you. This is what I was really hoping for if I took the position.

hickspilot

Out of curiosity what or who got you into flying?

lily

I've always loved everything about traveling and flying. I have a B.A. in International Studies & Management because I knew I wanted to travel for work. After a discovery flight, I was hooked. I actually wish I didn't love flying so much because it's proving to be quite costly, but I also can't imagine not going for something I love so much.

xjtguy

Well, you have to be sure that the company exercises said policy.

And just like at the UAL of old, it didn't matter if it was an intern, son/daughter, or intercompany transfer, it was a guaranteed interview, NOT a guaranteed job.

Even though A LOT of the above demographics got in without competitive qualifications relative to others, the mantra amongst many was to go into the guaranteed interview with as many feathers in the cap as possible.

IOW, besides meeting the mins to apply, recs from all your supervisors while there, HAVE SOME COMPETITIVE EXPERIENCE.

AGAIN, it was a guaranteed interview, there were PLENTY that got hired right at the mins, but there were ALSO plenty that didn't get hired that chose to burn their guaranteed interview when they just met the mins.

Of course, there's a whole slew of other relative factors that go into it.

hickspilot

IM a firm believer in that if you chase the dream and it really is your passion things have a way of working out

lily

Thank you for the honest input/warning. I think even a guaranteed interview is a great advantage. Maybe knowing when there are job openings before others as well? I'm willing to take on whatever will help me get a job in the end.

More Bacon

Regardless of what airline hires you--you can be sure you will "get a job in the end."

Rear end.