Behind The Scenes At Flight Attendant Training

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • From medical emergencies to unruly passengers, flight attendants are on the frontlines of everything that happens in the air. NBC’s Tom Costello gets a firsthand look at Delta’s flight attendant training academy aimed at improving passenger safety.
    » Subscribe to TODAY: on.today.com/Su...
    » Watch the latest from TODAY: bit.ly/LatestTODAY
    About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series.
    Connect with TODAY Online!
    Visit TODAY's Website: on.today.com/Re...
    Find TODAY on Facebook: on.today.com/Li...
    Follow TODAY on Twitter: on.today.com/Fo...
    Follow TODAY on Instagram: on.today.com/In...
    #FlightAttendants #Travel #Airlines

Комментарии • 103

  • @laurenpruitt15
    @laurenpruitt15 2 года назад +163

    FA here! Not only is Delta training like this, but all airlines train like this as well. Being a FA is so much more than handing out snacks. It's the BEST job ever but sometimes it can be extremely stressful.

    • @expat5587
      @expat5587 2 года назад

      They train in water like that ?

    • @Graciedog
      @Graciedog 2 года назад +1

      I totally agree. It's not 9 to 5. It can be flexible once you get some seniority but it is the best!!

    • @expat5587
      @expat5587 Год назад

      @No limit ty do alot of people fail ? I mean what if your afraid of water 💧

    • @laurenpruitt15
      @laurenpruitt15 Год назад

      @@expat5587 some people don't make it, yes. If there are certain things in training you choose not to complete then you fail.

    • @Stupidboi1
      @Stupidboi1 Год назад

      Wish delta FA could smile more because they all look so unhappy when I walk around the terminal.

  • @margotrosendorn6371
    @margotrosendorn6371 2 года назад +240

    Remember, a flight attendant's main purpose is to save your life in an emergency, not serve drinks. Always be nice to them!

  • @FalconsGirl1
    @FalconsGirl1 2 года назад +42

    I leave for FA training tomorrow. I’m soooooo excited nervous but READY

    • @solmarena222
      @solmarena222 2 года назад +1

      Any updates ? How was the training I’m going in august and am veryyyy nervous

    • @FalconsGirl1
      @FalconsGirl1 2 года назад +4

      @@solmarena222 it’s going great. A lot of studying but you will definitely get through it just stay focused at training

    • @janicecroissiert9116
      @janicecroissiert9116 2 года назад +1

      Our son has 2 weeks left, training for American Airlines. I’m excited, and nervous for him. He will be based out of state though, for now.

    • @ileenechols7447
      @ileenechols7447 Год назад +1

      I’m going in 3 weeks. I’m a bit nervous.

    • @FalconsGirl1
      @FalconsGirl1 Год назад +1

      @@ileenechols7447 you got it love just stay focused and study! I’m rooting for you sis 💕

  • @MJTam
    @MJTam 2 года назад +16

    Applauding all FAs from all airlines! From big airlines and small ones. They all go through the same rigorous training and face all these hardships during the pandemic.

  • @libbymonette9583
    @libbymonette9583 2 года назад +27

    Throwback to my 1989 Delta FA training. Great training and trainers.

  • @NicksDynasty
    @NicksDynasty 2 года назад +31

    This training prepared me for this crazy fun solid lifestyle and career path.
    This job is more than you think

  • @JarissaRoach
    @JarissaRoach Год назад +6

    Flight attendants are so impressive

  • @lexuslexus15
    @lexuslexus15 2 года назад +42

    I have to admit that the swimming session is absolutely exhausting, I can swim alright but to float with heavy weight and trying to get on the rescue boat is really difficult 😞

  • @bec6384
    @bec6384 2 года назад +16

    My godfather was a flight attendant for Southwest and he was the best. I miss him so much. I really enjoyed this segment, thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @thaliapowell2408
    @thaliapowell2408 Год назад +7

    It's my dream to become a flight attendant, idk why but I just feel this passion for it.

  • @d.g.1594
    @d.g.1594 2 года назад +51

    The training is intense but I can handle it. I want to insure everyone has a safe travel on an airplane.

  • @asmrp2p903
    @asmrp2p903 2 года назад +41

    I just applied for an FA position with Delta. They are very selective on who they hire, its been said that you have a better chance of getting accepted into Harvard or Yale then getting hired with Delta. Ive seen people say they got hired on their 1st attempt of applying where others have taken them 6, 8, 10 trys of applying. I know every major airline has the positoves and negatives, but with all the times Ive flew with Delta be it economy and 1st class once, Ive had amazing experiences

    • @hrm9081
      @hrm9081 2 года назад +6

      This sentence about the comparison between Harvard and Delta is really nothing than publicity. Don't take it seriously.

    • @asmrp2p903
      @asmrp2p903 2 года назад +2

      @@hrm9081 Its just being used an analogy. Obviously Delta and Harvard are not 2 in the same but it just means Delta gets a lot of applicants and they are very selective on who they hire. They only 3% of applicants

    • @Kitty8791
      @Kitty8791 2 года назад +1

      @@asmrp2p903 The video states they're hiring 4500, but 30000 applied. That's 15%. Whereas, the acceptance rate for Harvard Class of 2026, which was just accepted, was recently published as 3% (they had more applicants ~57k for less spots ~2300).

    • @Graciedog
      @Graciedog 2 года назад +5

      @@hrm9081 .. I read the story about Harvard. They did a study and found its harder to get hired as a flight attendant than get into harvard with any airline. When I got hired there were over 200000 applicants. They only hired 3200!!

    • @hrm9081
      @hrm9081 2 года назад +2

      @@Graciedog Sure. You are right when it comes to Quantity. But no one can serously compare the qualifications demanded for harvard with those demanded for delta. And I am wondering about all these folks applying. Did you ever see all these delta fa youtubers ? Often they are not even able to speak a clear sentence in their own native language english. ( No offense, only an neutral observation of reality). And I think that actually they have a problem with hiring. Delta is seeking since long months for fa, and for language of destination fa even since years.

  • @michaelfreeze2949
    @michaelfreeze2949 2 года назад +20

    Self Defence training would come in handy as well

    • @krystaldispatchbetttymcgin7702
      @krystaldispatchbetttymcgin7702 2 года назад +5

      They do get self defense training but that is sensitive security stuff. There are some parts of training that they aren't allowed to show.

    • @michaelfreeze2949
      @michaelfreeze2949 2 года назад

      @@krystaldispatchbetttymcgin7702 That's good to know, thanks

    • @MJTam
      @MJTam 2 года назад

      You realize they are only showing a 4 min video from a six-week training program, right? You are getting a peek. Do you actually think that self-defense isn't part of that program? C'mon, now?! They go WAY more than what you can imagine.

  • @MrGlendale111
    @MrGlendale111 2 года назад +2

    I hate to admit to myself how long ago I had my Delta training 1983. It was intense but thankfully I made it. I remember I had 2 interviews, but it seemed as if I was hired after the first. I enjoyed the job and never really had any problems with it. However I wouldn't want the job in this day and age. There are far to many serious difficulties to deal with now days.

  • @fartemisfartmallow8647
    @fartemisfartmallow8647 2 года назад +10

    I’m petrified of flying….idk how flight attendants can stand being up in the air so often. I literally trembled with my head down for an entire flight from NY to TX. I kept thinking of nothing but thousands of meters of air under my seat and couldn’t help it.

  • @Julius4396
    @Julius4396 2 года назад +5

    That's not training for a heart attack, it's training for a cardiac arrest.

  • @parisz
    @parisz 2 года назад +2

    Working on one of the most popular cruise ships in the Baltic Sea with had training similar to this I remember

  • @jessicajones5742
    @jessicajones5742 Год назад

    So cool!

  • @amyblack9251
    @amyblack9251 2 года назад +3

    #flightattendantfor30years. Yes, we all train like this.

  • @sirfunwill
    @sirfunwill 2 года назад +7

    Flight attendants are the best. Every flight I bring them a gift cards.

  • @balticbabe1
    @balticbabe1 Год назад

    While people are boarding, we usually choose our ABPs who, ideally, would be 2 men traveling alone, (so as to not separate families) and fairly young to middle aged, so that they would have the physical capability of helping people either at the bottom of an evacuation slide or onto a raft

  • @mwatkins7450
    @mwatkins7450 2 года назад +2

    Very interesting! ABP. thx!

  • @dejtv956
    @dejtv956 2 года назад +8

    you have to pass the FA exams with atleast a 90% if not your going home

  • @SATX271
    @SATX271 2 года назад +2

    "My sincere apologies sir or miss but I swear I wasn't checkin you out! I was just observin to see if you are what we call an ABP for our flight."
    🤣🤣

  • @IssaVibewithKP
    @IssaVibewithKP 2 года назад +2

    I was told my rear end was too big to be a flight attendant in the nicest way 😂
    When I would turn sideways my buns would possibly touch the heads or faces of the passengers😩

    • @Copper9
      @Copper9 2 года назад +1

      You can still be a flight attendant, my butt is huge too and I'm one. I do walk through the aisle sideways when I can but in an emergency or rush everyone is getting booty bumped lol. Not to mention I work the small planes too.

  • @greensteelusallc7862
    @greensteelusallc7862 2 года назад +1

    Training is a must.
    Dead weight people in ocean must be a decent size to carry the load

  • @josiasleira
    @josiasleira 9 дней назад

    People need to understand the carry on thing, it’s a crime if you take anything with you during an emergency

  • @melancholycollie1466
    @melancholycollie1466 2 года назад +1

    I did Flight Attendant training when I was 18, other than my tattoos which I'm thinking of getting removed now because I might pursue this as a career after all, I'm more concerned about being so clumsy and forgetful that I forget to disarm the door before opening

    • @rachellizharris
      @rachellizharris Год назад

      What flight attendant class / training did you do? And how was the process getting into the class?

  • @ashiaonheragame
    @ashiaonheragame 2 года назад

    I’m going to do this again!!!

  • @alexianjones2826
    @alexianjones2826 2 года назад

    God bless u all🙏

  • @veronicaorantes3931
    @veronicaorantes3931 Год назад

    I hope to become a flight attendant one day. 🤞

  • @Atlantisboi77
    @Atlantisboi77 2 года назад +1

    This is true and thank you for sharing that we are looking for ABPs 😂😂😂 we do more than serve drinks and snacks

  • @amyblack9251
    @amyblack9251 2 года назад +1

    Our airline calls them 'ABA's'...able bodied assists.

  • @ahmedabdullahi7519
    @ahmedabdullahi7519 2 года назад

    @1:49 Lmao the key is to what???

  • @jessieceja9623
    @jessieceja9623 2 года назад

    My dream

  • @luvtoyscollector3373
    @luvtoyscollector3373 2 года назад +1

    Wow who knew, I would do it just for the training but not for the actual job 😝

    • @balticbabe1
      @balticbabe1 Год назад +1

      No you wouldn't 😂 Everyone hates recurrent training (annual 2-day refresher)

    • @1Rdby
      @1Rdby Месяц назад

      @@balticbabe1
      You’re so right. I’ve flown for Delta 30 years now. We ALL hate the recurrent(CQ) training.
      It’s actually kind of funny bc we tend to perform so well ,,, all the info is so ingrained, yet we still get very stressed 18 mos later when it’s time to go back.
      It’s a bizarre cycle. 😂

  • @BillyAlabama
    @BillyAlabama 2 года назад

    I don’t know how they deal with flyers that are drunk, stoned and ruder than Charles Manson.

  • @kingtryton
    @kingtryton 2 года назад +5

    All this and they don’t get paid for it, at-least from what I’ve heard training is on you or does it depend on the airline 🥴

    • @AlliNW0nderland.
      @AlliNW0nderland. 2 года назад +3

      Depends on the airline

    • @AlliNW0nderland.
      @AlliNW0nderland. 2 года назад

      @piperj that is true. Most airlines pay “flight hours” base rate and then “time away from base” per diem

    • @Copper9
      @Copper9 2 года назад +1

      Depends on the airline. A lot do but it's not much (mine paid $500 for a month of training) and with many we have to share a room with someone we don't know during training as well.

    • @Copper9
      @Copper9 2 года назад

      @piperj yep, we don't get paid when the flight doors are open.

    • @anonymouslyknownravegirl2945
      @anonymouslyknownravegirl2945 2 года назад

      Nope I’m one and I’m only getting paid about 18 an hour for a regional airline and I know I deserve more but it grows with time but I still believe we should be paid way better even starting off because not only going through training we have to move to where they base us which means the airport all of our trips start and end which could be out of state or far away from home and we have to find a place there off Farley quickly. But I like the job and hope to get to a bigger airline when I see the opportunity

  • @18Ty18
    @18Ty18 2 года назад

    Wish I wasn’t scared to fly

  • @Bellasie1
    @Bellasie1 2 года назад

    There's room for improvement in the recruitment category. The archetypal airline crew seldom displays any genuine interest in other people, rather in their own perks and image. At least if they were truly passionate about travel, it could make up for the tedious part of their work and put a smile on more faces.

    • @balticbabe1
      @balticbabe1 Год назад +2

      It is mentally and physically exhausting, not to mention that you're serving hundreds of passengers per flight over and over again, oftentimes through the night, and extremely long shifts, ranging from 3, 4, 8 or 15 hours. It's difficult to maintain engagement with 400 people while working with barely a break on a 10 hour shift. Most people who do such physical work; garbage collectors, which we are, paramedics, which we are more often than you know, bouncers, which we are, conflict resolution experts, which we are, don't necessarily execute their duties with a smile or engagement with their patients or casualties. Our job is equally difficult. Not that flight attendants shouldn't be courteous but there really isn't a lot of time for the type of engagement you're seeking. It's a tough job, requiring a lot of stamina and patience for the often trying, oblivious and rude customer, and who are increasing in number

  • @viltheegr8334
    @viltheegr8334 Год назад

    A lot of Delta employees in the comments 😆😆

  • @jon3193
    @jon3193 2 года назад

    I hope they getting pay good.

  • @jessieceja9623
    @jessieceja9623 2 года назад

    Wow 30,000 I won’t make it

  • @JuukoHassan-jc9pn
    @JuukoHassan-jc9pn Год назад

    ltd my father's phone l want to become it am jjuuko saidat am in s.1what should l do

  • @NintendoSEGAreviewer
    @NintendoSEGAreviewer 2 года назад

    All this for minimum wage. 😍

    • @umbreonpokemon8190
      @umbreonpokemon8190 2 года назад

      You’d be surprised. Top airlines Southwest, american, delta and united between 68-73 dollars per hour. I don’t think most people realize how much 10 year plus flight attendants make

    • @NintendoSEGAreviewer
      @NintendoSEGAreviewer 2 года назад

      @@umbreonpokemon8190
      Yeah if they do they only get it for flight hours. All the labor they put into the job doesn’t get paid until they close their plane doors. And they’re limited flight hours too. So they probably make nothing in the grand scheme of things. I saw postings for $17/hr on indeed for flight attendant.

    • @travisarcamone1451
      @travisarcamone1451 2 года назад +3

      @@NintendoSEGAreviewer some usa flight attendants on top out pay can crack 100k per year. if you are making $72 per hour (deltas top out pay) and work 100 hours per month, that is 7200 before tax, and on top of the flight pay they are paid a per diem for being away from home which can easily be an extra 1000 per month or more. so no, it isnt minimum wage. however, money isnt great the first couple of years generally.

    • @Niteowlette
      @Niteowlette Год назад

      100 hours per month gets you about 10 or 11 days off at home unless you are senior enough to hold long haul international. The average pay is $55k - $60k flying about 80 flight hours per month, depending on the airline.

  • @mollyclum2302
    @mollyclum2302 2 года назад +4

    A plane going down over the Pacific no amount of training is going to save anyone. Just saying. Never seen an ocean crash with survivors.

    • @janeoleary8454
      @janeoleary8454 2 года назад +17

      Sully landed in the river. Everyone survived

    • @Neojhun
      @Neojhun 2 года назад +2

      Not relevant. Far more flights do not occur over sparse oceans. Even over water and coast it's often near busy water ways.

    • @SKS8080
      @SKS8080 2 года назад +1

      @@Neojhun think about it when you go to Hawaii from the West Coast. There is zero land opportunities if they can’t make it to a runway

    • @Neojhun
      @Neojhun 2 года назад

      @@SKS8080 I've flown Sydney L.A.X almost a DOZEN times. I'm Aussie.

    • @tiannadchey
      @tiannadchey 2 года назад +1

      Very rare

  • @elizabethchwakanowski5067
    @elizabethchwakanowski5067 Год назад

    6 weeks only?!!