Hi Michelle thanks for sharing your experiences. I am looking forward to becoming an FA myself… I just got into the pool of candidates for west jet and still waiting for the training date. Do you know how long usually takes to wait before they let you know your training dates? I’m just curious and very much excited. Keep posting vlog I really enjoyed your content and it’s giving me inspiration to get into this career. Thanks so much! ❤
Hi, thanks for watching! And best of luck! You’re one step away from training. I honestly can’t remember how long it took me because the first time I was put in the pool, they stopped the hiring process and I ended up not getting a training date (if you’ve watched my cabin crew journey, I’ve explained the reason why I didn’t get it. But I did sit in the pool for some time). When they started re-hiring, and invited me over for a final in person interview, I did not sit in the pool for too long. I think they called me up the next day after the interview to offer me a training date. But again, it was all about timing. You can be put in the pool for a maximum of 6 months. Just be patient. You’ll eventually get that dat! Good luck! 😊
Thanks Michelle yes I’m quite excited about it, just waiting for the time for training. I appreciate your insight! ❤ keep inspiring us with your content ! Xo 😘
Thanks for this video. I am a new hire. I start training next week. Watching as much as possible to get an idea of what shifts are like. I live 5 hours from my base and no overnights offered at this airline :( I am disapointed about that but am excited to get started anyways. I was hoping to leave and get in the air for multiple days, see multiple cities and then return home on my days off. I take it WestJet does overnight shifts with lay overs? Or are you mainly back to base? Thanks again for your video :)
Hi, thanks for watching. I’m not sure where you are based. But in Vancouver, we do get a lot of layover pairings. Sometimes, we’re even away five days in a row. You can bid to avoid one day turns so you’ll be able to get the layovers, that way you’re able to make the most out of your pairings, especially because you live hours from your base. Best of luck on your initial. ✈️✨
Hi there! I appreciate your videos so much. But I wonder if it’s worth it to move Calgary and be a cabin crew. Also curious how much would be the income annually? Thanks so much.
Hi, thanks for watching. It really depends on your situation. I think if you’re a commuter FA, it would be a bit of a challenge, but a lot of FAs commute, so it’s manageable to some extent. If you’re considering and really wanting to become an FA and making a career out of it, then it might be better to move to a city where there is an actual base. The starting wage for FAs also depends on every airline, so it really varies. You might be able to find a rough estimation online. Hope that helps. Best of luck!
For a 1 hour flight, do you just get paid for 1 hour? You don't get any for travel to/from work? Do you always bring your overnight stuff in case it changes when you arrive?
Hi, thanks for watching. We have certain rules to follow based on the collective agreement. We get paid a minimum 4 hours even if you fly for only 1 hour. But, there are some changes if you drop flights partially… in that case, you only get paid the flying hours. For turn flights/one day, I pack an overnighter (i.e. underwear, pjs, toiletries etc), just in case we get stuck somewhere, I am prepared. When I was still holding reserve, if I got assigned a turn on day 1, I take all my luggage worth for a 5-day trip because they can extend your pairing and you should be prepared. :)
Hello Michelle! Thanks for couple of great vlogs! Since you mentioned Dublin, was wondering, do you ever go to European destinations? PS. I was trying really hard to focus on your lovely face, but that pen was just so distracting :D
Hi! Thanks for watching! :) We actually do. However, most of our Europe destinations are operated by the flight attendants who are based in Toronto or are qualified to operate on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft (which I'm not). Being based in Vancouver, we get the Hawaii destinations instead.
Hi, thanks for watching. I’ve answered this question in one of my frequently asked questions video. You can find it on my channel. Hope that video will answer your question. :)
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Love your hair Michelle! Can you show us how you do the sleek hair?
I've seen a couple of your videos I really enjoyed take care safe trips
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
HI Michelle, I've received a FA job offer from Jazz, and I can't wait to get to work after the training in April.
Hello, thanks for watching! That’s great news! Best of luck! :)
Hi Michelle thanks for sharing your experiences. I am looking forward to becoming an FA myself… I just got into the pool of candidates for west jet and still waiting for the training date. Do you know how long usually takes to wait before they let you know your training dates? I’m just curious and very much excited. Keep posting vlog I really enjoyed your content and it’s giving me inspiration to get into this career. Thanks so much! ❤
Hi, thanks for watching! And best of luck! You’re one step away from training. I honestly can’t remember how long it took me because the first time I was put in the pool, they stopped the hiring process and I ended up not getting a training date (if you’ve watched my cabin crew journey, I’ve explained the reason why I didn’t get it. But I did sit in the pool for some time). When they started re-hiring, and invited me over for a final in person interview, I did not sit in the pool for too long. I think they called me up the next day after the interview to offer me a training date. But again, it was all about timing. You can be put in the pool for a maximum of 6 months. Just be patient. You’ll eventually get that dat! Good luck! 😊
Thanks Michelle yes I’m quite excited about it, just waiting for the time for training. I appreciate your insight! ❤ keep inspiring us with your content ! Xo 😘
I saw you today at work in YVR. Was shy to approach you 😅
Hi! Where did you see me (whereabouts at YVR)? You should have said hi!!! 😊😁
@@MichelleAngela I was gate training training at the B gates 😍 Next time I will.
I have been trying to apply for a flight attendant for a long time, cant get in, so annoying
Thanks for this video. I am a new hire. I start training next week. Watching as much as possible to get an idea of what shifts are like. I live 5 hours from my base and no overnights offered at this airline :( I am disapointed about that but am excited to get started anyways. I was hoping to leave and get in the air for multiple days, see multiple cities and then return home on my days off. I take it WestJet does overnight shifts with lay overs? Or are you mainly back to base?
Thanks again for your video :)
Hi, thanks for watching. I’m not sure where you are based. But in Vancouver, we do get a lot of layover pairings. Sometimes, we’re even away five days in a row. You can bid to avoid one day turns so you’ll be able to get the layovers, that way you’re able to make the most out of your pairings, especially because you live hours from your base. Best of luck on your initial. ✈️✨
@@MichelleAngela thanks. No overnights at all at this airline unless there is maintenance or weather related problems
Hi there! I appreciate your videos so much. But I wonder if it’s worth it to move Calgary and be a cabin crew. Also curious how much would be the income annually? Thanks so much.
Hi, thanks for watching. It really depends on your situation. I think if you’re a commuter FA, it would be a bit of a challenge, but a lot of FAs commute, so it’s manageable to some extent. If you’re considering and really wanting to become an FA and making a career out of it, then it might be better to move to a city where there is an actual base. The starting wage for FAs also depends on every airline, so it really varies. You might be able to find a rough estimation online. Hope that helps. Best of luck!
For a 1 hour flight, do you just get paid for 1 hour? You don't get any for travel to/from work? Do you always bring your overnight stuff in case it changes when you arrive?
Hi, thanks for watching. We have certain rules to follow based on the collective agreement. We get paid a minimum 4 hours even if you fly for only 1 hour. But, there are some changes if you drop flights partially… in that case, you only get paid the flying hours. For turn flights/one day, I pack an overnighter (i.e. underwear, pjs, toiletries etc), just in case we get stuck somewhere, I am prepared. When I was still holding reserve, if I got assigned a turn on day 1, I take all my luggage worth for a 5-day trip because they can extend your pairing and you should be prepared. :)
Hello Michelle! Thanks for couple of great vlogs! Since you mentioned Dublin, was wondering, do you ever go to European destinations?
PS. I was trying really hard to focus on your lovely face, but that pen was just so distracting :D
Hi! Thanks for watching! :) We actually do. However, most of our Europe destinations are operated by the flight attendants who are based in Toronto or are qualified to operate on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft (which I'm not). Being based in Vancouver, we get the Hawaii destinations instead.
Thanks for sharing. Just wondering are you guys getting paid deadheading to or from somewhere. :) maybe at a lower rate or something ?
Hi, thanks for watching. Yes, we do get paid when we are deadheading. :)
Nice video
Hi, what about the height required for male and female cabin crew in air canada... Plzz reply
Love your videos ❤❤
Hi, thanks for watching. I’ve answered this question in one of my frequently asked questions video. You can find it on my channel. Hope that video will answer your question. :)
Hi Michelle.....love from india🇮🇳...more growth to you....could you please drop your Instagram so that I don't miss any updates 😃❤️ stay safe
Thanks so much for watching! ☺️