FA --> Pilot

[BLing]

Ive met quite a few dude FA's that are now pilots.

 

[B727FA]

RAH has a gal who is now a CA on the 170. She was an FA at my past airline (I gave her her check ride there!) and she went to the Comair school in SFB (Orlando) for her pilot training. She came to RAH and is now, like I said, a CA here! She's awesome and I love her tons!

 

[labbats]

Ive met quite a few dude FA's that are now pilots.

Did they have good stick and rudder skills?

 

[BLing]

Did they have good stick and rudder skills?

Better on the stick than the rudders!

 

[timeless]

Has anyone seen the inverse, where a pilot becomes an FA?

I've seen furloughed FA --> Feeder freight FO --> recalled flight attendant. I guess the QOL and pay was better as an FA.

 

[flyin4jsus]

I was a FA for 3 years with Atlantic Coast Airlines. I'm now a Captain for a Regional, glad I made the switch. Never looked back! So I say go for it!

 

[futureflyer]

I'm interesting in going the Air National Guard route. I'm currently in college a couple years away from finishing my degree. Once I have my degree I'd like to join the ANG. Any info from people who have done this would be greatly appreciated. And how does UPT work? Is there enough time to do this and work on the side as an F/A, CSA, Ramper, etc? Thanks.

--futureflyer

 

[Slim]

futureflyer,

Two things.

First, once in UPT, there will be NO time for you to do something on the side. You'll be on active duty orders and won't need the distraction of something on the side.

Second, go to the military thread on this board to look for answers to your questions. Many others have asked the same questions you have. I'm retired from the NG and can give you information on my experience, but it's very old information.

Good luck...fly safe!

 

[NCherches]

COCKpit or BOXoffice?