SkyWest Flight Attendants

[XPOO]

Well, if they wont let the Pilots fly past 60, maybe the F/A's should have an age limit as well. HAHA. jk!

 

[Snakum]

the state of Utah has .... a ton of women who were raised to do whatever they are told without question.

Wow ... I'm moving to Utah. imp:

 

[CHQFA00]

Two of the requirements for SkyWest's "aggressive recruitment" of Flight Attendants:


~Between 5-feet and 5-feet-8-inches tall

~Weight in proportion to your height


If only all the airlines include that caveat with proportional weight. Noting that most people enjoy having enjoyable and attractive FA's, why don't more of the regionals include this? I can guarantee you that at my last employer attractiveness or physical condition were the slightest of their interests. Yeah, thus far I have seen some exceptional talent at SkyWest, but are they really all as fantastic as I have seen? Why are so many of us younger guys subjected to fifty-five year olds with a gut and a cigarette hanging out of their mouths? Are there any other airlines that compare?






minnereg

I know I'll get ragged on by the other FA's on this board, but I couldn't agree with you more. After working for a regional and than doing 135, I can't understand why FA's look so rough. I'm gone 23 days out of the country per month, but I still find time to take care of myself. Is it that hard to stay away from the crew meals and put on make-up for a flight?!?!? Granted, we're not paid well, but I rather go hungry spending money on my appearance than to look rough in front of a bunch of military men that just got done spending a year in the sandbox.... but that's just me... let the blasting begin.

 

[minnereg]

I was reading your post just waiting for the sarcasm to kick in. Then I realized - you are acutually on my side. Amazing!


minnereg

 

[CHQFA00]

I was reading your post just waiting for the sarcasm to kick in. Then I realized - you are acutually on my side. Amazing!


minnereg

Yes... there is actually FA's out there that are on the pilot's side.

 

[siucavflight]

Yes... there is actually FA's out there that are on the pilot's side.

I like them on my er..................... yeah side, that is what I was going to say.

 

[Metro752]

I like them on my er..................... yeah side, that is what I was going to say.

Flight attendants are required equipment for overnights in Europe, why not here?

 

[pgcfii2002]

I love Flight Attendants!!

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

If Air Canada had height in proportion to weight in the 1970s my wife would've been an FA for them. She applied out of high school.


She weighed 135 lbs.

They said she weighed too much.


She was 5'10". She wore a size "6 Tall" dress.

Wow! What were they looking for???

cliff
YIP

 

[pookie]

You guys are idiots. I am more concerned if a FA can do her job than what she/ he looks like. I have seen some pretty ugly pilots sitting next to me so if you want to raise the standard for FAs then do the same for pilots.

People are people regardless of what they look like and how much one weighs.

 

[800Dog]

You guys are idiots. I am more concerned if a FA can do her job than what she/ he looks like. I have seen some pretty ugly pilots sitting next to me so if you want to raise the standard for FAs then do the same for pilots.

People are people regardless of what they look like and how much one weighs.

Big difference is pilots are paid to transport people from A to B safely. Often times, the people on the plane never see the pilots. FAs role is more of a customer service gig. Having someone who is in good shape, looks great and smiles adds to the customers experience. Not saying its right but, it is what it is. Personally, I am not too concerned about FAs competence as I know how to open an exit and get out. Not too complicated.

 

[siucavflight]

You guys are idiots. I am more concerned if a FA can do her job than what she/ he looks like. I have seen some pretty ugly pilots sitting next to me so if you want to raise the standard for FAs then do the same for pilots.

People are people regardless of what they look like and how much one weighs.

But it is different, I am not trying to f#ck the pilots on the overnights.

 

[cwe84]

.......

 

[cwe84]

Big difference is pilots are paid to transport people from A to B safely. Often times, the people on the plane never see the pilots. FAs role is more of a customer service gig. Having someone who is in good shape, looks great and smiles adds to the customers experience. Not saying its right but, it is what it is. Personally, I am not too concerned about FAs competence as I know how to open an exit and get out. Not too complicated.

So you wouldn't want the Cristina Jones and Hermis Moutardier of the F/A world to be on your planes. I'll bet you, had AA not had these two professional, well informed and seasoned F/A's on board Richard Reid would have blown that plane up. Now as a larger, straight male F/A I can tell you that more pax tell me they feel safer with me on board than the twig that is in the back serving coke and a bag of peanuts. It truley isn't about customer service, it is about making the passengers experience safe and enjoyable. If a passenger feels safe they will enjoy the ride.

Another thing having some of these larger F/A's on the airplane is a great advantage. I have had to pick up pax with disabilities to get them in there W/C and how about lifting the overweight gentleman out of 3f because he thinks he's having a heart attack. We provide safety first, quality service second. Also its not about opening the door it's about commanding an evacuation! I can also tell you that I would prefer having someone who can do their job more than if they looked like pam anderson and couldn't find the POB.....

 

[pgcfii2002]

I love women.

 

[siucavflight]

I love women.

Very good!

 

[Flyingdutchman]

I love hot women

 

[labbats]

Now as a larger, straight male F/A.....


I can also tell you that I would prefer having someone who can do their job more than if they looked like pam anderson and couldn't find the POB.....

These two statements contradict themselves.

 

[Metro752]

I love hot women

I love carpet

 

[172driver]

We provide safety first, quality service second. Also its not about opening the door it's about commanding an evacuation!

You see, that's the problem. FA's think they are there "primarily for your safety." That's why so many of them think they are the cabin police. I disagree. What percentage of FA's have ever commanded an evacuation? How many passengers have ever been hindered from evacuating due to a laptop bag poking out from under the seat, or a seat back being reclined an inch?

FA's need to relax, not take themselves so seriously, and serve the peanuts. They are there because the FAA mandates it for those extremely rare occasions when a safety issue may arise. They do occasionally have a role to play regarding the safety of the passengers, but 99.999% of the time they are there to provide customer service. They just don't realize this, so they go patrolling for "safety" violations to make themselves feel useful. Someone needs to inform them that their role is primarily customer service and occasionally safety.