The Essential Guide To Becoming A Flight Attendant [Paperback]

Kiki Ward (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2000 | ISBN-10: 0970184301 | ISBN-13: 978-0970184306

A powerful, detailed guide written by a long time flight attendant to assist prospective flight attendants through the highly competitive airline application and interview process. Also included is complete insight into the flight attendant career, benefits, scheduling, a typical work day and numerous other aspects of the profession. Insiders tips and suggestions that guarantee an applicants ability to stand out in the interview or open house. Over 85 current interview questions are included along with current role play scenarios that you must be prepared for in your airline interview. A detailed overview of what to expect in flight attendant training and the information you need to know to succeed. A complete updated airline guide is also included listing requirements and contacts, as is the twenty four hour clock and city codes to prepare an applicant for pre-interview testing.

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Editorial Reviews

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I got my wings! Thanks for writing such a great book. It is truly a wealth of knowlege! -- Mara, Miami FL

Thank you for The Essential Guide! It became my bible! It is certainly filled with an amazing amount of information... -- April, Hershey, PA

Your Guide is an excellent resource that left me very well prepared, I am so grateful to you! -- Dave, Burnsville MN

About the Author

Kiki Ward was hired as a flight attendant for American Airlines in 1986. She has been based at Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Honolulu. Kiki has worked both as an international flight attendant flying to destinations within Europe, Australia and New Zealand as well as a domestic flight attendant serving destinations around North America, Canada and Mexico. Kiki is a recipient of The Professional Flight Attendant Award and has represented American Airlines at numerous charity and celebrity events, spoken at career day events as well as been invited to appear as a featured author at aviation seminars. Kiki has also appeared in major U.S. publications including Fortune magazine, Cosmopolitan magazine and major airline in-house publications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Kiwi Productions (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970184301
• ISBN-13: 978-0970184306
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,501,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Major Airline recruiter recommends this guide!, June 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Essential Guide To Becoming A Flight Attendant (Paperback)

As an airline recruiter/interviewer for a major airline I have seen and heard about "The Essential Guide To Becoming A Flight Attendant" for for some time now. I checked it out personally recently and it is right on target. Anyone who reads and follows the information in this guide should have no problem being hired as an airline flight attendant. The questions Ms. Ward reveals in the guide are the exact ones I ask each day while interviewing flight attendant applicants and the tips on interview etiquette are right on. I wish all applicants were as prepared as those who have read this incredible book must be. Kudos for a professional job by a flight attendant professional!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I GOT THE JOB!, January 3, 2007

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R. Sandlin (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Essential Guide To Becoming A Flight Attendant (Paperback)

I ordered this book just two weeks before my interview. The book arrived in two days and I read it. I read it again, and again. I studied the questions, practiced my answers, dressed how I was supposed to dress, walked how I was supposed to walk. This book worked, and I was offered a job as a flight attendant with a major airline on the spot. I start training next month and cannot wait. This book is what you need to have the upper edge over the other applicants- I was skeptical- but after being hired to the most sought after position in the aviation industry- I am a believer.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Prospective flight attendants need this book!, June 18, 2000

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Katherine A. Kiley (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Essential Guide To Becoming A Flight Attendant (Paperback)

As someone who is just starting the rather grueling process of trying to become a flight attendant, I can attest to the accuracy and helpfulness of Ms. Ward's manual. Her wealth of experience comes shining through, page after page. After attending two interviews for major airlines, I found that all of what I had learned from The Essential Guide to Becoming a Flight Attendant was, indeed, essential! It helped me immeasurably - in fact, I was invited to a second interview with both carriers! Anyone serious about becoming a flight attendant in today's competitive market will appreciate Ms. Ward's insights--especially her sample (and very accurate) interview questions and tips on what to expect and how to plan for your interview. Ms. Ward is also available for follow-up advice by e-mail and she has been unfailingly helpful throughout my own interview process. I highly recommend the manual to anyone else in my position.