Category: flight attendant training

Flight Attendant Candidate

By The Flying Pinto

Nov 11, 2010 6 comments

I get a lot of emails asking me about flight attendant training and I thought who better to hear about it from than someone in training right now. I’m excited to introduce Jet, a flight attendant candidate who has agreed to chronicle his way through training all the way to new hire for us. Coming […]

Flight Attendant Q&A

By The Flying Pinto

Oct 11, 2010 13 comments

Hi Sara, I am part of a group of students that is doing a project about designing a hypothetical airline with an appropriate recruiting strategy. Would you be willing to answer some questions about being a flight attendant? Questions include information about advantages/disadvantages, qualities of a good flight attendant, day-to-day roles, important dos and don’ts, […]

Brace for Impact!

By The Flying Pinto

Aug 30, 2010 1 comment

The double ding is sounded and the blue sterile cockpit light is illuminated. This is our indication that we’re on our final approach into San Francisco. I perform one last cabin check and make sure my galley is secure. I then strap myself into my jump seat. Once I am position, I begin my thirty […]

About Me

As a Flight Attendant for a major U.S. Airline with over twenty years experience in the travel industry, I am here to offer advice on making your travels through the friendly skies..... well, more friendly! I will share my experiences with you and offer you a glimpse behind the galley curtain. I also created and co-host a popular podcast, The Crew Lounge Check out my media page too, I've been lucky enough to appear on several morning shows to get the message out. Questions? Join the conversation on twitter @theflyingpinto and on Facebook.com/theflyingpinto Cheers and Happy Travels!