What is Crew Scheduling?

Learn About Flight Crew Scheduling
Crew scheduling is the process of assigning crew members to flights. Varied levels of skills and experience are needed to run and maintain each aircraft. It’s the flight crew scheduler who is responsible for developing and communicating a schedule for all flights. They direct people between locations by using the smallest number of personnel and ... Read more

5 Benefits of Being a Flight Attendant

Have you ever read a job description where traveling and meeting new people were two of the requirements? If not, you have probably never considered a career as a flight attendant. If you are looking for a job that is both fun and  compensates well, you may want to consider it. Flight attendants are not … Read more

3 Common Myths About Flight Attendants

For many people, flight attendants are seen as those who bring you beverages and snacks while you travel 35,000 feet in the air. They are able to defy the captain’s orders by walking around freely even with the fasten seat belt light on. They even seem utterly unbothered by turbulence that makes everyone else’s teeth … Read more

The History of the Flight Attendant Profession

The aircraft industry is not much more than 100 years old, and the history of flight attendants started in 1912. Ellen Church was the first female flight attendant and began flying in 1930. She made an impact on flight attendant requirements that lasted until World War II. She influenced airline companies to implement a plan requiring that all flight attendants be … Read more

How to Become a Flight Attendant- Have a Sense of Humor!

Miss Julie shows you that having a sense of humor can help you learn how to become a flight attendant. If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, you have seen and heard a safety demonstration. This important ritual is performed prior to take-off on all aircrafts to familiarize passengers with safety equipment and evacuation procedures in the event of … Read more

How to Become a Flight Attendant- Know Your ABCs!

The Travel Academy’s Flight Attendant instructor Miss Lynn knows that if you want to learn how to become a flight attendant, you have to know your ABCs! Enjoy! THE ABCs OF A PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT ATTENDANT Attitude- The most important thing to possess at any job Beauty- Possessing inner beauty will allow you to shine on the outside … Read more

What to Know About Becoming a Flight Attendant

Becoming a flight attendant can be a lengthy journey. For those that love to travel and love to help others and want to work hard in different locations, this career might be suitable for you. For travel, if you want to be a flight attendant, be sure that you are ok with missing important holidays with … Read more

The Advantages of Being a Flight Attendant

Flight attendants are responsible for making sure that airline passengers have a safe and comfortable flight. They greet passengers, help them stow their luggage and serve them refreshments throughout the flight. They also must provide information to these passengers about emergency procedures should the flight have any problem. A career path as a flight attendant … Read more

It’s a Family Affair

The Travel Academy’s Flight Attendant and Cruise instructor- Peggy Hinsch- has been in the travel industry for 23 years. In that time, she has seen many things (all 50 states, 20 countries, the Eiffel Tower, Stonehenge, Tokyo, etc.) and shared many stories. But what some people don’t know is that her family is also very … Read more

What Does it Take to Become Hired as a Flight Attendant

Securing a position as a flight attendant does not require years of schooling or extensive training like other service industry jobs. Professional interpersonal skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to make decisions while keeping the safety of the passengers and crew as your number one priority is the main focus of all flight attendants. Check … Read more