If you are like me, you absolutely love to travel. It becomes a part of who you are; and when asked by friends why you travel; a myriad of reasons come to mind: the excitement of meeting new people, the love for experiencing new things, the love for seeing new places, trying new foods, and the adventure and spontaneity that every journey brings – these are just a few reasons why I love to travel.

Becoming a flight attendant was far from easy. However, it was the most rewarding, exciting, and humbling career of my life. The course was thirty-one days long. Flight attendant candidates who are given a conditional job offer (CJO) are given a chance to participate in a face-to-face interview, or what flight attendants refer to as “F2F”. It is a very tedious process. Candidates must be willing to live in a hotel for a month, while attending the academy classes. Classes are in session six days per week. Some classes start late at night, while others are early in the morning. The days of the week for classes vary as well. Every week there will be exams based upon some subject that might have been covered that week, or possibly that day. A passing grade is 90% or higher. Candidates have two chances to pass that exam with a 90%. If, on the second attempt a candidate receives an 89% as opposed to 90%, he or she is escorted out of the building immediately, and no one in the class ever sees that person again. Flight attendant candidates cried, hugged, laughed, and bonded with one another. They became family. Flight attendants are highly trained in security, first aid, overall service and much, much more! We possess a special personality that allows that connectivity with folks from all over the world. Sometimes a special conversation with a passenger can be the highlight of the day!
One of my first flights was to Dubuque, IA. The crew consisted of the captain, the first officer and myself. There was a major snowstorm, however, we landed safely without incident. Because of the storm, the crew stayed overnight and we had a full day to spend in Dubuque until we were cleared to fly out two days later. The next morning, I asked the concierge where to go sightseeing? I went for a walk, trudging through eight to ten inches of snow to “Diamond Jo Casino” on Bell Street. Comparatively, it’s smaller than Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. The staff and the guests were pleasant. I chatted with several folks from the area who also recommended a visit to the Dubuque Museum of Art, which is located across the street from the casino. Of course, that was my next stop. The museum had many activities for families with small children, and of course, because of the snowstorm, there were plenty of families enjoying the artifacts at the museum.
While on my return trip from Dubuque to Chicago, I had a brief conversation with one of my passengers who asked me what I loved about traveling. The word “peripatetic” came to mind, however, my travel spans far greater than walking in circles on the Embraer 145 aircraft. {The “Embraer” is a smaller aircraft that seats 45 passengers.) What I get from traveling is the excitement of real world experiences while meeting and appreciating the differences of folks from all over the world. I have flown a Cessna aircraft. What an experience! I will continue to take flight as I start my lessons as a private pilot. The Flight Academy at Brainard Airport in Hartford might be of interest to you, if you’re someone who loves to travel and might want to fly.
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