Pros And Cons Being On Reserve + What A Flight Attendant Schedule Looks Like

Pros and cons on being on reserve! I also share some of my experiences and show you my schedule!

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Flight Attendant 101
A POSITION (FLIGHT ATTENDANT): first class flight attendant. On some airlines the A is called the lead or the purser.
B POSITION: food cart (main cabin)
C POSITION: beverage cart (main cabin)
D POSITION: beverage cart/ floater (mostly main cabin.. first class when needed)
CREW SCHEDULING: rockstars who handle our schedules (flights, trips, days off..). We call them when we need help or have questions about our schedules. Very hard work.. we have the best people!
DEADHEAD: basically…. Working crew being repositioned as a passenger to a city where they are needed for another flight.
GALLEY: the unofficial official flight attendant office/workspace. This is where the food, drinks, carts, etc is located. Also where flight attendant jumpseats are.
INFLIGHT SHOES, INFLIGHTS: comfortable shoes, usually flats or slip ons, we wear during flight.
JUMPSEAT: where flight attendants sit for take off and landing.
KCM: Known Crew Member. For airline inflight crews to bypass regular security screening. The system constantly checks if we are in good standing with the airline, the law, etc. Random security checks happens somewhat often.
LEG: a flight. If I say I have 2 legs today… I mean, I have 2 flights today.
LIMO: fancy word for driving from one city to another. Kind of like deadheading.. but on the road!
LINE HOLDER: flight attendants (and pilots) who hold a schedule. Basically, line holders know where they are going before the trip starts.
PAIRING: it’s the schedule of a trip.
Example: 2 day trip
Day 1
06: 00- 10: 00 anc- sea
12: 00- 12: 40 sea- pdx
Pairing:
Layover pdx

Day 2
13: 00- 3: 30 pdx- anc
RANDOM: when we are randomly chosen for extra security screening.
RELEASE (GETTING RELEASED): getting off duty with permission.
RESERVE: flight attendants (and pilots) who are on standby. Meaning, reserves do not know where they are going. They wait for scheduling to call if they are needed.
SIT: time between flights. Also called “layover”.
TAG: tag you’re it!! Usually happens to reserves, but can most definitely happen to line holders. If scheduling needs someone to work another flight.. they can add additional flying to any flight attendant as long as it’s under contract.
TRIP: when we say “trip”, we basically mean we are working x amount of days. 2 day trips- we are working for 2 days. 3 day trips- we are working for 3 days. And so on.

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[aolanikunisan]

Hello Jaeymi! I somehow stumbled onto your channel and boy am I glad that I did. I am a Alaska FA as well and recently transferred base to SEA. I love watching FA youtuber’s vlogs but you are the second person I have come across who work in the same company. I am now subscribed and hope to be following your amazing journey.

[realpristine]

I'm a flight attendant and I've been on reserve since I started .... its been a year and a half 🙃 The one pet peeve I have about being on reserve is being on ready reserve lol

[exploringsincity]

Oh my gosh. Your video started with you saying you just left visiting your folks in Hawaii. My heart hurt. I know the feeling so well. Leaving Hawaii and your folks there is something I've been doing for years. Taking off from Hawaii is always so sad! Looks like you got back into the swing of things in Anchorage, though! Happy to see it!

[joanb]

Thank you !! I’m sitting in the Denver airport waiting for my connecting flight . This was really informative and helpful! I am always sad to leave the islands also. 🌴🏝

[angeldavid]

Wow i didn’t think something like new hires getting a line right away was even possible, would u consider making a video on helpful tips and tricks on getting your CJO?

[ashlihart]

Do airlines typically have like a preparation time for when you get out of training? I’m saving up for FA there’s so much that happens after training. I’ve been watching too much YouTube videos lol

[kimberlylalley]

You're adorable. Enjoyed this video. You explained it very well. I like your sense of humor.

[gabrielle-AV-n-PFloyd]

I enjoyed watching this! Very informative and I appreciate the details..thinking of leaving my corporate job to follow in the footsteps of my parents. My father was a UAL Captain for 34 years, retired in Honolulu, Nu'Uanu Blvd and mother was a 'Stewardess' in the 60's. I am in my early 50's. Anyway thank you so much, you also kept it positive which I appreciate!

[hadleyjames]

Super informative and explained well. had no idea that reserved could last so long for new hires. Thank you Jaeymi .

[sangiwemrubatajensen]

Bindge watched all your videos! I love your energy, I cannot wait to officially join the Alaska family 😁

[jordanfontes]

Hey Jaeymi!
It is sort of like pulling the handle on a slot machine, when 10 o'clock comes around at check in. Bar, Bar, bar, yeah dropped that trip. I get it. This old dog, can learn new tricks. Now the purple dot with employee sitting, means hang out in the crew room on reserve, because it is an on site sit?
My job has me on call from quitting time, at 3:30 pm, to 7:00 am, monday thru friday. All day sat/sun 365 days a year. Sucks the life out of you. That's why I would love to walk the trails like you do.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend, and have a great week ahead of ya. 🤠🐱

[avdreymae]

How does seniority work within a graduating class if you’re all graduating at the same time? Is it by experience or age or performance within class?

[OperatorBayArea]

Just got done doing video interview with Alaska

[wannandowannando]

So if I understood well, with your airline you couldn't drop all your trips? Just one trip?

[groundup]

Screen record the hunger games next time😁