Friday, November 04, 2005

My First Flight as A C/A

Ok, I know it makes more sense to blog about my training life in Japan. But I have no time and energy to do so! I promise- I'll do so after I come back from my NYC pattern.

Well, I had my first 2 flights as a C/A (Cabin Attendant). How was it? Tough, of course, both physically and mentally. I had to do a lot of revision before the flight and brace myself for the 'questioning' that may come at any time. The luggage packing was no joke also. Since my flight pattern was a 3-day SIN/KIX pattern, I thought just my overnight bag will be enough. Yes, the bag is JUST enough. I only have half the bag to put my clothes and shoes after packing in the 2 C/A manuals.

My flights were great. The Japanese crew on board were really nice and my instructors for the 2 flights (who both happened to be Japanese) were very patient and caring towards me. The 2 Singaporean seniors I flew with also took care of me and my buddy MR. The night we landed in KIX, they brought us out to dinner at one of the restaurants at the hotel and we chatted in their rooms until 11 plus.

Of course, I made some mistakes during the flights and had to apologise a lot. But the PAX were nice and I had no problems with them. A group of Japanese PAX saw my trainee badge when I was serving them and asked if I'm a newbie. I said it's my first flight and they all gave me their encouragement. After we arrived at KIX, the PAX saw me at the doorside and said "Ganbarou!!" Very touched, because this kind of experience will never happen again once I pass out and remove my trainee badge.

2 down, 8 more flights to go before I pass out. Wish me luck, I need tons of it. Have to go do revision now, and start packing my cargo for NYC. I just hope I don't screw up too badly this time.
A Lone Fighter stayed home at Friday, November 04, 2005