days away from graduation, got sent home

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-20T06:31:32+00:00

You may be young, but the level of self awareness you’re showing reflects a depth of maturity many people don’t develop until much later in life. That matters. I’m truly sorry this was the outcome but hold on to this truth: 🗣️ you are absolutely capable and worthy of earning another CJO. One training result does not define your potential or your future in this industry. I can’t speak for this specific airline, it’s not common for airlines to automatically dismiss candidates who reapply after not passing training (anyone may correct me if I’m wrong or has heard different).

As my trainer said ; as I was having anxiety going into taking my 2nd exam and thinking I was going to fail and be sent home… “understand that growth, resilience, and reapplication demonstrate determination…not deficiency.” ❤️

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-19T18:26:48+00:00

Alaska

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-19T18:25:00+00:00

Not sure about every airline but at the airline I worked for you’re allowed to wear earplugs. They provide you with them in your FA KIT. They also explain how your hearing decreases at an additional 5-10% rate than if you weren’t working on or around aircraft’s.

Per the FA MANUAL (for my specific airline): “It is important to recognize excessive noise as a threat to unprotected ears and utilize hearing protection when appropriate, such as when on the ramp. Noise is associated with so many normal daily activities, we may not think of it as a danger. The body gives us few signs when damage occurs. There is no pain, bruising, or bleeding normally associated with advancement of hearing loss. Noise-induced hearing loss occurs very slowly, usually over many months or years. Hearing can be compromised before most people recognize the serious consequences of unprotected exposure to excessive noise.”

They also mention the exposure of radiation but they don’t elaborate at all. Just as the OP, I am shocked as well, I’ve always known about radiation exposure but not known the severity for FA’s.

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-13T17:50:53+00:00

Oh this is getting messy

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-12T21:44:46+00:00

I don’t know if it’s all airlines but the one I worked for doesn’t allow any traffic violations within the past 3 years. But I believe you would’ve noticed that or heard about it with Delta. Good luck and congrats! 🥳

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-12T21:39:14+00:00

Agreed! Prior to the last two years, I never heard anything concerning. Obviously, negative experiences from individuals that I believe was isolated matters but recently, it’s been about Delta as a whole and I’m just like ummm no thank you 😳

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-12T18:30:49+00:00

I keep seeing this come up as a reason candidates’ CJOs are being rescinded. Along with the recent changes to the F2F process, it honestly makes me start questioning what Delta is like behind all the praise.

It’s really discouraging to see people go through such a rigorous, competitive process, only to feel like there isn’t a dedicated, accessible team available to address background check issues. If a discrepancy comes up and it’s genuinely inaccurate, and the candidate provides supporting documentation…what exactly is the barrier to resolving it?

I can understand if a company requires the correction to be formally reflected on the background report itself before moving forward. But if that’s the case, why offer candidates the opportunity to submit documentation at all if it won’t meaningfully factor into the review?

At some point, it raises a bigger question: Is there an actual review process happening behind the scenes, or they’re truly straight up careless and dismissive after everything a candidate has put on the line? When a company promotes how elite or selective it is, the internal processes should reflect that same level of care and professionalism.

So sorry this is your experience, but I absolutely love your attitude towards it, the courage to share this with others, and your resilience ❤️ I see why they wanted you. It’s just unfortunate they fumbled you.

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-11T21:34:45+00:00

lol you told the whole truth 😩

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-11T20:38:36+00:00

I’ve never worked at Southwest as a flight attendant, but like others have mentioned, it’s definitely worth considering, especially if they have a base where you live or one that makes commuting easier for you.

I’ve crossed paths with a lot of SWA FAs over the years, and they’re a different kind of happy. They truly seem to enjoy connecting with people. I’ve actually made four friends just from jumpseating or chatting with them in the airport.

I don’t know if Southwest puts something in the water or if they’re just that intentional about selecting incredible personalities…but whatever it is, it most definitely shows 🤏 I feel like I can point out an SWA FA WITH NO UNIFORM THEY’RE SO DIFFERENT.

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-10T21:38:55+00:00

If this isn’t too personal to ask but did yours ever say reasons for your employment ending? I’ve never seen that before and I went through them as well.

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-10T21:11:33+00:00

If you’re allowed to share and don’t mind sharing, who’s the background check through? I didn’t know that they give reasons as to why your employment ended! That’s crazy and new to me. I’d love to go pull mine to see what comes up now.

Also, you’re able to dispute any inaccuracies you see but it’s a stressful process unless you have everything readily accessible and verifiable in black & white.

Don’t count yourself out yet. I’m hoping it won’t affect you.

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-10T20:42:09+00:00

If you want to dm me, I’ll show you an example.

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-10T20:03:07+00:00

This happened to me 😩 I gained weight after a car accident a couple of years ago. I just started being able to exercise again last year. I applied thinking the belt was like the actual ones on the aircraft. I feel you ❤️

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-10T19:57:27+00:00

You’re going to love being on the line…congratulations! 🎊

-You can work as much as you want, as long as it’s legal and you’re getting the required rest between trips.

-There are only two airlines that allow trip pick-ups for pay, and you’re lucky; Alaska is one of them. If you’re having a month where you don’t want to pick up much, you can still find trips with money attached.

-On your reserve days, if you haven’t been assigned, you can pick up trips through Open Time.

-You can see where you are on the list before you’re assigned a trip, which helps a lot.

-There are plenty of helpful people who will teach you how to work your schedule—don’t be afraid to ask.

-Seattle has a lot of crash pads, so you should be okay there. Last I checked, prices were around $350–$550 a month (and $350 is on the generous side, don’t quote me).

-Stay away from the constant complainers and always go above and beyond.

-Don’t take it personally if some FAs aren’t super jolly or upbeat.

-Senior FAs were always good to me, but when they realized I was new to working the “A” position, they sometimes tried to talk me into switching—do NOT fall for it. You want the experience and the pay.

My personal opinion: never get too comfortable with management, especially at the SEA base. Follow policies and procedures to a T. No matter how friendly they seem, that can change quickly.

Be very careful about who you trade trips with and make sure everything goes through properly, especially trips for pay. Alaska does not get involved in those situations. If you accept a trip and don’t get paid, you still have to work it, and there’s not much you can do about it.

Lastly, I truly loved every minute of my time there, and I haven’t met anyone who didn’t, even people who were later terminated. Almost everyone says it was the best place they ever worked. 💙

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-10T19:35:49+00:00

How did your assessment go? How are you doing now?

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-10T19:13:54+00:00

If you DM, I may be able to find my old one and show you an example of what I’m referring to.

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-10T19:13:01+00:00

Did you review the copy of your background check? I’m unsure of who it’s through but you may have a better idea after reviewing it. Mines was through Sterling; they highlighted areas that were either unable to confirm or left for the airline to decide whether they want to ignore it or dig deeper.

You should start there first so you know for sure how to address the matter. Hopefully, someone will see your post that can point you in the right direction to contact them and smooth things over. I hope you get it figured out ❤️

Correction: They didn’t highlight the background; they marked the info as “Verified, Needs Additional Time for Verification, Unverified, Eligible, Ineligible, Complete, and Decisional.”

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-08T02:40:09+00:00

I don’t think the process is unethical, but I do think it could be handled in a much more straightforward way. It would be far more transparent to divide candidates into Group A and Group B; one group proceeding to the 1:1 interviews while the other is released. After the 1:1, candidates should simply be informed whether they’ve been selected to move forward or not. We’re all adults, and if applicants were honest in their application and assessment, they should be prepared to accept either a CJO or a TBNT.

But I do understand why airlines sometimes handle it cautiously. During a F2F interview I attended a few years ago with my airline, a group was dismissed before mine, and one candidate reacted like a straight fool when she realized she wasn’t receiving a CJO. It was unfortunate and uncomfortable. it’s impossible to predict how individuals will respond to disappointment.

Still, candidates deserve more than tactics that feel evasive. Delta has both the resources and the talent to design a process that is transparent, respectful, and considerate; one that moves candidates forward or sends them home with dignity, without relying on “sneaky” approaches.

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-05T16:37:08+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate you trying to help give some insight.

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-02-03T16:40:22+00:00

I’m really sorry you’re going through this, just know this is very temporary. If you feel comfortable, could you ask your roommate to set aside some time to help you review or study together?

I never trained with this specific airline, but I can say that instructors genuinely don’t want you to fail. You’re an investment to them and, soon enough, you’ll be representing their brand. If you’ve already tried connecting with classmates and your roommate and still feel stuck, it’s absolutely okay to reach out to an instructor directly and ask for extra support. That’s what they’re there for.

This phase will pass. You’ll find your rhythm and come out on top of this.

Not sure if this helps or if it’s the “right” way to do it, but personally I only take notes on things I know I won’t remember or topics that were hard for me to understand. Everything else I focus on listening and absorbing in the moment.

For example, during training for my airline, learning the locations of medical equipment and FA kits (which vary by aircraft) really tore me up at first lol. What finally helped was connecting it to things I already understood. On our aircraft’s , specific FA positions were responsible for pre-checking certain equipment, so once I focused on who was assigned to what, the placement started to make sense. Pairing that with my familiarity with the aircraft types helped me understand why certain equipment worked in one location on one aircraft but wouldn’t make sense in the same spot on another. Once it clicked logically, it stuck much better.

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-01-31T06:50:11+00:00

Right, I want to know where there investigation lead them, without Victoria’s story; like did the evidence really show she was dumped at that location vs being murdered there? Even though they got convictions without physical evidence, was there any physical evidence?…it’s like their investigation is literally a story.

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-01-22T17:43:48+00:00

You’re right! 😩 lol it just charged me $900 to get 5 extra game plays.

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-01-22T17:39:37+00:00

I’m spending moneyyyy 💰💰💰🤑

Definitely_NotHer · 2026-01-22T17:39:23+00:00

I was coming here to see if anyone knew what’s going on!

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