Landing the Flight Attendant Job: Getting Hired with Airline Recruiter Heather Phillips

Hey friends! We’ve got a special one for you today – joining us in the studio is none other than our amazing friend Heather Phillips! She flew in just for this, and we couldn’t be more pumped to have her with us. Originally from Knoxville and now repping the Windy City, Heather has a wild, inspiring journey from answering a newspaper ad at 19 to spending 12+ years in the skies and now thriving as an airline recruiter. In this episode, we talk about all things in the world of airline recruiting. Heather shares her best interview tips, what recruiters are really looking for, and how being your authentic self might just be your biggest asset. Plus, we take a fun stroll down memory lane, talking bleach-soaked dorm rooms, and our number one tip for flight attendants in training. Watch the full episode on YouTube Episode Highlights: [1:27] Non-rev travel hacks and the magic of StaffTraveler. [4:22] Heather’s fearless leap into aviation – her first flight was to training. [6:55] Transitioning from flight attendant to recruiter – how she made the jump. [9:37] Why flight attendants wear all the hats – and why it matters. [11:39] What recruiters really want – hint: it’s not perfection. [15:13] Are you really being watched during your interview journey? Heather gives us the scoop! [18:40] Do your homework – the importance of researching the airline before you apply. [20:44] Representing your airline and aligning with its brand – the job is more than travel perks. [22:31] Interview red flags and the surprising reason one candidate applied. [26:27] How we met in training – pink polos, frosted tips, and flip phones. [29:52] Dorm drama and Clorox wipes – Heather’s southern roots show up strong. [33:16] “Calling and Cross Check” game – Heather’s lightning round travel faves. Thoughts on this episode? Text us! Support the show ✈ This episode was brought to you by StaffTraveler, the #1 non-rev app! If you travel on standby and are looking to make your journey easy and stress-free, check out StaffTraveler for free in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Download StaffTraveler ✈ Have a funny, wild, or heartwarming travel story from a flight that you’re dying to share with us? Submit your story at the link below and we could feature your story on an upcoming episode of the show! Submit Your 'Galley Gossip' Story ✈ We love people and we love to travel... no, seriously! Want to join us on one of our upcoming group trips? Check out the link below for current trips! Travel With Us ✈ We couldn’t do it without you! As independent podcasters, we rely on audience support to keep our show going. Join our community at the link below for exclusive content, early access, behind-the-scenes footage, and more! Join Us on Patreon