Living a life of a SkyAngel changes the way you think about packing. Everything has a purpose and a proper place; if not- it doesn’t go. Frequently pilots and line crew say, “Wow this is the lightest Cabin Attendant suitcase I’ve ever carried!” in which I respond, “I’m a SkyAngel, I know how to pack.”

You can too, just put on your thinking cap and follow these steps…or just watch this video:

One of the greatest things I love about being a SkyAngel is the freedom this career has given me to travel the world both for work and for pleasure. People ask me where I have been and I always respond “Everywhere!” …at least that is how it feels.

I traveled to the Congo last summer. Solo, for three weeks. I didn’t tell my parents until a week before I left. I didn’t want them to have to worry any more than they needed to about having their little girl trekking thru, what is presumed to be, one of the most dangerous places in the world. (pssst! It’s not that scary.) Very few people in my life knew I was going until I was already there. I just had to go, for three reasons...

There is nothing that thrills me more than when I meet a kindred spirit. Someone who shares the excitement and passion that I do for private aviation. Trent is one of those men and I would love to share the story he so thoughtfully emailed to me one morning about his experience and joy as a Flight Attendant for the US military.

Once a flight is confirmed there is so much that goes into creating a delightful experience for the private jet traveler. It is amazing how many moving parts there are and how many different individuals are juggling these moving parts in order to create a flawless flight. A lot can go wrong, but a lot has to go perfectly in order to bring all these moving parts together.

Tell me a story.

I get this question A LOT from guests that I fly, people that I meet once they learn what I do, and of course from our SKYacademy students.

It’s fun to tell stories of the adventures I have been on and the things I have seen and experienced as a result of my career as a SkyAngel. Sometimes, like many corporate flight crew, I take it for granted and other times, most times, I am thrilled that I make a living from traveling the world on private jets, tending to the needs of the uber elite. It’s a career like none other and it’s fun!

Everyone believed I “had it all” as an international flight attendant and that I was living my dream. I had international flying, long layovers, and a new airplane. The lifestyle did seem unreal at times, but over the course of a few years, my commercial airline job wasn’t the vibrant and exiting existence that I wanted for myself. I desired a fresh adventure, and that’s when I became a SkyAngel.

Wow! My first flight! I couldn’t believe it. I was so excited when I got the call I wanted to squeal and jump for joy. I just couldn’t contain my excitement. Finally, all my hard work and perseverance was paying off. I was more than ready to start soaring, but there was still so much more I knew I had to do to prepare for my flight. I was ready for this moment.

Every day we receive many applications from individuals wanting to attend SkyAngels SKYacademy. These ladies want to travel the world as SkyAngels. But how badly do they want it?

During the application process, we speak with those we are considering accepting into SKYacademy and often, during these conversations, the applicant wants to know if we can guarantee work upon graduation. Our answer to this question is this…

Most of us, in our lifetime, have been called or heard the term “They are green.” which is generally meant to describe someone that is new to an industry, meaning they have little or no experience in the industry in which they are pursuing a career. It should NOT, however, be meant to suggest that the individual can not succeed or even be better at performing the roles and responsibilities of the position in which they pursue over someone who has been in the industry for years

If you are looking to become a flight attendant on private jets there are a handful of training companies within the U.S.A. that provide the training and certifications necessary to launch your career. So, why does SkyAngels make you apply to attend SKYacademy while the other training companies offer open enrollment where anyone can attend and obtain the training they need?

We love sharing our SKYcrew with you, providing the opportunity for you to get to know them on a deeper level, their passion for service, and desire to create a delightful travel experience for their guests. Our Certified SkyAngels are known as the best in the industry because they are always striving and tasking each other with becoming better every time they go wheels up. We know you and your clients will enjoy a flawless and enjoyable flying experience with a SkyAngel onboard. Please take a moment to learn more about Lauren and her favorite destinations and restaurants around the world.

Change is scary, but I will tell you what is scarier…

One day looking at your life and realizing you haven’t truly done anything you’ve really wanted to do with it. Whoa…mind blown. SCARY.

Meet SkyAngels featured SKYcrew & Certified SkyAngel, Emily. We interview her to learn what life is like being a flight attendant in private aviation.

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Blogger and Owner of The Flight Attendant Life, Kara recently graduated from SKYacademy as a Certified SkyAngel. This is a follow-up to her journey training with SkyAngels SKYacademy.

"Tell me more about SkyAngels SKYacademy!" We receive many calls, text, emails, messages every day from Corporate Aviation Crew and aspiring crew wanting to learn more about SkyAngels SKYacademy. One thing we can tell you, without a doubt, is that you will walk away from training feeling 100% prepared to go out and confidently pound the pavement, secure work and perform the role and responsibility of a Corporate Crewmember for both safety and service in the sky all while having tons of fun and building lasting relationships!

Over the years my SkyAngels and I have been to some pretty amazing locations, done incredible things and seen parts of the world that others may never get to experience. That is the thrill of the career as a Corporate Cabin Attendant.

Kara and I first sat down at a little coffee shop in Santa Monica six years ago to talk about SkyAngels and her joining the team - she is someone you will instantly adore. Her smile, laughter, and love for life is contagious and I couldn't wait to have her become a part of the SkyAngels' family. Sadly, Kara wasn't ready then and instead followed in her mother's footsteps and became a Commercial Flight Attendant.

For me, being a Certified SkyAngel (Corporate Cabin Attendant) is like being a kid at a candy shop. I love meeting new people so much and the diverse range of people I get to serve is so exciting for me that it never feels like work. I’m such an extrovert that serving and caring for my guests gives me a natural high (not unlike a kid in a candy shop).

Too often, it’s easy to forget how lucky we are as flight crew in the exclusive and coveted world of Private Aviation – we have been spoiled, so out of the corporate grind that we sometimes forget that even though our schedule is not our own, delegated by those we fly around the world, we still have so much freedom to pursue and do the things we love while we are waiting for our guests to arrive or additional details about the flight or about our guests or confirmation of a flight or departure times, or…the lists goes on. But, somehow we always seem to be hurrying and most importantly, waiting.