Practice 35 Air Canada interview questions covering customer service, safety protocols, and aviation operations.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Given the nature of any airline with flights in the air 365 day a year, flight attendants at Air Canada will be expected to work a wide variety of hours and spend long periods away from home. The Air Canada career site does a great job of outlining both the training program and work expectations for their flight attendants, and they state that eight weeks of training in Montreal or Vancouver is required. Air Canada wants to hire employees with the flexibility required for the role.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"In my current position with Airline XYZ, I had an inconsistent schedule that required me to often be on call. I worked many weekends and holidays. This is part of the lifestyle of a Flight Attendant, and I completely understand. I'm happy to work any hours offered to me here at Air Canada."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am available for a wide range of hours and overtime if fortunate enough to join Air Canada. I prefer to be made aware of my schedule ahead of time so I can make appropriate childcare arrangements between my spouse and family."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Assure the interviewer that you understand the inconsistent schedule associated with being a flight attendant at Air Canada. You can use examples if you have some experiences to draw on. You can also mention why your family or personal situation allows this flexibility.

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I'm not tied to any family responsibilities. I would join Air Canada with the willingness to work the tough hours and the undesirable flights to help work my way up in the coming years. I'd also be ready to jump on any overtime opportunities that would be made available."

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As an RMT, I had an inconsistent schedule that required me to often be on call. I worked many weekends and holidays and sometimes in many different locations within a week. My work depends on my client's availability. It is part of the lifestyle of a Flight Attendant, I completely understand. I'm happy to work any hours that are offered to me."

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Fabulous response! It's great how you tied in the fact that you are accustomed to an inconsistent schedule already.
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