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For those that have wanderlust, being a flight attendant is the adventure of a lifetime – but for a homebody, it may not have the same appeal. Is the Flight Attendant Life for you? CommuteAir Flight Attendants share some aspects of the lifestyle for you to consider…but which are pros and which are cons depends entirely on your perspective.

What are some of the pros and cons to being a Flight Attendant? It’s really a matter of perspective. If you’re a homebody or need to be near your family, this might not be the life for you, and that’s ok! Members of the CommuteAir family shared some considerations.

If you’ve been to an airport, you know flight crews have their own language. There’s terminology used, and a shorthand, that makes communicating with dispatch, maintenance, and even passengers more efficient. If you’re thinking about becoming a Flight Attendant, or starting ANY job in the airline industry, you’ll need to learn how to speak the lingo with these frequently-used aviation terms, phrases, acronyms, and jargon.

Earlier this year, United Airlines launched a new color pallet and updated its livery. Since then, CommutAir, a United Express carrier, has eagerly awaited the color change on its fleet of Embraer 145s.

The men and women in maintenance aren’t as high profile as the pilots flying the planes. They seem more serious than the flight attendants with large smiles. But they are every bit as critical to CommuteAir operations as the direct service providers in the air.

Captain Lamont Tillery, First Officer D’Troy Pastor, and Flight Attendant Ashley Marroquin have a remarkable chemistry, the kind that forms when you truly enjoy the company of your coworkers. They are quick to laugh and tease one another, too, just like family.

Captain Robert Scheu came to CommutAir (C5) last year as a direct-entry-captain (DEC). He’s currently enrolled in United’s Aviate Program (formerly known as the Career Path Program) with a goal of transitioning to United. He recently shared his experience with interviewers.

CommutAir pilots — Vlad Kouzniaev, John Secord, Ryan Morris, and Joe Ranze — became the stars of a recent promotional video created in partnership with ATP Flight School and Flying Magazine.

CommutAir, a United Express partner (UAL), celebrated its 30th anniversary as a regional airline carrier on August 1 in its hangar in Albany.

CommutAir, a United Express regional airline, today announced it is increasing its sign-on bonus to $50,000 for captain-qualified candidates.