Flight attendants “police†JetBlue
If you’re flying JetBlue, it should be no surprise that the flight attendant used to be a New York City police or fire fighters.
That’s according to Scott McCartney, The Middle Seat columnist at The Wall Street Journal.
He writes that "some airlines try to hire flight attendants who are young and attractive. JetBlue Airways has a type, too: cops and fire fighters."
McCartney says that JetBlue has hired "several hundred" New York City police officers and fire fighters since the carrier began flying a decade ago.
"By some counts, 10 percent of its total cabin crew workforce of 2,400 has emergency response experience, though the airline doesn’t have an exact number," McCartney adds.
How did this all come about?
McCartney reports JetBlue’s first class of flight attendants included a former New York City fire fighter. He writes that "to JetBlue, his focus on safety was appealing; his take-charge manner and calm under fire were crucial and his corny jokes and upbeat nature were infectious."
After that, McCartney says, JetBlue recruiters warmed to the idea of hiring workers who had a background in dealing with emergencies.
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