I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Air Canada (Vancouver, BC) in Oct 2016
Interview
It's a very Long process. First it was a phone interview with basic questions, then there was a second phone interview where you get tested on the languages you speak and then you go in for a face-to-face interview.
Regular flight attendants will interview you. Then there will be a group interview if you get passed on. After the group interview they will ask you your three choices for your base location and in the upcoming week you will have your medical testing.
After a few more weeks they will let you know if you passed and they will give you dates for training. Training is very intense and you have to put your life on pause For 6 to 8 weeks. If you failed two times and your grooming standards or your exams you're out. You really need to work hard in order to stay with Air Canada.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Air Canada?
Why do you want to become a flight attendant?
Tell us about a difficult situation and how you dealt with it?
Three great/negative things about you?
Tell us about a time you went above and beyond for your customers?
Fair but alot of questions. Be prepared with many scenarios that demonstrates customer service and your ability to react to emergencies. Being friendly and dress appropriately is also very important
The interview process comprises an initial group meeting with all applicants, followed by a concise overview of Air Canada. Subsequently, the larger group will be segmented into two or three smaller units for individual interviews. These interviews are designed to assess your interpersonal skills, cognitive processes, and professional bearing. You will be presented with a scenario for discussion, followed by a video analysis focusing on a flight attendant's actions, requiring you to evaluate their appropriateness.
It was a great experince doing an interview, even though I didn’t make the cut during the last interview for Air Canada. Overall it was a great journey. It does bring my hopes up because I lasted till the finals.