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PILOT INTERVIEW Questions And Answers! (How to PASS an Airline Pilot Interview)

1. What is CRM process as Airline Pilot? The systematic and effective use of all available resources to ensure a desirable outcome and completion of the flight. Focusing on communication, teamwork, task allocation, decision-making and situational awareness. The major contributors in the CRM process are: Dispatchers, flight attendants, maintenance, ATC and of course the cockpit crew.

2. What is the MAP on a non-precision approach? Non-precision: MAP is usually visually identified by a capitol and bold “M” in the Jepps or at the end of the solid line on NOS. There are several ways to id the MAP: Published DME at the MAP, Navaid such as the middle marker (MM), or timing from the FAF

3. What is the importance of proficiency in several languages for a pilot? A private pilot may limit himself to knowledge of English good enough to understand control towers. Other pilots, being more publicly involved figures by necessity, greatly benefit from knowing more than one language.

4. What is your Proudest accomplishment? Becoming a pilot and graduating from college as to be the biggest accomplish so far.

5. What is the 1-2-3 rule? Requirements for filing an alternate. 1-2-3: 1hr before to 1hr after estimated time of arrival, the weather must be forecast to be 2000′ ceiling and 3SM vis.

6. What makes a good captain or what do you expect from a Captain? one that is knowledgeable, decisive, conservative and safety conscious, good people skills, superior communication skills, solid piloting skills, can manage stress and avoid confrontation

7. List your qualifications as a pilot? Besides relevant college degree(s), pilots graduate from flying school and participate in annual additional training.

8. What is GRID MORA? It’s an altitude derived by Jepp or provided by state authorities. If derived by Jepp, Grid MORA clear all terrain and structures by 1000′ in areas where highest elevations are 5000′ MSL or lower. MORA values clear all terrain and structures by 2000′ in areas where highest elevations are 5001′ MSL or higher. Grid MORA (State) altitude supplied by the State Authority provides 2000′ clearance in mountainous areas and 1000′ in non-mountainous areas. Also… a +/- denote doubtful accuracy but are believed to provide sufficient reference point clearance.

9. What is the definition of CRM? CRM is a system which allows optimum use of all available resources – equipment, procedures, interpersonal communication, team work – all to promote safety and enhance efficiency in operations

10. What is Vso of your most recent aircraft? Cessna 172 is 41Kts

11. What is the max distance from the runway if you were to circle to land? Depends on your speed

12. Have you applied anywhere else? Just be honest on this one. If you are in the job hunt, it’s normal to apply to several companies. It’s great to tell them that Cathay is your top choice, but it would be suspect to say Cathay is your only choice.

13. What is mach tuck? As the aircraft reaches critical mach the nose of the aircraft tends to pitch downwards due to the flow of air over the wing reaching supersonic speeds producing additional life and center of pressure moving rearward. As the center of pressure moves rearward the elevators become less effective, pushing the aircraft into a potentially unrecoverable dive.

14. What is tower’s NORDO signal to be cleared to land? Steady green

15. What is VMCG? minimum speed control in the ground

16. What is the difference between Blue, Green Airports? blue is IFR (has approaches) green is VFR (no approaches)

17. What is GRADIENT CLIMB? 3%

18. What is VMCA? Minimun Speed Control in the Air

19. What is windshear? its a change on direction and speed of the wind

20. What is MOCA? Minimum Obstacle Clearance that provides obstable clearance between Vor airways. It also ensures VOR coverage 22nm from the nearest VOR

21. What is hyperventilation? hyperventilation is when the body has too much Oxygen and not enough Co2

22. Ever had an emergency? yes, many over the years

23. Pilots have many simultaneous responsibilities during the flight. What can you tell me about this? Pilots navigate the flight, observe and direct the activities of the crew, check instruments, keep an eye on the weather, and monitor altitude and air traffic. Doing all these and more, often simultaneously, requires outstanding multi-tasking skills and power of concentration.

24. What are the max airspeeds in C airspace? 200 KIAS within 4 NM of Primary Class C Airport

25. How would you behave as the pilot of a plane during an emergency? Describe first what your emotional response would be. It is important to demonstrate, preferably through examples, that you can maintain your poise during such events, and that you possess enough presence of mind to activate emergency procedures and delegate duties among crew members as necessary.

26. Where do you see yourself in 6 months? with your company

27. Did you ever have to modify the flight course in the past? Pilots are able to modify the course in flight, if this is dictated by internal or external conditions. This is not a small responsibility and needs careful coordination with control towers and scrupulous attention to detail.

28. What Is V2? takeoff safety speed

29. What Is Max A/s In Class C? Airspeed maximum of 200 knots indicated within 4 nautical or 5 statute miles and 2500 feet above the ground of the primary airport.

30. What Are The Cdi/raim Sensitivities Of A Gps Outside 30nm? Inside 30nm? +- 5 mi +- 1 mi

31. What Is The Effect Of Aft Cg On Performance? rearward Cg gives better fuel efficiency

32. What Is An Lda? a precision approach that is offset from the runway, it may have GS

33. Where Is The Faf On A Vor/ils Approach? On a VOR approach, the FAP is whenever you are established on course inbound and the final decent may be started. For non-precision approaches, the FAF is the “Maltese Cross” and for precision, the arrow which identifies the GS intercept.

34. Why Cape Air? big airline paneer

35. What Kind Of Airspace Is Around Lax? Class B. Very congested airspace.

36. What Is V1? Take off decision speed

37. What is hypoxia? Lack of oxygen to body tissues

38. Why do you like Compass? I like the new modern equipment and I like the fact that it’s got flow through to/ is part of Northwest.

39. What is a squall line? It is a continuous narrow line active of thunderstorms ahead of cold front but can develop far removed of any front. May be too long to detour, too thick to penetrate. It forms very rapidly reach Max intensity in late afternoon or early evening. IT IS THE SINGLE MOST INTENSE WEATHER HAZARD FOR AIRCRAFT.

40. Why do you want to work for Allegiant? growing company, day trips, upgrade potential

41. Why Ameriflight? I’d like to fly cargo and gain the single-pilot IFR experience

42. Did you ever have a problem with an F/O? Yes

43. What is your clearance limit when cleared for the approach and then you loose coms? The published hold on the missed.

44. What is MEA? Minimum En Route Altitude, lowest altitude on that airway that assures obstacle clearance and acceptable navigational reception.

45. What is Definition of V2? Single engine climb speed until safe altitude or clear of obstacles

46. What is Definition of V1? on a balance runway it is the last chance for you to decide not to go if you have and emergency and still stop on the runway according to the air data

47. What is the definition of Hypoxia? Not enough Oxygen

48. What is the seating capacity of the Dash 8 100 and 300 and how many flight attendants you need? DA-100 (37) DA-300 (50) FA 1

49. Tell me the biggest factor as far as fuel conservation goes as it relates to a jet engine? TSFC thrust specific fuel consumption which directly inperpolates to power setting and altitude. Higher you climb the less fuel required. Throttle settings also have a say in conservation and relates more to maintenance issues which is why full throttle takeoffs are rarely done.

50. What qualities make a good captain? Confident, Diligent, Good CRM skills, Good Problem Solver

51. What’s your choice of base? PDX or Seattle

52. World Airways Pilot Interview Questions:

Why World?

Why should we hire you?

What is the maximum take off weight of the aircraft I flew?

How did you get into an aviation career?

Tell me about a time that you made mistake in airplane? and what you learned from it.

Describe what a Captain is.

Do you want to be a Captain?

Do you mind being an FO for 5 years?

Was asked to grade my sim performance from the day before!

What engines are on the airplane you have been flying?

53. Flight Express Airline Pilot Interview Questions:

Why you?

Are you sure this is what you want to do?

Tell me about yourself.

54. Lion Air Airline Pilot Interview Questions:

What is Bernoulli law? how the aircraft can fly?

What is Newton’s Law?

What is ACN/PCN?

Know about Piston Engine

Loyalty to company

55. LAN Airline Pilot Interview Questions:

Why do you want to become a pilot?

Why LAN Chile?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Did you have any bad experience in the past?

What is your best quality?

What is your weakness?

What have you heard about LAN chile?

What would you do if you were on final and suddenly had an electrical fire in the cockpit?

What would you do if you were cruising and noticed that your captain was unconscious?

56. Miami Air International Airline Pilot Interview Questions:

Tell something about your flying career.

What am I looking for in their company?

What is the dumbest thing you have done in an airplane?

What are you looking for in an airline?

Are you prepared for life at Miami Air Long days Away from home Pay 90 minute callout

Have you had any failed checkrides?

Have you had any traffic tickets?

Have you had a DUI?

Do you have a criminal record?

Do you have any accident s/ incidents on record?

57. Mokulele Airlines Pilot Interview Questions:

Tell me about your previous work experience.

What are your strengths?

What is your weakness?

What has been your flying experience with the past 60 days?

What has been your flying experience with the past 30 days?

Why did you apply here?

Do you have any violations, incidents or accidents?

Do you have any weather experience?

58. Ryan International Airlines Airline Pilot Interview Questions:

Why do you want to work with Ryan?

Describe your flying career.

What was your worst job?

What was your best job?

What would you do if the Captain smells like alcohol?

What would you do if the captain wants to continue below minimums?

What would you do if the captain wants to break a company rule?

Tell me a time you broke an FAR?

Tell me a time you had a conflict at work.

Approach lights for the cat 2 ILS: what do they look like and what do you need to see to continue?

59. Seaborne Airlines Pilot Interview Questions:

What is your Total Flight Time?

What ratings do you have?

When did you fly last?

What is your total time in the last 6 months?

What is your total time in the last 12 months?

What class medical do you have?

When did you start flying?

Why did you start flying?

Wx goes below mins past the FAF, can you continue and when you would go missed.

Describe TDZE

60. XOJET Airline Pilot Interview Questions:

Why XOJET?

Why not other companies like NetJets or Flextjet?

Do you want to work for the legacy airlines liked United, Delta or American?

Have you applied to anyone else?

What is the foundation of good leadership?

What is your leadership style?

If there is someone out there that you’ve had differences with and you would not go to that person for a recommendation, what would he/she say about you?

Tell us about yourself.

How did you get in aviation/flying?

What are your strengths?

I knew I wanted to work in litigation and public interest as a law student. So, I always looked out for good litigation opportunities in the public sector. I thought USAOs represented the pinnacle of those two interests. When the opportunity came, it was a no-brainer decision for me to apply for the job.

First, USAOs prioritize litigation experience above all else. Before applying, I worked as a municipal-level trial attorney for three years. Im sure that experience helped me gain traction to advance to interviews. USAOs typically don’t hire recent grads except through the Attorney General’s Honors Program. So, unless you get selected for the Program, I suggest that potential applicants work first in jobs that provide substantive litigation responsibilities like trying cases, conducting depositions, and working with expert witnesses. Federal court litigation experience is, of course, a big plus. But I dont think it’s a prerequisite.

Successful AUSAs tend to be genuinely dedicated to this job and believe in what our Office does and represents. Many senior AUSAs couldve made a lot more money in private practice. Yet they chose to work for our Office because they believed in its mission and work. I want to encourage people with this kind of mindset to apply to AUSA positions.

To provide such insight, I interviewed a friend, a third-year Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Civil Division. She has asked to be anonymous for this interview to answer my questions more freely. I borrowed two of the questions from my suggested three questions to ask in informational interviews. The interview was conducted over a video call and edited for length and clarity.

Working for the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) is one of the most prestigious jobs for lawyers. It is rivaled perhaps only by federal court clerkships in D.C. and coastal states. Yet much is unknown about what the profession entails, what kind of lawyers thrive there, and how USAO attorneys have won the competitive hiring process.

Prosecution Interviews: District Attorney Offices

Interview Process District attorney offices typically have a multi-stage hiring process, usually an initial screening interview followed by an interview with a panel of attorneys. Questions during a panel interview will often include hypotheticals about substantive criminal law and ethical issues. In addition, some offices require you to present an opening/closing statement or other simulated exercise during this round. Most offices will also conduct a third interview with the final decision-maker or District Attorney.

Initial Screening Questions

• Why do you want to be a prosecutor?
• Why do you want to work here? Why not [a different office]?
• What is one skill you have that would distinguish you as an ADA compared to other applicants?
• In your first year as an ADA, what do you think will be your biggest strength? Biggest weakness?
• What have you seen in court that you want to emulate? Avoid doing?
• Much of your experience has involved helping people from the same socio-economic background as many people we prosecute. What conflicts do you see this causing for you?
• How do you manage your time?

Hypothetical Questions Hypothetical questions posed during a district attorney interview will test an applicant’s allegiance to the community. The list below includes some hypothetical questions a district attorney’s office may ask.

• You have been asked to handle another ADA’s hearing concerning the search and seizure of a pound of cocaine. The notes you have for the case indicate that the arresting police officer saw the defendant driving erratically and so pulled over the defendant’s car. When the officer asked for the defendant’s license and registration, the defendant said he didn’t have them. The officer arrested the defendant and searched the car. He found a pound of cocaine in the gym bag of the trunk. What questions do you have for the officer before you analyze how to argue for admission of the cocaine in front of the hearing judge? Do you think the search was constitutional? Develop your argument.
• What would you do if you were assigned a case you were morally opposed to? How would you reconcile the conflict between your personal beliefs and the case?
• What would you do if your supervisor told you to file a case but you did not believe beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was guilty?
• Can you imagine a case in which you believed beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime was committed but you chose not to file?
• You are an ADA on a case and offer the defendant a plea of five years. The defendant rejects it and wants to go to trial. You receive a call the night before the trial informing you that your only witness just died of a heart attack. You come to court to tell the judge that you have to dismiss the case when defendant’s lawyer approaches you and says that they’ll take the deal. What would you do?
• A police officer and victim come in to the DA’s complaint office, wanting to charge an individual with armed robbery. The victim is an 80-year-old white man who was robbed at gunpoint at 3 AM with no witnesses. After the robbery, he sees a police officer and flags him down. The officer and the victim proceed to drive around for a minute when the victim points out the robber in front of a store with three other men. The robber has nothing on him at arrest – no gun, no wallet, not even his own identification. His three friends took off, so you don’t have any information on them. Would you charge armed robbery?
• You are about to start a gun possession trial. The defendant was arrested after he was pulled over for running a red light. The arresting officer testified in the grand jury that he saw the gun lying on the passenger’s seat as soon as the he approached the defendant’s vehicle. At 9 AM on the morning of the trial, the arresting officer says he needs to talk to you. He explains that the arrest happened as he explained in the grand jury, except that he came on the scene after the actual seizure of the gun. The officer who saw the running of the red light and found the gun was at the end of her shift and asked this officer to cover the case. What do you do?
• A police officer comes to your office with an arrest. She tells you that she heard about a robbery on her police radio; during the robbery, three guys knocked down an old lady and grabbed her purse. The officer started driving to the scene of the crime and she saw two men running down the sidewalk. One man was holding something bulky under his coat. She ordered them to stop. She searched them and the one with the bulky coat had a purse under his jacket, so she arrested them both for robbery. Would you write up the case?
• You are prosecuting a robbery case. You have spoken with the victim several times about the events that occurred the night of the robbery. She presents consistent facts to you every time you speak with her, providing you with specific details about robbery, including the location, time, and description of the perpetrator. There are no inconsistencies. However, you have a strong, nagging gut feeling that you don’t believe her, but you are not sure why. You just do not believe her and you cannot point to a specific reason why. Why do you do?

FAQ

What 3 questions do you have for us the interview panel?

• What can you tell us about yourself? …
• How would a colleague describe you? …
• Have you ever disagreed with a boss or colleague? …
• Why do you want to work for us? …
• Why should we hire you? …
• Do you have any questions for us?

How long is AUSA hiring process?

How do I prepare for a federal phone interview?

1. Ask About the Interview Before the Interview. …
2. Find the Vacancy Announcement and Study the Job Duties. …
3. Find Your KSA/Essay Narratives and Resume. …
4. Know the Position’s (and Your Own) Core Competencies. …
5. Learn About the Agency. …
6. Cultivate a Message.

What do Ausas do?