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1. Tell me about a time you went above and beyond your normal job role.
   
   •   Drove a passenger to his hotel wh... Continue reading this answer
2. Tell me about a good decision that you made.
   
   •   Low fuel because of unpredicted winds so had to divert and with quick math an... Continue reading this answer
3. Tell me about a bad decision that you made.
   
   •   Chose to work while f... Continue reading this answer
4. Tell me about a time you were pressured into doing something unsafe and how you responded.
   
5. Tell me about a time you improved your co-worker’s knowledge or performance.
   
   •   Reminded him about 250 kts under 10000 while w... Continue reading this answer
   •   I was going through one of her students logbooks and noticed that they had done their solo XC and the endorsem... Continue reading this answer
6. Tell me about a time you were pressured into bending or breaking company policy.
   
   •   Disgruntled captain at my last company didn't care about company policy and would whimsically dismiss any item on the check li... Continue reading this answer
7. If you were flying with a captain that decided to go through minimums how would you react? What would you do?
   
   •   Tell tower you’re going missed. Now youâ€... Continue reading this answer
8. Tell me about a time that you had a conflict at work/in the cockpit and how you resolved it.
   
   •   I had a student show up for a lesson and noticed that from his body language and demeanor that he was upset and disgruntled from the start. Our lesson that day consisted of pattern work, and since the start of the preflight to our taxi and first take off, his mind was elsewhere. It caused him to miss a few instructions from atc which I had to ju... Continue reading this answer
9. Tell me about a time that you told a superior something they did not want to hear.
   
   •   I worked at Piedmont Airlines, performing ground Operations. The training manager was showing new hires how to operate a belt loader when I noticed it was being done incorrectly per owner new company policy with belt loaders. I asked her if I could interrupt her for a moment because I had to speak with her a moment, She excused her self from the group to speak with me off to the side. I explained what she was doing was... Continue reading this answer
10. Tell me a time when you were caught unaware.
    
    •   I was flying a cross country and noticed a large precipitation built up ahead of us that was forecasted to be minimal. As I got closer, I noticed that the precipitation was getting worse. I asked atc ... Continue reading this answer

Kalitta Air

1. Tell me about yourself.
   
   •   Review your work past and what you'... Continue reading this answer
2. What are your goals in aviation?
   
   •   Check airman and... Continue reading this answer
   •   My goal is to start flying wide-bodys internationally. ... Continue reading this answer
3. Are you computer literate?
   
   •   yes
4. Tell us about a time where you had a conflict at work.
   
5. How did you get into flying?
   
   •   Right after school. Seemed the bes... Continue reading this answer
6. Tell us about your career.
   
7. What would you do if you lost #4 Hydraulics on the way from Guam to Hong Kong?
   
   •   Follow Qrh
8. What would you do if you lost an engine from Puerto Rico to Miami?
   
   •   This question ... Continue reading this answer
9. Are you comfortable flying to possible war torn cities in the Middle East?
   
   •   yes
   •   No. I’m looking forward to seeing the world and being... Continue reading this answer
   •   No I am happy to fly any where and any place in ... Continue reading this answer
   •   Look at it as an opportunity To go somewhere I w... Continue reading this answer
10. Why Kalitta?
    
    •   I told them I love the schedule 16 on, I like the flying as all my time is cargo flying at all different times and... Continue reading this answer
    •   Culture. Type of ... Continue reading this answer
    •   Flying 747 ,... Continue reading this answer

Kalitta Charters

1. Do you have any accidents or incidents?
   
   •   No
2. Where do you see your aviation career going?
   
3. Tell me about your last emergency.
   
4. Tell me about the a/c systems you fly.
   
5. How does a governor work?
   
6. What would you do if you entered a T-Storm?
   
7. What is the primary source of electrical power on the last aircraft you flew?
   
8. How would you fly the CRUXX STAR into KYIP if you lost comms?
   
9. Do you have any DUI's?
   
10. Read a given sample METAR and explain what each element means, including all that stuff at the end of the line.
    

Key Lime Air

1. Why Key Lime?
   
   •   Key Lime Air is a growing charter/cargo company that has been around since 1997.They have fought there way through hard economical times and have continued to grow.From what I have seen today, the people are great and professional. Everyone seems to love their job and really care about what they do. Key Lime a... Continue reading this answer
2. Tell me about your flight time from when you first started.
   
3. What was the most difficult part of learning to fly?
   
   •   The most difficult part of learning to fly for me was being able to multi-task all the time to s... Continue reading this answer
4. What are 3 words to describe yourself?
   
   •   Loyal, Hones... Continue reading this answer
5. What makes a good Captain?
   
   •   I believe a good captain is someone who knows what its like to be at the bottom and worked his way up. A good captain is someone who not only knows his aircraft but also makes ... Continue reading this answer
6. What makes a good FO?
   
   •   A good FO makes sure he is well prepared for the days flight and he or she shows up on time and with a good attitude. A good FO flies with an open mind learning everything he can from thier captain about the routes, weather, and air... Continue reading this answer
   •   They seem to be looking for punct... Continue reading this answer
7. What are 3 priorities in life?
   
   •   GOd, flying/work, and i... Continue reading this answer
8. Have you ever been a leader?
   
   •   Yes, In the Air Force as... Continue reading this answer
9. Have you ever failed a checkride?
   
   •   Yes, my instrument inital..partial pa... Continue reading this answer
10. Have you ever committed a crime?
    
    •   No

Mesa Airlines

1. Have you ever been arrested?
   
   •   No
   •   Yes
   •   If its one arrest for something petty 10 years ago, theyll let ... Continue reading this answer
2. Have you had any DUI"S?
   
   •   NO
   •   Yes
   •   If its a DUI 10 years ago, theyll let it s... Continue reading this answer
3. Describe your three best qualities.
   
   •   Dedicated, humb... Continue reading this answer
4. What are the qualities of a good FO?
   
   •   A person who can get along with almost everyone, yet can stand their ground when needed... Continue reading this answer
5. Why do you want to work at Mesa?
   
   •   Team work. Also want t... Continue reading this answer
   •   Mesa Airlines offers aspiring pilots an excellent opportunity to begin their airline careers, providing a direct pathway to major carriers through partnerships with United Airlines and American Airlines. The airline is known for its industry-leading training programs, competitive pay, and fast captain up... Continue reading this answer
6. Captain is taxiing and fumbling with his cellphone. He taxi's into the dirt and the plane gets stuck. He tells you the story is going to be that he swerved around an animal. What do you do?
   
   •   Tell the truth? I dunno, I asked my most recent Captain and our jump-seater (a senior... Continue reading this answer
   •   Tell the truth ab... Continue reading this answer
   •   Be a good FO by backing up the Captain and 1) offering to take the taxi while he handles whatever; 2) preventing the aircraft from leaving the paved surface in the first place. Bo... Continue reading this answer
   •   This situation is completely preventable by always anticipating the possible need (as an FO) to stomp on the brak... Continue reading this answer
7. Have you had any FAA violations/accidents/ incidents/ letters of warning? Please explain.
   
   •   No
   •   Go to your PRD (pilot record database). All violat... Continue reading this answer
8. Have you had a suspension or revocation of your driver's license?
   
   •   No
   •   yes
   •   The more recent it is, the ... Continue reading this answer
9. Have you had any failed check-ride or stage checks? Explain
   
   •   Tell the truth. You must say them “wh... Continue reading this answer
   •   Might as well just say the truth. They'll find out anyway in your PRIA. T... Continue reading this answer
10. What are your 3 worst qualities?
    
    •   Make the qualities wo... Continue reading this answer

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