Sun Country

1. How did you get into aviation?
   
   •   i had a very close relationship wh... Continue reading this answer
   •   Gave a brief rundown of how I got started a... Continue reading this answer
   •   My father said I had my head towards the heavens everysince I was 2 ... Continue reading this answer
2. Tell us about your work history and your resume.
   
   •   Just a quick overview... Continue reading this answer
3. Why do you want to work for Sun Country?
   
   •   Pretty obvious one. Why did you apply? For me it was ... Continue reading this answer
4. What do you like about your current employer?
   
   •   I found it difficult to have any bad things to say about my current employer, but I didn’t... Continue reading this answer
5. What do you dislike about your current employer?
   
   •   Talk about reasons you would like to leave you... Continue reading this answer
6. Where do I see myself in 5 years?
   
   •   Capt at this airline or if not,... Continue reading this answer
7. Where do I see myself in 10 years?
   
   •   Captain at this airline. I also tied in some family... Continue reading this answer
8. Have you had any any accidents, incidents, violations?
   
   •   No, fortunately not. I think they just want to ... Continue reading this answer
9. Have you had any failed checkrides?
   
   •   They just want you to be open and fess... Continue reading this answer
10. Would you be interested in being a check airman again in the future?
    
    •   Of course! Always looking to grow and help the... Continue reading this answer

Surf Air

1. Describe a time where you made a mistake or were scared and how you reacted and what you learned from experience.
   
   •   Too heavy landing on the forward part of an aircraft carrier and running out of power. Concentrated on the... Continue reading this answer
2. Describe a time you had a disagreement with Captain and what you did, how it was resolved?
   
3. What is your previous aviation experience ?
   
4. What is your current flying job?
   
5. Describe a conflict with a previous passenger and how you helped the situation.
   
6. What do you know about Surf Air?
   
7. Why do you believe you're a good fit?
   
   •   8 years experience Im always working to better myself and be the best I can be I enjoy working ... Continue reading this answer
8. Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer?
   
9. Either professionally or personal, what is your biggest achievement?
   
10. Why Surf Air?
    

TradeWind Aviation

1. Why Tradewind?
   
   •   Before I interviewed with tradewind I did some research and talked to a few cur... Continue reading this answer
   •   They seem like a great comp... Continue reading this answer
2. Did you review our website?
   
   •   Yes, ... Continue reading this answer
3. If you viewed our website, what routes did you see?
   
   •   Northeast USA Westchester, NY- White Plains airport (HPN) to Nantucke (ACK), Martha's Vineyard(MVY) Terteboro, NJ ... Continue reading this answer
4. Have you ever been fired from a job?
   
   •   No, I have... Continue reading this answer
5. Have you had a conflict with an employee?
   
   •   no
6. How would you handle a conflict with an employee?
   
   •   I would take it to upper management if I cann... Continue reading this answer
7. Have you had any DUI's or violation, accidents, etc?
   
   •   no
8. In Class E Airspace, above 10,000 what are the weather minimums?
   
   •   5 sm, 1 miles horizontally, ... Continue reading this answer
9. What is pre-ignition?
   
   •   The premature combustion of the fuel/... Continue reading this answer
10. What do you need to depart from an uncontrolled field?
    
    •   If under IFR, and the weather is less than VFR minimums, you need a cleara... Continue reading this answer
    •   I’ll ... Continue reading this answer

United Airlines

1. When would you need a takeoff alternate?
   
   •   Weather below landing mini... Continue reading this answer
   •   § 121.617 Alternate airport for departure. (a) If the weather conditions at the airport of takeoff are below the landing minimums in the certificate holder's operations specifications for that airport, no person may dispatch or release an aircraft from that airport unless the dispatch or flight release specifies an alternate airport located within the following distances from the airport of takeoff: (1) Aircraft having two engines. Not more than one hour from the departure airport at normal cruising speed in still a... Continue reading this answer
   •   When VISIBILITY at departure time is less than landing mi... Continue reading this answer
2. What are the requirements for a takeoff alternate?
   
   •   Must be within 1 hr, ca... Continue reading this answer
3. What is tower's NORDO light gun signal to be cleared to land?
   
   •   Steady... Continue reading this answer
4. Tell us about a time when you had a problem with a subordinate.
   
   •   I had a First Officer that procrastinated in his preflight inspections. I communicate... Continue reading this answer
   •   I had a first officer that lie about a missing static wick which I found later in the day... Continue reading this answer
5. Tell us about a time when you didn't hit it off with someone that you have flow with.
   
   •   Arrogant Captain that didn't want to follow c... Continue reading this answer
6. What would you consider to be the high point of your career so far?
   
   •   First time transition into the left seat.... Continue reading this answer
7. What other airlines have you applied to?
   
   •   None
8. Have you heard from anyone else?
   
   •   United wants to hear they are the number one airline you... Continue reading this answer
9. What would you do if another company called in six months?
   
   •   Say thank you for t... Continue reading this answer
10. How did you prepare for this interview?
    
    •   Personal prep and advice from friends. NO formal schooled prep c... Continue reading this answer

United Airlines Aviate

1. If ground speed is 120kts how long will it take to get to alternate airport that is 100 nm away?
   
   •   50 minutes
2. What is the max holding airspeed/altitudes?
   
   •   Surface-6000: 200kts 60... Continue reading this answer
3. Tell me about a time that you did something creative to solve a problem.
   
   •   Had an incident in flight and had ... Continue reading this answer
   •   In flight it is better to expect the unexpected rather than to count on everything going smoothly. It is important to be alert at all times and to be ready to handle unexpected situations when they do occur. S- situation: simulated engine failure in flight T- task: make proper corrections using the dead foot technique and... Continue reading this answer
4. Tell me about a time you went above and beyond to help a coworker.
   
   •   Staying late to help stud... Continue reading this answer
   •   Just the other day my friend started to feel sick. I was about to clock out and had some extra time before I had to be home.... Continue reading this answer
5. Tell me about a time when you didn’t get along with someone and how you addressed it.
   
   •   I had to fly with a PIC whose ego was bigger than the plane. I gave him assistance whenever it was d... Continue reading this answer
   •   Communication is key. If you are frustrated with someone there is a good chance that they are feeling frustrated too. Try ... Continue reading this answer
6. What does climb via mean?
   
   •   Climb as stated in the SID procedures. Must com... Continue reading this answer
   •   Climb via the chart specified ... Continue reading this answer
7. If ATC says to climb to 17000 while on the SID do you still have to abide by the crossing restrictions?
   
   •   No
8. What is a fly by point vs a fly over waypoint?
   
   •   A fly over point is a point that is on the approach procedure and it is a point at which must be crossed prior to making any turns where a ... Continue reading this answer
9. What does descend via mean?
   
   •   Descend according to ... Continue reading this answer
10. Would you chose to do the right thing instead of doing the wrong thing even though you knew you could get away with it?
    
    •   Was not asked this question, instead, tell me about a time you though... Continue reading this answer
    •   Integrity is one of the most important traits of a person. I hold myself to very high moral standards. If you aren't going to so something right you should not be doing that thing at all. S- situation: at western we have different gates we use to enter the airport. It is very important everyone abides by the rules of entering the gates because it is a way for tower to monitor the traffic coming in. T- task: people sometimes avoid going... Continue reading this answer

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