1016 FREE Pilot Interview Study Guide Questions and Answers

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SkyWest Airlines

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  1. If you are assigned higher alt. than the published MDA to intercept GS, where is FAF?
  2. If you shoot the approach by doing Procedure turn where is FAF?
  3. If the VOR, which is being used for missed approach segment, is inoperative, is the approach still legal?
    •   Aeronautical Information Manual5-4-21. Missed Approach. Some locations may have a preplanned alternate missed approach procedure for use in the event the primary NAVAID used for the missed approach procedure is unavailable. The alternate missed approach may be based on NAVAIDs not used in the approach procedure or the primary missed approach. When the alternate missed approach procedure is implemented by NOTAM, it becomes a mandatory part of the procedure. The NOTAM will specify both the textual instructions and any additional equipment requirements necessary to complete the procedure. Air traffic may also issue instructions for the alterna... Continue reading this answer
    •   Well, that depends on the title of the approach. If the approach was titled VOR or GPS, then you may legally exec... Continue reading this answer
    •   Specifical... Continue reading this answer
    •   AC 90-108 says you may substitute RNAV systems for conventional NAVAIDs without monitoring that NAVAID (except LOC). The catch is that if the segment flown is a final approach segment, you must monitor the underlying NAVAID and it must be operable, but nothing about missed approaches is specifically mentioned. The AC makes an example of flying a missed approach for an ILS using RNAV in lieu of an OTS VOR in the context of using GPS at alternates. Th... Continue reading this answer
    •   no
  4. Why do you want to work for Sky West?
  5. How often do you call in sick?
  6. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?
  7. What is CRM?
  8. What do you know about Sky West?
    •   With over 13,000 aviation professionals operating more than 2,100 daily flights, SkyWest Airlines connects millions of passengers each month to 248 destinations across North America. SkyWest operates in partnership with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines and has ... Continue reading this answer
  9. What did the stock close at the day before?
  10. What do you like to do when you're not flying?
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SkyWest Airlines Pilot Pathway Program

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  1. Describe the difference between a generator and an alternator.
  2. Tell me about a time that you felt pressured to go.
    •   After performing a run-up during a discovery flight with a potential new student, I noticed excessive vibrations during the mag check. Therefore, I taxied the plane back to parking where the manager of the f... Continue reading this answer
  3. Tell me about a time that you had a conflict in the cockpit.
    •   I never ever had a conflict in the cockpit, definitely this is not the place fo... Continue reading this answer
    •   The only slight conflict I can think of is when I was teaching a commercial student Chandelles. The student kept doing them incorrectly, so I tried to show hi... Continue reading this answer
  4. Do you have any checkride failures?
    •   No
  5. What is your greatest strength?
  6. What is your weakness?
  7. What would be your biggest struggle in training?
  8. What would you do if the CA continued to take off after tower reported RVR below take off minimums?
  9. What would you do if the First Officer showed up late, and then did not want to run any checklists before the flight, in flight, or after the flight?
  10. Why SkyWest?
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Southern Air

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  1. Tell me about a time you got into a conflict with another crew member.
    •   We were ready to depart and the captain came in late, on his arrival he was yelling at everyone to get the airplane loaded. I specifically did not appreciate that we were suddenly being rushed just to make up for his late arrival. The way he handled the conversation with the flight attendant was very unprofessional because he used abusive words towards her. In the... Continue reading this answer
  2. You're at 7000 feet and cleared into a hold - What's your max speed?
  3. How would you contact your company over the North Atlantic?
  4. Do you have any violations?
  5. Why Southern Air?
  6. What do you think the hardest thing will be for you if you get hired by Southern Air?
  7. Why do you want to work for Southern Air?
  8. Explain how to enter MAP hold.
    • What would you do if the Captain is drunk or smells of alcohol?
    • Have you had any accidents?
      •   No
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    Southwest Airlines

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    1. Tell me about a time CRM was not up to par.
      •   On a recent flight I didn't ask for the shutd... Continue reading this answer
      •   Departing from an uncontrolled field and was cleared by ATC on course after departure. The F/O and I did not talk about the exact clearance all I knew is w... Continue reading this answer
      •   On a very recent flight, no after landing checklist was done (I asked for it, but was taxiing through a tight area and didn't verify it was done), and ... Continue reading this answer
    2. Tell me about a time that you were counseled. (this does not have to be negative, used a good story here)
      •   Prior to my wife and I getting married we went to marriage counseling the less... Continue reading this answer
      •   This was a positive experience. I was called into my chief pilots office and was told by him that he heard a rumor that I had an interview with another airline. He said that he wanted to make sure that I got the job and he was going to write... Continue reading this answer
      •   During my time at the naval academy,when... Continue reading this answer
      •   My friend who became a pilot supervisor with Gama was giving me motivation to keep up the good work. He was hearing my name being pa... Continue reading this answer
      •   The last few months ive been asking captains and FAs to advise me on anything they see prudent for a captain to have in their toolbag. One captain in particular spent the whole four day trip giving my feedback whether i made a mistake or something I performed nicely. We discussed engine out scenarios, in particular. We talked through differ... Continue reading this answer
    3. Tell me about a time you had to use patience.
    4. Tell me about a challenging flight.
      •   I was paired with my pilot supervisor for a tour and we picked up a customer known for, being late, rushing crews, and getting upset easily. We were traveling internationally and her husband brought a new passport that didn't match what we had on file. In addition... Continue reading this answer
    5. Why SWA?
    6. Tell me about a time your work schedule had to change?
      •   I was on a day trip. After dropping off the passenger, we were told my dispatch that our trip would extend by a couple of days. We had to reposition to another city... Continue reading this answer
    7. Tell me about a time fuel was an issue.
    8. Tell me about a time someone tried to get you to break the rules.
    9. Tell me about a time when you disagreed with a superior what did you do?
      •   The director of maintenance MEL'd smoke in the cockpit by stating it was a rheostat. It very obviously was not and he was panicked trying to make the schedule. I refused to fly the aircraft and informed the r... Continue reading this answer
    10. Tell me about a time you made a quick decision?
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    Spirit Airlines

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    1. How fast do you have to fly from HNL-SYD to never see the sun set?
    2. When do VOR's switch from magnetic to true north.
      •   82N
      •   When the aircraft enters the polar region it will auto switch to TRU. The pilot can also select TRU when outs... Continue reading this answer
      •   82N 60S
    3. Have you ever failed a checkride?
    4. What are your career goals?
    5. What else interests you besides flying?
    6. How would your friends describe you?
    7. When was the last time you called in sick?
    8. Did you call in sick to make it to the interview?
      •   No.
      •   yes
    9. Have you ever lied?
      •   Yes
      •   No
    10. Have you ever stolen anything?
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