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

United Parcel Service

1. What is V1?
   
   •   The maximum speed in the takeoff at which the pilot must take the first action (e.g., apply brakes, reduce thrust, deploy speed brakes) to stop the airplane within the accelerate-stop distance. V1?Also the mi... Continue reading this answer
2. Why do you want to work at UPS?
   
   •   I have met alot of UPS pilots over the ... Continue reading this answer
   •   UPS is a solid, well respected company. I have worked closely with a UPS pi... Continue reading this answer
3. Do you have any family members or direct relatives that work for UPS?
   
   •   NO
4. At your airline have you flown any UPS trips?
   
   •   No not at my current airli... Continue reading this answer
   •   no
5. What makes a person difficult to work with?
   
   •   Usually it's caused by current circumstances in their life, like problems with a spouse or children, or family illnesses. Other causes could be a lack of rest. Most people that I hav... Continue reading this answer
   •   I believe it's a combination of personality and a wide range of issues, problems and stress in a person's life. A personality may have certain quirks that may be annoying, but I have not had any... Continue reading this answer
6. How do you handle working with a difficult co-worker?
   
   •   Usually, there's always a personal problem that makes people difficult to get along with. I would gently try and find out the problem through casual convers... Continue reading this answer
7. Have you ever had an airborne emergency?
   
   •   Yes, thankfull, the aircaft I fly is very reliable. I did, however have a loss of cabin pressurization about a year ago. Fortunately, we wear oxygen masks, so the primary part of maki... Continue reading this answer
8. Tell me about an emergency where everything worked out well.
   
   •   I had an APU fire emergency in DCA. We landed, taxied to the gate, parked and then began the deplaning process. During the deplaning we began to smell some serious fumes and the plane began to make loud popping noise. when I went to investigate by looking out the jet bridge window I saw sparks, smoke, and flames shooting out the tailpipe. I ran... Continue reading this answer
9. What have these people told you about the positives of working for UPS?
   
10. What have these people told you about the negatives or downside of working for UPS?
    

USA Jet Airlines

1. How did you hear about us?
   
2. Why USA Jet?
   
3. What is the biggest sacrifice you will have to make working here?
   
4. The captain you're flying with wants to takeoff while tower calls 1/4 Vis but you look outside and can see 1 mile down the runway. Your in Mexico, what do you do? Would you take the controls if he tries to take off?
   
5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
   
6. When do you have to hold short of an ILS critical area?
   
   •   less than 800 ft cei... Continue reading this answer
7. When are nav lights required?
   
   •   Sunset t... Continue reading this answer
8. When do you need a FA?
   
   •   More than... Continue reading this answer
9. If you are going 410 KTAS and you have a 50kt headwind how long will it take to go 36 miles?
   
   •   6 minutes.
10. 35000 to 4000, how many miles out do you start your descent?
    
    •   93nm

ViaAir

1. Do you feel you are qualified to be a captain off the street?
   
2. Tell us about your employment history.
   
3. Tell me about the last FAR you have broken?
   
4. Tell us about your goals.
   

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