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1. I interviewed at AA it was the middle ground interview. Showed up in a small colorful room where an admin goes over check-in and paperwork items. Logbooks were collected and some info was verified. I had an issue with paperwork as I left a few items redacted as had been requested by other applications (SSN, etc). After that, we toured the Museum and saw a welcome video in the AA Theater which was neat. Next we went to the DC3 where tables were arranged and we were picked by a... Continue reading this interview experience..
2. (Jul 17, 2024) The questions on here are generally the same. They might be worded differently the day of the interview. Have a good list of situations to story tell about. The actual story doesnt matter as much as how you answer the questions. They want the "STAR" method. Situation, Task, Action, Resolution. Tell them the situation, tell them what you needed to do, how you did it, how it got resolved, and what you took away/learned from the situation. The "technical" questions are... Continue reading this interview experience..

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Inclusion is more than just diversity. Inclusion means ensuring that all individuals, regardless of your beliefs, characteristics, background or race, are given equal opportunities. This includes fostering a workplace environment and creating an atmosphere where differences aren't only respected, but valued. Inclusions means ensuring everyone is apart of the community and apart of the family. Everyone has something unique to bring to the table and everyone brings value to a team, and inclusion plays an integral part in the overall growth of the team.
Inclusion means a safe environment fostered by trust that all opinions and beliefs are respected and considered. All thoughts and beliefs carry the same weight and are valued

As the PIC, you have an obligation to ensure safe travel for not only the passengers, but the aircrew as well. For any unfamiliar airfield, a thorough pre-brief plays an important factor in mitigating challenges once on the ground. This includes any STAR, specific runway instructions, taxi diagram review, hotspots--anything that could potentially become a situational awareness sucker.

3. (Jun 20, 2024) What would you do if on final the weather changed to wet runway and 8kt tailwind, 1/2sm vis and 200ft ceilings?

Go around, get appropriate performance data plan for different runway if necessary/possible. I was asked a question like this but the "wet runway" was reported as standing patches of water on a short runway. at min fuel. In which case I elected to go to the alternate as there is no way of knowing the depth of said patches or effects on braking.
First of situation awareness, where are we, nearest suitable airports for potential deviation. 2- am I legal to land? Mins good for Cat1, tailwind within limits, runway RCAm 2 braking action medium-poor. Any MEL? Send numbers. If performance capabilities are met then landing is an option. How much fuel we have? Would we still have enough fuel in case we abort take off to make it to our filed alt or any nearest suitable airport?. If the answer is yes then is up to you

4. (Jan 17, 2025) What would you do if you were a DH , and PAX is arguing with FA about a carry on?

Let the crew handle the situation. They are trained and on the clock. I may only exasperate the situation.

There are multiple resources you may use before going to unfamiliar airports, check company pages, jeppesen charts, flight radar24, skyvectors and ask other crews.
Reading the airport briefing; checking the Jeppensen Chart’s ( taxi, SID and ARR chart’s more used); Listening Live ATC; Talking to the pilots that often perform the flight in order to pick up some tips…

Set the brake. Verify new taxi instructions with FO. Brief taxi. Have FO set up FMS and get performance data while you taxi. Set the brake holding short. Verify FMS and data.

7. What would you do if LGA – DFW, you are 200NM from LIT when ATC tells you that DFW is closed for TS and tells you to hold at LIT with an EFC of 1hr. Filed alternate is LBB

Ask atc why your are holding. Inform dispatch of the situation. Crm to decide fuel requirements. Ask FO to see if LBB is a practical alternate or to consider another airport etc. If fuel or an extended delay isn't an issue then you CONTINUE to dfw

8. (Jul 22, 2024) What would you do if you were a CA deadheading, when a verbal altercation erupts between a passenger and a flight attendant? People have their phones out recording.

As long as the altercation is strictly verbal it is best to let the FAs handle the passenger as they are trained for these types of situations. If it were to become physical, intervene like any passenger would do.

9. (Jan 16, 2025) You're flying from LAX to PHL. About 2 hours into the flight, you get a pressurization issue and have to descend to 10,000 feet. What are you thinking about?

Mountainous terrain, MEAs, Oxygen Masks, communicating with Dispatch, ATC, FA's.
oxy mask, ATC, confirm MSA, MEA, MORA, Fuel consumption increasing, FA, company

Growing up my original dream was to fly for the airlines, after graduating from college, and the necessary flight time, the industry wasn't hiring, now with my current job unstable, I thought this would be a good opportunity to resurrect my dream!
What a great company it is.
I’ve had a few aviation jobs. None of them were long term because I want to fly jets for a major airline and be based in Texas.
I have many friends as well as military colleges that work here. I would love to work with them again.

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Given LUAW, 12000 ft runway, light freezing drizzle, -2C, deicied 28 minutes ago, latest arrival said breaking action fair to poor. Given a sheet that had...Continue reading simulator / scenario information..
Weather presented was 200 1/2 at destination with CAT 1 ILS. 8 kt quartering tail wind. You’re on descent to a 7,000’ runway with standing water. Fuel load: Approach...Continue reading simulator / scenario information..

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