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  1. 1.  (Dec 16, 2024) Contour has two rounds of interviews. This information is for the first interview, with Brandon. I passed the interview and was told right away that I would be given a second interview. The first interview is mostly HR questions and the mandatory ones they have to ask (checkride failures, accidents/incidents, etc.) and 5-6 technical questions mixed in. After he went through the Skywest pipeline, pay and benefit information, Brandon asked me about my flying experience. Be prepared to discuss... Continue reading this interview experience..

  2. 2.  (Nov 05, 2024) Interview with Brandon was super easy. He talks to you about the company, days off/on, pay, etc. He then asked me questions, (view the study guide of this website). With Greg I was asked about things concerning Class D airports. Icing questions. Was asked if we needed an alternate for a certain airport. He then moved onto a departure procedure and asked me what was specific to runway 15L concerning the feet per nm to feet per min so he asked me how I would convert that. He then asked me to... Continue reading this interview experience..

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Study Guide Questions for Your Contour Airlines Interview:

  1. 1. (Mar 17, 2025) What would you do if you noticed light icing on your wings during your walk around, but your Captain wanted to skip de-icing prior to takeoff?
  2. 2. (Jan 18, 2025) What does an inverted T mean on an approach plate?
    • Non-standard takeoff Minimums.
  3. 3. (Mar 25, 2025) Can you give me a predeparture brief ?
  4. 4. (Sep 07, 2024) Tell me about a difficult student?
  5. 5. (Mar 17, 2025) What altitude do you descend to if you're told to descend via the STAR?
    • Descend at the pilot's discretion to meet published restrictions and laterally navigate on a STAR.
  6. 6. (Feb 28, 2025) When is filing an alternate airport required?
    • For 135/121 Ops, you will ALWAYS need an alternate unless: (135.223) (b) Paragraph (a)(2) of this section does not apply if part 97 of this chapter prescribes a standard instrument approach procedure for the first airport of intended landing and, for at least one hour before and after the estimated time of arrival, the appropriate weather reports or forecasts, or any combination of them, indicate that— (1) The ceiling will be at least 1,500 feet above the lowest circling approach MDA; or (2) If a circling instrument approach is not authorized for the airport, the ceiling will be at least 1,500 feet above the lowest published minimum or 2,000 feet above the airport elevation, whichever is higher; and (3) Visibility for that airport is forecast to be at least three miles, or two miles more than the lowest applicable visibility minimums, whichever is the greater, for the instrument approach procedure to be used at the destination airport. Also check notes section of the approach plate for any pertinent info. (121.619) - Domestic Ops, and 91.169 1,2,3 rule must be met/exceeded to NOT need an alternate Source: Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot, Richie Lengel
  7. 7. (Sep 05, 2024) What are the different types of structural icing?
    • Rime, Mixed, Clear.
  8. 8. (Mar 30, 2025) Do you have any checkride failures?
  9. 9. (Mar 25, 2025) Do you have a valid first class medical?
  10. 10. (Mar 17, 2025) Do you have a valid Passport?
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