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  1. 1.  (Dec 09, 2024) First started with basic HR questions - nothing out of the ordinary. Walked through a series of technical questions across a wide variety of subject areas. Started with regulations, then moved into weather, systems (for the 172 I fly), general turbine systems, high altitude aerodynamics, and finally Jep Charts. Everything was catered to the level/intensity of my current job. They wanted to see that I was knowledgable in my current situation, but also that I had put forth some effort to study... Continue reading this interview experience..

  2. 2.  (Jan 08, 2025) The interviewer started off talking about his career and a little about SkyWest over the years. He then asked about my hours and all the basic things everyone has already mentioned on this site. Most of the interview was technical questions, and they were all covered in the study guide. He explained how he briefs a Jep plate and just asked me about a few symbols/numbers on it. I genuinely wanted to work for SkyWest, so I did my research on anything and everything about the company. He was... Continue reading this interview experience..

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Study Guide Questions for Your SkyWest Airlines Pilot Pathway Program Interview:

  1. 1. (Mar 14, 2025) What aircraft do you prefer?
  2. 2. (Aug 05, 2024) Tell me about yourself.
    • A strong work ethic and enthusiastic outlook with customers and team members. Able to maintain relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds. Strive for success with high ambition and completion of goals.
  3. 3. (Oct 02, 2024) What is a rectifier and converter used for?
    • AC to DC
  4. 4. (Oct 02, 2024) Tell me about the electrical system on your current aircraft?
    • 28 Volt DC electrical system Powered by 60-amp alternator (belt-driven) and a 24-volt battery (left forward side of firewall) Power distribution module (J-box) located on the left forward side of the firewall houses all relays, the alternator control unit, and the external power connector within the module
  5. 5. (Mar 17, 2025) What is required to descend below the DA/MDA?
    • 91.175
  6. 6. (Mar 14, 2025) What are the different stages of a turbine engine?
    • Intake - The intake fan pulls the air. Compression - The blade gets smaller and smaller resulting in the intake air getting compressed and the pressure increasing. Power - The air then enters the Combustion chamber where it's mixed with Fuel and ignited. Exhaust - The turbine spins at a high speed from the air exiting out of the narrow passage producing thrust.
  7. 7. (Nov 23, 2024) How does a turbine engine work?
    • Mixing compressed air with fuel and burning it under constant pressure. The resulting hot gas then expands through a turbine to perform work.
  8. 8. (Oct 03, 2024) Were you part of the Pathways Program?
  9. 9. (Nov 23, 2024) Why did you get into aviation?
  10. 10. (Mar 17, 2025) Do you have any checkride failures?
    • No
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