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  • The interview was an HR interview only for initial entry into the Cadet program. It started right on time with an FO and Captain. They discussed my resume and introduced themselves. There was some back and forth chit chat during this time and once they had gone over their backgrounds they asked me to tell them about my self outside of the resume. I gave them my story of what led me to join the military and my career history and what led me to flying. Once that was over they asked if I had any...

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    Feb 07, 2025
    Senior cadet interview went great I was with 2 captains they were super friendly. We went through metar and taf. Then take off minimums and jeppeson approach plate and a STAR so know those. Then more part 121 questions and what my engine for current aircraft is. The vmc and critical engine questions were bonus since I do not have my...

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    Jan 22, 2025
    I felt well prepared for the interview! The study material given prior to the interview is a great resource to use. Highly recommend utilizing the study guide questions here as well! Study the charts they send you especially the altitude and airspeed requirements on SID/STAR. I also reviewed supplemental oxygen requirements, hypoxia, and different types of...

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    Jan 16, 2025
    I had one first officer based out of DCA and a captain based out of CLT. The first officer conducted 99% of the questions during the interview. The interview began with a basic introduction from the first officer, the captain, and then myself. After that, the first officer explained the technical portion and dove right in. Additionally, When do you need an alternate take-off airport?  Recommend studying the Jep chart for CLT and DCA (also the ones in the...

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    Jan 16, 2025
    My PSA Cadet Technical Interview panel consisted of two members: a First Officer and a Captain. The First Officer was the one asking all of the questions, while the Captain remained mostly silent but observant throughout the process. The interview was fast-paced and intense, with no time for second-guessing; you found out on the spot if you passed or not. To prepare, I focused heavily on Jeppesen charts, particularly for DCA (Washington National) and Charlotte (CLT), as these are important...

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    Jan 14, 2025
    We talked about the 4 types of hypoxia, squawk codes, what freq is guard and what it's used for, VMC and what its represented by on the airspeed indicator, asked me about the heater on the PA44, the engines on the PA44, asked one question related to oxygen requirements, Vx and Vy, types of icing and which one is the worst. Make sure you know how to read a metar and a taf (it's not that hard, ppl 101), know your instrument rules, and follow the study guide here and you will do...

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    Jan 14, 2025
    Interview took place over Microsoft Teams with two FO’s based out of CLT. Both were friendly and relaxed during the HR portion which only lasted about 10 minutes. Most of the questions were just geared around getting to know you on a personal level. Finding out if your personality would be a fit inside of the flight deck. (Tip: any questions asked about handling interactions between crew members. Answer attempting to resolve yourself, this will earn you respect.) Not much pause...

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    Jan 14, 2025
    Great experience both the HR portion and the technical interview. Most of the experiences I read using this site were spot on and very helpful. Just be polite, wear a suit, be prepared and clean shaven. Be knowledgeable in: Interpretation of METARs and TAFs (especially cold weather ones) Taxi Diagrams Part 121 TO mins Jeppesen Charts: STARs, SIDs, Approach...

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    Dec 19, 2024
    The interview started with a brief introduction from an older gentleman based out of DC, he asked my preferred name and then jumped straight into technical questions. He started with asking me to decode a METAR and TAF from KDCA and KCLT, after reading the full TAF and METAR he then asked if I needed an alternate, in this case, I did because the ceiling was under 2000. He then asked if there were any other considerations I should make based on the weather, I said a wet runway because there...

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    Dec 19, 2024
    I already did the HR interview so this interview as all technical. The flight was DCA to CLT. Started with the DCA airport diagram and then into the SCRAM 6 departure. Next was the CHSLY 6 arrival. They then routed me around to come in from the south. During this whole process they are asking you about altitudes at certain points and descend via/descend and maintain clearances. Study the jeppesen approach charts closely this is where they got very...

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    Dec 19, 2024
    This is PSA CADET, the gauge was exact, just study it. First start with a Metar and TAF, and when would you need an Alternate, and what are the minimums for an Alternate? And 121 rules, for a departure alternate. DCA, Taxi diagram, Hot Spots, Sids, Arrivals, and Instrument Approach, and the difference between an ILS LOC, the...

  11. I got accepted into 2 cadet programs thanks to these study questions! I was surprised at how spot on these guides were, which led me to be prepared coming into the interviews.

    Thibault T Feb 13, 2025

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    It helped me be more confident going into the interview.

    Cody B Dec 19, 2024

    Hired at PSA Airlines Cadet Program