I also recommend the Ohana hotel which is even closer, it's literally across the street, while the Best Western is a small walk..

As for gouge, there really is none to be honest, you can't really prepare for this interview, HOWEVER here is what to expect.

Day 1 (phase I)...

-Sim check, using a micro soft desktop type sim... very difficult to fly well, but they're mainly looking for procedure and CRM...

-Employee panel.. usually two captains, one line and one from the training department, a senior FA and a dispatcher.. They will want to get to know you.. tell me about a time questions, and tell us about yourself.. why Hawaiian? etc..

-Chief Pilot panel... I had both CP's and a Manager of Flight Ops, some get just one guy, depends on their schedule... Again, non technical, get to know you... why Hawaiian, any questions? etc..


Day 2 (Phase II):


-half of the day you'll take tests... mainly IQ type tests, mental math, time distance problems and another test that's more situational based.... how would you react to certain situations... Again, some might argue you can study for it, but I say it's not possible.. these are timed tests for the most part and you either know how to do these by this late in your life or you don't.. College entrance exams might be the best place to look for example questions.

-2nd half of the day you meet with HR rep and maybe a retired Captain and do a group exercise.. this is a random exercise and changes from day to day... I'm not able to give out details as the company likes to surprise people and see how they react, but AGAIN you cannot prep for it..

BE YOUR SELF.... DONT PUT ON AN ACT, DONT LIE..

that last line is the best advise I can give..


IF of the 40+ they interview that week you do well, you'll be called back to come to Phase III which is a battery of psych tests where HONESTY is the only policy!

Phase III call back is about 10% or so of the P I/II interviewees from what I can see, but don't hold me to it.

good luck..