Originally Posted by
f10a
Don't get me wrong, attitude is everything and I agree with this statement. All I'm saying is maybe update the interview profile for the current audience. But judging from recent class drops, it looks like its a moot point for the civilian only guy. Shame.
That's only because they are calling mostly military to make the classes the appropriate ratio.
I walked in with zero prep, just a good understanding of the 2001 gouge (via what limited search was available then) and what makes a legacy airline (not just DL) pilot. I'm civilian, but think military when you're prepping and in the interview. Think of the proud legacy of pilots that came before you and the fantastic airmanship and customer service that they brought. Think of stories that you have in your experience that expand upon you trying to continue that legacy. Don't be ashamed to note where you have come up short (we all have) and show how you corrected. I had various stories that I wrote down that could be flexed to apply to most any scenario, and I think that was the most valuable thing I did.
I didn't believe interview prep was for me, and I still don't. But that's becoming a long ways in the past now.
We all have some great stories in our past- if you can't learn to apply them or aren't sure, get prep. I rolled hardcore and did it my way, but everyone has their own path.
The key is that they are looking for the legacy of comfortable command to continue.