Interviewed Mon Feb 10
I just interviewed with Frontier on Monday Feb 10th, pretty close to what people have been posting
Must of us showed up at 0745 for our 0800 show. The hardest part was figuring out where to park as all the Frontier parking lots had signs that they would tow vehicles without a permit. Ended up parking to the West of the Stay Bridge hotel. The entrance for the interview is on the south side of the building.
Once inside we were escorted by Brittany and Tyler (H.R. intern) to the auditorium where we were given a quick overview of the company by Brittany, followed by Scott (line pilot) who stepped in for the chief pilot to give a presentation about benefits, aircraft, etc. Afterwards we were escorted to the break room area where we remained the rest of the day waiting for our turn to do the panel and SBI.
I started with the panel interview. There were 3 pilots and Brittany. One person collected your logbook, the other your originals, the third your copies and Brittany collected my Frontier paperwork. I had updated resumes and I handed each a copy, gave a 30s history of me and how I got there and it was followed by each taking turns asking a technical, TMAAT, or HR.
The technical questions that I can remember were Jet-A weight, when can you switch to ground after landing, how fast do you need to descend if your 50 mile at 39000 feet to cross a VOR at 18000, I missed that one. What was my worst job, the worst captain I worked for, any failures, violations, and finally why Frontier. They do make an effort to ease your nervousness, very friendly panel, I didn't feel they were trying to trick me with questions or anything negative.
I was escorted back to the break room and waited for lunch as my SBI was afterwards. There is always a volunteer pilot in the break are hanging out answering any question that you may have.
Lunch was Einstein wraps, tea, cookies. It was a good opportunity to talk to the line pilots, other pilots going through initial, and other employees about the company.
The SBI seemed to be different for each person, but basically you're at altitude have some weather and something happens in the back, starts with an altercation between a pax and flight attendant and it goes downhill from there. My case the pax either opened a door or blew a hole, as the narrator simply yelled "BOOM", 7 min will seem like 2 after that point. I did the best that I could and I'm sure I didn't do as well. They don't tell you how you did, just gave you a few min to self critique and ask any questions to them about the company, etc.
Once we were all done the hiring crew to include the line pilots left to discuss who moves forward. We were told it would take 20 min but ended up taking about 45 min. They came back and called out five names, we were 14 total, and left with those individuals, we didn't know if we did or didn't make the cut at that point. After a few minutes they came back and told us that we got selected for round 2. Hard to tell what criteria they used as the people that got cut seem just as professional and very experienced.
The last portion was to meet the chief pilot. While we waited someone asked when will we know if we get selected and one of the line pilots said within two weeks. Once you left the break room you did not come back. I meet the chief pilot, very pleasant, and basically he just wanted to know if you would be someone he would like to be on a 3-4 day trip. What sort of stuff would you do, etc.
Once that portion was done, the line pilot who escorted you there went into the office to chat with the chief pilot and from there I supposed it is when they decide if they like you as you either get escorted to the exit or to another room to be given the offer and to do drug, and paperwork.
My interview group will start on Mar 3. Overall very friendly group of people and even though you are there almost 10 hours they made an effort to make you feel welcomed and relax.
Good luck to anyone who goes for an interview.