Originally Posted by
nichale
How should one answer this question to major airlines. Since, most of them are concerned about UPS and FedEx. They don't want to hire people who plan to leave and go to those companies.
You
could take the manly approach of saying:
"Of course I've applied at several airlines, just like you've decided to interview several people for this position."
I think they ask this question, because it is a difficult one to answer. Either you're an idiot, and put all of your eggs in one basket (theirs), or you admit to the truth (everyone applies to several airline jobs at once), or decide to mis-state the obvious truth.
In all honesty, I was very truthful when asked this question at my three airline interviews. I said "yes," and then one of the three asked "which airlines" and I told them. I ended up with job offers from two of them.
I ALWAYS say TELL THE TRUTH tactfully. Find a copy of "Airline Pilot Interviews" and read it. Knowledge is power.