Originally Posted by
BravoPapa
If they're going to ask you if you were the FO what would you do, then why the scenario with you as a jumpseater? Why not just make you the FO? That doesn't make sense.
I think I would laugh if they asked me that question. After that I would say, "Is this a common situation at XX airlines?"
After that, I would respond with, I would only speak up and interrupt the flight crew during a critical phase of flight if I thought our safety was in danger. After landing and the passengers deboarded I would talk about how you would ask to have a word with the captain in private.
If there are any follow up questions. I would keep my answers short. Yes, No, etc.
If there were other ridiculous hypothetical questions, I think I would take that as a sign of this airline not being a good fit for me personally.