Originally Posted by Lowlevel

I just hope nobody completes the essay. That way, mine will be the only one they receive
Most of an airline interview is trying to see what type of person you are, how it would be to share the cockpit with you, or what your thoughts and aspirations are. None of that is really "aviation" related. You answer these questions during the interview, so why wouldn't you do the essay?

I really don't think they are looking for writing skills (punctuation, spelling, etc.). I think they are trying to see two things; how you present yourself (in writing), and how you think of yourself and your profession.

I'm sure that if you write about how you are proud that your friends call you "Maverick" and how you get to fly a shiny jet aeroplane....they will call you for an interview right away