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Old 11-03-2015, 08:30 AM
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Got the invite as well. Same dates. Video invite/completion back in Jan/Feb. Interviewed/hired/indoc/IOE'd with United since then. Good to hear some movement going on. Good luck!

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Old 11-03-2015, 10:43 AM
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Holy cow I got it to! Video interview in Jan for me. Same dates dec 8-9. Yahoo it's a dream come true. One more step pm me if your going.

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Old 11-03-2015, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by FLPS30GRDWN View Post
Holy cow I got it to! Video interview in Jan for me. Same dates dec 8-9. Yahoo it's a dream come true. One more step pm me if your going.

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Old 11-03-2015, 03:29 PM
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Glad to see these new interviews. Hopefully this means more movement for those in the pool and CJO's for those still waiting to hear. I wonder how many will still take the job...
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Old 11-03-2015, 04:14 PM
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I know of two I interviewed with in March have started with other airlines. Who knows if they will come to AA if offered the job but I don't think so.


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Old 11-05-2015, 02:48 AM
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I just got an email for a video interview yesterday and am looking for more info. So as to not be “that guy” who shows up asking questions that have already been answered, I’ve gone through this entire thread and I think I have my answers, but looking for updates/clarifications.
There were only two posts I could find that listed questions asked in the video interview. Post 66:
Originally Posted by BeastFromDaEast View Post
1 - Why AA and what do you know about the corporation/culture?
2 - If selected, you'll be expected to start working out of one of our pilot bases immediately following training. Please tell me about challenges you've experienced commuting or moving to a new city.
3 - You are given a hypothetical situation involving a colleague. You are not required to solve it, you must only describe the situation as you understand it.
4 - TMAAT when you handled a non-safety related situation that would've normally been handled by someone with more authority, but no one was available.
5 - TMAAT when a colleague complained to you about a decision you or another colleague made. What did you do?
6 - What excites you about the opportunity to work for American Airlines?
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Took the video interview. If the screen looks grainy when interviewing don't worry that's normal (called and asked about this) while I was taking my interview my screen timed out and I had to log back in to continue. don't worry, this happens too (according to help desk lady) and while I was interviewing I had to tap the screen from time to time to prevent the screen from timing out (this too is normal according to hr lady) got a few diff questions-

-what do you know about being an AA pilot, culture, company
-what are positives/negatives of being a pilot with AA
-they give you an approach brief, you write it down, and then brief it back to them
-when you are new to an organization, what do you do to learn your customers, coworkers and company?
- TMAAT you dealt with a delay or operational inconvenience to someone
- what do your family and friends say about you pursuing a job with AA
My questions:
- Does anybody have current/different questions they recall?
- It sounds like the interview is automated (not a live person on the other end) where you get about thirty seconds to compose your thoughts after each question is asked, then three minutes to answer. Concur?
- Recommended attire? My going in plan would be to dress the same as a FTF interview (suit and tie).
- Unrelated to the interview, I have a bud who flies with AA that told me internal recs aren’t necessary until you get the interview. Based on what I’m reading here, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Confirm?

My stats:
TT: 4200+ (All Mil, Turbine, Multi Engine)
IP: 2500
PIC: 1100 (not including instructor)
Safety, IP, EP, FCF, CFII, MEI, Masters
2 Internals
App has been in since May.

Thanks in advance
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Old 11-05-2015, 04:13 AM
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Clint,
Congrats. To answer your questions I believe the questions are the same.

It is an automated interview so practice infront of a mirror sitting down with a timer and answering the questions first. I would practice at least two to three times. Ensure your wifi is good, turn off all phones in the house, send everyone including your pets away and make sure that the background behind you is good/professional. No Budweiser signs etc. Someone actually told me if I had a picture of an aircraft I flew to hang it on the wall and sit infront of it. I thought it was a good idea so I did just that.

Definitely wear suit and tie for the interview, pants optional. Ha Just don't stand up while interviewing. It will go quick so have your thoughts organized and be ready to go. I actually posted note cards next to the compute in case I froze or got stumped. It is fairly easy though.

I don't know if my internal rec's ever helped me. I am military as well with similar qual's but AA never once mentioned my LOR's.

Just be yourself but definitely practice before you do it.

Congrats again and cheers.
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Old 11-05-2015, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by TOGAANG View Post
Clint,
Congrats. To answer your questions I believe the questions are the same.

It is an automated interview so practice infront of a mirror sitting down with a timer and answering the questions first. I would practice at least two to three times. Ensure your wifi is good, turn off all phones in the house, send everyone including your pets away and make sure that the background behind you is good/professional. No Budweiser signs etc. Someone actually told me if I had a picture of an aircraft I flew to hang it on the wall and sit infront of it. I thought it was a good idea so I did just that.

Definitely wear suit and tie for the interview, pants optional. Ha Just don't stand up while interviewing. It will go quick so have your thoughts organized and be ready to go. I actually posted note cards next to the compute in case I froze or got stumped. It is fairly easy though.

I don't know if my internal rec's ever helped me. I am military as well with similar qual's but AA never once mentioned my LOR's.

Just be yourself but definitely practice before you do it.

Congrats again and cheers.
Agree with everything said. I took it one step further and practiced on my computer's webcam (movie maker software) so it would look like the real deal and I could practice making "eye contact" with my audience even though my face was on the screen in front of me.

I've also heard the same about internal recs. Apparently, they only come into play during the decision making process to determine if you are hired or not.

Good luck!
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Old 11-05-2015, 12:50 PM
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1. Practice like you fight - wear the clothing you will wear, use the lighting you will use, the camera, the microphone, etc, etc.

2. It's your BEST chance of getting hired! Read that again - it's your best chance of getting hired. Don't take it for granted.

3. Have someone ASK you questions. Not just the questions you've prepped for. Don't just practice the latest gauge. What if you're the first guy with the new question bank? Rut ruh. By practicing different, and perhaps unexpected questions, you'll be better prepared.

4. Be yourself. Trying to
be someone else often comes across as fake. No one is perfect so don't try or pretend to be perfect.

6. When you're done answering a question you can hit the pause/end/next button. Or you can look at the camera and feel silly. And you don't have to use all the time. If you've got a good answer hit pause/end/next and move on.
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Old 11-05-2015, 04:30 PM
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In this week's 'Arrivals' newsletter:

Q What are future pilot hiring projections?
A Jim Thomas, MD,Flight Training & Standards

Our plan is to hire approximately 700 pilots next year and hope to continue hiring at least the same number for several years. This hiring is a result of many factors, including the addition of our new A350 fleet, our planned international growth, and the fact that a lot of our pilots are approaching the FAA’s mandatory pilot retirement age of 65. About half of our new hire pilots come to us via flow-through agreements with our wholly owned regional carriers. The remainder consists of pilots who return to American as a result of cancelling their deferral from furlough and those who come from the large pool of qualified applicants.
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