mcartier713

I'm surprised this topic has not been brought up...

What are the good questions to ask the interviewers at the end of an interview?

I'm asking for a corporate interview specifically... but for educational purposes, what about the other sides of the industry as well? airlines, charter, fractionals, flight instructing, etc etc..

PotatoChip

VERY dependent on the company, but....

How does your corporation utilize it's aviation department?
Do you feel that the department is stable for now?
What's the average yearly hours for a pilot?
How many overnights? Where do we stay? Is there a company credit card?
What is the average longevity of your pilots?
What's the best part about working here?
Are there any plans for fleet growth or change? Likelihood of downsize?
What do you expect of your pilots?


Any other questions would be specific to the company. Know about the company. Ask questions about it's future. Ask about what you've read in the paper for clarification.

JohnBurke

I like interviews to be 2-way. The company may be interviewing me, but I'm interviewing the company. Come prepared with things to ask, based on what you already know. That is, if you're prepared for the interview and have researched the company, you'll know what details are missing, that you need filled-in.

The interview is a chance for the company to determine if you'll be a good fit, but it goes both ways. Often you feel like a bug under a microscope going to those things, but turn it around. I always have.

Over-prepare. Some say that's not possible, but you should always try.

mcartier713

I typically feel the same way.. I usually ask many questions throughout the interview as they come up. That being said, at the end of the interview, I'm usually left with nothing to ask when they pose the question. I feel like that loses points.

rvrabel2002

As you research the company, try to jot down a list of things you'd like to know about the potential employer, but are having trouble finding in your research. Refer to these as you prepare for the interview, so they'll be fresh in your mind when the big day arrives. Additionally, the interviewers will probably be able to tell if you're genuinely interested in the answer or are just asking a question for the sake of having something to ask. Avoid asking anything from the latter group.

Personally, the question I've always asked is "What can I do to help the company or to prepare in advance of beginning work?" This has always worked out for me, as it shows I'm looking to contribute to the company, rather than just wanting a paycheck, flight time, and associated benefits. Also, if the interviewers see you're already thinking about preparing ahead of time (assuming you're offered a class date), they'll likely view you as a worthy investment and someone deserving of a new hire slot. That's the image you want to leave them with.

Whatever you do, don't ask a basic question that you should already know or could easily discover through research. Such could show that you're unprepared, lazy, or haven't taken the interview as seriously as you should have.

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