Tricky interview questions...
12-07-2006, 11:55 AM
#42
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Originally Posted by FlyerJosh
Here's my favorite gotcha from a few years back:
You and your crew have checked into the hotel and decide to change then meet in the lobby for dinner. Upon coming back down, you see that the captain is wearing a pink dress and high heels. What do you do?
You and your crew have checked into the hotel and decide to change then meet in the lobby for dinner. Upon coming back down, you see that the captain is wearing a pink dress and high heels. What do you do?
12-07-2006, 12:23 PM
#43
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Originally Posted by FlyerJosh
You and your crew have checked into the hotel and decide to change then meet in the lobby for dinner. Upon coming back down, you see that the captain is wearing a pink dress and high heels. What do you do?
12-10-2006, 04:13 AM
#45
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This is a great thread!!!
How about the one: Do you have any other applications out there with other companies? What would you do if they offered you an interview with a class date with us?
Also, I see you have your 737 type, would you go to SW if they called for an interview during training here? or to that effect. What would you guys/gals say to that.
I think my answers would be as honest as possible, "It is very competitive out there right now and I have my resumes out there with xyz,abc and doe ray me airlines. My number one choice is "you guys" for these reasons..... but I'm not going to turn down an offer unless I'm already employed by "you guys".
How about the one: Do you have any other applications out there with other companies? What would you do if they offered you an interview with a class date with us?
Also, I see you have your 737 type, would you go to SW if they called for an interview during training here? or to that effect. What would you guys/gals say to that.
I think my answers would be as honest as possible, "It is very competitive out there right now and I have my resumes out there with xyz,abc and doe ray me airlines. My number one choice is "you guys" for these reasons..... but I'm not going to turn down an offer unless I'm already employed by "you guys".
12-12-2006, 06:46 PM
#46
Che Guevara
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I got these off a gouge. What would you do?
5Q. You are on an IFR flight plan 15 miles from the airport and approach control clears you for the visual approach. Half way down you encounter some haze or thin clouds. Do you continue the approach? 6Q. You are the First Officer on a ERJ and you are taking off a 10,000ft runway when you notice right before Vr the Captain doesnt have his shoulder harness on. By the way, the FAA is riding jumpseat today. What would you do?
5Q. You are on an IFR flight plan 15 miles from the airport and approach control clears you for the visual approach. Half way down you encounter some haze or thin clouds. Do you continue the approach? 6Q. You are the First Officer on a ERJ and you are taking off a 10,000ft runway when you notice right before Vr the Captain doesnt have his shoulder harness on. By the way, the FAA is riding jumpseat today. What would you do?
12-12-2006, 07:01 PM
#47
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Q5. Can you see through it? Can you still see the airport? If you can see through it, it's not a cloud as far as Im concerned. As long as you still have the airport or the traffic to follow in sight, no problem.
Q6. Do nothing. A high speed abort is a hell of a lot dangerous than a rejected takeoff- especially at speeds above 80 knots. Doesn't matter how long the runway is. I rejected once at 110-115 knots on 1L at Washington Dulles... 11500'. We turned off at the end after heavy (uncomfortable) braking.
After take off, it becomes a non-issue, since you aren't required to have them on... mention it to the captain later just to make sure there's nothing wrong with his harness.
Q6. Do nothing. A high speed abort is a hell of a lot dangerous than a rejected takeoff- especially at speeds above 80 knots. Doesn't matter how long the runway is. I rejected once at 110-115 knots on 1L at Washington Dulles... 11500'. We turned off at the end after heavy (uncomfortable) braking.
After take off, it becomes a non-issue, since you aren't required to have them on... mention it to the captain later just to make sure there's nothing wrong with his harness.
12-12-2006, 07:22 PM
#49
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Originally Posted by ToiletDuck
what if you can't see through the cloud? Are you required to go missed or can you still shoot the approach if you don't have visual?
Unofficially? I always have the airport and the traffic. It's clear as day right on the MFD!
12-13-2006, 05:35 PM
#50
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This really is a fascinating thread because those of us who fly airliners for a living know darn well there are two answers to almost each of the possible scenarios everyone has asked here.
The "interview" answer and then the "real world" answer. Every once in a great while, they are not the same!
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The "interview" answer and then the "real world" answer. Every once in a great while, they are not the same!
K
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