Interviews: questions on previous aircraft?
09-22-2014 | 11:34 PM
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Interviews: questions on previous aircraft?
Of my 1200 total hours and 100 multi hours, the only thing that might stand out to an interviewer at a cargo or 135 op (or 121 op once I have 1500TT) is the 50 hours of multi-engine turbine time I (legally) logged as SIC way back in 1997. The aircraft was a Casa 212-200 flown under Part 91, and I met all the FAR 61.55 SIC requirements. But I do not have the flight manual for that aircraft anymore, and since it's a rare airplane in the U.S., finding one could be not only difficult, but expensive.
So I was wondering if I should just bite the bullet and get the AFM and study up on all the systems and procedures, in case I am drilled by the interviewer on this aircraft? Honestly I don't remember a whole lot of details about the airplane since it was 17 years ago.
So I was wondering if I should just bite the bullet and get the AFM and study up on all the systems and procedures, in case I am drilled by the interviewer on this aircraft? Honestly I don't remember a whole lot of details about the airplane since it was 17 years ago.
09-23-2014 | 12:20 AM
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Not really too hard to get a copy of CASA flight manual. However I wouldn't worry too much about being familiar with an airplane you flew a little bit 17 years ago, especially as SIC. In fact the interviewer might actually see a red flag if you could recite the flight manual after that long. It wouldn't hurt to recall something, perhaps unique, about it though. You are apt to be asked more in depth about some equipment you have flown more recently. BTW, your last sentence should make a satisfactory answer if they inquire.
09-23-2014 | 03:54 AM
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I've only had one 135 interview, didn't get the job, so take it for what it's worth. But the interviewer asked the aircraft I had flown the most in the past six months and was perfectly content to listen to me rattle off speeds / procedures for the C172.
09-23-2014 | 04:58 AM
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It would silly to expect you to remember from that long ago. If they start asking details, just tell them you no longer own the manual and therefore couldn't review. But I doubt they'll ask, other than maybe "how was that Casa to fly?"
All they'll be looking for is some sense that you actually flew the airplane, and didn't just make it up.
All they'll be looking for is some sense that you actually flew the airplane, and didn't just make it up.
09-23-2014 | 11:05 AM
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Thanks, folks. Guess I was worrying over nothing (I haven't had much interviewing experience yet).
As a side note, I do remember the Casa as a very easy, docile airplane to fly. Look at the size of its tail... it had a Vmc speed of something ridiculous like 88 knots. I also remember the cargo ramp... when you lowered it in flight you could feel pitch changes, since it sticks out into the wind, and you had to constantly re-trim the airplane... and again when 10 jumpers piled on it at once for simultaneous exit.
As a side note, I do remember the Casa as a very easy, docile airplane to fly. Look at the size of its tail... it had a Vmc speed of something ridiculous like 88 knots. I also remember the cargo ramp... when you lowered it in flight you could feel pitch changes, since it sticks out into the wind, and you had to constantly re-trim the airplane... and again when 10 jumpers piled on it at once for simultaneous exit.
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