FAA inspector thread
#1001
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Joined APC: Jan 2017
Posts: 62
The STAR method is a structured manner of responding to a behavioral-based interviewquestion by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing. Situation: Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish.
https://www.vawizard.org/wiz-pdf/STA...Interviews.pdf
https://www.vawizard.org/wiz-pdf/STA...Interviews.pdf
#1003
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Joined APC: Aug 2010
Position: The Dark Side
Posts: 99
Are you applying under direct hire or the USA Jobs process? Direct hire might be a little quicker with everything, but normally 2-4 weeks after the interview you should hear something if you are selected. They'll start background and drug screen right away, and the sim/flight check will probably be scheduled another few weeks to a month out. Once you pass the check, it's a matter of days to get a firm offer and they will usually let you start as soon as you want you just have to wait until the first day of a pay period.
#1005
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Joined APC: Mar 2020
Posts: 14
I had the option to do air carrier or general aviation and I elected to go with the GA side. My checkride is coming up soon and I am preparing for that.
That being said, I do have a tool that you could possibly use if you are interested. Your checkride with be in a 737 either in OKC or Denver (United's sims), most likely OKC.
When I was preparing for it, there is a place that I found in Chicago that happens to have a simulator where they only charge around $125/hour. The sim itself doesnt move but the visuals are presented with screens that move. The cockpit is exactly like the one that you will use for your checkride and could be deemed invaluable if you dont have any time in a 737. Let me know if you are interested in hearing more and I will elaborate
That being said, I do have a tool that you could possibly use if you are interested. Your checkride with be in a 737 either in OKC or Denver (United's sims), most likely OKC.
When I was preparing for it, there is a place that I found in Chicago that happens to have a simulator where they only charge around $125/hour. The sim itself doesnt move but the visuals are presented with screens that move. The cockpit is exactly like the one that you will use for your checkride and could be deemed invaluable if you dont have any time in a 737. Let me know if you are interested in hearing more and I will elaborate
#1007
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Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 56
No, but keep in mind you are applying for a Federal job, not a pilot job. Be very thorough and make sure to include everything you did in each position. Try utilizing the CCAR method. There are federal resume hiring guides available online.
#1009
#1010
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2013
Posts: 18
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