I wouldn't use, "From a geographer's standpoint..." or "geospatially..." Just tell them you like their route structure. Also, don't make it sound like you want to work there because everywhere else sucks because they might expand into suckville within a year. Also, I would NEVER say "stepping stone." Although they may realize they are a stepping stone, you have to sell them on the fact that you want to be there.

I picked up the book, "Checklist for Success" by Cage and would recommend getting it.

Good luck

Forget the personal statement. Dress nice, relax and be yourself. Boning up on a few FARs will also help. If that is not enough, you probably don't want to work there anyway. I have found that guys and gals that over prepare are usually trying to compensate for something they lack. Pilot review boards are usually made up of pilots. Pilots are pretty down to earth simple people. I would guess that after the pilots on the review board read your personal statement they are likely to look at each other and say "what the f..."??? quickly followed by "next"!

Pare each of your points down to this level: "I like where you fly." And then use them only as answers. Don't go off on some impromptu speech. The interviewers are just regular people, and they will like you best if you appear the same.

To me...and I haven't interviewed yet... but it seems like you are trying to cover something up with the whole huge interview/life story out on paper. Almost as if you don't want to talk to them at all. Besides....honestly... nobody cares about your life story. Do you care to hear all about other peoples' kids and how great they are? No, it's the same thing. This is business and they want to know if you can get the job done, once they know that they may want to know more "about you." I completely agree with the quote below...

Just be yourself and be honest. Remember, an interview is a two way street.
No sense getting worked up and using $10 words for a broke D^(K opperation.

Keep the conversation going both ways and ask questions on the front end.

You have been given some good advice, if you are smart (and you sound like you probably are) you would be money ahead to take it. Why do you think just about all pilot applicants show up in a dark suit, white shirt and a dark red tie? The answer is that everyone else does. If you start pontificating, bloviating and just plain old bullsh!tting, you will be thought of as being not like all of the other guys. Yeah, I know, you want to stand apart from the rest. The fact is that`s not what they are looking for. After I retired, my airline ask a few of us to come and interview pilot applicants. You would be amazed at the number of guys that sat down and talked themselves out of a job.Again..you have been given some good advice...take it.

What about the tie tack/tieclip with an airplane on it and the shiny black shoes (lace, not slipon)? :D

Now you are over thinking this thing.

I'd ask them when LUNCH is.

Just go in and tell em' "Hire my ass or Ill kick yours"!!! Just kidding..relax, be yourself and if the job fits youll get it. I've done a few interviews for our company. Also dont study a certain persons(KD's) interview prep guides they are great to look over and get some ideas...but Ive read them too and when I get the canned answer word for word...not good I'd rather hear your answer.