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Making a Personal Statement @ Regional Interviw
Any thoughts would making a personal statement at begining of an interview after shaking hands be a good idea or harmful? Your thoughts are most appreciated? Majors or Corporate people only: I am twenty-four years old. 1285TT and 125 MEL
Why CommutAir: From a geographers standpoint, your website encapsulates my very thoughts perfectly: Based in the beautiful Lake Champlain Valley between New York's Northern Adirondacks and Vermont's Green Mountains, CommutAir provides scheduled air transportation to 24 cities in 8 States. Geospatially speaking, the location of your company and routes are both very picturesque and different from Los Angeles, CA! Furthermore, you fly B1900Ds, a turbo-prop which would make for a nice transition into a Part 121 carrier from General Aviation. It would be a great learning experience and stepping stone. CommutAir has stability within the company and job security. As far as I know, you are not seeking to take over the regional market. In addition, your company will be receiving Q200s-Dash 8s in early 2007. My understanding is that it will be replacing the B1900s and based at CLE. On a final note, I want to work for a company that sends an applicant positive space travel pass, and picks up hotel room and tax, demonstrating care of its employees. Also: How do you rate yourself as a pilot and why? What could you do better? |
My thoughts are that it is a questionable idea. Let the interviewers set the tone of the interview. Relax, dress nicely, be polite, look them in the eye, tell the truth, be prepared and you will do fine.
Answer their questions. Don't provide answers before they ask them. Be polite and humble, yet confident. |
Don't do anything that sets you apart from the crowd except have good answers. If received this "personal statement" prior to interviewing you I would think you were weird and would spend the rest of the interview asking you questions designed to prove it.
Just act like an intelligent level headed guy and good luck. |
About Me and CRM
Personal Statement:
Good Morning, My name is Mark Young and I am twenty-four years old. I grew up in Los Angeles, CA. For as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by flying and intrigued by the vastness of the sky and surrounding celestial bodies. I was four when I first flew. It was on a commercial flight on EL AL, from LAX-JFK with a final destination of Tel-Aviv, Israel. I remember the excitement and the thrill I felt when my family arrived at LAX airport. At the airport I did not think much of the very long lines of passengers waiting to check in their luggage. My interest piqued somewhat when we had to walk through the magnetometers. I pressed my face to the glass, straining to take it all in. I remember the awe I felt looking at the giant aircraft, and the respect I felt towards the uniformed crew members. During this flight somewhere over the North Atlantic Ocean I told my folks I wanted to fly these big birds when I grew up. Here I am twenty years later standing and say this to you! Under the section of Professional Work on my resume: This is where I began my flight training and continue to give back to the community. Since its foundation in 1951, Kitty Hawk Squadron 3 has trained hundreds of young men and women to fly. If you are between the ages of 14 and 21, you are eligible to participate in this exciting program. Ground and Flight Instruction are provided at no charge by our volunteer Certified Flight Instructors. Flight Training is performed in a Cessna 172 provided by the North Hollywood Optimist Club, the primary sponsor of Squadron 3 since 1951. www.squadron3.com Why CommutAir: From a geographer’s standpoint, your website encapsulates my very thoughts perfectly: “Based in the beautiful Lake Champlain Valley between New York's Northern Adirondacks and Vermont's Green Mountains, CommutAir provides scheduled air transportation to 24 cities in 8 States”. Geospatially speaking, the location of your company and routes are both very picturesque and different from Los Angeles, CA! Furthermore, you fly B1900D’s, a turbo-prop which would make for a nice transition into a Part 121 carrier from General Aviation. It would be a great learning experience and stepping stone. CommutAir has stability within the company and job security. As far as I know, you are not seeking to take over the regional market. In addition, your company will be receiving Q200’s-Dash 8’s in early 2007. My understanding is that it will be replacing the B1900s and based at CLE. Christopher Gobeille gave me a run down on the interview and company with nothing derogatory. On a final note, I want to work for a company that sends an applicant positive space travel pass, and picks up hotel room and tax, demonstrating care of its employees. How do you rate yourself as a pilot and why? What could you do better? Questions for Company Interviewers: 1. How did you get where you are? 2. How do you like it here at _____ airlines? 3. Where do you see the industry going? 4. Do you have faith in management? Lesson Plan: Fundamentals of CRM What is CRM? The effective use of all available resources needed to complete a safe and efficient flight. All in-flight crew, ATC, EFAS, Passengers to enable a smooth and safe execution for flight! Why is it important? To optimize performance and reduce pilot error. As a result of the benefits of CRM, ICAO mandates CRM training for all air carriers. The result is CRM/LOFT training. Goals of CRM • KNOWLEDGE of concepts and procedures • ATTITUDE which recognizes the importance of good aircrew coordination to safety. • SKILLS to effect implementation of knowledge Typical errors: • Loss of situational awareness • Violation of FAR • Departure from proven procedures • Poor judgment or decision making • Preoccupation with minor mechanical problems • Inadequate leadership - Failing to: Delegate tasks Assign meaningful responsibilities Set priorities Lack of monitoring Failure to use available information Failure to communicate plans, problems, etc. Risk Evaluation Model: • AIRCRAFT: Appropriately equipped? Capable? Airworthy? • ENVIRONMENT: Weather? Terrain? Obstacles? Hazards? • SITUATION: Changes? Alternatives? Evaluate effects? • OPERATIONS: Have I done this before? What difficulties are involved? what if it doesn't go as planned? • PERSONNEL: Qualifications? Currency? Fatigue? Illness? Stresses? Human Performance suffers when: • Fatigue • Stress • Physiological degradation • Overload • Distractions Performance falls below standards when: • Excessively high workload • Inadequate training • Unrealistic performance goals Eliminating Pilot error starts with: • Attitude - hazardous attitudes, I'M SAFE • Skills - On-going Training • Knowledge - Policy, regulations, SOP • Risk management • Appropriate mission planning & brief • Recognize the difference between unsafe & unwise • Saying "uncle" i.e. Go-around, reject, abort. Loss of situational awareness occurs when: • Failure to meet targets • Use of undocumented procedures • Violating minimums & limitations • No one flying the aircraft • No one looking out the window (human TCAS) • No checklists • Incomplete communication • Ambiguity • Unresolved discrepancies • Fixation or preoccupation Most common errors: 54% Intentional non-compliance with Policies & Regulations 29% Procedural 8% Communication 6% Operational Decision 5% Proficiency |
If you do that, I think the rest of the people interviewing will thank you because it will be one less person they'll be competing with.
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It was a good exercise to write it down. Dont give it to them.
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Why Not? MD-80 Capt can you please explicate.
I can partially agree with you need more info! Thanks [email protected] |
Give it to them in the interview.
Airline hiring boards are people and they want to hire other people, not machines. You need to know this stuff but you also need to just incorporate it into your life and your work. Don't try too hard. I sent you a PM with my e-mail. I don't have the holy grail, but I am batting 1.000 for job interviews so far. No guarantees, but if I can answer any questions privately I am more than happy to do so. |
Originally Posted by pilot754
(Post 67797)
Why Not? MD-80 Capt can you please explicate.
I can partially agree with you need more info! Thanks [email protected] |
Sorry to be harsh but....
If this guy is for real, and that's a big IF. I think he would drive me up a wall after 10 minutes in a crew van, let alone being stuck in a plane with him for days. Just relax, be normal, you'll eventually get picked up somewhere. |
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"!
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Originally Posted by hyflyt560
(Post 67858)
I wouldn't use, "From a geographer's standpoint..." or "geospatially..."
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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...
Originally Posted by b82rez
(Post 67853)
Sorry to be harsh but....
If this guy is for real, and that's a big IF. I think he would drive me up a wall after 10 minutes in a crew van, let alone being stuck in a plane with him for days. Just relax, be normal, you'll eventually get picked up somewhere. |
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.
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Originally Posted by Roll Inverted and Pull
(Post 68003)
Why do you think just about all pilot applicants show up in a dark suit, white shirt and a dark red tie?
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Originally Posted by Andy
(Post 68045)
What about the tie tack/tieclip with an airplane on it and the shiny black shoes (lace, not slipon)? :D
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I'd ask them when LUNCH is.
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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.
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Originally Posted by hyflyt560
(Post 67858)
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 This 'stepping stone' comment brings up an interesting question. If asked, by an airline, during an interview, where you see yourself in 10 years, what is the best response? I'm sure most people would like to see themselves at a major, but if you say that, does it give the impression that you are simply calling them a 'stepping stone'? |
Pilot754,don't be a weirdo dude, the things you put down on your statement are things they will probably ask you.
they will say: why commutair?what do you know about our company?where do you see yourself in 10 years? will you keep flying if 1 year from now there is no big jet company hiring?why ,or why not? what do you like about flying? tell me about your current job ,your app says you do voluntary work, tell us about it.......... you get it? they will ask you the questions, do not try to pre-emp them . do you have problems comunicating?that's what I would think if someone hands me down his answer to the questions I'll be asking before we began. lastly, try not to make your answers sound too can.:rolleyes: good luck, and try not to let your butt-checks squeak too loud when you walk!!!!:p |
Originally Posted by pilot754
(Post 67797)
Why Not? MD-80 Capt can you please explicate.
I can partially agree with you need more info! Thanks [email protected] |
"No man ever listened himself out of a job."
-Calvin Coolidge It seemed to work out for him. -P |
Originally Posted by mike734
(Post 67842)
(Alaska does seem to be an exception).
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Originally Posted by pilot754
(Post 67768)
Personal Statement:
Good Morning, My name is Mark Young and I am twenty-four years old. I grew up in Los Angeles, CA. For as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by flying and intrigued by the vastness of the sky and surrounding celestial bodies. I was four when I first flew. It was on a commercial flight on EL AL, from LAX-JFK with a final destination of Tel-Aviv, Israel. I remember the excitement and the thrill I felt when my family arrived at LAX airport. At the airport I did not think much of the very long lines of passengers waiting to check in their luggage. My interest piqued somewhat when we had to walk through the magnetometers. I pressed my face to the glass, straining to take it all in. I remember the awe I felt looking at the giant aircraft, and the respect I felt towards the uniformed crew members. During this flight somewhere over the North Atlantic Ocean I told my folks I wanted to fly these big birds when I grew up. Here I am twenty years later standing and say this to you! Under the section of Professional Work on my resume: This is where I began my flight training and continue to give back to the community. Since its foundation in 1951, Kitty Hawk Squadron 3 has trained hundreds of young men and women to fly. If you are between the ages of 14 and 21, you are eligible to participate in this exciting program. Ground and Flight Instruction are provided at no charge by our volunteer Certified Flight Instructors. Flight Training is performed in a Cessna 172 provided by the North Hollywood Optimist Club, the primary sponsor of Squadron 3 since 1951. www.squadron3.com Why CommutAir: From a geographers standpoint, your website encapsulates my very thoughts perfectly: Based in the beautiful Lake Champlain Valley between New York's Northern Adirondacks and Vermont's Green Mountains, CommutAir provides scheduled air transportation to 24 cities in 8 States. Geospatially speaking, the location of your company and routes are both very picturesque and different from Los Angeles, CA! Furthermore, you fly B1900Ds, a turbo-prop which would make for a nice transition into a Part 121 carrier from General Aviation. It would be a great learning experience and stepping stone. CommutAir has stability within the company and job security. As far as I know, you are not seeking to take over the regional market. In addition, your company will be receiving Q200s-Dash 8s in early 2007. My understanding is that it will be replacing the B1900s and based at CLE. Christopher Gobeille gave me a run down on the interview and company with nothing derogatory. On a final note, I want to work for a company that sends an applicant positive space travel pass, and picks up hotel room and tax, demonstrating care of its employees. How do you rate yourself as a pilot and why? What could you do better? Questions for Company Interviewers: 1. How did you get where you are? 2. How do you like it here at _____ airlines? 3. Where do you see the industry going? 4. Do you have faith in management? Lesson Plan: Fundamentals of CRM What is CRM? The effective use of all available resources needed to complete a safe and efficient flight. All in-flight crew, ATC, EFAS, Passengers to enable a smooth and safe execution for flight! Why is it important? To optimize performance and reduce pilot error. As a result of the benefits of CRM, ICAO mandates CRM training for all air carriers. The result is CRM/LOFT training. Goals of CRM KNOWLEDGE of concepts and procedures ATTITUDE which recognizes the importance of good aircrew coordination to safety. SKILLS to effect implementation of knowledge Typical errors: Loss of situational awareness Violation of FAR Departure from proven procedures Poor judgment or decision making Preoccupation with minor mechanical problems Inadequate leadership - Failing to: Delegate tasks Assign meaningful responsibilities Set priorities Lack of monitoring Failure to use available information Failure to communicate plans, problems, etc. Risk Evaluation Model: AIRCRAFT: Appropriately equipped? Capable? Airworthy? ENVIRONMENT: Weather? Terrain? Obstacles? Hazards? SITUATION: Changes? Alternatives? Evaluate effects? OPERATIONS: Have I done this before? What difficulties are involved? what if it doesn't go as planned? PERSONNEL: Qualifications? Currency? Fatigue? Illness? Stresses? Human Performance suffers when: Fatigue Stress Physiological degradation Overload Distractions Performance falls below standards when: Excessively high workload Inadequate training Unrealistic performance goals Eliminating Pilot error starts with: Attitude - hazardous attitudes, I'M SAFE Skills - On-going Training Knowledge - Policy, regulations, SOP Risk management Appropriate mission planning & brief Recognize the difference between unsafe & unwise Saying "uncle" i.e. Go-around, reject, abort. Loss of situational awareness occurs when: Failure to meet targets Use of undocumented procedures Violating minimums & limitations No one flying the aircraft No one looking out the window (human TCAS) No checklists Incomplete communication Ambiguity Unresolved discrepancies Fixation or preoccupation Most common errors: 54% Intentional non-compliance with Policies & Regulations 29% Procedural 8% Communication 6% Operational Decision 5% Proficiency |
Originally Posted by pilot754
(Post 67768)
Personal Statement:
Good Morning, My name is Mark Young and I am twenty-four years old. I grew up in Los Angeles, CA. For as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by flying and intrigued by the vastness of the sky and surrounding celestial bodies. I was four when I first flew. It was on a commercial flight on EL AL, from LAX-JFK with a final destination of Tel-Aviv, Israel. I remember the excitement and the thrill I felt when my family arrived at LAX airport. At the airport I did not think much of the very long lines of passengers waiting to check in their luggage. My interest piqued somewhat when we had to walk through the magnetometers. I pressed my face to the glass, straining to take it all in. I remember the awe I felt looking at the giant aircraft, and the respect I felt towards the uniformed crew members. During this flight somewhere over the North Atlantic Ocean I told my folks I wanted to fly these big birds when I grew up. Here I am twenty years later standing and say this to you! Under the section of Professional Work on my resume: This is where I began my flight training and continue to give back to the community. Since its foundation in 1951, Kitty Hawk Squadron 3 has trained hundreds of young men and women to fly. If you are between the ages of 14 and 21, you are eligible to participate in this exciting program. Ground and Flight Instruction are provided at no charge by our volunteer Certified Flight Instructors. Flight Training is performed in a Cessna 172 provided by the North Hollywood Optimist Club, the primary sponsor of Squadron 3 since 1951. www.squadron3.com Why CommutAir: From a geographers standpoint, your website encapsulates my very thoughts perfectly: Based in the beautiful Lake Champlain Valley between New York's Northern Adirondacks and Vermont's Green Mountains, CommutAir provides scheduled air transportation to 24 cities in 8 States. Geospatially speaking, the location of your company and routes are both very picturesque and different from Los Angeles, CA! Furthermore, you fly B1900Ds, a turbo-prop which would make for a nice transition into a Part 121 carrier from General Aviation. It would be a great learning experience and stepping stone. CommutAir has stability within the company and job security. As far as I know, you are not seeking to take over the regional market. In addition, your company will be receiving Q200s-Dash 8s in early 2007. My understanding is that it will be replacing the B1900s and based at CLE. Christopher Gobeille gave me a run down on the interview and company with nothing derogatory. On a final note, I want to work for a company that sends an applicant positive space travel pass, and picks up hotel room and tax, demonstrating care of its employees. How do you rate yourself as a pilot and why? What could you do better? Questions for Company Interviewers: 1. How did you get where you are? 2. How do you like it here at _____ airlines? 3. Where do you see the industry going? 4. Do you have faith in management? Lesson Plan: Fundamentals of CRM What is CRM? The effective use of all available resources needed to complete a safe and efficient flight. All in-flight crew, ATC, EFAS, Passengers to enable a smooth and safe execution for flight! Why is it important? To optimize performance and reduce pilot error. As a result of the benefits of CRM, ICAO mandates CRM training for all air carriers. The result is CRM/LOFT training. Goals of CRM KNOWLEDGE of concepts and procedures ATTITUDE which recognizes the importance of good aircrew coordination to safety. SKILLS to effect implementation of knowledge Typical errors: Loss of situational awareness Violation of FAR Departure from proven procedures Poor judgment or decision making Preoccupation with minor mechanical problems Inadequate leadership - Failing to: Delegate tasks Assign meaningful responsibilities Set priorities Lack of monitoring Failure to use available information Failure to communicate plans, problems, etc. Risk Evaluation Model: AIRCRAFT: Appropriately equipped? Capable? Airworthy? ENVIRONMENT: Weather? Terrain? Obstacles? Hazards? SITUATION: Changes? Alternatives? Evaluate effects? OPERATIONS: Have I done this before? What difficulties are involved? what if it doesn't go as planned? PERSONNEL: Qualifications? Currency? Fatigue? Illness? Stresses? Human Performance suffers when: Fatigue Stress Physiological degradation Overload Distractions Performance falls below standards when: Excessively high workload Inadequate training Unrealistic performance goals Eliminating Pilot error starts with: Attitude - hazardous attitudes, I'M SAFE Skills - On-going Training Knowledge - Policy, regulations, SOP Risk management Appropriate mission planning & brief Recognize the difference between unsafe & unwise Saying "uncle" i.e. Go-around, reject, abort. Loss of situational awareness occurs when: Failure to meet targets Use of undocumented procedures Violating minimums & limitations No one flying the aircraft No one looking out the window (human TCAS) No checklists Incomplete communication Ambiguity Unresolved discrepancies Fixation or preoccupation Most common errors: 54% Intentional non-compliance with Policies & Regulations 29% Procedural 8% Communication 6% Operational Decision 5% Proficiency Wow, you put a lot of thought into that...... But, your first paragraph could be summed up in "I like shinny, big airplanes; and flying is cool." The second sounds like "Your bases are a great place to vacation and relax. I won't get bored while I suck the experience out of your company until I can move on to where I really want to be." Take a pill and relax. This isn't high school speach class. Good luck |
Originally Posted by pilot754
(Post 67797)
Why Not? MD-80 Capt can you please explicate.
I can partially agree with you need more info! Thanks [email protected] Companies hire *people*. Being a pilot just gets you in the door for a flying job. If you come across as someone who is not likely to fit into the company culture, you're toast. I hope this 'explicates' the situation. |
Waitng on Results
Hello,
I had my interview with CommutAir on Oct. 11. Now I am am awaiting the results of it. After long thoughts and consideration chose not too give this Personal Statement. Appreciate the wise thoughts and pearls of wisdom which was given on this post! An individual stated that in 40 yrs. of his flying has never hear anyone use the word "Geospaitially" Interesting notion. :) [email protected] Take Care: |
Originally Posted by pilot754
(Post 69056)
Hello,
I had my interview with CommutAir on Oct. 11. Now I am am awaiting the results of it. |
Treat it like a FAA check ride, answer the question then shut up. They have 15 people to interview and they would just love to whack someone for wasting their time.
I know I don't want to spend 10 minutes with a guy that uses the word Geospaitially non the less a full. Take it from me there is no where to go in the 1900 cockpit to get away. Keep it light and don't ever miss an opportunity to shut up. Hey how'd it go anyway, here anything? |
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