interview questions
02-27-2006, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by UConnQB14
what are the hardest interview questions that airlines like to ask and i guess since we are all friends here, what are the proper answers?
No one is perfect, and if, when asked these kinds of questions, you claim perfection by not being able to think of a time when you did something wrong, made a mistake, had a lapse in judgement, reacted poorly, etc., you come across as being less than honest, or so inexperienced, you don't have a "normal" person's story.
02-27-2006, 08:28 AM
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What are your weak and strong points?
What makes a good captain?
What would you do if your captain showed up drunk for work?
How would you handle a captain who constantly flys below the glide slope during an approach?
What makes a good captain?
What would you do if your captain showed up drunk for work?
How would you handle a captain who constantly flys below the glide slope during an approach?
02-27-2006, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ReverseSensing
In my opinion, the hardest ones are the "Tell me about a time..." questions. .... No one is perfect, and if, when asked these kinds of questions, you claim perfection by not being able to think of a time when you did something wrong, made a mistake, had a lapse in judgement, reacted poorly, etc., you come across as being less than honest, or so inexperienced, you don't have a "normal" person's story.
I agree, the subjective self reflection type questions are the "hardest" in my opinion because there are so many different ways to answer. When you show up to an interview, you will be expected to be 100% on the technical areas.
The TMAAT questions are used to probe how you think, what are your ethics/values, how do apply judgment, etc. I don't think these are hard questions in an academic sense, it's just not something pilots are used to. Pilots fly airplanes and in their professional life really don't have the opportunity or need to talk about themselves in this context.
Now, if they just had the YNGTFBT (Your Never Going To ********* Believe This) type questions in the interview we'd all be golden.
02-27-2006, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by HSLD
I don't think these are hard questions in an academic sense, it's just not something pilots are used to. Pilots fly airplanes and in their professional life really don't have the opportunity or need to talk about themselves in this context.
Some airline hiring processes are more people-centered (as in attitude, values, etc.) and some are pilot-centered (as in skill, technical knowledge, etc.). That's not to say that any airline ignores the other side of the equation, but each has its bias.
Understanding the culture of the airline, coupled with self-reflection, coupled with skill and knowledge is basically all you can really do to succeed. The rest is largely out of your hands (i.e., other people's perceptions and biases).
02-27-2006, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by justinb306
Are there any websites that give ideas or hints on how to answer questions such as the drunk pilot question?
Instead of looking for answers, ask yourself what you would do within the constraints of the FAR, company policy, operational safety, and in your role as a leader and a follower.
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