Wow, this is my only post since I joined in DEC. '09? Holy cow, I'm sorry everyone...I'm such a lurker...

 

Yes, it's a TSA requirement for you to be issued your crew badge I believe. AWAC also does their own backround investigation as well.

 

Where are said gouges, best I can find

Is from My Pilot Career site,

Technical Questions

* In a demo of Vmc, what does lowering the landing gear do?
* State the differences between class B and D airspace
* What is the speed for fist notch of flaps on the airplane you fly?
* What is the horsepower of the engines?
* What would you do if you put the gear down and nothing happened?
* You do the emergency gear extension and on the nose gear light comes on, what do you do?
* What makes a cockpit uncomfortable?
* What is Vne?
* What speed can you put the gear/flaps down?
* What is the service ceiling on the aircraft you currently fly?
* what is the max takeoff weight on the aircraft you currently fly?
* what is the max operating speed on the aircraft you currently fly?
* what is the max thrust on the aircraft you currently fly?
* What type of engine does your current aircraft have?
* What are 3 factors that affect Vmc? Pick one of them and explain it.
* What is an FFDO?
* What would you do if your captain was an FFDO and was handling their weapon inappropriately?
* Descent planning questions (example) you are at FL290 with a crossing restriction of 14,000', how far out will you start your descent?
* What is the max speed in Class B airspace below 10,000'?
* What is the procedure for engine failure after V1 on your airplane?
* Brief a Jepps approach plate
* Answer symbology questions from Jepps airport diagram
* How are the engines on your airplane cooled?
* What is the maximum airspeed in class C airspace?
* Part 121, can you takeoff if the airport is below landing minimums?
* Can you continue an ILS approach if the weather goes below mins outside the FAF? Inside the FAF?
* How do you know if you have required flight visibility at the MDA?
* From approach plate- what are the missed approach instructions?
* From approach plate- how would you enter the missed holding pattern?
* What is required to descend below DA?
* What does "BR" mean in a METAR?
* Read a TAF

Human Resource Questions

* Why Air Wisconsin?
* Why did you leave your past company?
* Why do you wnat to leave your current job?
* What are your greatest weaknesses and strenghts?
* TMAAT you were given security information and how did you handle it when someone asked you about that information?
* Have you ever had a flight where safety become an issue?
* why will you be successful in training?
* what is your proudest career moment?
* How will you handle training?
* Have you ever been fired?
* Which domicile would you prefer?
* Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
* What is your leadership style?
* What would your boss say about you?
* What are 3 things you can bring to Air Wisconsin?
* What do you want from a company?
* what were your grades in school
* what is the toughest decision you ever had to make?
* what is the worst weather you have ever flown in?
* what is my greatest accomplishment
* what is something that gave you job satisfaction
* have you ever had an emergency and how did you handle it?
* have you ever had a conflict with another crew member, scheduler, or chief pilot?
* if we called your former chief pilot, what would he say about you
* why should we chose you over anyone else?
* asked if any check ride failures
* Have you ever failed to complete a training program.
* Is there anything negative in your background?
* Have you ever had a DUI
* What was your proudest moment in life?
* Ever been scared in an airplane?
* Captain wants to land with weather below minimums, what do you do?
* What do you do as a pilot to go above and beyond?
* One word to describe what you expect from a Captain
* TMAAT you didn't get along with a Captain
* TMAA stressful time in your career
* What can Air Wisconsin offer you?
* Why should we choose you over the other applicants today?
* What makes a good airline pilot?
* What would someone you have flown with say is your greatest weakness?
* What will your biggest challenge during training?
* What would you do if the Captain smelled of alcohol?
* How would you deal with a passenger who was irate about lost luggage?
* What do you find most challenging when dealing with passengers at your current airline?
* What would you do if a Captain didn't follow SOP's?
* Have you ever had to call for a go around when the Captain was flying?

Is that close?

 

Just had ground school this month. The best interview advice right now is to know systems, specifically the fuel system. One big question they are asking is dealing with ejector pumps, scavenge pumps, etc.