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05-08-2012, 08:09 AM
#11
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Joined APC: May 2012
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Originally Posted by 2StgTurbine
Since I have had to begin yet another job search I have realized reading traditional interview gouges is not they way I like to study for things. Instead of learning the answer for question y from company x, why not dig deeper into the question so that you don’t just learn the answer to a specific question, but you gain a better understanding of the topic at hand that will help you answer multiply questions.
Let’s not limit this to just prepping for an interview, but use this as an opportunity to spread general knowledge that is helpful even to those who are employed but just want to learn something new.
So post challenging questions, important topics you think people overlook, or any techniques you think will benefit others.
Let’s not limit this to just prepping for an interview, but use this as an opportunity to spread general knowledge that is helpful even to those who are employed but just want to learn something new.
So post challenging questions, important topics you think people overlook, or any techniques you think will benefit others.
05-09-2012, 06:24 AM
#12
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Joined APC: Sep 2009
Posts: 115
The aviation questions are of course important to determine an applicant’s knowledge base, but I especially like questions that test an applicant’s composure, integrity, and honesty.
“How many times have you padded your logbook? Tell me about them.” (Everyone at some time or another has padded, even if they went back and corrected it later.)
“Tell us about a time you unjustifiably, and intentionally, disregarded a superiors directions or orders.” Again something everyone has likely done at one time or another even if it was at a young age.
“If I told you right now that I believed you were sub par, how would you respond.”
I’m not looking for specific answers to these questions but rather I want to see after challenging the applicants “integrity” if they can maintain composure and a professional demeanor, while articulating a rational and intelligent response. It tells of their maturity and thought process.
“How many times have you padded your logbook? Tell me about them.” (Everyone at some time or another has padded, even if they went back and corrected it later.)
“Tell us about a time you unjustifiably, and intentionally, disregarded a superiors directions or orders.” Again something everyone has likely done at one time or another even if it was at a young age.
“If I told you right now that I believed you were sub par, how would you respond.”
I’m not looking for specific answers to these questions but rather I want to see after challenging the applicants “integrity” if they can maintain composure and a professional demeanor, while articulating a rational and intelligent response. It tells of their maturity and thought process.
05-09-2012, 08:45 AM
#13
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Joined APC: May 2006
Position: Jet Pilot
Posts: 797
Originally Posted by zyttocs
The aviation questions are of course important to determine an applicant’s knowledge base, but I especially like questions that test an applicant’s composure, integrity, and honesty.
“How many times have you padded your logbook? Tell me about them.” (Everyone at some time or another has padded, even if they went back and corrected it later.)
“Tell us about a time you unjustifiably, and intentionally, disregarded a superiors directions or orders.” Again something everyone has likely done at one time or another even if it was at a young age.
“If I told you right now that I believed you were sub par, how would you respond.”
I’m not looking for specific answers to these questions but rather I want to see after challenging the applicants “integrity” if they can maintain composure and a professional demeanor, while articulating a rational and intelligent response. It tells of their maturity and thought process.
“How many times have you padded your logbook? Tell me about them.” (Everyone at some time or another has padded, even if they went back and corrected it later.)
“Tell us about a time you unjustifiably, and intentionally, disregarded a superiors directions or orders.” Again something everyone has likely done at one time or another even if it was at a young age.
“If I told you right now that I believed you were sub par, how would you respond.”
I’m not looking for specific answers to these questions but rather I want to see after challenging the applicants “integrity” if they can maintain composure and a professional demeanor, while articulating a rational and intelligent response. It tells of their maturity and thought process.
“How many times have you padded your logbook? Tell me about them.”
This answer will imply that a discussion of the topic at large may in fact use up several minutes (maybe even an hour or more) to answer and discuss. Since the time allocated to an interview is finite, this may lead the interviewer(s) to abandon the question and use his/her/their time in a more efficient manner to cover topics and questions that are more relevant and of higher importance.
“Tell us about a time you unjustifiably, and intentionally, disregarded a superiors directions or orders.”
This should lead the interviewer(s) to another topic immediately. It also shows that you can be trusted with delicate information.
“If I told you right now that I believed you were sub par, how would you respond.”
This answer will sit well for many reasons. Interviewers are looking for candidates who are honest and one's honesty will certainly shine through with the above response. Furthermore, it also shows the interviewer(s) that your skin is quite thick and you can quickly assess those around you - vital skills necessary for good CRM. Remember, answer the question with an attitude that displays a calm demeanor and make good eye contact. They are more interested in how you react to the question.
05-09-2012, 11:20 AM
#15
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Joined APC: Mar 2011
Posts: 122
Sir it'd be easier if I just talk you through a sortie...
Progressive taxi to the active. Firewall the throttles once cleared for takeoff. Rotate at the 1,000' board to be airborne prior to overrun. Upon Fuel Low light illumination dial in homeplate, home to the field. (I won't tell you how to fly - but here's a hint - the lower plane ALWAYS has the right away) Configure when the gear warning goes off and land. Progressive taxi to park.
Oh and do yourself a favor and leave your Mode 3C off - unless you want ATC hassling you about your altitude or you want to give someone an RA.
I've not yet interviewed for an airline but I imagine that someone who flys primarily by their seat of the pants, always takes the ADI and his instruments with a grain of salt, and has a healthy skepticism of "ops limits" and "flight rules" would be a breath of fresh air in todays highly regulated industry.
Progressive taxi to the active. Firewall the throttles once cleared for takeoff. Rotate at the 1,000' board to be airborne prior to overrun. Upon Fuel Low light illumination dial in homeplate, home to the field. (I won't tell you how to fly - but here's a hint - the lower plane ALWAYS has the right away) Configure when the gear warning goes off and land. Progressive taxi to park.
Oh and do yourself a favor and leave your Mode 3C off - unless you want ATC hassling you about your altitude or you want to give someone an RA.
I've not yet interviewed for an airline but I imagine that someone who flys primarily by their seat of the pants, always takes the ADI and his instruments with a grain of salt, and has a healthy skepticism of "ops limits" and "flight rules" would be a breath of fresh air in todays highly regulated industry.
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