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I interviewed with Comair on 7-24-2001 in Sanford Florida. I was one of the last ones who had to do the simulator ride and written tests. All future applicants will now be required to go to Cincinnatti and take the Cognitive Evaluation computer test and oral interview there. In any case I interviewed with a Comair Senior Captain and a woman from Human Resources. Both were extremely professional, competent and easy to talk to. Most questions on my interview were HR questions about my background as a CFI, my strengths and weaknesses as a pilot. Other questions dealt with how I would treat their customers and my views on image and professionalism in the industry. Technical questions dealt with a groundspeed question (300 kts in 1 minute...how many miles covered?). Others were Class D airpace dimensions, Part 121 minimums for approaches and airspeed restrictions under and above class B. All in all the interview went real well. I would recommend to just be yourself and above all....lose the attitude if you have one. Most airlines are looking for people with whom they can work with and will fit into their team. If you really have trouble working with others, an airline job may not be for you. Hint...if you carry a cell phone...don't carry it into the interview with you! If you don't have it, you can't use it. I was notified in writing 6 days after the interview and I was told to expect training in the CRJ. Comair seems to be poised on something big and is preparing to get even bigger.....upward and onward. Good luck to all!

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Comair Study Guide Questions:

1. Why Comair?
Most experienced CRJ operator. Prefer CRJ to ERJ. Comair is a wholly owned Delta subsidiary and not a contracting airline or 'feeder'. Like area/bases/corporate culture/pilots/staff. Proud company. Comair's passengers and employees recommend them. Stable - been around a long time. Comparatively good safety record. Good training. Possible gateway to employment with big Delta.
2. How did you get into flying?
3. Why should we hire you and not the other guys here today?
4. What makes a good FO?
Someone who's roll compliments the Captain's, balances out the flight crew, and is present as a gross error check in case the Captain should make any unusually rash or unreasonable judgments.
5. Define CRM.
CRM can be defined as a management system which makes optimum use of all available resources - equipment, procedures and people - to promote safety and enhance the efficiency of flight operations.
6. Tell me a time you used CRM?
7. What challenges do you think you will have during our training and how would you overcome them?
Workload studying new systems and applying them in the sim together with an aircraft that performs differently to others I am experienced in flying. Overcome them by forming study groups and pooling expertise from the most experienced people in each particular subject area.
8. You do an overnight with a Captain and he is having a drink 7 hours before the flight, what do you do?
Discreetly ascertain what it is - may not even be alcoholic.
9. So we go missed and hear a big bang, engine failure, what do you do?
First and foremost "FLY THE AIRPLANE." Configure the aircraft for the climb. Report missed and situation to ATC. Run the "engine failure" checklist. Then run the normal checklist.
10. Your in the hold at Orchy on the ILS 4 LGA with an engine failure; the weather is below mins everywhere; you have 40 minutes of fuel left; What do you do?
I just wanted to add to this question: I asked for some clarification from the interviewers and that "below mins everywhere" means that your 40 minutes of fuel can't get you ANYWHERE above minimums. HOWEVER, When I received this question I did have the option of ONE airport that was the ONLY airport above minimums that I could get to with 40 minutes of fuel, BUT there was a 30 knot direct tailwind there.

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