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1. (Oct 17, 2025) I had the HR and technical interviews done separately. The HR interview went smoothly. The first part was just to tell them about myself. I was asked four questions. The technical interview didn't go as well. They asked questions. (view the study guide of this website). Be sure to memorize GRABCARD. You are not allowed to reference 91.205. What makes an aircraft airworthy? What is the critical angle of attack? What's the difference between a FAR and an Advisory Circular? What is the... Continue reading this interview experience..
2. (Aug 13, 2025) It was two pilots conducting the interview, a captain and a FO, very nice gentlemen who know you're nervous, but they want you to succeed, you talk for a few minutes discussing about yourselves, basic greetings etc. then we go into the interview process. it's a basic flight scenario, and at the start they want you to read a METAR and TAF and want to know what things to consider, was asked about RVR minimums, when to need a takeoff alternate and when you need an alternate on arrival, then... Continue reading this interview experience..

1. (Nov 08, 2025) If you're told to descend and maintain an altitude on a STAR do you have to comply with altitude and airspeed restrictions?

Comply with stated altitude restriction, comply with published airspeed restrictions

Hypoxic hypoxia: Not sufficient air available around. Hypemic hypoxia: Not enough blood to carry oxygen (i.e. bleeding) or hemoglobin not able to chemically bind oxygen. Stagnant hypoxia: Lung not able to send oxygen to cells (i.e. due to shock, high altitude, or cold) Histotoxic hypoxia: Cells compromised and not able to accept oxygen (i.e. due to alcohol or drug use).

Growing company, great pay, benefits. Etc
I said I chose PSA because the CRJ is my favorite regional jet (because it is) and that I wanted to be able to flow to American, and PSA was the only one that could give me both. I forgot to mention the PSA way, something that has resonated with me since I started researching the company.

I failed my private pilot Checkride during the flight portion on my short field landing. I encountered a gust and did not put the proper crosswind correction and ultimately missed my point. Though it was discouraging at the time, it ended up teaching me a valuable lesson. I will be able to carry with me throughout my career.

To determine if an alternate is needed. Weather 1 hour before and after planned arrival time is forecasted to have at least 2000' foot ceilings and 3 SM of visibility. If weather is below these mins then an alternate is needed to file.
When the destination airport weather is less than 2,000ft ceiling, less than 3SM visibility within 1 hour before and after ETA, you have to file an alternate airport.

Make sure you know the symbols on the Jeppesen chart. Fly-by allows to lead the turn prior to reaching waypoint, Fly-over requires you to fly over waypoint then turn.
Fly-by waypoint: a waypoint where the pilot is required to use turn anticipation to avoid an overshoot of the next flight leg segment. Fly-over waypoint: a waypoint where it precludes any turn until after that waypoint is overflown and is followed by an intercepting maneuver into the next flight segment.

10. (Oct 22, 2025) Asked about a taxi diagram and asked what were the concerns from given taxi instructions he gave me.

KCLT, stay cautious with HOT SPOT on taxi route, make sure you obtain clearance to cross runway.
Be ready to explain hotspots, airport reference point (ARP), wind socks and airport beacon
Identify hotspots on the taxi route, check runway crossing clearance, and locate ARP, wind sock, and beacon.

(Jan 19, 2025) My technical interview started out reading a meter for KDCA, asked what would be some concerns for departure. We talked through those, and they asked if we would need a take off alternate and what a take off alternate is. Next they had me read a TAF, they give you the ETA in Zulu time so no need to worry about conversions. After reading the TAF they asked if we would need an alternate. We talked about our take off minimums,...Continue reading simulator / scenario information..
(Jan 19, 2025) I was given a scenario flight from DCA to CLT. I was then asked to decode a METAR & TAF. We discussed the WX condition for departure and arrival. All concerns, and if takeoff/destination alternates were required. Have a solid understanding of 14...Continue reading simulator / scenario information..

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