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Interview Experiences From Qatar Airways Pilot Interviews :

  1. 1.  (Nov 21, 2024) 1 day - Test related to the aircraft you are actually flying, after the test there is technical assessment with 2 LTI/LTE they will provide you flight plan, weather info, MEL, NOTAMs and they want from you to breef them and during this they are asking some questions. after that there is prychologic assesment and it is all about the tell me about the time questions. 2 day - simulator, normal departure, some problem quick return, than departure with engine out after v1 and single engine... Continue reading this interview experience..

  2. 2.  The first day consists of an introduction about Qatar Airways and the country, followed by ATPL test on ipad (Generic question and/or aircraft system), A Psycology interview (TMAT questions), A Technical interview (based on 6 scenarios: Monsoon, Hot wx, Cold wx, Tropical cyclone, LVO, Volcanic Ash. Questions will be related to the topic but may also vary). After completing all these, everyone gathers and receives a result letter to stop or to continue Sim session the next day. (view the... Continue reading this interview experience..

Study Guide Questions for Your Qatar Airways Interview:

  1. 1. Tell us about a time where you had to correct you colleague regarding SOPs and how did you do this?
    • Airbus has recently made significant changes to cockpit preparation SOPs and take-off and approach briefings. The first officer started to do the briefing according to the old procedure, I proposed that we do a review of the FCOM and carry out the briefing in Read and Do.
  2. 2. Where do you currently work?
  3. 3. (Sep 25, 2025) When will you hear: “Don’t sink, don’t sink”?
    • After T/O or G/A losing altitude
  4. 4. Why did you leave your last job?
    • Wanted a new challenge.
    • The salary was not rewarding.
  5. 5. (Jul 01, 2025) Do you have any questions for us?
    • Salary
    • Yes, may I ask you to give an example of what makes an ideal flight crew/captain categorically and organizationally for Qatar Airways. Aside from experience and technical expertise what kind of person is the company interested in?
    • Give me a breakdown of what is required of me during the training phase.
  6. 6. Tell me about your aviation career so far.
    • It's been everything but a dull moment. It's been a rocky road all the way, but if I had to choose it against other choices again I'll probably do it all over again.
    • Military trained, then worked for the flag carrier for 16 years. Joining the expat community in China and hoping to end my career in Doha!
  7. 7. (Oct 03, 2025) TODA is?
    • TODA Take of distance available
  8. 8. (Oct 03, 2025) What is squawk code for threat in an airplane?
    • 7700
  9. 9. (Oct 03, 2025) What is squawk code for hijacking?
    • 7500
  10. 10. (Sep 17, 2025) What is windshear?
    • its a change on direction and speed of the wind

What types of things will be asked in a Simulator or Scenario exercise?

  1. (Oct 11, 2025)  Simulator session (type-rated). which lasted about 1.5 to 2...Continue reading simulator / scenario information..

  2. (Dec 01, 2024)  My sim session was type-rated and it is as the following (all takeoffs and landings using runway 34R OTHH) - Normal takeoff. During cruise Fire Cargo Fwd -> ILS...Continue reading simulator / scenario information..

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