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Interview Experiences From TradeWind Aviation Pilot Interviews :

  1. 1.  (Oct 22, 2025) The HR interview went as expected. They asked questions about flight time, goals, and why Tradewind. The technical portion was rather unstructured compared to how I run the tech interviews at my current company. They gave me a ATIS and clearance to copy. The ATIS was missing temp/dewpoint and Altimeter setting. The craft was Logan 4 departure out of BOS to a fix and then as filed. They asked questions about how I would depart and what happened if I lost comms. Easy questions for an... Continue reading this interview experience..

  2. 2.  (Aug 01, 2025) Pretty much followed everyone else's responses! HR interview was very straight forward on my background, hours, and "why Tradewind?". Technical interview was IFR heavy but also quite straight forward. Touched on six-pack stuff, alternates, taking off out of uncontrolled fields, departure procedures, climb gradients, and chart symbology. Also a few scenario based questions that were external pressure aligned ie important client but not enough fuel, Captain comes in drunk. Desktop sim is now a... Continue reading this interview experience..

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Study Guide Questions for Your TradeWind Aviation Interview:

  1. 1. (Nov 24, 2025) Tell me about the pitot static system?
    • The pitot-static system provides airspeed, altitude, and rates of climb and descent on the airspeed indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator, respectively. There is a pitot tube that collects both dynamic and static pressure air and static ports that collect only static pressure air. The airspeed indicator relies on the air that enters both the pitot tube and the static port, while the altimeter and vertical speed indicator use only the air that enters the static ports. The air pressure will interact with diaphragms and wafers inside of each instrument, causing the needles of the instrument to move to show the current indicated airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed of the airplane. There is also usually an alternate static source in the flight deck, which can be used if the static ports become blocked; the venturi effect causes instruments to provide slightly higher indications due to the lower pressure inside of the flight deck, so calibration tables must be used to make corrections.
  2. 2. (Nov 13, 2025) Do you have a passport?, If yes, how many?
  3. 3. (Nov 10, 2025) Do you want to go to the airlines?
    • Lofty goals. Every aviator has or will consider those good opportunities in life but at this point i value my regional experience where the places and the people I know. I haven’t though about moving away from home.
  4. 4. (Nov 24, 2025) What is the maximum airspeed under class Bravo?
    • 200 knots
  5. 5. (Nov 03, 2025) Tell me your story about how you get into aviation.
    • Everyone's story is different. Don't be afraid to express your passion and find unique parts of your story that will stand out to the interviewers.
  6. 6. (Nov 13, 2025) How can you tell if the glide slope is working or not?
    • Reach the FAF and the GS is centered at proper altitude
  7. 7. (Nov 28, 2025) Do you know how to convert FPM for a specific climb gradient?
    • Groundspeed/60xFPNM=FPM
  8. 8. (Nov 25, 2025) Tell us about your career up to this point.
    • I talked about my previous career and how I changed career paths to become a pilot. Then, I went into greater detail on my experience as a flight instructor and ferry pilot.
  9. 9. (Nov 18, 2025) What would you do if your captain showed up smelling of alcohol?
    • I would insist that he/she calls in sick immediately. I would remove myself from the situation immediately and under no circumstances, attempt to make a flight with him/her. I would further urge him/her to attain professional help for substance abuse.
  10. 10. (Nov 24, 2025) When can you go lower than minimums on approach, if approach lights are in sight?
    • You can descent from the DA to 100' above the TDZE if the approach lights are in sight.
    • Three things must match, one-must have the visibility, two-must be able to make a normal descent to land, and three-must have the runway environment in sight.
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  1. The simulator eval was not too bad but again maintain situational awareness and be able to fly safely and effectively saying under control at...Continue reading simulator / scenario information..

  2. The SIM is just like any other desktop sim. Its a mooney - what they are looking for is you to remember the gear and can handle and airplane going fast while making...Continue reading simulator / scenario information..

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