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  • Read Page 1 ... control in a stall, how does a turbofan engine work, what is bypass air, why do we use so much bypass air, what kind of systems does a jet have, what do we use bleed air for, what about hydraulics, what kind of power does the plane have, why do use AC instead of DC, how to you convert between ac and dc (inverters and rectifiers). We talked about anticipated and unanticipated threats, time and no time threats, and discussed how emergencies are usually handled. Asked me what to do if you get a hot start or if a circuit breaker pops. Next we talked about jepp charts, discussed a hot spot, asked me about what markings you would see where and what they look like, mandatory hold short sign, taxiway signs, runway remaining signs, ILS critical area, and displaced thresholds. We went into a scenario flying along and having a small issue...

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    Nov 12, 2025
    The overall interview was a pretty relaxed experience. We started with introductions and he gave me some of his background and vice versa. We chatted about a few random things such as his sea plane rating for around 20 or so minutes. After that we hopped right into the technical portion and questions, (view the study guide of this website including the Sim/Scenario section). We then moved onto the aircraft I fly, a Piper Cherokee, and he had me give him a detailed explanation of the...

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    Nov 11, 2025
    Very laid back interview. Interviewer was very kind! Topics covered were all on the website. Fairly surface level questions. Nothing too in the weeds. Started with logbooks times, HR, regs, how a jet engine worked (I said each stage then we just moved on), high alt aerodynamics, systems (emphasis on hydraulics), looked at a STAR, looked at an instrument appch plate, airport page, wx (microburst and hazards of a TS), electrical system on "a plane of my choosing". Ended with CRM scenario where...

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    Nov 11, 2025
    It was an online interview, I received the documents the night prior that included two instrument approaches and a release with weather. We started a little early day of, I interviewed with a CA who was extremely friendly and we talked about the company, I shared how I got into aviation and why I wanted to work for SkyWest. We jumped into technical pretty quickly, covering jet engine basics, swept wing aerodynamics (pros/cons), he asked about the electrical system in the aircraft I fly and I...

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    Nov 10, 2025
    Interview as described by the others. Shuttle left at 6:20am from the hotel. 6 out of 7 interviewees received offers. All of us were placed in a room where logbooks and certificates etc were collected by HR. Then escorted upstairs for an HR presentation which lasted to approximately 8:30am. Interview itself was with one HR rep and a pilot recruiter and was very straight forward. HR questions (view the study guide of this website).  Technical portion was very straightforward and...

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    Nov 10, 2025
    I had a young FO as my interviewer. The whole interview was based off a flight to KORD. Started off with HR questions then went to weather reading a METAR/TAF, alternate and what to look for in choosing one. Documents plane and pilot need.Then went into airport signs and markings, then engine and systems and aerodynamics. After that SID/STAR/Taxi diagram, brief approach. Know Jepp charts well. Lastly was CRM scenario and then any...

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    Nov 07, 2025
    Interviewed with a ERJ FO based out of SAN. Interview was quite straight forward, lasted about 50 minutes, starting with the recruiter telling me briefly about himself and then I told him about myself. Went through my flight times (ATP requirements, 30/60/90/365) and then started the HR portion. He asked me why I wanted to work for SKW, what guiding principles I knew (said he only needed one of them, health and safety first is the easiest to remember in my opinion), and what history I knew...

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    Nov 07, 2025
    The interview was conducted in a very relaxed environment from an experienced first officer who was very kind. We started with introductions and flying hours and certificates. Then we jumped directly to the interview scenario which few questions were on the CRM based scenario and few technical questions and Jeppesen charts questions on Sid and airport and taxi way charts further he shared his screen and told me to decode the METARS TAF. Later he asked what aircraft do you prefer IĆ¢??ve said...

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    Nov 06, 2025
    The process was as outlined on the website. We started out by the interviewer stating this was a conversation between two pilots, which helped me relax a little. Reviewed hours (TT, XC, PIC, Instrument, 30/60/90/12 months). Reviewed high altitude aerodynamics (swept back wing, critical Mach, Mach tuck, coffin corner). Read a METAR and TAF strip. Discussed Part 91 alternate requirements. (view the study guide of this website). Do some research on the company I said (5k+ employees, 50+...

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    Nov 05, 2025
    The interview was conducted by a really pleasant FO. Started off with the standard HR questions. CRM scenario was a flight where there was vibration in the engine, included and engine shutdown and diversion. Technical questions included Jepp chart knowledge (airport page, approach plates, SID). Weather included metar and TAF with a question on alternates (standard 1,2,3 rule.) Prog charts including warm and cold fronts. Aerodynamics - dutch roll, coffin corner, critical mach, mack tuck,...

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    Nov 05, 2025
    Super relaxed interview with a newer FO. He did his best to put me at ease by talking about how he's just here to see why I'd be a good fit for SkyWest. Started off with introducing himself and then let me do the same. We went right into HR questions about checkride failures, previous employment, education, and current flying. Then went into a CRM scenario, (view the study guide of this website).  After this came the technical portion.  We then decoded a METAR. After that we went...

  11. I used the study guide the most and I liked how everything is broken down into categories.

    Bailey S Oct 26, 2025

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    Obasola O Jun 29, 2025

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