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  • Read Page 1 ... you organize your thoughts. They ask about you, 2 TMAATs (all found in the study guide), 3 scenario based questions, and why American. The scenario based questions were all as expected. They have these cards that they show you that have the scenario on it Ã?¢?? which helps those who want to see the problem in writing. Having interviewed at another legacy, this interview was much friendlier. Was asked if I had any questions. Got done before anyone else and was nervous about that. Made a joke about how bad I must've bombed the interview to have it be ended so quick....

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    Apr 08, 2026
    Just like other trip reports, took a bus to the flight academy and turned in our logbooks and other required paperwork. Escorted to the museum where we watched a short video and had a Q&A session. We then were collected by our individual interview teams. Asked 3 TMAAT questions and a couple of flight experience questions (dealing with Wx, interacting with people). Taken back to the logbook review area. A few people got called in for logbook questions and given things to fix, then they...

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    Apr 07, 2026
    As mentioned in many reviews, we dropped off our bags, logbook and documents review, and escorted to the museum for a 20 minute video about American. We then waited for the interviewers to call our names to begin the interview. Interview itself was extremely relaxed. 2-3 TMAAT, 2 technical, and what are the qualities of being an AA pilot. Received my CJO with others and got our finger prints scanned. Fantastic...

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    Mar 31, 2026
    My info: Air Force C-130, Air Force Reserve MQ-9, Part 121 B737. Dates: app submitted Jul,  email notification app was advancing Feb , HR virtual interview Mar, in-person Pilot Interview Mar. Work Traits assessment: Several (90?) "which statement do you agree with more" questions.  such as "I sometimes get distracted when I am working on a large project, or I would rather be a good team member than a good team leader". 6 responses range from "Strongly Agree" to "Strongly Disagree"...

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    Mar 10, 2026
    Exactly as described by others, turn in documents and logbooks, to watch a welcome video/movie (20min) then you go to The museum for the formal interview. They take great effort to make you comfortable, very relaxed they want you there. Be sure to have your logbooks in order. The only people in my group that didnâ??t get a CJO had logbook issues. After the CJO they take pics and have you fill out some paperwork, fingerprints and drug...

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    Mar 04, 2026
    All the gouges on here are spot on, hardly feels like an interview at all, more like a welcome to AAL and them getting to know you. The key here, is organization, I darn near drove myself crazy for the better part of a month scrutinizing my logbooks, digital copy and all my documents, that really seems to make a huge difference, in terms of the logbook, best I heard it described was: "Don't make me break out the calculator", the easier you make it to read, the better, mistakes and addendums...

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    Mar 03, 2026
    Admin (HR Zoom Call) â?¢ Brief introductions then asked for FTN Number and ATP Certificate number. Emphasized bringing all documents listed in previous email to the in person portion. â?¢ Brief series of yes/no employment questions (Checkride Failures, removal from flight status etcâ?¦) (view the study guide of this website).  Any questions for me? Overall very friendly, very conversational. Lots of small talk/asides I didnâ??t write above. Interviewer thanked me for wearing a...

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    Feb 25, 2026
    Interview at American was a great experience. Just as described by everyone else. Starts off in the lobby. Put up your suitcases and take your logbooks and documents. Then give them to the review team. I cannot stress enough, get your logbooks organized and in order before showing up. After that we watch a 20 minute video about American. Then your interviews start. The 1 hour goes by very fast, just be calm and yourself, easier said than done but they make it very calming and relaxed. I got...

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    Feb 25, 2026
    In person interview is really chill. You will do an HR interview via Teams some time before your in person interview. This first portion is about 30 minutes and you need to wear a suit and tie. (view the study guide of this website).  This portion had personal intro, anything else to tell us?  I have an arrest on my record and mentioned this here and said I'd bring the paperwork to DFW. The in person interview was great. I drove to the training center. Showed up at 1045 and talked...

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    Feb 24, 2026
    My van time was 10:15. There were 14 people in our group and we all introduced ourselves before the ride over. When we got to the training center, we received a badge and put our luggage into some open cupboards they had for us and we sat and waiting for someone to take us back to another room. This room we signed in, got another badge and handed over our logbooks and they looked at our ID's. We were all then escorted to the theatre to watch the movie. Two employees came to talk to us after...

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    Feb 24, 2026
    The whole process is super chill and they do a great job of trying to put you at ease, though I didnâ??t stop mentally prepping until shook hands with my two interviewers. I interviewed with a Prior Air Force C-130 pilot/current A320 Capt and a 777 FO with no military experience. Questions: -Tell me about yourself -Tell me about a time you had failed and had to take accountability for it. -Tell me about a time you mentored someone who was going through a hard time. -Tell me about a time...

  11. Great resource. This is all I used and got the CJO at a legacy. It's crazy what the prep companies are charging these days. This is a much better route.

    Paul M Feb 05, 2026

    Hired at American Airlines
    Being prepared and knowing what to expect takes the guesswork out of it and assures you are successful! I was successful in landing a cjo! It is a great tool!

    Frank M Dec 02, 2025

    Hired at American Airlines