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  • Read Page 1 ... reference point, hot spots and tower. I was asked to explain what a hot spot is. I was asked what the MSA around an airport is based around. We then moved on to the SID and STAR.  I briefed the STAR into KCLT and they asked me what I would do if ATC said "descend and maintain 18,000" after being cleared originally to descend via the arrival. I was asked about speeds and what speeds and altitudes I was required to adhere to if ATC cleared me for something other than what was published.  I was then asked to brief the ILS or LOC RWY 36L CLT approach plate. I was asked what is required in Part 121 to continue beyond the FAF. You must have the required flight visibility...

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    May 26, 2026
    A crew did the HR and tech interview. Very pleasant and cordial. They help you get through the interview and make it easy. My mentor at PSA was a huge help as he took the time to prep me and this site was also a big help. Worth the money many times over. Questions were exactly as you see them on this...

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    May 22, 2026
    Very relaxed interview with two FOS. Rapid fire questions at first, they were directly off the study guide from this website. Got through quickly, then it was decoding a METAR. I got tripped up a bit with the RVR varying in the METAR, so just make sure you can interpret that. Then briefed an approach, a SID and...

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    May 21, 2026
    Was virtually interviewed by two friendly PSA First Officers. The Technical interview was 50 questions on which they quizzed primary on Jepp charts and Metar/TAFs. There was also questions on stability, alternates, required equipment and fuel, along with questions on my current aircraft I fly. Overall very fair and...

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    May 21, 2026
    This was the technical interview. There were two FOs. They introduced themselves and then asked me to tell them about myself, then went directly into rapid fire questions. A majority of these questions were from this site.  The questions ranged from PPL to Commercial during the rapid fire. We then moved into the Metar/Taf section. I had to figure out a couple things I hadn't seen before, but they were fairly straight forward. I recommend knowing the exemptions and derived alternate...

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    May 20, 2026
    Started off with introductions. Some icebreakers to calm the nerves. 4 or 5 HR questions that were very simple. The last one was what would you do if you had a jump seater talking bad about the captain before the captain got there. then into the technical portion. This lasted about 30 minutes or so. Most of the questions were very easy, almost laughable. If you are a CFII this will be very easy. I highly recommend looking at Jeppesen SID/STARs and approaches. on a SID know the airspeeds you...

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    May 08, 2026
    This was the HR interview for the PSA cadet program. After being applied to the program for 2 years, I went to Sun n Fun to speak with recruiters in person. I believe this is what helped me the most in order to get the opportunity to interview. There were two interviewers during this interview - both were current FOs. They were quite friendly and we chatted a bit at the beginning to try to get to know each other. They then asked me 4 questions which are apparently quite common to be asked...

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    May 08, 2026
    it was like 7 questions. Finished in like 20 mins. Basic intros, checkride failures, one of the ice breaker questions. I think 2/3 decision-making scenarios. Everything was in the study guide. The interview was super easy over-all. It was with two FOs and they did everything they could to make me comfortable. One of them had a dog on his lap the entire time and it was just a conversation. They gave feedback at the end and described the next steps as...

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    May 01, 2026
    Overall, it is very similar to the study guide. Started with a couple of admin questions like asking about Check ride failures (be able to explain what you learned), total time, work authorization in the US and then we did a couple simple HR questions which the study guide had. they want to see your personality and make sure youâ??re someone they could spend four days in a cockpit with, as there is not a one single response they are looking for. They want to see your personality. And for...

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    Mar 26, 2026
    Did the HR portion was like 3 questions, super smooth. The tech portion was more questions but more of like a rapid fire type questioning. So as long as you know the answer you will move on to the next question. Most of the questions were in the study guide and some basic ones but make sure your mentor helps you. And know how many miles from FAF to the missed...

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    Mar 26, 2026
    Started with specific questions about the aircraft that I currently fly, (view the study guide of this website).  Basic Aerodynamic questions?  Debrief a departure, specific questions about the departure.  Debriefed two different types of approaches.  Weather questions. Debrief a STAR?  Read a METAR, including remarks  Read a...

  11. All of the question I got on my technical interview were in the study guide.

    Morgan E May 23, 2026

    Hired at PSA Airlines Cadet Program
    Well prepared for interview, and able to secure a job.

    Austin B Mar 23, 2026

    Hired at PSA Airlines Cadet Program