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Read Page 1 ... the more complicated part of the interview. The gentleman I had started by asking me questions about the Metars and TAFs (be sure you know how to read the RMKs/symbols, differences between TEMPO and BECMG, and how often a TAF is produced). After that he opened a Jeppesen taxi diagram, gave me taxi instructions and asked how I would brief the taxi and takeoff. Once that was done he gave me a scenario of fog moving over the field and the visibility dropping to 600 RVR. He then asked me how to determine if we could takeoff and if we needed a takeoff alternate. After that he pulled out a Jeppesen approach plate, asked me to brief the approach, and asked me questions about the approach during my briefing. Next he pulled... Continue Reading this Interview Experience

  1. Interview sample 1

    Jan 08, 2024 This was my first time interviewing for any flying job. I applied in mid fall and received an e-mail last week requesting a phone interview. The interview as of 2 days ago, and all was well. The basic questions were asked about where I lived, domiciles and my flight times were reviewed, and I was given the pay structure. All went well and I was told that I would be scheduled for the next phase of the process, which would be a technical interview. I agreed to the interview, and the... Continue reading this interview experience

  2. Interview sample 2

    Nov 21, 2023 Pretty laid back interview. Started with introduction. After that she asked me about technical questions. We went into technical- Metars and What is hypoxia, its symptoms, sigmet, what kind of weather can be expected in an sigmet. Then she opened an approach plate, asked me to read the important information. Discussed about the contract, it’s one year. Also was asked two tell me about a time questions. About a stressful flight and about a time when you disagreed with someone and how... Continue reading this interview experience

  3. Interview sample 3

    Oct 20, 2023 The Interviewer was nice and easy to talk to. We went over the certificates and hours I had, and what aircraft and instrument setups I had experience in. Then we discussed my life story and why I wanted to work for Southern Air. Finally, we went through some HR and technical questions. They were all on the study guide and surface-level... Continue reading this interview experience

  4. Interview sample 4

    Oct 03, 2023 It was very straight forward and it took 35 minutes. Initially talked about my resume, I introduced myself and interviewer made me feel confortable. First questions were HR type, (view the study guide of this website).  Also some situation questions, (also in the study... Continue reading this interview experience

  5. Interview sample 5

    Sep 26, 2023 I heard about Southern/Mokulele on Monday, applied Tuesday and heard back within the hour for an interview 24 hours later. It was with a hiring director and one of their pilots. Was just as the gouges and study guides showed. Asked the typical tell me about yourself, tell me about a time you had a disagreement, tell me about something difficult you had to deal with. For the technical I was asked at what stage of a thunderstorm precip begins to fall. What is a microburst. What is the most... Continue reading this interview experience

  6. Interview sample 6

    May 12, 2023 Interview was basically a conversation over Zoom and lasted about 30 minutes. She said upfront that it would be HR and some technical questions. We also went over logbook times, training failures, and violations. Then Questions, (view the study guide of this website).  Good... Continue reading this interview experience

  7. Interview sample 7

    Apr 20, 2023 Interview was virtual over Zoom. My flight school helped arrange by giving me the recruiters email and phone number (it’s a cadet program partnership). The interview was 30 minutes and consisted of standard HR questions, questions about logbook, training failures, and then some technical questions. The last part of the interview went over the pay structure and training overview.  (view the study guide of this... Continue reading this interview experience

  8. Interview sample 8

    Interview was pretty straight forward, mostly HR questions. How would you handle a disagreement with another pilot in the air and on the ground? They let you determine the situation so have that in mind before the interview. Also refresh yourself on pilots cafe for basic ifr questions. Nothing is hard or to in depth. When to file an alternate, how to chose an alternate, where is the touchdown zone, and some other basics. Also there’s a question about which brick would you be in a... Continue reading this interview experience

  9. Interview sample 9

    Interview was only 30 minutes long, mostly HR questions about my hours, work experience etc. 3 technical questions private and basic instrument level stuff. Landing area in a runway, when you need an alternate and what you would do if a Captian wasn’t following SOP’s. Interview was fast and simple and the lady conducting the interview was extremely nice and makes you feel... Continue reading this interview experience

  10. Interview sample 10

    The interview was conducted virtually with two chief pilots and one HR person. The interview was laid back and very much a discussion. The HR lady looked over my resume and asked questions straight off of it. The standard HR questions. The chief pilot then began the technical portion. (view the study guide of this website).  Brief airport signs and markings. Brief Jeppesen ILS approach plate. The best advice I can give you is to study the tech panel guide they send you and this... Continue reading this interview experience

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    (Hired at Southern Air)

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    (Hired at Southern Air)

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