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Envoy Interview Flashcards

1
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What is the speed limit below 10,000’?

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250 kts (at and above 10,000ft there’s none)

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What is the conversion to zulu time?

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+4 for EST and +5 for CST

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What is the speed restriction in class b and d airspace?

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200 kts within 4 miles of class d and 200 kts in area underlying class B airspace, unless instructed by ATC

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What are the 3 stages of a thunderstorm?

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Cumulus, Mature, Dissipating

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What are grid MORAs and what do they look like on a chart?

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same as OROCAs (Minimum off route altitude)

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What is the difference between fly by and fly over waypoints?

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A fly by point is a point that you don’t need to go over just by (shown without a circle on the chart) while a fly over waypoint has a circle and you are required to fly directly over that point.

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What is the star without a circle on an airport diagram?

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Hazard beacon (star with circle around it is airport rotating beacon)

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How much clearance are you guaranteed at the MSA?

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1000 ft above the highest obstacle

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9
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What is accelerate stop distance?

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the distance required to accelerate to V1 with all engines at takeoff power, experience an engine failure just before V1, abort the takeoff and bring the airplane to a stop using only braking action without the use of reverse thrust.

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What is required for a thunderstorm to form?

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  1. Unstable air 2. Moisture 3. Lifting Action
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11
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When do you need an alternate? And what are the requirements?

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1-2-3 rule (if weather is forecasted to be less than 2000 ft ceilings or 3 SM visibility from 1 hour before to 1 hr after then an alternate is required to be filed); for an airport with a precision approach its required to be forecast 600-2 for a non precision 800-2; if no instrument approaches exist then it needs to be forecasted where you can descend from MEA to land.

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At what altitudes does RVSM airspace begin and end? And what is RVSM?

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FL290 - FL410; Reduced vertical separation minima - assigned altitudes separated by a minimum of 1,000 feet rather than the 2,000-foot minimum separation currently required above FL290

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What if the weather goes below minimums and we are inside the FAF?

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You can continue, but must not land if the visibility does not improve

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14
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What is a critical engine?

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The engine that when failed, most adversely affects the airplane

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15
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Explain 3:1 rule

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For every 1000 ft of altitude loss it will take 3NM with a 3 degree glide slope. Estimate for descent rate (fpm) divide groundspeed by 2 and multiple by 100.

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16
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What will be the hardest part of working for Envoy?

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Transitioning from small airplanes to jets and knowing/learning what the best way to ensure customers have the best experience possible

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17
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What makes a good captain?

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Someone who stays calm underpressure, a great communicator and an effective decision maker who knows their airplane and how to manage people

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18
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What makes a good First Officer?

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A pilot who is knowledgeable about the airplane, safety conscious, listens well, gets along with others and can influence others.

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19
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Why do you want to work for Envoy?

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Because Envoy seems like a stable company that would allow me to grow and advance my career.

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20
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What will be the hardest part of training?

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The type training because I think all type trainings are difficult but fun. I know that if I prepare, study and listen to my instructors that I can do it

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21
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What are two things that define a professional pilot?

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Safety conscious and knowledgeable; we must know our airplane and the regulations in order to make sure our customers get where they need to go safely and
on time. Honorable mention professionalism

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22
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When did you know you wanted to be a pilot?

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When I took my first flight I thought it was the coolest thing in the world. And I wanted to be the one flying. To me it is still the coolest, best profession

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23
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What is your definition of CRM?

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Utilizing all of our available resources in a timely manner during all phases of flight. Especially between the pilot and first officer.

24
Q

Tell me something about yourself that is not on your resume.

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I love to challenge my brain. Whether that’s doing new projects around my house or learning how to garden and compost to grow my own fruits and vegetables.

25
Q

Tell me about yourself.

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I love to be active - crossfit, soccer, tennis, hiking with my dog; gardening; movies; trying new foods; I’m very driven and ambitious and love to learn. I care a lot about people and love finding ways to make the world a better place for everyone

26
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Tell me about an emergency that you were involved in.

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Losing the tachometer on the arrow. Wake turbulence on short final.

27
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What are two things that are important to you when working for an airline?

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Culture (the people) and stability

28
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What do you expect out of a captain?

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Someone who is knowledgeable about the airplane, experienced in all of the procedures and is a good leader and communicator. Hopefully someone I can learn from to one day be able to be a good captain myself.

29
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What is your greatest weakness?

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I expect a lot from myself and can be overly critical of myself.

30
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What are your career goals?

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First to be a great FO but one day to be a training captain in the airlines.

31
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What would you do if the captain doesn’t appear to be recognizing hold short instructions?

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I would ask him if we were given permission to continue past the hold short line and if we have a different understanding of the instructions ask ATC to clarify.

32
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What’s important to you as a FO?

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Learning as much as I can about the airplane, company procedures and being an effective crew member.

33
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What does the crew concept mean to you?

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It means working together as a team to ensure a safe flight.

34
Q

Tell me about a time you had a problem at work.

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Ricky at FlightSafety

35
Q

What will you do to be successful in training?

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I would follow the study strategy that the instructor gives, study with others in my class and spend as much time as I can studying each day. And getting enough rest.

36
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What are your strengths?

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I’m extremely hard working, humble and driven. I’m also very empathetic which I think could make a good leader.

37
Q

Tell me about a time you went above and beyond to help someone.

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Oliver in instrument

38
Q

Tell me about a time you had to make a difficult decision as a pilot.

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250 nm XC with Stephen when we had to divert to KAMA and ended up having to come back home because of a line of thunderstorms from Albuquerque all the way south to the coast

39
Q

Tell me a company procedure or reg you don’t agree with.

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The shaving rule but I’ll always follow company procedures since they’re there for my safety.

40
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How do you adapt to change? And name a time you’ve had to adapt to change

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I always try to understand what is causing the change. But that’s not always possible so I always change and influence the things I can and try to not dwell on the things I can’t change. Comm multi checkride having to change airplanes.

41
Q

What is the acronym for required documents needed onboard?

A

ARROWEC

42
Q

What aircraft does Envoy fly?

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Embraer 145 and Embraer 170 and 175

43
Q

What is something you could improve on?

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Trying not to do too much. I took on a lot while instructing to accomplish my goal to become an airline pilot but wished I’d enjoyed the journey more.

44
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What would you do if the captain wants to drop below the DA to try to see the runway?

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We would have briefed it ahead of time so both of us would know the plan and know we need to go around unless he has sight of the approach lights or other things required under 91.175

45
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When would you take the controls from the captain?

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If I see the captain’s control of the aircraft causes a serious doubt of safety I would intervene immediately

46
Q

Describe yourself in one word.

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Driven

47
Q

Why should Envoy hire you?

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I have worked hard to make sure I am the best pilot possible and I will always continue to learn to be the best pilot I can be. I’m professional, driven and will always look at coming to work here as a dream come true, not a job.

48
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How do you handle criticism?

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Well, I always take it as an opportunity to learn. No matter how its presented I believe I can always learn from criticism or feedback.

49
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What traits are important in a captain?

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Someone who stays calm under pressure, great communicator and an effective decision maker who knows his airplane and how to manage people.

50
Q

Who is the CEO of the company?

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Pedro Fabregas

51
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How do you define professionalism?

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Attitude, hard work, dedication and leadership

52
Q

What are Envoy’s bases?

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DFW, Miami, Chicago, PHX

53
Q

What is V2?

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Takeoff safety speed; v2 is the minimum speed that needs to be maintained up to acceleration altitude in the event of an engine failure after v1

54
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Youre at 29000 feet and 320 knots and told to cross a fix at 19000 feet and 250 knots, when do you start your descent?

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37 NM. 29,000 - 19,0000 ft = 10,000 feet to lose. 10x3 =30 NM for 3 degree descent. If you need to reduce speed while descending, add 1 mile for every 10 KIAS you need to lose. In this scenario, you need to decrease from 320 to 250 KIAS. 320-250=70. 70~10=7 30 7 = 37 KM

55
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What are the holding speeds?

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Up to 6,000 ft MSL: 200 KIAS. From 6,001 to 14,000 ft MSL: 230 KIAS. 14,001 ft MSL and above: 265 KIAS

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