General Interview Questions Flashcards
What is your greatest weakness?
My greatest weakness which I am constantly working on, I have a tendency to be too self critical.
I try to manage it by loosening up. Say I forget a checklist, I try to accept that fact, correct if able, if unable, move on and not dwell on it
What is your greatest strength?
In a team environment, I try to pool in as much information as possible to make the best decision that I could make at that time. I like getting different perspectives and encourage people to speak out.
How would deal with a boss who was wrong with a decision?
I adjust to the personality then give my thoughts. If he is a light person, I approach light. If he is an organized, heavy person, I will then be more formal. At all times, remain, non threatening and pleasant as much as possible and time allowing. If no time, I will give my input in 3 stages. 1) Captain, I think…. 2) Captain, we need to consider 3) Strongly, Captain we need to….
Why should we hire you? 9-3/14, P, T, C, T, C/P, R/D
*** sell yourself / be a little selfish
I believe I will be in an asset to Allegiant because of:
1. I bring with me over 9,000 hours in flying jet Airbus A319, A320, and A321as well as over 3,400 hours of PIC time on the Airbus
2. Working for 14 years with Part 121 equivalent operation airlines
3. Having a mindset of always being PREPARED
4. I am a TEAM PLAYER and enjoy working with people
5. I practice CRM in and out of the cockpit
6. I am vigilant and practice THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT
5. I take great PRIDE with the work that I do
6. I believe that I am RESPONSIBLE and DEPENDABLE.
As First Officer, most important duty
To be knowledgeable of the aircraft, federal regulations, company SOP, current environment so that I can assist the pilot in command and to give the information I need to give at the proper time
Why do you think you will be a good fit with Allegiant? (5) B, 121-C-T, G, S, F/P
I believe I fit and share the vision of Allegiant which is:
To make leisure travel affordable fares and convenient, giving the complete travel experience, hassle free, with a friendly and professional workforce:
1 I have been working in the BUDGET OPERATIONS model for the last 14;
2. I bring all my years of experience flying the Airbus and in PART 121 EQUIVALENT operations like CRM, so I am easy to work with and I also practice THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT, to help mitigate any incidents or accidents which are expensive when they happen;
3. I follow the GREEN OPERATING PROCEDURES that help with On Time Performance and fuel savings, while never sacrificing safety. I do One Engine Taxi for departure and arrival and when able, Config 3 landings;
4. I stick with the SOP at all times and am conservative by nature;
5. I am FRIENDLY and PROFESSIONAL, I too want to help provide a complete travel experience to our customers;
Give me an example of your most recent emergency?
Tell them about FO incapacitation
I diverted to Manila
FO had a cyst in her ovary, I would learn later on
What I learned was how professional my cabin crew were and a great resource at the time. They ended up helping me skip a long procedure since they already found a doctor. Their Situational Awareness was very high.
What is the hardest thing I had to do while flying?
Tell them about Puerto Princessa, during a circling approach, performed a go around because we forgot to do the checklist at below 500’, with runway clearly in sight. We followed the company SOP, the need to be fully stabilized by 500’ for a Circling Approach.
When was the last time I put the aircraft in danger?
When we needed to go through weather. I minimize the danger by using the weather radar, keeping co pilot in the loop, using the autopilot, checking my pitch and thrust settings in the event of of Unreliable Speed indications and prepare by briefing the Unreliable Speed procedure before entering weather.
The last several weather I entered, was in Vietnam, early last year. Since weather is a living thing, the weather radar color changed from yellow to red suddenly and we were caught up in heavy turbulence. The Flight Directors, in tryin to keep the altitude showed a steep up pitch but the speed started to drop. I was gaining too much altitude at the expense of speed. I needed to disconnect the autopilot and pitch down to regain speed with the least amount of altitude lost. We dropped 150ft. I filed a company report and was cleared by the company.
Do you have any question for us?
I am curious as to when the Boeing 747 Max’s will start coming in and have you started training for pilots to fly these planes
What do you love most about flying?
Meeting people as I am a people person. I love learning about new cultures and new environments and adapt to them
What don’t you like most about your work?
That it takes me away from my family for certain periods
Have you ever failed a company check?
Yes, over 10 years ago. On February 2014, I failed a proficiency check in my first company.
I was a First Officer for Cebu Pacific, a Philippine airline. I accidentally rejected a take off after v1. Though the aircraft stopped in the runway, I realized my mistake and accepted my failure. I attribute the mistake to my lack of Situational Awareness and CRM skills.
Since then, I have not failed any check ride, I have worked on and improved on my Situational Awareness and CRM skills.
Tell me about your most recent incident?
I have no reported incidents
Why are you leaving your current airline?
I enjoy working for Vietjet. The company has been good to me and the Vietnamese people are friendly people. The food is great. But as an expat in Vietnam, we are offered 2 year contracts, renewable. There is no stability for me. I am looking to join an airline for a long time. Looking for stability
