HR

Question 1

Why do you want to work for United?

Answer 1

Admiration for the companies diversity and the fact that they’ve been taking the lead on many issues (do research about United’s position of bio fuels, pilot shortages etc).

UAL is not the biggest airline but it is the industry leader when it comes to Technical innovation, environmentally friendly initiatives and being a contributing Global Citizen. The others are playing catch-up.

Question 2

In 4 minutes, tell us how you got from when you first fell in love with aviation to where you are now.

Answer 2

Tell your story

Question 3

What is the most important CRM principle in your opinion?

Answer 3

Communication, without good communication among all players you can’t maximize CRM

Question 4

Why should United hire you?

Answer 4

Bringing my customer service background - educational background of a bachelors and masters degrees and perfect flying record and because I’m a safe pilot

Question 5

If there was something that you could do over again, what would it be?

Answer 5

Answer honestly

Question 6

Is there anything you would like to share with us that we cannot find out from your application or resume?

Answer 6

This question was asked and I assumed they meant to discuss any other accomplishments they would not know about. After mentioning those, they said “Oh, we actually meant more like do you have any DUIs, failed checkrides you want to disclose now.”

Question 7

Tell us about a time when you had a problem with a subordinate.

Answer 7

I had a First Officer that procrastinated in his preflight inspections. I communicated that maintenance needed time to repair the aircraft if any deficiencies were found.

Question 8

Tell about a time you went above and beyond for your organization.

Answer 8

Use an example

Question 9

Tell us about a time when you didn’t hit it off with someone that you have flow with.

Answer 9

Arrogant Captain that didn’t want to follow checklist and disregard first officer Concerns.

Question 10

Tell me about a time you were involved in a conflict.

Answer 10

(3) Using the STAR format

Question 11

Tell me about a time you said/did something that had a positive impact on someone’s life.

Answer 11

Give honest example

Question 12

What are you expecting the captain to brief before departing the gate?

Answer 12

Threats, fuel plan, MX status, Notams, Taxi plan/hot spots, RTO criteria, Engine fail procedures, Evac duties, departure clearance, departure SID, WX/Windshear, T/O performance, terrain/obstacles

Question 13

Tell about a time you were in a stressful situation.

Answer 13

Use honest example

Question 14

What has been your biggest challenge in the workplace?

Answer 14

Use honest example

Question 15

Tell me about a time you had to deal with change?

Answer 15

(5) When I transferred from one base to another I found at my new base the flights were much longer to more complex airports. Which required more in depth briefs.

Question 16

What would you consider to be the high point of your career so far?

Answer 16

Tell them what you think

Question 17

Tell us about a time you were pressured from a superior or other party to do something that made you uncomfortable , or to break a rule?

Answer 17

Use IA example

Question 18

Tell me about a time that your positive attitude helped lead to a positive outcome.

Answer 18

Every day

Question 19

Tell us about a time you learned something about yourself in the airplane.

Answer 19

STAR method

Question 20

What is one overall quality you would like to highlight? Give me an example when you used this quality.

Answer 20

Pick one