Human Resource Questions 2 Flashcards
What are 3 qualities of a good First Officer?
Technical Competence
Communication and Teamwork
Situational Awareness
Mindset
What is going to be different about your job now and working at SWA?
I will be able to make long-term plans with Southwest. Pilots in Atlanta with Skywest. Always worried about Atlanta being close again with Southwest I have option of Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville.
Are you okay with flying the 737 for the rest of your career?
Yes, I have a plain collection that I have been collecting since I was a child Boeing 737 was one of my best airplanes.
Are you ok with sitting in right seat for a while?
Yes. I am aware of it, especially in Orlando. Atlanta are very senior captain, bases. I don’t have a problem staying there as first officer
What will be the hardest part about coming to Southwest?
Hardest part will be the beginning getting used to the plane and being on reserve but this is same everywhere I go, but I believe Southwest will make this learning process effective and fun compared to other airlines.
Tell me about your most memorable flight.
First solo flight and first flight at Skywest
What was your most stressful emergency?
Steering innop a caution message flight
Tell me about a time a time that you provided great customer service.
Helping a customer on wheelchair who doesn’t speak English to find a person who can translate, find her the wheelchair
What do you like to do outside of work?
Spending time with my kids, riding bike, playing, chess, swimming
Have you ever had to fly with a overall bad Captain?
Different personalities yes
Skill wise one
What was your most stressful situation in the cockpit?
Flying with the captain of so worried. Steering in operation message.
Tell me about a time that you helped a customer directly.
(3) Pushed a wheelchair passenger and took her to her connecting gate during
Spanish speaker
Tell us about a time you received constructive criticism
I try to follow SOP, M. all the time and sometimes if I forget or miss things I receive reminders from my captains but not to the level that I had to be talked to do something. Using flaps earlier
Why do you want to leave your current job?
4th and final step
Is SWA your dream airline?
Boeing 737 giving importance to employers means culture
Would you have a problem with being a first officer after being a captain for years?
Tell me about the last 10 years of your flying career.
Tell me about a time you had to make a difficult decision while flying.
3 hours captain didnt show up
Tell me about a time you broke a rule.
(1) No O2 mask above 350
250
Describe your flying background, differences between other flying and current job.
Flight instructing versus Skywest. Not having many resources and a lot of responsibility.
Have you ever seen CRM breakdown in the cockpit?
failed autopilot and me flying night time
Tell me about an experience you learned from.
instrument rating. culture in the cockpit
Are you ok with an extended time to upgrade?
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Tell me about a time as a First Officer you had to challenge the Captain.
ORD flight. fuel
If I call your references, what 3 words might they use to describe you?
fun to fly with
acting like a pro when unexpected
very professional
Tell me about a time you helped a co-worker outside of flying duties?
(1) And what’s the nicest thing you’ve done for a coworker.
new pilot observed us and whatup group
Tell me about a time that there was a breakdown in SOP.
1.4 and 1.5
Tell me about the worst day you’ve had in your aviation career?
blood
Tell me about a time you convinced a Captain to change his mind, what would you have done if he didn’t change his mind?
ORD fuel
Tell us about your current job. What do you like and dislike about it?
Supportive staff comfortable with CRJ Atlanta airport. Not having a lunch and always fear of Atlanta being closed.
