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Would you consider yourself the best person for this pilot position?
Ask yourself the following questions:
There are several questions tied to the question on being the best person for the job and the reason you think you are the best for the job:
* Why have you applied for this job? - Motivation
* What qualifications do you possess that are suitable for the job in view? - Think about flying hours, additional qualifications etc
* What edge do you have over other applicants? - Think about command experience, training experience etc
* Why do you think you are in a better position to undertake the job?
* Do you know the roles ascribed to this job?
* Do you understand the functions of this job?
* Do the qualifications you possess fit the description of the job?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer wants to know if you did your research on the job offer and have adequate knowledge on the role of the job and its prerequisites. Helshe wants to know what
skill sets you have, and how you can pitch it and utilize tto carry out the functions required by the job in view. The employer is interested in knowing if you know the details and
description of the job function and how you intend to carry it out with the skills you possess.
What are they looking for?
The interviewer has just given you a blank page to write out the skills you possess and how it fits the job in description. This is your chance to demonstrate to the interviewer
that you are suitable for the job. Its your opportunity to sell yourself as the perfect candidate. The employer wants you to tell him/her the job description and explore your skill
set, explaining how it fits the job criteria. Following this, they also want to see you express enthusiasm and passion for the job. They want to see you exude confidence in the
abilities you possess and your capability in carrying out this specific function on the flightdeck.
How should you answer it?
Tell the employer about your qualifications, and the skills you possess; those you acquired professionally and those you acquired personally in the process of self development
to build yourself, and explain how your skill set match the job, by exploring how each skill you have matches the job description and all its functions. In going over the job
description and the role it entails, you have to be able to project your strengths and yourself as the right candidate in the position to fill the gap and give the company value for
hiring you.
Never forget to combine the professional and personal skills you’re mentioning with your ability of maintaining a high degree of flight safety and passenger comfort.
Describe a difficult experience in the cockpit and how you handled it?
Correct Answer:
Have you faced a difficult experience in the cockpit?
yes, how did you go about resolving those difficulties and what were the results achieved afterwards?
Note: if you are a low hour unexperienced or future cadet pilot, remember this may also have been during your flight school time.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
This is a two-part question, with the first quizzing the candidates on their problem-solving skills and the second on imploring them to tell themselves apart from others by
showcasing their skills. The interviewer is interested in knowing if you are solution oriented, and are capable of thinking and providing tactical solutions in the face of difficulties
and under pressure.
What are they looking for?
The employer wants to evaluate for himself your problem-solving abilities, hence, he/she expects you to relay an experience you have had about a
problem that was
encountered and your role in the creation of a possible solution to the problem and the eventual dissolution of the problem.
How should you answer it?
In the course of preparation for the interview, you must have thought of the perfect experience to share, in anticipation of a question like this.
Candidates should limit their problem-solving abilities to professionalism as opposed to solving personal problems.
First outline the problem you encountered, and proceed to explain the action you took to solve this problem while maintaing a high degree of CRM, as well as the difference in
Your approach that necessitated the successful implementation of the action and the effective results it produced.
Please remember that self-criticism may work out positively by showing the interviewer that you possess the skill of self-reflection.
What is your biggest accomplishment so far?
Think of this:
This is very unlikely to have gone through a number of educations or jobs over the years and be unable to state any achievement from the experiences. This question just probes to
know if you have had set out objectives and achieved them. No airline company wants to hire an employee wha is an underachiever or achieves nothing at all.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
As mentioned above, no airline company wants to be associated with an underachiever, as the company wil reap no profit or value having them around and this may result
in a
lack of CRM and eventually flight safety. So the interviewer is probing to be sure that you can actualize goals effectively.
What are they looking for?
The interviewer is looking for a candidate who is able to take on tasks and pull through to the end effectively and efficiently.
How should you answer it?
Candidates are expected to tell of a
task that was done and by completing it, achieving its set purpose.
tis important not to excessively exaggerate your accomplishments, as it will come across as falsified. Candidates may reply stating that, “although they feel that their best
accomplishments are yet to be done”, and then proceed to share an professional accomplishment to their employer.
For example, if aviation related, dont forget to mention how CRM, flight safety and company communication were going hand in hand to a good outcome.
Describe a bit about yourself in 2 minutes ?
The Correct Answer:
This is a call to tell the employer about yourself, your history, (academic) qualifications, (soft) skills and flight experience, ensuring to drag attention to your skill sets and its
functionality in relation to the job in view and why you think you are suitable for the job.
Don’t forget to mention some details of your personal life that made you to the person you are today. Tell about your personality profile and how you are dedicated to adding
value wherever you are and having a positive impact on CRM.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer wants to evaluate your ability to interpret questions correctly, and your ability to communicate your professional profile to him aptly and articulately. It
is also a
question that seeks to verify a candidate’s credibility, comparing his/her telling of their professional history to what was presented in the CV.
What are they looking for?
The interviewer already has your details in your CV. This is verification for what has been presented. This question gives the interview the opportunity to test your integrity,
dedication, integrity, honesty and determination.
How should you answer it?
Tell the employer about yourself; your qualifications, skill sets, your personality profile and align them with the role needed for the flight job. Desist from telling a lie to
improve
your qualifications, as it may Lead to a show of Lack of integrity and it may discourage the employer from hiring you.
Give your story a
clear timeline, how you developed during primary and secondary school, choices you made during this development until today. How this reflected on your
choice for a certain flight school, first flight job etc
Do you prefer to work alone or in a team?
The Correct Answer:
A very important question as any job position in an airplane requires an extensive amount of teamwork. All procedures, underlined by CRM, require teamwork within the cockpit
and between the cockpit and the cabin. However, the question is a tricky one as you need to be able to explain why you possess teamwork characteristics.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer wants to determine what personality characteristics candidates possess. Do you do better as an underdog or as the captain of the ship? Are you a control freak,
and as such are you incapable of working with others, because you tend to be bossy and conceited and think others as your subordinate, thinking your idea is always the best?
Or, will you rather work together with the team, offering suggestions and taking together the responsibility of performing a successful and safe flight?
The interviewer is interested in knowing these details, to determine if your personality is a it for the pilot position in view.
What are they looking for?
The interviewer looks forward to a reply in
you
synchronism with the job in view. He believes you must be fairly acquainted with the demands of the job and should therefore, reply
in suitability to the job at hand.
How should you answer it?
Itis important to understand the description of the job and that your response should be in alliance with the pilot position in view.
For instance, if you are applying for the position of captain, your response should tow towards being able to oversee and having attributes of a leader, who is capable of carrying
along his/her fellow team members while being open to receive suggestions. On the other hand, if the application is for a position like second or first officer, you are more likely
to be hired if you indicate being capable of working in a team effectively, without being too dominant and causing upset and disorder.
Make sure to add examples of scenarios from your previous experiences that help building your answer.
These examples can vary depending on previous (flying) experience as
they can contain:
+ Ateamwork sport you did in the past
+ Teamwork during your (university) study
+ A situation you encountered on the flightdeck which required an extensive amount of teamwork.
When supplying an example make sure to address why teamwork was important and why it added value to the end result.
Why have you changed jobs so frequently?
Correct Answer:
How many jobs have you jumped in the very recent years? Why have you not been steady in any airline or organization?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Obviously the interviewer has seen your professional history in your CV and must have seen your jobiflight history in the past years as quite a lot of jobs to have been a part of
and exited in such a short period, and is concerned about your instability, considering you might do the same in his/her organization f hired. Most. if not al, airline companies
hire candidates for the long term and supply them with the options for promotion along their time inside the company. From second to first officer to eventually the captain
position and if possible eventually a training position next to flying.
What are they looking for?
The interviewer wants to know the reasons for your frequent job changes, if itis substantial enough to be ignored without any fear of it happening after you are hired. The
employer also wants to know if you will be stable in his/her company and be dedicated towards delivering your services and creating value to your colleagues and the company.
How should you answer it?
Your reason for jumping jobs so often must be valid. However, it does not include speaking badly of your previous employers as that will be a straight path to getting a
disapproving mark.
Candidates may however reply expressing not having found the right job to apply their skills and increase productivity, including limited options for a command upgrade ora
training position. Also changing personal circumstances are a valid reply to this question. As most airline jobs require commuting, this may be a tiring aspect of the job, both
personally and regarding the family life.
A good answer would combine the above aspects as you would indicate that you will be a stable employee looking to apply your skills to grow inside the company, to promote
and eventually move on to a training position (if available) to help your colleagues and the company grow as well
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Why would you like to work here?
Correct Answer:
Candidates must understand that answering this question means knowing the airline’s profile, history, fleet. responsibilities of the functions of the roles, the airline’s values, etc.,
and align it to their career objectives.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer is interested in finding out if you know about the airline and if your career objectives are in alignment with the airline’s objectives.
What are they looking for?
The interviewer is looking to see if you understand the airline’s core values and to know about your thoughts and career aspirations.
How should you answer it?
Before going for the interview you must be acquainted and familiar with the airline’s principles, values, goals, projects and orientation. You should also be familiar with the
activities and functions (short, medium, long haul, cargo etc) performed by the airline and their recent accomplishments. Knowledge of this will make it easier for you to
compare the compatibility of the airline’s objectives and yours.
Candidates may reply following this guideline by explaining to the interviewer what the company has achieved and how it serves as a motivation for other airline companies
and for yourself in for example the high training standards, high level of CRM and high level of flight safety records.
Further exploring the alignment of the values of the airline with those held by them, stating that it will be a privilege to work in an airline of such reputation aimed at creating
historic value among the world of aviation.
What is your relationship with your previous airline company?
Correct Answer:
As a standard rule, say nothing bad about your previous employer, airline company or flight school. You must speak of your previous employers and educational institutes with
respect and treat them with regard to maintain a good impression.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Interviewers do not particularly care about your past relationships. However, there is a huge tendency that they wil dispel every credit you have achieved so far in the course of
the interview if you speak bad about your previous employers. Employers believe that employees should maintain cordial ties with their employers. Past and present. Speaking
bad about a
previous employer will taint a candidate’s image and cause doubt in his/her diligence in carrying out functions and regarding their superiors.
What are they looking for?
Employers are looking for employees who can maintain a good relationship and cause no problems whatsoever at work.
How should you answer it?
As stated earlier, speaking badly of a
previous employer, airline company or flight school s a fast way to getting discredited, so candidates are expected to state the positives of
working with their previous employers regardless of their main ideas. So, they may want to highlight the keenness of working with the previous employers, knowledge and
experience gained from them, and their ‘elatability’ with staff and continuing cordial relationship. Candidates are however advised to refrain from exaggeration and do this
subtly 50 3s not to sound as if they are still deeply emotionally involved in the work they did with their previous employers, as this may seem as candidates not having focus,
and likely to underperform considering their attention too much remains with their previous airline.
What is your plan if we DON’T hire you?
Correct Answer:
This question is to inquire about the candidate’s attitude towards rejection.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer is interested in finding out what the candidate’s approach to rejection is. Ifthe candidate is the kind that accepts rejection as just another reason to push further
and harder, finds it as a source of motivation? Or, if the candidate is the kind of person that takes rejection to heart, and loses faith in the viability of the job and its requirements
after encountering rejections?
What are they looking for?
Airlines will hire those that have the right approach towards rejection. Rejection is not a cue for getting depressed, but an opportunity to show resilience and push forth until
there is a breakthrough. Ailrines are looking for pilots with resilience, who are convincing and will not let rejections make them lose faith.
How should you answer it?
By reason of applying for the job, you must understand the role and skills required to perform the functions effectively.
Candidates may want to respond in a manner that encompasses the following relay to the interviewer that rejection is an integral part of the job and life, and as such itis
expected. Therefore, being rejected is only a push to go out and improve yourself on the points that made you being rejected.
What your greatest weakness?
Correct Answer:
tis always advisable to link weaknesses towards your professional skills rather than emphasizing on personality weaknesses that would probably involve years to overcome
and won’t make for any interesting information, but rather could serve as a discrediting call.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer is probing to know what weaknesses you have and if it can be managed effectively or built upon and saddled alongside your strengths to deliver tasks
efficiently.
What are they looking for?
Employers want candidates that are true to themselves and identify their weaknesses, being able to pair them side by side with their strengths to perform tasks satisfactorily.
They want to see candidates who admitto not being perfect, but are willing to improve on themselves and fill the gap.
How should you answer
Do not claim to be infallible and all-round perfect. No ane is perfect, not even the employer, so candidates are encouraged to adit their weaknesses.
Perhaps it’s insufficient knowledge in a certain field or topic, itis okay to admit it and relay to the employer that you have been preoccupied with the responsibilities of
mastering this specific topic and you intend to grow your knowledge on it while merging it with your strengths to show that your lack in knowledge of this specific topic does
not mean you are incapable of performing the functions of the plat job in view
What is your greatest strength?
Correct Answer:
This question does not refer generally to all your strengths and qualifications. Its to ascertain your most significant strength. What skill are you inclined to do better? What
personality traits outshine the others and facilitates productivity in carrying out theirs?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer is interested in knowing the areas which you are more productive and efficient and how they relate to the job placement. Are the candidate’s areas of
specialization a requirement in the cockpit while maintaining a high degree of CRM in all circumstances? These are the answers the interviewer seeks to find
What are they looking for?
Employers are looking for candidates who possess and are masters of the necessary skills and traits needed to fill the role and capacity of the pilot position in view.
How should you answer it?
In relation to the functions and obligations of the pilot position in question, candidates should give responses that reflect the traits and skills needed for the execution of the
tasks appropriated for the job in view. Following the golden rule of telling no lies, candidates must have matched the compatibility of their qualifications, traits and skills to the
job description, so candidates should reply their most prominent and efficient qualities and explain how it can be utilized in performing the functions of the job in view.
Any (supported by an example) “greatest strength” may work in your advantage, so be
is
sure to mention examples of how your greatest strengths have contributed to your
(teamwork in the past.
What is your general impression of your last company?
Correct Answer:
This question is largely similar to the one from Human Resource Interview 2 and serves as wellto understand if you are a person who has unsettled disputes, ai grievances, or
would speakill of a company, spreading ugly tales and damaging their image and reputation.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer seeks to find out if you maintain a cordial relationship with your previous airline and co-workers. They also want to find if you showed diligence in performing
Your functions or you were only there because it provided you with earings and flight hours, and also if you caused several disruptions or if you were a peaceful and dedicated
employee.
What are they looking for?
Airline employers are looking for candidates who are capable of working in harmony with coworkers, apply CRM, execute their tasks with dedication, diligence, and executing it
efficiently while maintaining a high degree of teamwork between the cockpit and the cabin.
How should you answer it?
Candidates are to express gratification for the experiences and skills garnered from working at their previous organization, highlighting that it serves as one of the facilitators of
their development and growth to their current status. They should however, continue by diverting to the specifications of the job in view, by expressing how in as much as they
loved their previous jobs, they feel there is no opportunity for them to grow and explore their skills there any further. This may have been caused by a lack of career chances,
promotions, (command) upgrades or personal circumstances, like not being able to get the base that best suits your personal life.
How do you take directions?
Correct Answer:
This question probes if you are capable of listening to, and following directives, instructions, and your attitude towards criticism. Itis a two piece question and candidates are to
tackle both respectively for any given position (captain, first officer or second officer) on the flight deck.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer wants to know if you are open on taking instructions and following through with it. He/she also wants to know how you handle criticisms, and your reaction or
demeanor towards it. Do you get angry and refuse to see the corrections that are being shown to you? Or do you take it squarely and revise on the reason for it and plan to
effect corrections to eventually learn from it? Together with the results from your simulator session and the other results from your assessment its being evaluated whether (or
not) you are trainable.
What are they looking for?
Airlines want pilots who work together, are able to, listen to instructions carefully, follow instructions, understand them, interpret them into actionable forms in other to
efficiently achieve its purpose. They also seek pilots that exhibit a positive attitude towards criticism. Plots who can take criticisms and decipher the information been passed
in
it, to achieve better results and never repeat the action again. This will eventually help them building experience which will create opportunities for (command) upgrades or
promotions to a training job besides flying.
How should you answer it?
Pilots are encouraged to tackle both questions. They should express their keenness to following instructions up to the very Last detail that ensures completion of tasks. They
should also express their unwavering enthusiasm in learning even in criticism and are therefore, disposed to taking constructive criticism as it only contributes to their growing
knowledge and is for the production of an efficient and safe flight, which is the goal at the end
How did you hear about this job placement?
Correct Answer:
This question just probes knowledge on how informed you are on the airline. It could have been on the internet, on the company’s website or told by someone who actually
already works for this specific airline.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer is only interested in knowing if candidates have taken the time to research the company and if they have a
genuine reason for wanting to work with them.
Mention a mission statement on the website, a recent accomplishment, or whatever else seems applicable to that specific company.
What are they looking for?
The interviewer is looking to find a candidate who is acquainted with the company’s values and invested time in studying it, because that shows they are interested and willing
to be engaged in the job.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should come up with a plausible reason, and not make it seem like the company where they seek a job offer is just one of the random companies that applications
were sent to, Or that you are sending your resume out to them for no particular reason other than wanting a job. Candidates may adit to getting information on the job
placement from newspapers, company’s website, told by a friend etc
The most suitable answer may be that you’ve found it on the companies website as this s the perfect example of showing that you’ve taken the time to research this specific
airline company.
How do you feel about take directions from a Commander that may be older than you?
Correct Answer:
This question probes if you are capable of listening to, and following directives, instructions, and your attitude towards criticism. Itis a two piece question and candidates are to
tackle both respectively for any given position (captain, first officer or second officer) on the flight deck.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer wants to know if you are open on taking instructions and following through with it. He/she also wants to know how you handle criticisms, and your reaction or
demeanor towards it. Do you get angry and refuse to see the corrections that are being shown to you? Or do you take it squarely and revise on the reason for it and plan to
effect corrections to eventually learn from it? Together with the results from your simulator session and the other results from your assessment its being evaluated whether (or
not) you are trainable.
What are they looking for?
Airlines want pilots who work together, are able to, listen to instructions carefully, follow instructions, understand them, interpret them into actionable forms in other to
efficiently achieve its purpose. They also seek pilots that exhibit a positive attitude towards criticism. Plots who can take criticisms and decipher the information been passed
in
it, to achieve better results and never repeat the action again. This will eventually help them building experience which will create opportunities for (command) upgrades or
promotions to a training job besides flying.
How should you answer it?
Pilots are encouraged to tackle both questions. They should express their keenness to following instructions up to the very Last detail that ensures completion of tasks. They
should also express their unwavering enthusiasm in learning even in criticism and are therefore, disposed to taking constructive criticism as it only contributes to their growing
knowledge and is for the production of an efficient and safe flight, which is the goal at the end
What of people do you find it difficult to work with?
Correct Answer:
This is an opportunity for candidates to dispel any association with bad characteristics that are capable of marring their, and eventually the company’s, image.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer wants to know the candidate’s “relatability” with coworkers and on what grounds they would not want to associate with a fellow worker, and what morals they
uphold.
What are they looking for?
Employers are looking to find candidates who will tell it as itis, and also seek the knowledge of what values candidates hold dear and will not associate with
How should you answer it?
Candidates should express themselves as not comfortable with working with slackers and people who complain so much but do nothing to effect change, people who are
inefficient and do not care about the quality of work they put in teamwork, CRM and eventually the safety and comfort of the flight.
What kind of people do you like to work with?
Correct Answer:
Candidates must be careful when responding to this question as it
kind
may depict your ability to deal with the characteristics of other people
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer is interested in knowing your ability to relate with other employees and your thoughts on working with others
What are they looking for?
Interviewers are interested in candidates who have a friendly disposition towards other employees and work in relative peace and harmony among themselves and together to
enhance the aspects of CRM throughout the flight.
How should you answer it?
As a candidate you have to understand that this question is an opportunity to sell your personality traits by attributing them to co-workers. Candidates may reply stating that
they are comfortable working with people who are dedicated, efficient, like to work as a team and are open for suggestions and to leam from each other to work together to
achieve a certain goal.
How have you successfully worked with difficult people?
Correct Answer:
This question seeks to probe your ability to work with, and to manage, people with different attitudes, especially those that you are not comfortable working with.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer is interested in knowing how (and if) you can handle people whenthey prove to be difficult and challenging to be around.
What are they looking for?
Airlines are looking for pilots who can control themselves and think before acting rather than impulsively reactto situations. Airtines are looking for candidates who can get
along with other employees irrespective of their differences and different weaknesses and strengths, candidates who can manage the attitudes of other employees and not
cause a brawl overit and always respect and fall back on the principles of CRM.
How should you answer it?
Candidates can reply, expressing that they do not let the attitude or weakness of a
coworker influence them negatively, instead, they express enthusiasm and opennessto
these
coworkers. They could also respond by telling the employer about how they will opt for sharing information on how to improve and better themselves to employees whose
attitude to work are dragging the entire team backward.
Always mention that as a team (cockpit and cabin), the number one priority is a safe and comfortable flight which needs to be achieved by applying CRM and teamwork.
Can you work under pressure?
Correct Answer:
This question probes to know your capacity to undertake tasks under pressure. Do you panic and lose focus of the goal? Or do you remain in control, and remain calm while
trying to perform your duties efficiently even in times of complete chaos?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer wants to know if applicants can carry out their duties satisfactorily when put under pressure and maintain to apply CRM. The interviewer is interested in
knowing how they respond to stress and pressure and if they can cope with the pressures that may be involved in ajob as a pilot.
What are they looking for?
Interviewers are in search of applicants who can withstand stressful times and still function effectively under unprecedented stress and pressure. They are interested in an
‘applicant with resilience, who does not break down at the sight of stress surfacing, but one who shows resilience and strength and efficiency. despite the challenges they may
face on the flight deck.
How should you answer it?
Candidates may reply stating that they encompass the ability to work under pressure and find it stimulating, but prefer proper planning and management of time to avoid panic
and rush (as these dont go hand in hand with aviation, except during an emergency) in carrying out activities, as working under pressure may result in their work not done
thoroughly.
What have you learned from past jobs?
Correct Answer:
This question seeks to inquire about the experiences and skills and knowledge candidates gathered from previous jobs and how it has aided in shaping them into what they are
now.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
All the interviewer wantsto know is if you are open to leaming from the job at hand, by probing the knowledge you garnered from your previous jobs.
What are they looking for?
Interviewers seek candidates who are open and willing to learn to better themselves and double their efficiency and the company’s productivity while maintaining a high degree
of teamwork within the cockpit and between the cockpit and the cabin.
How should you answer it?
Candidates are encouraged to state experiences, skills and knowledge gamered from previous jobs. They should make sure to emphasize on their willingness, keenness and
enthusiasm to lear and develop themselves consistently, and therefore, are open to leaming and exploring their potentials in their new ole.
Where you see yourself in 5years?
Correct Answer:
This question is meantto get more information about the candidate’s career objectives, goals, and it’s compatibility with company’s values.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Airlines hire, in almost all cases, pilots for a
long term employment. They want to provide second and first officers with a promotion pathto captain. This is also why assessors
‘want to see captain skills in attendants, as they want to hire “future captains”. When you’ve achieved the position of captain a position as instructor could be the next step innyour career.
It all comes down to the fact that interviewers want to know if candidates have thought of their professional future and have set goals to achieve them. They also want to
‘ascertain that candidates are ambitious, hardworking, and to ensure that the job placement s in line with candidate’s career objectives.
What are they looking for?
Interviewers are looking for candidates with a plan for their professional growth, candidates who have a
vision and intend to develop and grow themselves by having laid down
goals they intend to achieve in a specified time, following a thoroughly scrutinized line of action. These goals, must however be aligned to thoseof the company. It must be suitable and compatible with the job in view, so that the candidate is not pit against his/her career objectives, and in same vein, so that the company does not suffer setback
from hiring a person who has differing prospects and goals from the company.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should share their goals and plans stated in place to achieve those goals. Candidates should be able to relate their goals to the type of job they are interviewing for,
505 a second or first officer, you want to relate to becoming a captain after 5 years. As a captain you want to relate to becoming a trainer after 5 years to be able to help the
‘company grow and to share your knowledge and experience among your fellow colleagues.
How much do you expect to get paid?
Correct Answer
This question is asked in expectance of gaining insight to what you think your services (depending on the position you’re applying for) should be worth.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Airlines want to know what range pilots think they ought to be paid. They are interested in knowing if the candidate’s thoughts on payment are in line with their salary scale.
What are they looking for?
Basically, airines do not expect that candidates will replyto this question in a
straight forward manner as the salaries are fixed in most cases. However, they look to understand
the candidate’s idea of what hisher payment should be.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should endeavour not to give a fixed amount of their expectant pay cheque. The reason is this; candidates may under price themselves or give a high range, way
‘above the company’s payment scale which might scare away the employer. Its therefore advised that candidates maintain a neutral position, knowing they have no idea on
‘what the payment scale for the company is yet.
As most candidates know (via the intemet, or through friends) what the payscale is for the airline in question, candidates may reply “| would like to be paid following the scale
of payment in the company for my job position”. This gives candidates the leverage to negotiate for better payment in the future if they
do
think their contributions to the company
are worth increment of payment (depending on the pilotitraining position in the company). ft also saves them from under pricing themselves, or scaring the employer away with
an high-priced pay expectation.
What relevant experience do you have?
Correct Answer:
This question depends on the position you’re applying for. If your solely applying for a flying job which requires a minimum amount of flighthours, then this will most likely
cover your answer to this question. In case you’re applying for a training position make sure you’re able to answer the following sub-questions:
How knowledgeable are you on the job description? What applicable knowledge do you have on the job based on your qualifications, skills and work experience? What
practical knowledge gamered from past job experiences do you have that will facilitate your job role and add value to the company if you are employed?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Airlines want to know if their future pilots are skilled enough and have gamered enough experiences and knowledge over the years that can add significant value to the
company while facilitating the job description in view.
What are they looking for?
Employers want to hear about the candidate’s skills, qualifications and knowledge with regards to the job in view.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should talk about the skills they have gamered from past job experiences, both aviation and non-aviation related if you’re without aviation working experience. You
need to be able to explain how you can apply them in this specific new job role, if employed. As mentioned before, these experiences should be relevant to the job in view.
What have you learned from your mistakes?
Correct Answer:
This question seeks to inquire on how candidates handle making mistakes and to check if they own up to them, take notes and lean from them or if they try to justify
themselves.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
The interviewer is interested in finding out how candidates handle mistakes, because everyone is fallible and prone to making errors at some point. They want to know how the
candidate reacts to it. Do they own up to it and try to correct it from their experiences, or do they try to justify themselves? What experiences and lessons they gain from it. and
how they apply the knowledge in their tasks.
What are they looking for?
Airlines are looking for candidates who understand that mistakes are inevitable and are capable of owning up to them, picking out vital information from the process and learn
from it. so as to improve themselves with it and gain a better understanding of carrying out tasks, and applying this knowledge in their jobs.
How should you answer it?
Candidates may reply stating that they try to ensure error-free jobs by applying all company procedures, (SOP’s) and CRM, but whenever mistakes occur they own up to it and
‘accept tif the mistake was caused by them.
They learn and gamer experiences from it by creating an alternative solution for the problem.
They may proceed to state that they do not let mistakes hinder them from aiming higher and better, and therefore, they putit behind them and look at the situations from
different perspectives, always ready and enthusiastic to undertake other tasks while supporting and communicating to the other teammembers.
