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Question 1

Would you consider yourself the best person for this pilot position?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Describe a difficult experience in the cockpit and how you handled it?

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

What is your biggest accomplishment so far?

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

Describe a bit about yourself in 2 minutes ?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Do you prefer to work alone or in a team?

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

Why have you changed jobs so frequently?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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Why would you like to work here?

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

What is your relationship with your previous airline company?

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

What is your plan if we DON’T hire you?

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

What your greatest weakness?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What is your greatest strength?

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

What is your general impression of your last company?

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

How do you take directions?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

How did you hear about this job placement?

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

How do you feel about take directions from a Commander that may be older than you?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

What of people do you find it difficult to work with?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

What kind of people do you like to work with?

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

How have you successfully worked with difficult people?

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

Can you work under pressure?

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

What have you learned from past jobs?

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

Where you see yourself in 5years?

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

How much do you expect to get paid?

Answer 22

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.

Question 23

What relevant experience do you have?

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

What have you learned from your mistakes?

Answer 24

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.

Question 25

As a first officer, how would you handle it if the captain is about to make a mistake?

Answer 25

Correct Answer:
Of course captains are not infallible. Everyone is prone to making errors at some point, no matter how experienced people are.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Interviewers are interested in knowing how candidates, future first officers in this case, are able to tactfully and courteously point out errors to their captain. As all crew
members are equal in social criteria among each other, a different rank has to be respected in a working environment among all crew members.
What are they looking for?
Interviewers want to know that in as much as you should be courteous and respectable; you are capable of pointing out errors when you see them while respecting the
principles of CRM. If you are able to do this you will show the interviewer that you possess future captain characteristics
How should you answer it?
First officers should reply stating that they make suggestions as opposed to rudely countering their captain. And also, (but only if time permits, so most likely not in the air)
candidates should place emphasis on meeting with their captain privately to explain and suggest approaches that could be better and elucidate on how implementing these
suggestions could make fora
better result. First officers should also explain, relaying that they point out errors and suggest better possible approaches as they want to
contribute to a
safe flight being performed with teamwork

Question 26

What can you do for this airline?

Answer 26

Correct Answer:
Ifyou’re applying for a flying job, this question is not as simple as it seems and should never be answered with just “lying”. Remember that there are many things you can do
for your potential future airline employer, like growing to a higher rank responsibility as captain and eventually joining the training or safety department to share your
knowledge to further improve this company. Make sure to address that hiring you means hiring a person who will contribute to further building and developing this airline in a
successful way.
As this question depends on the position you’re applying for, flight or training, make sure that you’re able to answer the following sub-questions:
What do you know about the job description? What capabilities do you encompass that could facilitate the job in view?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Interviewers want to know if you understand the job description, and possess the qualifications and skills to handle the capacity of the job. They are interested in knowing if you
have the skills to carry out the services required of you from the job?
What are they looking for?
Interviewers want to know your knowledge on the job and how it matches your skill set to checkif itis valuable for the company and if it meets their needs.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should state their qualifications, experience, and skills on the field, relating them to the job in view, telling how these skills are key factors needed to undertake the
functions of the job in view, whose vacancy, the company is sourcing to fill up. Also state that you’re eager to share all your experience and knowledge to colleaguesin a
training role in the future or want to further improve the company in other fields, management, safety etc.

Question 27

Describe your career goals.

Answer 27

Correct Answer:
Do you have any career objectives? Goals? A Laid down idea of what you intend to achieve in the process of building your
What career at this specific airline?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Interviewers want to know if candidates already have ambitions they aim to reach in their career, and if those ambitions are compatible with the job description and company’s
profile and goals.
What are they looking for?
Airlines want to know if their pilots have career objectives and goals, because thatis a signal that they will help build the company’s development in order to achieve these
goals. No employer wants employees with no plan for their career and who don’t care what they intend to achieve. They are also looking to know wht the candidates career
objectives are in order to compare and check if there’s an alignment between the company’s goals and the candidates objectives.
How should you answer it?
Candidates are expected to have career objectives and are also expected to have compared them to the functions of the job in view, to see if they are compatible. Candidates are
recommended to reply by stating their aspirations towards their career and the plans they have made to follow, in order to achieve them. This should of course be related to the
job in view and itis recommended to give the answer some details, lie the amount of years the candidate is planning hisfher career goals
Example of career goals for a first officer may be: captain in 5 years and a position within the training or safety department in 10 years. Eventually, and if the opportunity may
arise a position within the management of the company, for example as chief pilot or fleet manager.

Question 28

Give us an example of team work

Answer 28

Correct Answer:
‘Are you comfortable working in a team? Do you participate effectively and contribute your input as it is needed while functioning as a team?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
As teamwork is an important aspect of aviation, interviewers want to find out whether or not candidates are able to work in teams successfully without any cause for alarm.
What are they looking for?
Airlines want to find out if candidates would be able to work side-by-side other employees without causing confusions or any trouble and disrupting the operations to be
carried out by the team throughout the flight.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should reply stating that they are capable of working in teams, contributing their part to the flight while maintaining and communicating effectively, also with the
cabin throughout the flight. They should describe their ability to work with others as a team skillfully and while following company procedures, without causing any problems,
but seeing that the task of performing a safe and comfortable flight is completed effectively by applying the principles of CRM.

Question 29

Could you describe a moment where you’ve exercised leadership?

Answer 29

Correct Answer:
Have you ever been in a position where you needed to oversee others? or a project in case of no aviation working experience? How did you handle being in charge? What
challenges were met in the process? How were they met, addressed and what was the outcome? These questions are all tied to the interviewer’s check of your leadership
abilities
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Airlines want to know if future pilots are capable of handling leadership positions as every non-captain) pilot s hired to become a captain eventually. They also want to know if
You are capable of overseeing flights as pilot monitoring, seeing it through in detail tll the end of the flight and coach your colleagues as these are also leadership
characteristics. They are also interested in knowing if candidates can manage others as a leadership position means giving directions and making sure they are followed, to
ensure smooth running and satisfactory completion of flights
What are they looking for?
Interviewers want to know about your leadership capabilities, so if you’re able to give them an example of a time when you executed a
leadership function, this will definitely be
deemed a worthy and impressive reply.
How should you answer it?
Candidates are expected to tell of times when they performed leadership duties. They should give examples from their past jobs and explain what challenges they had to face
and how they were surmounted and got worthy results while respecting the principles of CRM and the company procedures (SOP’s)

Question 30

Why were you dismissed or Fired?

Answer 30

Correct Answer:
This question may not be applicable to you, but for those who it is applicable to, make sure to think about the answer beforehand.
If an interviewer asks why you were fired, he/she already knows or has a hint that you were dismissed from your previous job, so what led to your dismissal at work?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Airlines are interested in doing a background check on you to know if you are worthy and are ideal to serve as a representative of their company. If a candidate was fired,
interviewers want to know the reason. 50 as to be able to check if the candidate can be trusted enough to become partof their company and is capable of adding value to the
company.
What are they looking for?
Airlines want to hear the truth. No airlines is pleased to know a potential pilot was fired. It does not paint a clean picture of anyone. However, telling the truth will show
candidates have integrity.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should reply by telling the real reason they got fired. It will be detrimental to lie about it or to play the blame game. Candidates should take responsibility and own
up to the reason they were fired, whether it was related to light safety or something else, and not forget to mention what they learned from their mistakes and how they have
become better people afterwards.
This will show that you have integrity and credibility. Its useless to lie because interviewers may call the candidates previous employers to find out why they were fired and
the employers will most likely tell the truth to the dismay of candidates.

Question 31

Why there such a large gap between your previous and this potential employment?

Answer 31

Correct Answer:
If this question is asked, your interviewer must have already seen your resume, and realized a gap in your employment report. Remember that a gap in an aviation career is
nothing unusual as the market is at all times unpredictable, but it is good to think about the answer to this question beforehand,
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Airline interviewers want to know what led to the gap in your employment and what you were engaged with during the period.
What are they looking for?
They are looking for certainty that candidates are credible and have no hidden aspects that may affect the company’s image.
How should you answer?
Itis best to be truthful by explaining to the interviewers why you’re having this gap. That it was for example caused by the economy or a
global crisis like COVID-19, and not by
any unfortunate action of you within your previous airline. If possible support this statement with a written letter from your previous company.
Also be truthful about this gap if it was caused by your own actions, but make sure that you tun this gap into a positive aspect by telling how you used the period to build your
(personal) skills, take relevant courses, and kept your lying skills and licenses up-to-date and valid.
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Question 32

How do you measure success?

Answer 32

Correct Answer:
What do you consider as successful? Until what extent does your accomplishments amount to success according to you? What is your scale of success?
Do you measure success by your amount of flight hours or by the extra tasks you do besides flying to make the airline more successful?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Airlines are interested in knowing what accounts for success to pilots, what level of achievement candidates refer to as gaining success. Of course they are asking this question
to find out if candidates aspire to add more value to the airline besides flying, by sharing their knowledge in a training position, their
is
experiences from within the safety
department or from a future management position.
What are they looking for?
Interviewers are looking to know that candidates have aspirations they aim to meet, which they regard as achieving success. Interviewers want to hear to what extent
candidates achievement means achieving success.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should explain what success means to them elaborately and cite instances of what they mean when they record success. It could be performing a safe and
comfortable flight from start to finish by applying all company procedures, being able to further improve company procedures by delivering valuable input or successful
managing colleagues and people during a flight. Whatever its, the yardstick for a candidate’s success that is what employers want to know.
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Question 33

How long do you expect to work for this company?

Answer 33

Correct Answer:
hired, how long do you intend to stay and offer your flying services to this airline?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Airlines want to know how long candidates intend to remain in their companies to be sure that they don’t just leave after getting a certain amount of light hours because they
found something more beneficial, hence, Leaving their companies will put a strain on the company’s resources,
What are they looking for?
Airlines want to be sure that pilots are willing to stay and work in their company and input value for a substantial period of time.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should reply, explaining that they intend to stay in the company as long as they still contribute value to the company and still have room for career growth. This
indicates to the company that your goal is to stay long-term by promoting to captain and eventually perhaps a flying job combined with a position in the training, safety or
management department.

Question 34

What other airlines are you interviewing with?

Answer 34

Correct Answer:
Ifyou are interviewing with an airline, chances are likely that you have sent in applications to other airlines too. So, what airlines are they?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Interviewers are curious about other airlines candidates might be interviewing with for several reasons. They might want to find out who the competition is, candidate’s
seriousness about the job by finding out if candidates are applying to similar companies or just random and varying companies for the purpose of just finding a flying job”.
What are they looking for?
Interviewers want to know their competition, especially if the candidate seems to have potential and can be highly valuable to their company due to all (training) experiences, or
even management experiences. They also want to know the other companies, 50 as to check their similarities and gain an insight of the candidate’s genuineness and keenness
for the job in view by deciphering the candidate’s focus or tell if candidates are just applying randomly to varying companies.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should endeavour to tell the truth about what companies they have applied to. Itis however recommended to think about this question beforehand and make sure
that you can mention several examples why this airline has your preference over the other airline you’ve applied for.

Question 35

Why did you quit your previous job?

Answer 35

Correct Answer:
What prompted your exit from your previous job?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Airlines want to know the reason you quit your previous job, so as to know what to expect if you are hired.
What are they looking for?
They are looking for truthful and legible reasons as to why you quit your job.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should explain why they exited their previous job and what prompted the action. They could state being in search of an airline that can accommodate their growing
skills and offers opportunities for expansion of their career, having fully served in their previous jobs and found that they needed to move further despite been comfortable with
the job, This could have been caused for example by a lack of promotion possibilities or further growth within the company, for example to the training, management or safety
department
Remember that changing personal circumstances are also a vali 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. Make sure to mention that this specific airline offers the best of both worlds for you, both a stable roster on a (more or less) fixed
location and a career path which allows for promotions and further growth,

Question 36

If the people who know you were asked why you should be hired, what would they say?

Answer 36

Correct Answer:
‘What do people closeto you think of you and your work/flying ethics?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Airline interviewers want to gain an insight of what your (old) colleagues, fellows and friends think of you and your capabilities, especially with reference to the job in view.
What are they looking for?
Interviewers want to find out if applicants are reliable, capable and want to know that through the opinions and eyes of the people the applicant relates with.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should take care not to exaggerate their abilities and the thoughts of others about them. They should state what people think of their work ethics as a result of the relations they have had with them and as seen by the people. This should sum up to the fact that people who know them would consent and provide eligible reasons why they
should be hired. Make sure that the answers contains important aviation related aspects, like responsibility, teamwork and safety.
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Question 37

What do you expect from us if you are being hired?

Answer 37

Correct Answer:
This question seems simple, but should not be answered with just “flying and paying my salary’.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Airlines want to know to what extent candidates are assertive enough to tell and expect more from their employer then just the basics, like delivering work and receiving
money.
What are they looking for?
Airlines are, in most cases, searching for candidates who expect more and are willing to go beyond their basic task description and actively search for possibilities to further
improve the aitine company once hired.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should reply that they expect the company to be open for communication from employees, this can be safety and procedural related, but also regarding different
positions to be fulfilled in the company next to flying. Candidates can also mention that they expect the management. including the chief pilot, to be able to manage the people
they supervise and maintain and promote this open no-blame culture.

Question 38

What will you do if you DON’T get a job offer?

Answer 38

Correct Answer:
This is nota signal
Answer:
that the interviewer is about to reject you for the job or that you have lost the job.
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Airline interviews want to know how you handle rejections, if you stay calm and collected, while still sounding resilient and hopeful. as opposed to raging or giving up on
getting the job offer. Its simply a test to see what the candidate’s reaction is when faced with rejection.
What are they looking for?
Interviewers are looking for candidates who can maintain composure in any situation, during any part of the fight, still think intuitively, reply with courtesy and keep their head
calm. They want candidates who believe in their abilities to add positive value to any given circumstance.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should oblige politely saying they are grateful for being considered and will not question the final decision. However, if they don’t get a job offer, although they
‘would not be happy about it, they are confident of finding another job with another airline whose objectives align with their career objectives and where they can create value
for both the company and themselves.

Question 39

What challenges are you looking for in this job?

Answer 39

Correct Answer:
What challenges do you im to meet and surpass with the job in view?
Following the job description and depending on the position you’re applying for, candidates must already be aware or have an idea what challenges might be met in the
process. So what are these challenges?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Airlines want to know what candidates aim to achieve in their positions if hired. What value wil they add to the company in the process of handling the job? What challenges
do they think they will encounter and what skills do they think they can use to overcome these challenges?
What are they looking for?
Airlines want to be sure that you understand the job description and know what to expect if you undertake the functions of the job.
How should you answer it?
Candidates should tell employers the challenges they expect to encounter if they are given the opportunity to handle the operations on the flight deck and how they intend to
tackle these challenges. They need to show the employer they are fully aware of the responsibilities of the job and the challenges it might bring along with it.
Make sure to turn the word “challenges™ to a positive version as challenges are there to overcome, to leam from, to gain more experience and eventually promote from. From a
higher rank ora
training position you can share your experience and knowledge with new colleagues to guide them in overcoming their challenges

Question 40

What are you passionate about?

Answer 40

Correct Answer:
What drives you? Motivates you? What aspects of your career sparks your interest and imaginations?
Why is the interviewer asking this question?
Interviewers want to know what candidates are passionate about and make comparisons with the job profile in view, to check fthey are compatible, not only on flying level, but
also on interpersonal level.
What are they looking for?
Interviewers want to know if the candidate’s passion is aligned with the job in view and in line with the company’s prospects, so as to work with a common vision and goal.
How should you answer it?
Depening on the position you’re applying for, flying or training, candidates must be fully aware of the job description and must have their passions aligned with the job in view.
They should be able to explain to the employer why they are passionate about flying, working together in a team or sharing knowledge from a trainer perspective. They can
also be passionate about accomplishing things besides fying, like joining the safety department of the specific airline to further improve all procedures and successfully further
build the airline company.