thank you to everyone for replying,
I do have experience working on fixed base simulators, gaining faa approval and setting up a device (under supervision ofcourse) in Florida, so perhaps that factored into the decision for the interview.
@Leon Jabachjabicz, thank you
@Milo Minderbinder, thank you

strange I didnt encounter this type of islamophobic behavior ever in the United States, but here on the internet..wow just wait to say youre paki! thanks

i hope it makes you feel big