1st airline interview
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1st airline interview
to the experienced pilots, I have been invited for an interview
with a major airline on B737.
What sites are there to prepare for an interview,
and any advise on what : documents to take/the interview/dress-code etc.
with a major airline on B737.
What sites are there to prepare for an interview,
and any advise on what : documents to take/the interview/dress-code etc.
Sound really exciting, and wish you all the best of luck!
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There are a few good books out there for brushing up before interviews. "Ace the technical pilot interview" is a good one for brushing up on the technical aspects.
The most important thing, is be yourself, and know yourself. By that I mean, know what you have achieved in life, your experiences of leadership, teamwork, decision making etc, and have examples (prefferably more than 1) which can clearly illustrate these things.
As for what to take, that probably depends on the airline, however obviously take your license, logbooks etc.
Dress-code, I would have thought that was obvious. Unless your flying your 737 low level around the bush, I would avoid turning up in shorts, t-shirt and baseball cap.
Best of luck
The most important thing, is be yourself, and know yourself. By that I mean, know what you have achieved in life, your experiences of leadership, teamwork, decision making etc, and have examples (prefferably more than 1) which can clearly illustrate these things.
As for what to take, that probably depends on the airline, however obviously take your license, logbooks etc.
Dress-code, I would have thought that was obvious. Unless your flying your 737 low level around the bush, I would avoid turning up in shorts, t-shirt and baseball cap.
Best of luck
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Bloody hell mate 'dress code' - jeans and a t-shirt. 
What do you think old chum?
Prep, well I'd look at b737.org.co.uk for want of a better site.
I'd also gen up on most things jet orientated. Swept wings, coffin corner, Mcrit, High Bypass turbofans etc
Company history - check their website, know their fleet, expansion plans etc
Be prepared for the usual 'Where do you see yourself in 5 years' & 'describe a time when you dealt with a difficult situation with a successful outcome' type questions.
Above all, be prepared. Best of luck to you
What do you think old chum?Prep, well I'd look at b737.org.co.uk for want of a better site.
I'd also gen up on most things jet orientated. Swept wings, coffin corner, Mcrit, High Bypass turbofans etc
Company history - check their website, know their fleet, expansion plans etc
Be prepared for the usual 'Where do you see yourself in 5 years' & 'describe a time when you dealt with a difficult situation with a successful outcome' type questions.
Above all, be prepared. Best of luck to you
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rehearse answers to the usual "difficult questions"
so- why should we hire you?
so- how do you think ur gonna cope, jumping from a light twin to a 737, is it not a big step up for you?
Why flying? how long have you been interested in it?
Dress code, if I was you id try and get hold of a pilot's uniform from somewhere, complete with epaulets and hat, show them u mean business.
so- why should we hire you?
so- how do you think ur gonna cope, jumping from a light twin to a 737, is it not a big step up for you?
Why flying? how long have you been interested in it?
Dress code, if I was you id try and get hold of a pilot's uniform from somewhere, complete with epaulets and hat, show them u mean business.
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yes, epaulettes make the difference.
specially with 4 captain strips. some of my friends got jobs like this and fly the A340. they want see how you look if you work for them.
good luck!
specially with 4 captain strips. some of my friends got jobs like this and fly the A340. they want see how you look if you work for them.
good luck!
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Epaulets are a good idea!
Wore some to a recent interview and got the job! If you turn up looking like a pilot they are more likely to hire you, its all a subconscious thing.
Wore some to a recent interview and got the job! If you turn up looking like a pilot they are more likely to hire you, its all a subconscious thing.
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And polish your shoes, the amount of people who turn up for interviews, assessments and the like with crappy shoes, no polish and mud in the welts is beyond comprehension.
Also if you do need to shave, do.
There were several people at the EOC who looked like they had been dragged through a hedge backwards. Good luck. The early post about swept wing etc I think is very astute.
Also if you do need to shave, do.
There were several people at the EOC who looked like they had been dragged through a hedge backwards. Good luck. The early post about swept wing etc I think is very astute.
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1st time airline interview
to avoid confusion, the "major airline" I would call is
Virgin Nigeria. If this is not major to some I apologise,
as this is my first "airline" interview.
Thank you for the replies.
Virgin Nigeria. If this is not major to some I apologise,
as this is my first "airline" interview.
Thank you for the replies.
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Well done on getting the interview. You only get one chance. Wear a suit and tie and make sure your shoe's are polished.
I went to 3 interviews wearing a suit I bought from George at ASDA and passed all 3 interviews. ASDA is known for being a cheap supermarket store here in the UK. I also wore it to the sim assessments that followed my interviews. The jacket cost me £27 and the trousers £7. They have gone up in price a bit now but I am sure you will get a smart jacket and trousers from there. I cannot be doing with all this bull**** of spend £100's because its got a brand name on it.
Wear a white shirt and a nice relaxing coulored tie, preferably blue. I would avoid wearing a red tie.
At your interview, be yourself, be positive and smile.
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
PM me if you need to get in touch.
Rob
Well done on getting the interview. You only get one chance. Wear a suit and tie and make sure your shoe's are polished.
I went to 3 interviews wearing a suit I bought from George at ASDA and passed all 3 interviews. ASDA is known for being a cheap supermarket store here in the UK. I also wore it to the sim assessments that followed my interviews. The jacket cost me £27 and the trousers £7. They have gone up in price a bit now but I am sure you will get a smart jacket and trousers from there. I cannot be doing with all this bull**** of spend £100's because its got a brand name on it.
Wear a white shirt and a nice relaxing coulored tie, preferably blue. I would avoid wearing a red tie.
At your interview, be yourself, be positive and smile.
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
PM me if you need to get in touch.
Rob