SunExpress FO Recruitment Process

[JumpseatRequest]

BlueBlueSky What is your status? are you already preparing for the Mollymawk tests?

[BlueBlueSky]

Originally Posted by JumpseatRequest

BlueBlueSky What is your status? are you already preparing for the Mollymawk tests?

Currently practicing the Mollymawk tests but still awaiting an official invitation from SunExpress.

[JumpseatRequest]

Originally Posted by BlueBlueSky

Currently practicing the Mollymawk tests but still awaiting an official invitation from SunExpress.

Thanks for the reply mate!

But where can you practice already?

[NotaPilot99]

Simulator screening session

Preparation: SXS screening .pdf, Lufthansa systems LIDO chart videos, YT videos about type (Pilotclimb, 737NG driver, Just Planes), X-plane 11 B738, simulator IFR refresher session, MCC material on CRM/task-sharing/callouts, B738 checklist

Place: Antalya port in a B738 FFS, at the ramp give your passport and your taxi driver's ID card to the porter

Screening: Tasks exactly as in the brochure, very demanding and not hard to fail if you have no previous MPA experience

Tips: make sure you learn the brochure very well! Pitch-power values are of special importance. Also, SXS claims you should fly it like you do your current type, which is essentially true, but my opinion is that one should familiarize themselves with the type beforehand. Youtube videos from the mentioned channels help a lot with this - especially with speeds, call-outs, checklist triggers and when to retract/extend flaps.

Result: Passed

Good luck!

[BlueBlueSky]

Originally Posted by JumpseatRequest

Thanks for the reply mate!

But where can you practice already?

I’m using pilotassessments.com as they’re the only provider with the updated versions of the Mollymawk tests. Can recommend!

[BlueBlueSky]

Originally Posted by NotaPilot99

Simulator screening session

Preparation: SXS screening .pdf, Lufthansa systems LIDO chart videos, YT videos about type (Pilotclimb, 737NG driver, Just Planes), X-plane 11 B738, simulator IFR refresher session, MCC material on CRM/task-sharing/callouts, B738 checklist

Place: Antalya port in a B738 FFS, at the ramp give your passport and your taxi driver's ID card to the porter

Screening: Tasks exactly as in the brochure, very demanding and not hard to fail if you have no previous MPA experience

Tips: make sure you learn the brochure very well! Pitch-power values are of special importance. Also, SXS claims you should fly it like you do your current type, which is essentially true, but my opinion is that one should familiarize themselves with the type beforehand. Youtube videos from the mentioned channels help a lot with this - especially with speeds, call-outs, checklist triggers and when to retract/extend flaps.

Result: Passed

Good luck!

Wow, great news buddy! Congratz and thanks for sharing your info.

[Prospective_Pilot]

Hi BlueBlueSky

Good day.

The package that you purchased from pilotassessments.com do the commands come relatively slowly or super fast in SO module? The mock tests for the mollymawk SO module are nothing compared to the actual test. The commands come way faster in the actual test.

Looking forward for your reply.

Thanks.

[BlueBlueSky]

Originally Posted by Prospective_Pilot

Hi BlueBlueSky

Good day.

The package that you purchased from pilotassessments.com do the commands come relatively slowly or super fast in SO module? The mock tests for the mollymawk SO module are nothing compared to the actual test. The commands come way faster in the actual test.

Looking forward for your reply.

Thanks.

Hi buddy!

Difficulty increases during the SO practice test on pilotassessments.com, so it begins in a slower pace with only a few turns and moves but increases during the test to a very difficult level (for me) with many and very fast commands.

Still some practice for me on this level

A buddy of mine who completed the official Mollymawk assessment mentioned these prep tests form a good preparation!

Cheers!

[Prospective_Pilot]

Hi guys,

Hope you're all doing well.

I'd like to hear your interview experiences with SXS in as much detail as possible particularly the types of question asked and overall difficulty of the interview?

Thanks.

[SkyRider9]

Originally Posted by Prospective_Pilot

Hi guys,

Hope you're all doing well.

I'd like to hear your interview experiences with SXS in as much detail as possible particularly the types of question asked and overall difficulty of the interview?

Thanks.

Ranging from hard to medium-hard overall. It's a 1-hour long interview so expect being tired and bored after half way in. Technical questions are abundant and you're expected to have an overall grasp of the documents, annexes...etc. Psychological interview/HR/CRM questions are not too complex but they like to ask you questions that you'll have a hard time to explain yourself. For technical questions that you don't know the answer, politely say you don't know the exact answer, but you may make an educated guess based on other technical knowledge.

Remember: SXS are known for being extremely elective in the final interview. In my interview day, the success ratio was 0/5. They aren't looking for good pilots: they are looking for a specific type of colleague to work with, so don't feel bad or "not enough" if you fail.. Be yourself, don't be too rigid, they want pilots that are flexible enough to be bent according to their needs & calm but not disinterested pilots. Good Luck!

[Prospective_Pilot]

@SkyRider9 Thank you for the info,

Could you give more examples of Psychological interviews / HR / CRM questions that you faced? Also in your opinion which of the 3 departments gave you the toughest questions HR, Flight ops or Psychological?

Thanks

[PPoame]

Hi all,

I had just received an email from SXS requesting further documentation. I'm NTR, no experience on CS25 aircraft.

1. From your previous experience with SXS, How long is the selection process and what would be a realistic date that I can expect an interview?

2. What are the best resources to study? I have read above about pilotassessment and mollymawk. I know everyone prepares from ACE technical pilot, but if you have more specific resources or any advice at all I would highly appreciate it!

3. What are the expectations for the Sim check?

[Tharaka737]

First they invite you to the Mollymawk, followed by sim, then HR interview. Pass has an updated test that is quite similar to the mollymawk thing but not 100% identical. You can use that before attempting the mollymawk practice tests which are limited. It'll help you to get good scores.

[Dino007]

Tickets

Originally Posted by NotaPilot99

Simulator screening session

Preparation: SXS screening .pdf, Lufthansa systems LIDO chart videos, YT videos about type (Pilotclimb, 737NG driver, Just Planes), X-plane 11 B738, simulator IFR refresher session, MCC material on CRM/task-sharing/callouts, B738 checklist

Place: Antalya port in a B738 FFS, at the ramp give your passport and your taxi driver's ID card to the porter

Screening: Tasks exactly as in the brochure, very demanding and not hard to fail if you have no previous MPA experience

Tips: make sure you learn the brochure very well! Pitch-power values are of special importance. Also, SXS claims you should fly it like you do your current type, which is essentially true, but my opinion is that one should familiarize themselves with the type beforehand. Youtube videos from the mentioned channels help a lot with this - especially with speeds, call-outs, checklist triggers and when to retract/extend flaps.

Result: Passed

Good luck!

Hey man, congratulations! Did SXS send you tickets for the 3 rounds ? Thanl you 🙏

[kalimera]

Hi does anyone know if EU passport is still mandatory? It didn’t mention in their website about being turkish/EU citizen. TIA

[Ryan Phan]

Same question as kalimera. Is there any chance for non EU citizen ICAO pilot with 500TT including 300+ on A320 applying for NTR position?

[eurotown]

EU passport is not mandatory for sunexpress.

[pilot freak]

Is there anyone willing to share their interview experience?

[Tharaka737]

The final interview is the most dreaded part for many. Usually two captains,HR rep and the aviation psychologist will be present. They ask a range of questions from making you show different countries on the map to mental math calculations and different ATPL theory questions. Your english fluency will also be assessed. Make sure you cover all the areas equally since they try to find your weak spot and challenge you. You could be tricked too to find out how you react.A lot of people find this interview very challenging so prepare well.