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Interview/Application Qs
Hi all 
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Sorry if this seems like a really stupid and obvious question but...
When the Airlines ask, why do you want to work for us or what do you have to offer the Airline...what is the best response
??
I don't want to start waffling
. What's the standard answer they expect or would like to hear/see?
Thanks for your time .
.Sorry if this seems like a really stupid and obvious question but...
When the Airlines ask, why do you want to work for us or what do you have to offer the Airline...what is the best response
??I don't want to start waffling
. What's the standard answer they expect or would like to hear/see?Thanks for your time
.
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Hey!
Hey,
I'm new to PPrune, and I just wondered, even though it has nothing to do with your posted forum! I just wanted to know how you start your own thread. I only just signed up today and I haven't figured it out yet! ha!
Thanks for your help in advance,
Mark
I'm new to PPrune, and I just wondered, even though it has nothing to do with your posted forum! I just wanted to know how you start your own thread. I only just signed up today and I haven't figured it out yet! ha!
Thanks for your help in advance,
Mark
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View From The Top, there is no standard answer for those questions. Many people here will say if you can not think of a reason why you want to work for the airline who are interviewing you then you are not suitable for the job. They may have a point, but just think about it and be honest - you might want to work for an airline because you are attracted by the fleets, the bases, the company culture, the career prospects, the status of the company, or because its a natural progression in your career.
Just remember, what ever you say it has to come from you, and if it doesn't many interviewers will spot it and pick holes in you until you collapse or the interview is terminated whichever comes first. Have you considered attending an interview prep course?
Just remember, what ever you say it has to come from you, and if it doesn't many interviewers will spot it and pick holes in you until you collapse or the interview is terminated whichever comes first. Have you considered attending an interview prep course?
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Hi Mungo Man thanks for the quick reply .
"Many people here will say if you can not think of a reason why you want to work for the airline who are interviewing you then you are not suitable for the job"
I was afraid someone would say that as a reply.
Ive recently finished an ATPL course and with only 185 flying hours (not alot going for me
) so I really don't want to mess up that question!!
Thanks for your advice, I do understand what you mean that it must come from me... just want to give the best (truthful) answer possible!
"Many people here will say if you can not think of a reason why you want to work for the airline who are interviewing you then you are not suitable for the job"
I was afraid someone would say that as a reply
. Ive recently finished an ATPL course and with only 185 flying hours (not alot going for me
) so I really don't want to mess up that question!! Thanks for your advice, I do understand what you mean that it must come from me... just want to give the best (truthful) answer possible!
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View from the top,
As Mungo Man said, honesty is the best policy.
I was asked this question when interviewed. To give you food for thought, you could mention things like, you liked the way the company operates, and are interested in their expansion plans. The fleet they operate appeal to you and you like their destinations route structure, maybe mention cross conversion oppotunities, being dual rated etc. The base(s) appeals to you, the company has a good reputation etc, etc.
There is no wrong or right answers. Also be prepared for 'so you have 30 seconds to sell yourself, why should we pick you?'
Good luck with it.
As Mungo Man said, honesty is the best policy.
I was asked this question when interviewed. To give you food for thought, you could mention things like, you liked the way the company operates, and are interested in their expansion plans. The fleet they operate appeal to you and you like their destinations route structure, maybe mention cross conversion oppotunities, being dual rated etc. The base(s) appeals to you, the company has a good reputation etc, etc.
There is no wrong or right answers. Also be prepared for 'so you have 30 seconds to sell yourself, why should we pick you?'
Good luck with it.
View for the top,
I echo what has been said on the subject but I would also "prepare" an outline of what you are going to say. For this you will have had to do your homework ie know the latest news of the airline, its fleet, routes, key personnel and of course the history.
Below is a ROUGH outline, it is a little ars licky and written off the cuff (I have just finished 6 sectors, so a little tired) but it will show the interviewer that you can string a sentence together, you provide considerate calm responses and you are articulate with your reply. I used a similar "script" to get my first job (a few years back) with success.
So Mr Smith, why do you want to work for white Nuckle Airways?
Well, for a long time of I have been following the growth of WNA and have been impressed with the developments for example I especially like the fact that the airline is constantly expanding into new routes for example the recent addition of the route between krypton and atlantis.
Also, I believe that WNA enjoys a first class reputation within the industry and recently won the award for best airline tyres. It is an airline that is going places and one I would be proud to work for.
With the mixed fleet of B757 and B737 and with the possibility for dual ratings it would provide me with the varied career that I seek and a challenge in which I can excel upon.
You get the general idea - the point is you do NOT remember verbatum or you will sound like you are a robot but you do want a skeleton to hang the meat on if you know what I mean.
Of course, you have to be well presented, on time, have all necessary documentation and go in with the attitude that they have called you for interview so they want to employ you and the interview is merely a formality.
Best of Luck.
SpanwiseGlow
I echo what has been said on the subject but I would also "prepare" an outline of what you are going to say. For this you will have had to do your homework ie know the latest news of the airline, its fleet, routes, key personnel and of course the history.
Below is a ROUGH outline, it is a little ars licky and written off the cuff (I have just finished 6 sectors, so a little tired) but it will show the interviewer that you can string a sentence together, you provide considerate calm responses and you are articulate with your reply. I used a similar "script" to get my first job (a few years back) with success.
So Mr Smith, why do you want to work for white Nuckle Airways?
Well, for a long time of I have been following the growth of WNA and have been impressed with the developments for example I especially like the fact that the airline is constantly expanding into new routes for example the recent addition of the route between krypton and atlantis.
Also, I believe that WNA enjoys a first class reputation within the industry and recently won the award for best airline tyres. It is an airline that is going places and one I would be proud to work for.
With the mixed fleet of B757 and B737 and with the possibility for dual ratings it would provide me with the varied career that I seek and a challenge in which I can excel upon.
You get the general idea - the point is you do NOT remember verbatum or you will sound like you are a robot but you do want a skeleton to hang the meat on if you know what I mean.
Of course, you have to be well presented, on time, have all necessary documentation and go in with the attitude that they have called you for interview so they want to employ you and the interview is merely a formality.
Best of Luck.
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Hi SpanwiseGlow, only read your reply now.
Thank you so much for all your suggestions . As I said before, having just finished my ATPL course and applying for my first airline job Im anxious about saying the right answers / what the airline wants to hear.
Your tried and tested approach of showing you know alot about the company and saying you'd be proud to represent that airline is something I'm trying to perfect
.
Suppose theres a thin line between impressing the interviewer and making them
...
Thank you so much for all your suggestions
. As I said before, having just finished my ATPL course and applying for my first airline job Im anxious about saying the right answers / what the airline wants to hear. Your tried and tested approach of showing you know alot about the company and saying you'd be proud to represent that airline is something I'm trying to perfect
. Suppose theres a thin line between impressing the interviewer and making them
...
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After a long flight you arrange to meet your captain for some dinner later that evening at the hotel. On arrival at the hotel lobby your captain is dressed in a green dress. What do you do/say?
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"Sorry Dave, but green really isn't your colour. Anyway, I thought we were doing the drag clubs tomorrow night?"
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For my first job
Was an interview to fly a 206 in the bush...
Him- "Do you know anyone who has died in an aircraft accident?"
Me- " Will it help my chances if I do or dont know someone who has died in a crash?"
got the job
Him- "Do you know anyone who has died in an aircraft accident?"
Me- " Will it help my chances if I do or dont know someone who has died in a crash?"
got the job
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Yeees I were bein' silly as this has been covered a million times as referenced by Monsieur Scroggs.
" was for? We've all heard that question a million times Just thought I'd answer it anyway, didn't think it would do any harm.
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I went to an interview in November and was asked what I thought of their company. I told them their aircraft were dirty and needed washing as it gave the wrong image. A week later I saw one of their aircraft being washed. I did get offered the job.
Image sells
Service keeps
Example: Eddie Stobart Ltd, anyone heard of him.
Image sells
Service keeps
Example: Eddie Stobart Ltd, anyone heard of him.
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What is a good response when asked to describe the role of a first officer?
To be totally honest I'm not too clear about who does what tasks when flying multi-crew.
I'm guessing that if the captain flies the plane one sector, then during that time the FO maybe does the radio, checks the computers for whatever you're meant to check , does calculations etc? I could really do with someone giving me a good description of who does what!
Thanks
To be totally honest I'm not too clear about who does what tasks when flying multi-crew.
I'm guessing that if the captain flies the plane one sector, then during that time the FO maybe does the radio, checks the computers for whatever you're meant to check
, does calculations etc? I could really do with someone giving me a good description of who does what! Thanks
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Firstly, learn the difference between 'roll' (the primary effect of ailerons) and 'rôle' (the function of a given individual).
That said, your concept of a two-man crew operation is broadly correct. By the time you're ready to face employment interviews, you'll have a much better comprehension of what's involved.
Scroggs
That said, your concept of a two-man crew operation is broadly correct. By the time you're ready to face employment interviews, you'll have a much better comprehension of what's involved.
Scroggs