1. What is CRM process as Airline Pilot?
The systematic and effective use of all available resources to ensure a desirable outcome and completion of the flight. Focusing on communication, teamwork, task allocation, decision-making and situational awareness.
The major contributors in the CRM process are: Dispatchers, flight attendants, maintenance, ATC and of course the cockpit crew.
2. What is the MAP on a non-precision approach?
Non-precision: MAP is usually visually identified by a capitol and bold "M" in the Jepps or at the end of the solid line on NOS. There are several ways to id the MAP: Published DME at the MAP, Navaid such as the middle marker (MM), or timing from the FAF
3. What is the importance of proficiency in several languages for a pilot?
A private pilot may limit himself to knowledge of English good enough to understand control towers. Other pilots, being more publicly involved figures by necessity, greatly benefit from knowing more than one language.
4. What is your Proudest accomplishment?
Becoming a pilot and graduating from college as to be the biggest accomplish so far.
Requirements for filing an alternate. 1-2-3: 1hr before to 1hr after estimated time of arrival, the weather must be forecast to be 2000' ceiling and 3SM vis.
6. What makes a good captain or what do you expect from a Captain?
one that is knowledgeable, decisive, conservative and safety conscious, good people skills, superior communication skills, solid piloting skills, can manage stress and avoid confrontation
7. List your qualifications as a pilot?
Besides relevant college degree(s), pilots graduate from flying school and participate in annual additional training.
It's an altitude derived by Jepp or provided by state authorities. If derived by Jepp, Grid MORA clear all terrain and structures by 1000' in areas where highest elevations are 5000' MSL or lower. MORA values clear all terrain and structures by 2000' in areas where highest elevations are 5001' MSL or higher. Grid MORA (State) altitude supplied by the State Authority provides 2000' clearance in mountainous areas and 1000' in non-mountainous areas. Also... a +/- denote doubtful accuracy but are believed to provide sufficient reference point clearance.
9. What is the definition of CRM?
CRM is a system which allows optimum use of all available resources - equipment, procedures, interpersonal communication, team work - all to promote safety and enhance efficiency in operations
10. What is Vso of your most recent aircraft?
Cessna 172 is 41Kts
11. What is the max distance from the runway if you were to circle to land?
Depends on your speed
12. Have you applied anywhere else?
Just be honest on this one. If you are in the job hunt, it's normal to apply to several companies. It's great to tell them that Cathay is your top choice, but it would be suspect to say Cathay is your only choice.
As the aircraft reaches critical mach the nose of the aircraft tends to pitch downwards due to the flow of air over the wing reaching supersonic speeds producing additional life and center of pressure moving rearward. As the center of pressure moves rearward the elevators become less effective, pushing the aircraft into a potentially unrecoverable dive.
minimum speed control in the ground
16. What is the difference between Blue, Green Airports?
blue is IFR (has approaches) green is VFR (no approaches)
Minimun Speed Control in the Air
its a change on direction and speed of the wind
Minimum Obstacle Clearance that provides obstable clearance between Vor airways. It also ensures VOR coverage 22nm from the nearest VOR
hyperventilation is when the body has too much Oxygen and not enough Co2
yes, many over the years
Pilots navigate the flight, observe and direct the activities of the crew, check instruments, keep an eye on the weather, and monitor altitude and air traffic. Doing all these and more, often simultaneously, requires outstanding multi-tasking skills and power of concentration.
24. What are the max airspeeds in C airspace?
200 KIAS within 4 NM of Primary Class C Airport
25. How would you behave as the pilot of a plane during an emergency?
Describe first what your emotional response would be. It is important to demonstrate, preferably through examples, that you can maintain your poise during such events, and that you possess enough presence of mind to activate emergency procedures and delegate duties among crew members as necessary.
26. Where do you see yourself in 6 months?
with your company
27. Did you ever have to modify the flight course in the past?
Pilots are able to modify the course in flight, if this is dictated by internal or external conditions. This is not a small responsibility and needs careful coordination with control towers and scrupulous attention to detail.
28. World Airways Pilot Interview Questions:
► Why World?
► Why should we hire you?
► What is the maximum take off weight of the aircraft I flew?
► How did you get into an aviation career?
► Tell me about a time that you made mistake in airplane? and what you learned from it.
► Describe what a Captain is.
► Do you want to be a Captain?
► Do you mind being an FO for 5 years?
► Was asked to grade my sim performance from the day before!
► What engines are on the airplane you have been flying?
29. Flight Express Airline Pilot Interview Questions:
► Why you?
► Are you sure this is what you want to do?
► Tell me about yourself.
30. Lion Air Airline Pilot Interview Questions:
► What is Bernoulli law? how the aircraft can fly?
► What is Newton's Law?
► What is ACN/PCN?
► Know about Piston Engine
► Loyalty to company
31. LAN Airline Pilot Interview Questions:
► Why do you want to become a pilot?
► Why LAN Chile?
► Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
► Did you have any bad experience in the past?
► What is your best quality?
► What is your weakness?
► What have you heard about LAN chile?
► What would you do if you were on final and suddenly had an electrical fire in the cockpit?
► What would you do if you were cruising and noticed that your captain was unconscious?
32. Miami Air International Airline Pilot Interview Questions:
► Tell something about your flying career.
► What am I looking for in their company?
► What is the dumbest thing you have done in an airplane?
► What are you looking for in an airline?
► Are you prepared for life at Miami Air Long days Away from home Pay 90 minute callout
► Have you had any failed checkrides?
► Have you had any traffic tickets?
► Have you had a DUI?
► Do you have a criminal record?
► Do you have any accident s/ incidents on record?
33. Mokulele Airlines Pilot Interview Questions:
► Tell me about your previous work experience.
► What are your strengths?
► What is your weakness?
► What has been your flying experience with the past 60 days?
► What has been your flying experience with the past 30 days?
► Why did you apply here?
► Do you have any violations, incidents or accidents?
► Do you have any weather experience?
34. Ryan International Airlines Airline Pilot Interview Questions:
► Why do you want to work with Ryan?
► Describe your flying career.
► What was your worst job?
► What was your best job?
► What would you do if the Captain smells like alcohol?
► What would you do if the captain wants to continue below minimums?
► What would you do if the captain wants to break a company rule?
► Tell me a time you broke an FAR?
► Tell me a time you had a conflict at work.
► Approach lights for the cat 2 ILS: what do they look like and what do you need to see to continue?
35. Seaborne Airlines Pilot Interview Questions:
► What is your Total Flight Time?
► What ratings do you have?
► When did you fly last?
► What is your total time in the last 6 months?
► What is your total time in the last 12 months?
► What class medical do you have?
► When did you start flying?
► Why did you start flying?
► Wx goes below mins past the FAF, can you continue and when you would go missed.
► Describe TDZE
