Ace Interview Prep

Even if a company you worked for is out of business, you will most likely need to give some reference information for it. Google “records” for the company. Try to provide former chief pilot information. If nothing else try to provide current information for a pilot you flew with at that now defunct job.

Over explaining a background check issue (a termination for example) can be as harmful as too brief an explanation. Give a short, specific explanation, take responsibility, and trust the interviewer to ask questions if they want more. You don’t want a failed check ride or any kind of a setback to take on more importance than it needs to.

I will give examples of stories for questions but I recommend you not use those stories, even if you had them happen and they fit the question. Nothing irritates an interviewer more than to hear the same story (even with other details) every day.

Two failures in a single training event is still two failures. It’s tempting to say one because it was one training event; but a failed KV and a failed LOE are two separate failures. The airlines are so sensitive to disclosures. Better to over disclose than not.

I do advise you share any additional failed check rides since interviewing and after receiving a CJO. The airlines are all about integrity and I have not heard of a cjo being rescinded after a recent check ride failure.

If pursuing a 121 career I think you need to make your resume as simple and clear as possible. These interviewers looks at hundreds every week. Make it easy for them. Simplify. Use specific dates. I think one page is best.

Be careful about saying yes to being a check airman. They typically want an FAA certified check airman but the current application does not specify that. If in doubt email [email protected].

New SWA window opened today. Be very careful with reading full question, especially as it pertains to failed check ride questions and disclosures. A failed end of course stage check that would have resulted in a rating in a part 141 school is considered a failed check ride.

Crushing news for the Spirit employees. The TPNx job fair next week, May 6 and 7 in Dallas. $200 a day entry fee.