Interview Prep for Regional
04-12-2019, 10:57 AM
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Interview Prep for Regional
Hello - I am applying to a regional airline and have my interview date set for 2 weeks from now and have no idea what to expect or how to prepare. Among other things, I was told to learn the "FAR and AIM, including Part 121 rules."
Question: Since it would be impossible to simply memorize over a thousand Part 121 regulations in 2 weeks, what should be my strategy for this? Are there certain 121 regulations that stand out or should be prioritized? Any advice unrelated to regs would be appreciated also.
Thanks!
Question: Since it would be impossible to simply memorize over a thousand Part 121 regulations in 2 weeks, what should be my strategy for this? Are there certain 121 regulations that stand out or should be prioritized? Any advice unrelated to regs would be appreciated also.
Thanks!
04-12-2019, 11:59 AM
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At a regional level it is generally not that difficult, but knowledge appropriate to the ATP written is something you are going to want to have. Otherwise, invest a little time, effort, and money here:
https://www.aviationinterviews.com/pilot/gouge.html
You can also check the current hiring thread on APC for the airline you will be interviewing with.
https://www.aviationinterviews.com/pilot/gouge.html
You can also check the current hiring thread on APC for the airline you will be interviewing with.
04-12-2019, 12:24 PM
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There are aviation interview sites which contain accounts of exactly what was asked and done in the interview, and which can be used to prepare.
If you're never worked Part 121, you're not necessarily expected to be a whiz at 121 regulation. Most working 121 aren't that knowledgeable, actually, and I've met a number of check airmen who aren't, either. And a few chief pilots. And a lot of FAA inspectors who don't really know it or understand it.
You shouldn't ever go to an interview without having thoroughly researched the company, and you should know exactly what's asked, salaries, names, stock trends, routes, aircraft flown, and the details of the company and operation. That's just part of preparing for an interview.
If you're never worked Part 121, you're not necessarily expected to be a whiz at 121 regulation. Most working 121 aren't that knowledgeable, actually, and I've met a number of check airmen who aren't, either. And a few chief pilots. And a lot of FAA inspectors who don't really know it or understand it.
You shouldn't ever go to an interview without having thoroughly researched the company, and you should know exactly what's asked, salaries, names, stock trends, routes, aircraft flown, and the details of the company and operation. That's just part of preparing for an interview.
04-12-2019, 02:05 PM
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...invest a little time, effort, and money here:
https://www.aviationinterviews.com/pilot/gouge.html
https://www.aviationinterviews.com/pilot/gouge.html
03-03-2020, 10:08 AM
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Old thread but thought I would add I just used TakeFlight Consulting for my United and Delta app review, great experience and really fast. takeflightpilot.com
03-04-2020, 08:35 AM
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Be prepared to brief several different approaches to the interviewer.
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u0fN3FEOvQ
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rkkgm4vua8
Find some strange approaches and practice briefing them. You want to look for items that are non-typical to most approaches because they will have you brief the strange ones.
They will ask you where is the FAF on a non precision, where is the FAF on a Precision.
What is accelerate-stop distance.
What is this symbol, oh, that is a vertical decent point and definition/ relevance.
What is a standard glideslope?
What do these boxes with distances mean= DME boxes
Is that DME box the distance to the threshold, the middle, or the end of the runway?
Is there any special equipment required to be able to fly this approach? ie DME, etc
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u0fN3FEOvQ
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rkkgm4vua8
Find some strange approaches and practice briefing them. You want to look for items that are non-typical to most approaches because they will have you brief the strange ones.
They will ask you where is the FAF on a non precision, where is the FAF on a Precision.
What is accelerate-stop distance.
What is this symbol, oh, that is a vertical decent point and definition/ relevance.
What is a standard glideslope?
What do these boxes with distances mean= DME boxes
Is that DME box the distance to the threshold, the middle, or the end of the runway?
Is there any special equipment required to be able to fly this approach? ie DME, etc
01-19-2022, 07:44 AM
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Old thread but thought I would add I just used TakeFlight Consulting for my United and Delta app review, great experience and really fast. takeflightpilot.com
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