GunshipGuy

I'm glad ACARS wasn't on the test...heck, I had enough of a hard time learning what slats and pressurization systems were used for.

MrBojangles

Thanks for the update. I start to get the feeling that because of the flow up and SSP, it will be very hard for other off the street civ guys to get a job here. kinda sad.

Hueypilot

Nope never been a -17 guy...E/H/J slick pilot here. Almost wound up going to the HC-130J by request but my O-6 didn't think that was good for the career so I decided the Reserves were better and got out.

FWIW as a safety guy I've seen a lot of buffoonery on behalf of every airframe, to include the T2...and the guys doing blacked out ops on the ramp were Shadows. The T2s were the ones using max reverse on the pax ramp blowing luggage all over...and some other things that were dumb that I won't put on here.

In any case, it was all light hearted jabbing anyways.

Grumble

Now that's funny.

buzzpat

Maybe because they're not just testing your general knowledge but your attitude, decorum and professionalism? As has been stated ad infinitum by current DAL pilots here....if you get asked to interview, they know you can fly. If you take the approach that the questions are patronizing and ridiculous, we probably don't want you no matter how much 121 experience you have.

CheapTrick

Exactly right. If you get a question you believe is patronizing, answer it professionally with no attitude. The interviewer may be looking for something far beyond knowledge.

f10a

Don't get me wrong, attitude is everything and I agree with this statement. All I'm saying is maybe update the interview profile for the current audience. But judging from recent class drops, it looks like its a moot point for the civilian only guy. Shame.

80ktsClamp

Bingo.

Sharply answer the question... or throw them off and go "well, I just plug it into the FMS..." give them a dumb look for a few seconds until they start to think you're serious .. then "ha, just kidding..." and correctly answer the question in a sharp manner. Score knowledge and enjoyable to be around if your comedic timing is good. If not, I didn't tell you to try it.

They are looking for good, confident, and well demeanored captains that can problem solve and work well with others. Safe, Clean, and On Time is the mantra. Think of that and the ideal legacy pilot as you interview.

buzzpat

Again, you're not responsible for updating the profile. They get it. That's why they have a profile. If you think DAL pilot hiring is mired in the 727 era, you are sorely mistaken. I hope you get an interview and a shot. Bring your A game and be contrite. Good luck.

80ktsClamp

That's only because they are calling mostly military to make the classes the appropriate ratio.

I walked in with zero prep, just a good understanding of the 2001 gouge (via what limited search was available then) and what makes a legacy airline (not just DL) pilot. I'm civilian, but think military when you're prepping and in the interview. Think of the proud legacy of pilots that came before you and the fantastic airmanship and customer service that they brought. Think of stories that you have in your experience that expand upon you trying to continue that legacy. Don't be ashamed to note where you have come up short (we all have) and show how you corrected. I had various stories that I wrote down that could be flexed to apply to most any scenario, and I think that was the most valuable thing I did.

I didn't believe interview prep was for me, and I still don't. But that's becoming a long ways in the past now.

We all have some great stories in our past- if you can't learn to apply them or aren't sure, get prep. I rolled hardcore and did it my way, but everyone has their own path. The key is that they are looking for the legacy of comfortable command to continue.