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05-14-2014, 03:46 PM
#3841
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2014
Position: DAL A320 CA
Posts: 559
In our manuals it paraphrases to be truthful to the PAX with regards to delay. But I think gloopy is right, they want to see your attitude when answering this type of question. I would have probably told the Captain, "yes sir". It is not a safety issue to make a white lie PA and I wouldnt want to start a 4-5 day trip challenging the Captain on the first day. On the other hand, you could tell the Captain that you have to use the lav immediately and for him/her to make PA.
TEN
TEN
But I do agree attitude is everything, especially when answering the confrontational questions.
05-14-2014, 04:07 PM
#3842
Weekend and Holiday Pilot
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: Sippin' at the Troubadour
Posts: 1,142
I respectfully disagree, 10. Honesty trumps Captains Authority, especially if it's in the FOM. Delta would rather pay for a few hotel rooms than get caught in a "white lie"..especially in an interview. Just like the "Captain wants to take a bottle of wine left over in the galley" question. I think they ask the question several times just to see if you change your answer under pressure. Remember,, the only 2 things that DL will fire you for is lying, stealing and willful disregard...JMHO for those reading this thread who may have an interview coming up.
But I do agree attitude is everything, especially when answering the confrontational questions.
But I do agree attitude is everything, especially when answering the confrontational questions.
05-14-2014, 04:08 PM
#3843
Line Holder
Joined APC: Aug 2008
Position: Who Knows?!
Posts: 62
I respectfully disagree, 10. Honesty trumps Captains Authority, especially if it's in the FOM. Delta would rather pay for a few hotel rooms than get caught in a "white lie"..especially in an interview. Just like the "Captain wants to take a bottle of wine left over in the galley" question. I think they ask the question several times just to see if you change your answer under pressure. Remember,, the only 2 things that DL will fire you for is lying, stealing and willful disregard...JMHO for those reading this thread who may have an interview coming up.
But I do agree attitude is everything, especially when answering the confrontational questions.
But I do agree attitude is everything, especially when answering the confrontational questions.
05-14-2014, 06:47 PM
#3844
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2011
Position: Hoping for any position
Posts: 2,529
I'm with you on this and I think my answer may have hosed my interview. It was the first hypothetical scenario they presented to me and I was wrestling with respect the captain vs always be honest even in a small white lie. Instead of being adamant about being honest I played the middle of the road saying I prefer the honesty route but respect the captain's wish. I cracked under pressure and it probably cost me the CJO. Good learning experience and I know better for round two next year.
05-14-2014, 07:22 PM
#3846
La Familia Delta
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: B-717 FO / C-17 AC
Posts: 2,467
I'm with you on this and I think my answer may have hosed my interview. It was the first hypothetical scenario they presented to me and I was wrestling with respect the captain vs always be honest even in a small white lie. Instead of being adamant about being honest I played the middle of the road saying I prefer the honesty route but respect the captain's wish. I cracked under pressure and it probably cost me the CJO. Good learning experience and I know better for round two next year.
05-14-2014, 07:24 PM
#3847
La Familia Delta
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: B-717 FO / C-17 AC
Posts: 2,467
btw, 6 of 7 conditionally hired on 14 May (the 8th slot was not a no-show, they just couldn't get anyone to fill that slot in time since this weeks interviews were added late on the schedule)
05-14-2014, 08:23 PM
#3849
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 769
I interviewed at DL a few years ago and they asked me one of these BS hypothetical questions. Had to do with a FA who wanted a PAX taken off the plane and I said if the FA wants the pax off the plane then they get off the plane. To me these are crap questions because you never have all the deets. I think they want someone who will do what the Capt wants with no questions asked, but what do I know, I didnt get hired!
05-14-2014, 08:27 PM
#3850
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Poodle Whisperer
Posts: 17,473
I interviewed at DL a few years ago and they asked me one of these BS hypothetical questions. Had to do with a FA who wanted a PAX taken off the plane and I said if the FA wants the pax off the plane then they get off the plane. To me these are crap questions because you never have all the deets. I think they want someone who will do what the Capt wants with no questions asked, but what do I know, I didnt get hired!
They give you a somewhat vague question intentionally to watch how you methodically build the picture and work the problem (be a captain).... or do what you did. I'll give you one guess as to what direction scores higher.
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