Making a Personal Statement @ Regional Interviw
10-10-2006, 01:54 PM
#21
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2005
Posts: 184
I wouldn't use, "From a geographer's standpoint..." or "geospatially..." Just tell them you like their route structure. Also, don't make it sound like you want to work there because everywhere else sucks because they might expand into suckville within a year. Also, I would NEVER say "stepping stone." Although they may realize they are a stepping stone, you have to sell them on the fact that you want to be there.
I picked up the book, "Checklist for Success" by Cage and would recommend getting it.
Good luck
I picked up the book, "Checklist for Success" by Cage and would recommend getting it.
Good luck
This 'stepping stone' comment brings up an interesting question. If asked, by an airline, during an interview, where you see yourself in 10 years, what is the best response? I'm sure most people would like to see themselves at a major, but if you say that, does it give the impression that you are simply calling them a 'stepping stone'?
10-10-2006, 03:07 PM
#22
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2005
Position: A320
Posts: 406
Pilot754,don't be a weirdo dude, the things you put down on your statement are things they will probably ask you.
they will say: why commutair?what do you know about our company?where do you see yourself in 10 years? will you keep flying if 1 year from now there is no big jet company hiring?why ,or why not? what do you like about flying? tell me about your current job ,your app says you do voluntary work, tell us about it..........
you get it? they will ask you the questions, do not try to pre-emp them . do you have problems comunicating?that's what I would think if someone hands me down his answer to the questions I'll be asking before we began.
lastly, try not to make your answers sound too can.
good luck, and try not to let your butt-checks squeak too loud when you walk!!!!
they will say: why commutair?what do you know about our company?where do you see yourself in 10 years? will you keep flying if 1 year from now there is no big jet company hiring?why ,or why not? what do you like about flying? tell me about your current job ,your app says you do voluntary work, tell us about it..........
you get it? they will ask you the questions, do not try to pre-emp them . do you have problems comunicating?that's what I would think if someone hands me down his answer to the questions I'll be asking before we began.
lastly, try not to make your answers sound too can.
good luck, and try not to let your butt-checks squeak too loud when you walk!!!!
10-10-2006, 05:59 PM
#23
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: I only fly multi-winged airplanes.
Posts: 321
Why Not? MD-80 Capt can you please explicate.
I can partially agree with you need more info!
Thanks
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I can partially agree with you need more info!
Thanks
[email protected]
10-12-2006, 06:28 AM
#25
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Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: Unbridled Enthusiasm
Posts: 2,143
10-12-2006, 06:16 PM
#26
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2005
Posts: 463
Personal Statement:
Good Morning,
My name is Mark Young and I am twenty-four years old. I grew up in Los Angeles, CA.
For as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by flying and intrigued by the vastness of the sky and surrounding celestial bodies. I was four when I first flew. It was on a commercial flight on EL AL, from LAX-JFK with a final destination of Tel-Aviv, Israel.
I remember the excitement and the thrill I felt when my family arrived at LAX airport. At the airport I did not think much of the very long lines of passengers waiting to check in their luggage. My interest piqued somewhat when we had to walk through the magnetometers. I pressed my face to the glass, straining to take it all in. I remember the awe I felt looking at the giant aircraft, and the respect I felt towards the uniformed crew members.
During this flight somewhere over the North Atlantic Ocean I told my folks I wanted to fly these big birds when I grew up. Here I am twenty years later standing and say this to you!
Under the section of Professional Work on my resume: This is where I began my flight training and continue to give back to the community. Since its foundation in 1951, Kitty Hawk Squadron 3 has trained hundreds of young men and women to fly. If you are between the ages of 14 and 21, you are eligible to participate in this exciting program. Ground and Flight Instruction are provided at no charge by our volunteer Certified Flight Instructors. Flight Training is performed in a Cessna 172 provided by the North Hollywood Optimist Club, the primary sponsor of Squadron 3 since 1951. www.squadron3.com
Why CommutAir:
From a geographers standpoint, your website encapsulates my very thoughts perfectly: Based in the beautiful Lake Champlain Valley between New York's Northern Adirondacks and Vermont's Green Mountains, CommutAir provides scheduled air transportation to 24 cities in 8 States.
Geospatially speaking, the location of your company and routes are both very picturesque and different from Los Angeles, CA!
Furthermore, you fly B1900Ds, a turbo-prop which would make for a nice transition into a Part 121 carrier from General Aviation. It would be a great learning experience and stepping stone.
CommutAir has stability within the company and job security. As far as I know, you are not seeking to take over the regional market. In addition, your company will be receiving Q200s-Dash 8s in early 2007. My understanding is that it will be replacing the B1900s and based at CLE. Christopher Gobeille gave me a run down on the interview and company with nothing derogatory.
On a final note, I want to work for a company that sends an applicant positive space travel pass, and picks up hotel room and tax, demonstrating care of its employees.
How do you rate yourself as a pilot and why? What could you do better?
Questions for Company Interviewers:
1. How did you get where you are?
2. How do you like it here at _____ airlines?
3. Where do you see the industry going?
4. Do you have faith in management?
Lesson Plan: Fundamentals of CRM
What is CRM? The effective use of all available resources needed to complete a safe and efficient flight. All in-flight crew, ATC, EFAS, Passengers to enable a smooth and safe execution for flight!
Why is it important? To optimize performance and reduce pilot error. As a result of the benefits of CRM, ICAO mandates CRM training for all air carriers. The result is CRM/LOFT training.
Goals of CRM
KNOWLEDGE of concepts and procedures
ATTITUDE which recognizes the importance of good aircrew coordination to safety.
SKILLS to effect implementation of knowledge
Typical errors:
Loss of situational awareness
Violation of FAR
Departure from proven procedures
Poor judgment or decision making
Preoccupation with minor mechanical problems
Inadequate leadership - Failing to:
Delegate tasks
Assign meaningful responsibilities
Set priorities
Lack of monitoring
Failure to use available information
Failure to communicate plans, problems, etc.
Risk Evaluation Model:
AIRCRAFT: Appropriately equipped? Capable? Airworthy?
ENVIRONMENT: Weather? Terrain? Obstacles? Hazards?
SITUATION: Changes? Alternatives? Evaluate effects?
OPERATIONS: Have I done this before? What difficulties are involved? what if it doesn't go as planned?
PERSONNEL: Qualifications? Currency? Fatigue? Illness? Stresses?
Human Performance suffers when:
Fatigue
Stress
Physiological degradation
Overload
Distractions
Performance falls below standards when:
Excessively high workload
Inadequate training
Unrealistic performance goals
Eliminating Pilot error starts with:
Attitude - hazardous attitudes, I'M SAFE
Skills - On-going Training
Knowledge - Policy, regulations, SOP
Risk management
Appropriate mission planning & brief
Recognize the difference between unsafe & unwise
Saying "uncle" i.e. Go-around, reject, abort.
Loss of situational awareness occurs when:
Failure to meet targets
Use of undocumented procedures
Violating minimums & limitations
No one flying the aircraft
No one looking out the window (human TCAS)
No checklists
Incomplete communication
Ambiguity
Unresolved discrepancies
Fixation or preoccupation
Most common errors:
54% Intentional non-compliance with Policies & Regulations
29% Procedural
8% Communication
6% Operational Decision
5% Proficiency
Good Morning,
My name is Mark Young and I am twenty-four years old. I grew up in Los Angeles, CA.
For as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by flying and intrigued by the vastness of the sky and surrounding celestial bodies. I was four when I first flew. It was on a commercial flight on EL AL, from LAX-JFK with a final destination of Tel-Aviv, Israel.
I remember the excitement and the thrill I felt when my family arrived at LAX airport. At the airport I did not think much of the very long lines of passengers waiting to check in their luggage. My interest piqued somewhat when we had to walk through the magnetometers. I pressed my face to the glass, straining to take it all in. I remember the awe I felt looking at the giant aircraft, and the respect I felt towards the uniformed crew members.
During this flight somewhere over the North Atlantic Ocean I told my folks I wanted to fly these big birds when I grew up. Here I am twenty years later standing and say this to you!
Under the section of Professional Work on my resume: This is where I began my flight training and continue to give back to the community. Since its foundation in 1951, Kitty Hawk Squadron 3 has trained hundreds of young men and women to fly. If you are between the ages of 14 and 21, you are eligible to participate in this exciting program. Ground and Flight Instruction are provided at no charge by our volunteer Certified Flight Instructors. Flight Training is performed in a Cessna 172 provided by the North Hollywood Optimist Club, the primary sponsor of Squadron 3 since 1951. www.squadron3.com
Why CommutAir:
From a geographers standpoint, your website encapsulates my very thoughts perfectly: Based in the beautiful Lake Champlain Valley between New York's Northern Adirondacks and Vermont's Green Mountains, CommutAir provides scheduled air transportation to 24 cities in 8 States.
Geospatially speaking, the location of your company and routes are both very picturesque and different from Los Angeles, CA!
Furthermore, you fly B1900Ds, a turbo-prop which would make for a nice transition into a Part 121 carrier from General Aviation. It would be a great learning experience and stepping stone.
CommutAir has stability within the company and job security. As far as I know, you are not seeking to take over the regional market. In addition, your company will be receiving Q200s-Dash 8s in early 2007. My understanding is that it will be replacing the B1900s and based at CLE. Christopher Gobeille gave me a run down on the interview and company with nothing derogatory.
On a final note, I want to work for a company that sends an applicant positive space travel pass, and picks up hotel room and tax, demonstrating care of its employees.
How do you rate yourself as a pilot and why? What could you do better?
Questions for Company Interviewers:
1. How did you get where you are?
2. How do you like it here at _____ airlines?
3. Where do you see the industry going?
4. Do you have faith in management?
Lesson Plan: Fundamentals of CRM
What is CRM? The effective use of all available resources needed to complete a safe and efficient flight. All in-flight crew, ATC, EFAS, Passengers to enable a smooth and safe execution for flight!
Why is it important? To optimize performance and reduce pilot error. As a result of the benefits of CRM, ICAO mandates CRM training for all air carriers. The result is CRM/LOFT training.
Goals of CRM
KNOWLEDGE of concepts and procedures
ATTITUDE which recognizes the importance of good aircrew coordination to safety.
SKILLS to effect implementation of knowledge
Typical errors:
Loss of situational awareness
Violation of FAR
Departure from proven procedures
Poor judgment or decision making
Preoccupation with minor mechanical problems
Inadequate leadership - Failing to:
Delegate tasks
Assign meaningful responsibilities
Set priorities
Lack of monitoring
Failure to use available information
Failure to communicate plans, problems, etc.
Risk Evaluation Model:
AIRCRAFT: Appropriately equipped? Capable? Airworthy?
ENVIRONMENT: Weather? Terrain? Obstacles? Hazards?
SITUATION: Changes? Alternatives? Evaluate effects?
OPERATIONS: Have I done this before? What difficulties are involved? what if it doesn't go as planned?
PERSONNEL: Qualifications? Currency? Fatigue? Illness? Stresses?
Human Performance suffers when:
Fatigue
Stress
Physiological degradation
Overload
Distractions
Performance falls below standards when:
Excessively high workload
Inadequate training
Unrealistic performance goals
Eliminating Pilot error starts with:
Attitude - hazardous attitudes, I'M SAFE
Skills - On-going Training
Knowledge - Policy, regulations, SOP
Risk management
Appropriate mission planning & brief
Recognize the difference between unsafe & unwise
Saying "uncle" i.e. Go-around, reject, abort.
Loss of situational awareness occurs when:
Failure to meet targets
Use of undocumented procedures
Violating minimums & limitations
No one flying the aircraft
No one looking out the window (human TCAS)
No checklists
Incomplete communication
Ambiguity
Unresolved discrepancies
Fixation or preoccupation
Most common errors:
54% Intentional non-compliance with Policies & Regulations
29% Procedural
8% Communication
6% Operational Decision
5% Proficiency
10-12-2006, 11:28 PM
#27
Day puke
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: Out.
Posts: 3,865
Personal Statement:
Good Morning,
My name is Mark Young and I am twenty-four years old. I grew up in Los Angeles, CA.
For as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by flying and intrigued by the vastness of the sky and surrounding celestial bodies. I was four when I first flew. It was on a commercial flight on EL AL, from LAX-JFK with a final destination of Tel-Aviv, Israel.
I remember the excitement and the thrill I felt when my family arrived at LAX airport. At the airport I did not think much of the very long lines of passengers waiting to check in their luggage. My interest piqued somewhat when we had to walk through the magnetometers. I pressed my face to the glass, straining to take it all in. I remember the awe I felt looking at the giant aircraft, and the respect I felt towards the uniformed crew members.
During this flight somewhere over the North Atlantic Ocean I told my folks I wanted to fly these big birds when I grew up. Here I am twenty years later standing and say this to you!
Under the section of Professional Work on my resume: This is where I began my flight training and continue to give back to the community. Since its foundation in 1951, Kitty Hawk Squadron 3 has trained hundreds of young men and women to fly. If you are between the ages of 14 and 21, you are eligible to participate in this exciting program. Ground and Flight Instruction are provided at no charge by our volunteer Certified Flight Instructors. Flight Training is performed in a Cessna 172 provided by the North Hollywood Optimist Club, the primary sponsor of Squadron 3 since 1951. www.squadron3.com
Why CommutAir:
From a geographers standpoint, your website encapsulates my very thoughts perfectly: Based in the beautiful Lake Champlain Valley between New York's Northern Adirondacks and Vermont's Green Mountains, CommutAir provides scheduled air transportation to 24 cities in 8 States.
Geospatially speaking, the location of your company and routes are both very picturesque and different from Los Angeles, CA!
Furthermore, you fly B1900Ds, a turbo-prop which would make for a nice transition into a Part 121 carrier from General Aviation. It would be a great learning experience and stepping stone.
CommutAir has stability within the company and job security. As far as I know, you are not seeking to take over the regional market. In addition, your company will be receiving Q200s-Dash 8s in early 2007. My understanding is that it will be replacing the B1900s and based at CLE. Christopher Gobeille gave me a run down on the interview and company with nothing derogatory.
On a final note, I want to work for a company that sends an applicant positive space travel pass, and picks up hotel room and tax, demonstrating care of its employees.
How do you rate yourself as a pilot and why? What could you do better?
Questions for Company Interviewers:
1. How did you get where you are?
2. How do you like it here at _____ airlines?
3. Where do you see the industry going?
4. Do you have faith in management?
Lesson Plan: Fundamentals of CRM
What is CRM? The effective use of all available resources needed to complete a safe and efficient flight. All in-flight crew, ATC, EFAS, Passengers to enable a smooth and safe execution for flight!
Why is it important? To optimize performance and reduce pilot error. As a result of the benefits of CRM, ICAO mandates CRM training for all air carriers. The result is CRM/LOFT training.
Goals of CRM
KNOWLEDGE of concepts and procedures
ATTITUDE which recognizes the importance of good aircrew coordination to safety.
SKILLS to effect implementation of knowledge
Typical errors:
Loss of situational awareness
Violation of FAR
Departure from proven procedures
Poor judgment or decision making
Preoccupation with minor mechanical problems
Inadequate leadership - Failing to:
Delegate tasks
Assign meaningful responsibilities
Set priorities
Lack of monitoring
Failure to use available information
Failure to communicate plans, problems, etc.
Risk Evaluation Model:
AIRCRAFT: Appropriately equipped? Capable? Airworthy?
ENVIRONMENT: Weather? Terrain? Obstacles? Hazards?
SITUATION: Changes? Alternatives? Evaluate effects?
OPERATIONS: Have I done this before? What difficulties are involved? what if it doesn't go as planned?
PERSONNEL: Qualifications? Currency? Fatigue? Illness? Stresses?
Human Performance suffers when:
Fatigue
Stress
Physiological degradation
Overload
Distractions
Performance falls below standards when:
Excessively high workload
Inadequate training
Unrealistic performance goals
Eliminating Pilot error starts with:
Attitude - hazardous attitudes, I'M SAFE
Skills - On-going Training
Knowledge - Policy, regulations, SOP
Risk management
Appropriate mission planning & brief
Recognize the difference between unsafe & unwise
Saying "uncle" i.e. Go-around, reject, abort.
Loss of situational awareness occurs when:
Failure to meet targets
Use of undocumented procedures
Violating minimums & limitations
No one flying the aircraft
No one looking out the window (human TCAS)
No checklists
Incomplete communication
Ambiguity
Unresolved discrepancies
Fixation or preoccupation
Most common errors:
54% Intentional non-compliance with Policies & Regulations
29% Procedural
8% Communication
6% Operational Decision
5% Proficiency
Good Morning,
My name is Mark Young and I am twenty-four years old. I grew up in Los Angeles, CA.
For as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by flying and intrigued by the vastness of the sky and surrounding celestial bodies. I was four when I first flew. It was on a commercial flight on EL AL, from LAX-JFK with a final destination of Tel-Aviv, Israel.
I remember the excitement and the thrill I felt when my family arrived at LAX airport. At the airport I did not think much of the very long lines of passengers waiting to check in their luggage. My interest piqued somewhat when we had to walk through the magnetometers. I pressed my face to the glass, straining to take it all in. I remember the awe I felt looking at the giant aircraft, and the respect I felt towards the uniformed crew members.
During this flight somewhere over the North Atlantic Ocean I told my folks I wanted to fly these big birds when I grew up. Here I am twenty years later standing and say this to you!
Under the section of Professional Work on my resume: This is where I began my flight training and continue to give back to the community. Since its foundation in 1951, Kitty Hawk Squadron 3 has trained hundreds of young men and women to fly. If you are between the ages of 14 and 21, you are eligible to participate in this exciting program. Ground and Flight Instruction are provided at no charge by our volunteer Certified Flight Instructors. Flight Training is performed in a Cessna 172 provided by the North Hollywood Optimist Club, the primary sponsor of Squadron 3 since 1951. www.squadron3.com
Why CommutAir:
From a geographers standpoint, your website encapsulates my very thoughts perfectly: Based in the beautiful Lake Champlain Valley between New York's Northern Adirondacks and Vermont's Green Mountains, CommutAir provides scheduled air transportation to 24 cities in 8 States.
Geospatially speaking, the location of your company and routes are both very picturesque and different from Los Angeles, CA!
Furthermore, you fly B1900Ds, a turbo-prop which would make for a nice transition into a Part 121 carrier from General Aviation. It would be a great learning experience and stepping stone.
CommutAir has stability within the company and job security. As far as I know, you are not seeking to take over the regional market. In addition, your company will be receiving Q200s-Dash 8s in early 2007. My understanding is that it will be replacing the B1900s and based at CLE. Christopher Gobeille gave me a run down on the interview and company with nothing derogatory.
On a final note, I want to work for a company that sends an applicant positive space travel pass, and picks up hotel room and tax, demonstrating care of its employees.
How do you rate yourself as a pilot and why? What could you do better?
Questions for Company Interviewers:
1. How did you get where you are?
2. How do you like it here at _____ airlines?
3. Where do you see the industry going?
4. Do you have faith in management?
Lesson Plan: Fundamentals of CRM
What is CRM? The effective use of all available resources needed to complete a safe and efficient flight. All in-flight crew, ATC, EFAS, Passengers to enable a smooth and safe execution for flight!
Why is it important? To optimize performance and reduce pilot error. As a result of the benefits of CRM, ICAO mandates CRM training for all air carriers. The result is CRM/LOFT training.
Goals of CRM
KNOWLEDGE of concepts and procedures
ATTITUDE which recognizes the importance of good aircrew coordination to safety.
SKILLS to effect implementation of knowledge
Typical errors:
Loss of situational awareness
Violation of FAR
Departure from proven procedures
Poor judgment or decision making
Preoccupation with minor mechanical problems
Inadequate leadership - Failing to:
Delegate tasks
Assign meaningful responsibilities
Set priorities
Lack of monitoring
Failure to use available information
Failure to communicate plans, problems, etc.
Risk Evaluation Model:
AIRCRAFT: Appropriately equipped? Capable? Airworthy?
ENVIRONMENT: Weather? Terrain? Obstacles? Hazards?
SITUATION: Changes? Alternatives? Evaluate effects?
OPERATIONS: Have I done this before? What difficulties are involved? what if it doesn't go as planned?
PERSONNEL: Qualifications? Currency? Fatigue? Illness? Stresses?
Human Performance suffers when:
Fatigue
Stress
Physiological degradation
Overload
Distractions
Performance falls below standards when:
Excessively high workload
Inadequate training
Unrealistic performance goals
Eliminating Pilot error starts with:
Attitude - hazardous attitudes, I'M SAFE
Skills - On-going Training
Knowledge - Policy, regulations, SOP
Risk management
Appropriate mission planning & brief
Recognize the difference between unsafe & unwise
Saying "uncle" i.e. Go-around, reject, abort.
Loss of situational awareness occurs when:
Failure to meet targets
Use of undocumented procedures
Violating minimums & limitations
No one flying the aircraft
No one looking out the window (human TCAS)
No checklists
Incomplete communication
Ambiguity
Unresolved discrepancies
Fixation or preoccupation
Most common errors:
54% Intentional non-compliance with Policies & Regulations
29% Procedural
8% Communication
6% Operational Decision
5% Proficiency
Wow, you put a lot of thought into that......
But, your first paragraph could be summed up in "I like shinny, big airplanes; and flying is cool."
The second sounds like "Your bases are a great place to vacation and relax. I won't get bored while I suck the experience out of your company until I can move on to where I really want to be."
Take a pill and relax. This isn't high school speach class.
Good luck
10-12-2006, 11:45 PM
#28
No one's home
Joined APC: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,091
Why Not? MD-80 Capt can you please explicate.
I can partially agree with you need more info!
Thanks
[email protected]
I can partially agree with you need more info!
Thanks
[email protected]
Companies hire *people*. Being a pilot just gets you in the door for a flying job. If you come across as someone who is not likely to fit into the company culture, you're toast. I hope this 'explicates' the situation.
10-13-2006, 01:48 PM
#29
Banned
Thread Starter
Joined APC: May 2006
Position: FO
Posts: 125
Waitng on Results
Hello,
I had my interview with CommutAir on Oct. 11. Now I am am awaiting the results of it. After long thoughts and consideration chose not too give this Personal Statement. Appreciate the wise thoughts and pearls of wisdom which was given on this post! An individual stated that in 40 yrs. of his flying has never hear anyone use the word "Geospaitially" Interesting notion.
[email protected]
Take Care:
I had my interview with CommutAir on Oct. 11. Now I am am awaiting the results of it. After long thoughts and consideration chose not too give this Personal Statement. Appreciate the wise thoughts and pearls of wisdom which was given on this post! An individual stated that in 40 yrs. of his flying has never hear anyone use the word "Geospaitially" Interesting notion.
[email protected]
Take Care:
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