HR Questions Flashcards
Tell me about yourself.
I’m from Southern California originally, and moved to Phoenix 9 years ago to pursue a career in aviation. I decided to stay after meeting my wife there. While in school I completed concurrent degrees and worked 2-3 jobs to support myself. I’m a hardworking analytical and creative professional in aviation and the field of web design. I pride myself on being a professional who is committed to personal development and safety.
Do you have kids?
Not yet but my wife and I look forward to having children in the near future.
Are you married?
Yes, I’ve been married for almost 2 years.
What hobbies and interests do you have?
I really enjoy the field of design and do freelance projects for clients with my wife. I also love DIY projects and home improvement. To be honest I am also a bit of a video gaming nerd when I have free time.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Planning out new home projects, exploring new places, and spending time with my wife and dog Cooper.
What is your greatest achievement in aviation?
Receiving my Gold Seal while teaching students was a great personal accomplishment. All of my students were international, from India and China. I was given a student whom had been with multiple instructors and really struggled with approach clearance readbacks.
I hatched a plan to overcome this obstacle. We went and did 13 practice approaches in one flight. I wrote down the time and frequency of each call my student made and tasked him to listen to his readbacks, write down what he said and what he should have said. He made such a drastic improvement on the next flight that filled him with joy and inspiration to pass his instrument checkride on the first attempt.
How I came to where I am now in my flying career?
I always had a fascination for aviation, but was steered away by a collegiate recruiter when I was young. He indicated that before I become a pilot I needed to be 100% certain it was what I wanted as the financial and time investment was significant. Years later a friend took my flying in a 152, and I knew during the takeoff roll that I was willing to do whatever it takes to become a pilot.
I worked 2-3 jobs to support myself though school with assistance from my parents to secure flight training loans. After graduation and securing my ratings I was a flight instructor for about a year when I got the opportunity to go to Compass Airlines.
Compass was truly a great place to work until we were set to lose over 50% of our scheduled flying. I looked for opportunities and discovered a 135 operator that would give me a quick upgrade, PHX base, and offer amazing quality of life with day trips. Unfortunately the pandemic hit and my upgrade training was rescinded just 5 days prior.
My goal was always to come back to Part 121 flying and I now find myself here with an amazing opportunity at Frontier Airlines.
Describe the kind of pilot you are in one minute.
I strive to be a professional, safe, and responsible pilot who operates with integrity. I’m always looking to better myself and be someone others look forward to flying with.
Tell me about the hardest time you had in your aviation Career.
My father eventually succumbed to very serious health issues during my time at Compass. I was in constant communication with our base chief pilot who was very accommodating to me any helped me in any way he could. The company and his hospitality is something that I will never forget.
What was your biggest struggle or disappointment in aviation?
Honestly being on the cusp of upgrade before the pandemic was a very challenging time. My wife and I had made plans to have our wedding and purchase a new home, so not upgrading threw a wrench in the spokes. Luckily I had my other profession to fall back on and my wife carried us through by having a stable job at GoDaddy. When all was said and done things worked out great for us.
Why do you have low time?
I always had aspirations of flying the biggest jet to the coolest places, but I discovered early in my career that I truly appreciate quality of life.
You were at (X company) for 8 years. Why did you leave?
I’ve decided that quality of life and stability are the most important things to me in aviation. While I’ve vastly enjoyed my time with JSX, I truly believe that Frontier offers me amazing benefits in comparison to any other airline out there.
What brought you here today?
I’ve had my application into Frontier for nearly 4 years. I was emphatic about the Compass Frontier flow agreement when it was announced and always had my eye on Frontier.
Poised for significant growth which translates to great seniority, new equipment, PHX base, and high percentage of day trips, I don’t think there would be any better place for me to have a thriving and stable career, especially looking at the current economical environment.
What do you do to mentor future aviators?
I love talking to people who are interested in aviation. Over the years many acquaintances have asked my to talk to their friend, niece, nephew about aviation and what it entails. I’ve consulted a handful of people who are now pursuing their ratings and I love giving them tips and strategies to succeed in this field.
Have you had Any FAA or military Discipline actions?
No.
Have I ever failed a check ride?
Yes I have.
In May of 2016 I failed my Commercial Multi-Engine oral exam for special emphasis. I was not able to explain reasoning behind spin recovery techniques. such as why we go power idle, ailerons neutral, rudder opposite and elevator forward. Through this I was able to better understand the aerodynamics of spins and recoveries. I eventually applied these learnings to my role as a spin instructor to ensure each and every student understood why we recover the way that we do in a spin.
In May of 2017 I failed my Initial Flight Instructor checkride for steep turns. I was not able to adequately provide verbal instructions while performing the maneuver which lead to an altitude deviation. We moved on to landings next and my shortfield landing was very rough as I was still fixated on my previous error.
I learned that it’s okay to not feel the need to over-explain maneuvers while simultaneously flying them and also the value of compartmentalizing things emotionally to focus on the task at hand.
What do you know about Frontier?
Frontier was originally formed via a merger in 1950 and operated until 1986 when it was acquired by People Express.
8 years later Frontier was created by Frederick Brown, his wife Janice, and Bob Schulman who seeked to capitalize on Continental’s draw back of Denver flights.
After filing for bankruptcy in 2008, Frontier was acquired by Republic Airways Holdings who would later merge Frontier with Midwest Airlines.
In 2013, Indigo Partners purchased Frontier with a focus on the ULCC model.
Frontier’s original logo was designed by Saul Bass (AT&T Logo, Girl Scouts, etc) and the current logo incorporates it.
Currently Frontier is poised to grow almost 3 times, with Barry Biffle as CEO, and seeking a merger with Spirit Airlines.
What is their slogan? and What does it mean?
Originally “The Spirit of the West” then, “A whole different animal,” and now, “Low Fares Done Right.”
Low fares done right means Frontier’s mission is to make the flying experience easy, affordable and enjoyable as the airline for everyone.
What percentage of traveling is done by Frontier in the U.S?
3.6%
Who is the CEO.
Barry Biffle.
Who is the president.
Barry Biffle.
Operating margin?
16%
Projected growth.
272 aircraft by 2029.
What was the stock price of Frontier this morning?
$10.50 (7/6/22)