Interview Questions Flashcards

1
Q

Tell me a time when fuel was an issue.

A

Too much fuel to land

Having to refuel in Barrow to not exceed limitation

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2
Q

Tell me a time CRM was not up to par?

A

ReFueling in barrow to not exceed limitation

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3
Q

Tell me a time when your work schedule had to change.

A

Alaska home every night to multiple day trips

Going from stand-ups in ASE to multiple day trips with lots of legs and short overnights

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4
Q

Tell me about a time you were counciled?

A

Carefrontations

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5
Q

Why Southwest?

A

Impressive growth schedule
Limitations on growth but continued to grow
Best culture in industry (same team working together for same mission)
Great leadership

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6
Q

Tell me about a challenging flight?

A

Difficult passenger/needy where OKC pax called me out of plane for issue with flight attendant

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7
Q

Tell me a time you used patience.

A

New captains when I was flying CA or FO.
3 boys
Thomas video

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8
Q

Tell me about a time someone tried to get you to break the rules.

A

Fuel issue in Barrow

Alcohol / walk away

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9
Q

Tell me about a time when you disagreed with a superior what did you do?

A

Jamaican procedures going out early based on manager’ request

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10
Q

Tell me about a time you made a quick decision?

A

Car crash example

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11
Q

Tell me how you got interested in flying.

A

Playing wiffle ball at cousins and watching the military planes fly over

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12
Q

Why should we hire you over one of your fellow co-workers?

A
Be humble 
Integrity
Dedicated to both family and employeer
Original / do things in a different way
Hard worker
Work well with others
Lead by example
Attendance
If I didn't earn it, I don't deserve it
Always try to do what is right
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13
Q

What are you most proud of?

A

My kids, I cant say that is all due to me.

I can basically be debt free.

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14
Q

What do you regret the most?

A

I focused more on paying off my debt more initally than getting an aviation job. Everything has worked out well, but looking back i wonder if I should have focused more on

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