VIRTUAL INTERVIEW
PREPARATION GUIDE
Required Tools: Set up a Professional Environment
Set up a Professional Environment Creating a professional environment is essential for virtual job interviews. Find a
Desktop Computer/Laptop/ quiet and well-lit space where you can conduct the interview without any distrac-
Dress Professionally
iPad/Tablet tions.
Even though you may be participating in the interview from your own home, it is
Webcam/Camera Dress Professionally
interview process and reflects your commitment to the aviation industry. Dress as if
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well-groomed essential to dress professionally. Wearing appropriate attire shows respect for
the interview process and reflects your commitment to the aviation industry.
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well-groomed and presentable
SUBJECTS Technical/Aviation-related
• General Aviation Knowledge • Work/flying experience
• Work/Flying Experience • Basic aviation knowledge
• Behavioural Questions • Specific aircraft-related questions
• Communication Skills • Aviation decision-making models/tools you know, or you
have used
General • Contingency procedures/action plan in case of engine
• Short Self-Introduction ("Tell me about yourself") failure
• Knowledge about the Airline • Go-around procedures
• Why do you want a permanent job with this airline or in this • Aircraft/Jet upset
country • Different takeoff and landing techniques in various
• Expectations you have when you join the company conditions
• Strengths and Weaknesses • Stabilized approach and landing
• Non-precision approach
Tips: Prepare a short self-introduction (some tips below), and
research the Airline through their website and social media.
• Begin by greeting, telling your name, and mentioning your Checklist/Pointers
current job & airline (if unemployed, mention something • Be well-prepared for the interview
like you are currently in the process of finding a new role).
• Brush up your technical skills
• Share a short summary of your flying experience and • Professional attire - wear business casual or semi formal
mention some highlights of it and some of your
achievements as a Pilot. • Be in a quiet and distraction-free room
• Closing - or you may conclude by thanking them for this • Ensure your background is organized and free of clutter
opportunity, etc.
• Check your internet connection, and ensure that your
audio and video are working
Personality/Behavioural/Competence
• Be prepared 15 minutes before, and join the meeting 5-10
• Motivation minutes before the schedule - please standby until the
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills Host lets you in
• Leadership Skills and Type • During the interview, pay attention and listen to the entire
question before answering
• Teamwork
• Lastly, be confident and enjoy the conversation!
• Coping with Stress and Pressure
• How do you think your colleagues would describe you?
Tips: Remember to think of specific situations/scenarios to give
examples, don’t be general.
• Describe a time when you flew with a challenging co-
worker? How did you handle that?
• Tell us a time where you had to make a spilt-second
decision. What was the result?
• What are the greatest challenges you faced as a Pilot?
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