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Sample airline interview questions from Actual Interviews

Below is just a sample of some of the questions submitted by pilots from actual interviews. Click the links above for more questions specific to the airline you have applied to.

• Tell us about a time you did something to help passengers out.
• How do you feel about the long wait to command which takes 10-12 years
• A time you used communication effectively?
• Can you describe your decision making process in detail?
• What would you do if a Captain wasn't adhering to SOPs?
• Which aircraft do you fancy the most?
• why are you here?
• Why do you want to work for Alliance?
• ⁠Do you have a time limit on how long you want to spend as a SO if appointed?
• TMAAT you saw someone performing an unsafe task in a multi-crew environment?
• How would you respond to a captain who is being flippant about SOPs?
• Will you bring your family?
• Tell us a bit about yourself?
• A time you’ve had to use your leadership to influence people?
• When have you had to step up to resolve something?
• Do you know anyone working for Cathay?
• A time you had to deal with a difficult Captain?
• When have you made an unpopular decision and how did you handle it?
• What is it that you like the most about Cathay Pacific?
• Any questions for us?