Jetstar
Interview Process
(updated: June 2025)
Please note these are notified as feedback from previous applicants, these may change at any time. Always be prepared!
Preparing for a pilot interview is a crucial step in your journey to becoming a successful pilot. Our Jetstar pilot interview prep can greatly help boost your confidence. The interview process can be rigorous and competitive, but with the right preparation, you can set yourself apart from other candidates. One of the most effective ways to prepare is by familiarizing yourself with common pilot interview questions. Understanding what to expect will not only boost your confidence but also help you articulate your experiences and qualifications more effectively.
Practice questions are an invaluable tool during this preparation phase. Consider scenarios that test both your technical knowledge and interpersonal skills, as interviewers often seek insights into how you handle pressure and teamwork in the cockpit. By rehearsing these practice questions, you’ll develop concise and compelling responses that reflect your expertise.
Remember, the goal of these interviews is not just to assess your flying skills but also to gauge your fit within their team culture. Approach each practice session with seriousness and dedication; it’s an investment in your future as a pilot. With thorough preparation, you’ll walk into that interview room ready to impress and demonstrate why you’re the ideal candidate for the job.
Psychometric Aptitude Assessment
Provider: SHL
Notes from previous candidates:
– It was rather challenging but nothing too over the top.
– I did run out of time before I finished the last question.
– I was given 35 minutes for 30 questions.
– I had to keep a steady pace throughout and not stall on any of the questions.
– For me the on-line practice SHL tests were definitely the best indications of what
the assessment would be like.
– A lot of the questions were the same format and even two repeated from the
practice tests.
HR/Panel Interview
- Why do you want to work for Jetstar?
- Tell us about a time when you had to deal with the needs of the client vs the needs of the company?
- Tell us about a time when you’ve had to deal with a stressful situation in flight and how did you dealt with it?
- Tell us about a time when you’ve dealt with conflict with a colleague?
- Tell us about a time when you’ve broken SOPs? And why you broke them?
- How have you used your experience/knowledge to get a result?
- Tell us about a time you could have handled a situation differently?
- When has someone taught you something?
- When have you had to step up to resolve something?
- How has your pre-planning helped you in a situation?
- When have you had to make a decision that resulted in a good outcome?
- Tell us about the incident you had (ATSB report)?
- Any questions for us?
Mayday Game
This exercise is very similar to a CRM Game”, it is a board game called “Mayday.”
Essentially this is a board game where your group had to make different decisions about a fictitious flight.
- – The group had to select a crew under timed conditions.
- – Then deal with multiple situations / emergencies through different phases of the ”Flight”.
- – Each decision gave you points towards RISK or INCONVENIENCE.
- – The fewer the points the better.
Learn more about the game here.
Simulator Assessment
The sim is currently conducted in Melbourne at the Qantas training center on the Boeing 787. The entire assessment is conducted from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you will be given further details once your assessment day is scheduled.
- – Take off 16
- – Vectors, asked to intercept an outbound VOR radial
- – Step turn right and left
- – Vectored onto the 080 VOR as the 2nd pilot, 1st pilot got the 27 VOR
- – Missed approach
- – Vectored around
- – Asked what radial you were crossing and what the reciprocal radial was
- – Sector Entry for the 16 ILS
