Virgin Australia
Interview Process
(updated: June 2024)
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 Virgin Australia 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.
HR/Panel Interview
- Tell us a bit of your story, why aviation and how you got to this point?
- why are you here?
- What about Virgin made you apply?
- Any other applications on the go?(not just airlines)
- What are your base preferences? Are you willing to relocate?
- Feelings about the prospect of being an FO for a long time?
- A time you’ve worked in a team and had to use leadership to achieve the goal?
- A time you did something about someone not following SOP? Why did you say something? What could’ve happened if you didn’t?
- A time you’ve had to use your leadership to influence people?
- How would you respond to a captain who is being flippant about SOPs?
- Key qualities of a leader?
- Who is the CEO?
- A time you used communication effectively?
- How do you manage workload?
- What would someone who knows you say if asked how you handle stress?
- How do you cope with stress? What do you do?
- Any questions for us?
- What can you offer/bring to Virgin?
- What do you want to achieve with Virgin?
- What would be the biggest challenge when you join Virgin?
- Have you been given constructive feedback?
- A time you used your leadership skills? Lead by example?
- A time you had to make a quick decision with little info?
Techincal Interview
- Dutchroll - what system prevents this?
- Taxiway lights, Colors
- Runway centre lights - when they turn all red?
- Slotted flaps - what for?
- 25 vs35 flap, effect on landing distance and go around performance?
- Engine icing likely at what temp?
- High pressure bleed valve on for anti icing, what happens to engine temp and thrust?
- What is RNP for?
- Dew point - definition?
- Right crosswind- yaws which way?
- Left engine failure, which direction does the aircraft yaw and roll to?
- What happens to aircraft through windshear?
- Flying under Cb, what draft do u expect?
- TCAS RA actions
- GPWS warning actions
- Smoke in the cabin, actions?
- Heading into turbulent area, your actions?
- Oxygen/hypoxia
- Dry runway landing, which system provides the best retardation, reverse? brake? spoiler?
- Normal cruise altitude in jet, which aileron moves? Inboard or outboard?
- Wet runway landing aircraft starts to yaw away, actions? Opposite rudder?
- Bernoulli's theorem/ventur? What happens to pressure and temp?
- No TAF at destination, can you depart if...