19 COMMON QUESTIONS
DURING A
PILOT INTERVIEW
1
KNOWLEDGE
To be an excellent pilot, you require a wealth
of knowledge.
Have you done anything to improve your
comprehension of the role and the industry?
2
SUCCESS
In your role as a pilot, what would you define
as success?
3
BALANCED FIELD LENGTH
What is the definition of balanced field
length?
4
LANGUAGE
Can you explain why it is expected of a pilot,
to be capable of understanding and speaking
more than one language?
5
AIRCRAFT TYPE
Is there an aircraft that you are most familiar
with?
6
RESPONSIBILITY
Multiple responsibilities will be laid upon
pilots, sometimes all at the same time.
What are your thoughts on this matter?
7
DISAGREEMENTS
How would you deal with a disagreement
with your co-pilot?
8
WEIGHT
Do you know the maximum take-off/ landing/
ramping weight?
9
FINAL RESERVE
In terms of increasing your final reserve to
45 minutes, when should this happen?
10
MECHANICAL ISSUES
Have you found yourself ever flying an
aircraft with mechanical issues?
If you have, please explain the scenario and
how you dealt with the problems.
11
APTITUDE
Can you outline what really makes an
excellent pilot?
12
THE ROLE
What is your definition of a professional
pilot?
13
TAKE-OFF
Can you describe the take-off process?
14
LANDING
Can you describe the landing process?
15
LOSS OF ENGINE
If during take-off you lose an engine, what
would your next action be?
16
CRISIS
During the flight, what would your response
be in an emergency?
17
FLIGHT PATH
How would you alter a flight path if
needed?
18
V1
Can you define V1 to the best of your ability?
19
FUEL
Can you explain the fuel capacity of the
aircraft in question?
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