SkyWest HR Interview Questions with correct Answers

SkyWest HR Interview Questions with correct Answers Why are you a pilot/How did you get into aviation I grew up around airports and had a family friend that introduced me to GA. I loved it. I felt like it would be something I enjoyed doing and could provide for a family. List your professional career experiences. Served a mission for my church Flight Instructing Check Instructing Describe your career in 3 minutes or less. Education at UVU, training in Utah, vegas, and Arizona. Flight Instructing in Utah Check instructing What is the most recent aircraft you have flown? DA-40 How accurate is your logbook? I feel it is pretty accurate, I have made some small corrections over time but to the best of my ability I believe it to be 100 percent correct. If you could change one thing about your flying career what would it be? Getting my PPL sooner! I would have loved to get it in high school. Doing some primary training in a tailwheel. Tell me about an accomplishment that you're really proud of? Serving a 2 year mission for my church Did you like your previous job? Yes, I enjoyed helping students to achieve their goals Why do you want to leave your current company? To advance my career Is there anything else that we will discover in your background check that you need to disclose to us now? No Have you ever had a suspended license? No Have you ever been written up, fired, or asked to leave? No Have you failed a check ride? No, I did fail two stage checks at a part 141 school in ppl but I have never failed a check ride. Tell me something about yourself that's not on your resume. I love snowboarding I'm the oldest of 5 kids. I lived a couple places but born and mostly raised in henderson nevada. I served a two year service mission for my church in texas which taught me a lot about life and getting along with others, love it here. I love sports, huge red sox fan What do you like to do when on the road? Read, get out and explore new places. Eat good food. He asked me why my volunteer activities that I had on my resume made me a better pilot? My mission helped me to be more understanding and patient which I believe will help me in the crew environment. Tell me about a time you were most proud in your career. Probably my first student passing their checkride Tell me who has influenced you most in your aviation career/life My parents have been the most influential in my life by providing a great support system that allowed me to pursue my flight training. Tell me who influences you most as an individual. My parents and wife hannah. They help me understand the responsibilities I have and help me achieve my goals. Did you have anyone that helped you out in aviation, what about in your own personal life. Aviation - Matt, brother in law that has given me advice Personal life - Parents and Hannah What do you like to do when you're not flying? Snowboard, read, play basketball, spend time with family Are you involved with your community? Yes, church Who is your idol? David Ortiz, he came up big for the red sox. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years? Captain at SkyWest, looking to move on to a legacy Where do you see yourself in 10 years? At a legacy carrier What do you know about Sky West? A regional carrier that operates for united, alaska, delta, and american. Operates the E-175 and CRJ 2-7-9. Biggest regional carrier with a lot of crew bases. Who is our CEO? Chip Childs (2016-Present) What characteristics about SkyWest from the overview resonated with you the most? I am most drawn to sky-west because of the people I know know work here the have enjoyed it. What did the stock close at the day before? SKYW: around 30 What are you looking forward to about flying with SkyWest? I look forward to flying jets and becoming a part of a great company. Why do you want to work for Sky West? Know several Skywest pilots. All love the company and the job. I see stability and a good reputation which draws me to want to work here. What can you bring to Skywest? A dedicated and passionate aviator who will spread the joy for flying by keeping the highest level of safety. Why should a Part 121 company hire me. I am hard working and dedicated. I am very open minded and always looking to learn and experience new things. I am confident that with the training provided my Envoy and my hard work, I will be a valuable asset to this company. What are you going to do to ensure your success in airline training, which is commonly called 'drinking from a fire hose?' Ask for advice, study, and study more haha. I have developed a system that works for me through my other ratings. What do you have to offer the team? Safe, honest, reliable , flexible team player and get along well with others. What do you think will be your largest challenge working for SkyWest? Being on reserve intiallay if I commute may be a challenage but I know that is a neceassary part of starting any 121 job. What do you anticipate being your biggest challenge during training? I don't look at training as havng any paricularlyhard part as long as you prepare and are attentative durng training. Describe your learning style Repetition What do you feel would be the most challenging part for you being on reserve at a different base? Not being at home with family, but I understand it gets better once you hold a line. Skywest will spend tens of thousands of dollars on your training. Why should I trust that you will make it through and complete ground school. Because im goal oriented. When I have something I want to achieve, im motivated to finish that task. I also love learning about anything aviation related Why I did not fly for a Part 135 company first and would it not be better to first gain some experience in such an organization prior to applying with a Part 121 company? I felt like i would enjoy flight instructing and it would help me become a better pilot and learn crucial decision making skills and later train my family. What do you think makes a SkyWest Aviator? Knowing the plane, professional language and apperance, though decision making and a team player How would you sell yourself if the CEO were sitting here right now? I believe that with the proper training I can make a great hard working First Officer that values the reputation of the company and follow SOPs What qualities do you bring to the table that benefit SKW? Hard work, Persistance, and calm. What makes you a good pilot? Being calm, a thourough decision maker, and always thinking ahead What makes a good First officer and why? A pilot who can function as part of a team, learn from those who can impart their knowledge to him and also be assertive. He must also question any action , in a respectful manner, that appears to go contrary to company procedures. How often do you call in sick? When I'm sick. Once every couple of years Have you ever been late for work? Yes. But I know the imporatnce of being on time in the aviation industry and being late will not be tolerated. What is integrity? Integrity is having a character of Honesty and strong Moral principles, not wavering. Tell me about a time your integrity was called into question Said I would work for a friend, I did and they were upset that I couldn't work as much as they wanted and felt like I lied to them about what I could do. I had set expectations with them and ended leaving the job because of conflicting schedules. Said I worked over my hours. I proved I didn't with our time keeping system there was a mistake. One of the requirements to get your ATP is to be of good moral character. Tell me about a time you demonstrated good moral character. As a CFI, I care deeply about the training I give to my students. I don't only want them to pass, but I want them to be safe pilots in the future. What is a professional pilot? Being a successful pilot requires a combination of skills. It's not all mathematical and technical. You also have to think creatively, act under pressure, and adopt a mentality fitting for a role of such great responsibility. How would you exhibit professionalism as you just explained? Exhibiting professionalism is more than just an appearance; professionalism is how you carry yourself. A professional always approaches individuals with kindness, respect and is ready to help in anyway shape or form and is desires to to a great job