Flown to Cleveland for the interview. Stayed at the Radisson (they pay for both, you fly on United) which is across the parking lot from CommuteAir building.
The office is a SIDA area, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR when someone knocks, an employee has to open it. I made that mistake and got a stern talk from the receptionist.
The order of my interview was as follows;
1. ATP written - 40 questions. If you have taken it, it should be a review. You can get done in about 15 - 20 min. No math problems, just basic weather, multi-aerodynamics, etc. If you have not, purchase Shepard Air or if your tight on money, ASA $10 at the App Store.
2. Waited what seemed about 45min - 1 hour for the next phase.
3. HR questions - why commute air, tell me about yourself, weakness/strength, tell me about a time you had difficulty with a fellow pilot, etc.
4. Technical question - describe a system for the airplane you have recently flown. This may be items such as electrics, hydraulics, gear system, etc. I was asked about the gear system. Understand and know VMC, basics of it, certification of VMC, both in takeoff configuration and landing configuration. Which engine is the critical engine and why. Weather, 91.175, enroute weather, outside FAF and inside FAF, can you land if WX goes below min. How low can you go if you see the runway lights. Understand Jepp charts, approach, enroute and taxi charts. Be able to locate the hotspots. Brief an approach and how you are going to enter the published hold, etc.
5. You ask them questions
Overall good company, everyone was great and cannot wait to start. Projected class date is January 2016. Good luck everyone. |
