1203 TT 870 ME Previous 121 Experience ATP written
Were you offered the job?
Yes
Pilot Interview Profile:
Extremely short, relatively painless. None of the BS that is prevalent at other airline interviews.
Day started at 8AM with a written exam. Straightforward and seemingly right out of the AIM. Lots of questions that if you're current or if you've CFI'd before it'll be a breeze. They don't tell you a score, but during my interview I saw a written sheet with a column and I'd gotten an 88. No one in my group of 8 failed.
A few moments later, I was called back in and the interview began with two check airmen. Again, no BS, right to the point. Why Trans States, failed checkrides, what are you doing to improve yourself as a pilot, etc. Plenty of softballs here, but this is your only chance to make a good impression.
Then they asked a few questions about the EMB-145 ice protection system. (this packet is emailed to you a few weeks prior). Here's where, if you hadn't prepared, it would show.
A few other wrap up questions like what base would you like, etc. I was offered the job on the spot.
**Disclaimer** Since interviewing, Trans States has ceased giving out class dates due to a lack of attrition. Rumor is that there is some ATR flying that they are pursuing but other than that, staffing levels seem to be adequate at both of the bases.
Hope this helps. Good luck to all.
Date Interviewed: July 2011
Summary of Qualifications:
CFI/II MEI TT 1300 MEI 111
Were you offered the job?
Yes
Pilot Interview Profile:
Short sweet and Painless.
Study the ATP. Same exact as the gouge. So I wont repeat it.
Started 8.30 done before 12.00.
Excellent place lovely people.
Again study the ATP BOOK Again and Again.... memorize the pdf files they send you. The memory items have to be word for word, the other stuff can be explained. Be your self and smile the job is yours.
Waited 3 working days for the results. Now waiting on the Class date. Ahhhh So happy...
Date Interviewed: June 2011
Summary of Qualifications:
CFI - CFII 1100 TT - 105 ME -
Were you offered the job?
Don't Know
Pilot Interview Profile:
Stayed at Best Western. $42 i think. Beware of Roaches at night! Try to get the room on 2nd floor. Utilize the shuttle to its full extent. Below is the gouge.
You will take a 50 question written test. Questions include::
1. Airport Diagram 2. Swept wing disadvantage and advantages 3. Stages of thunderstorm 4. Reading TAF and METAR - Answer Funnel Cloud observed 5. ILS approach into STL Jepp Chart questions 6. what are critical phases of flight 7. Holding Speeds 8. Airspeed Limitations 9. What is Engine Turbine limited to ? EGT temperature?. 10.Declaring Low fuel? Emergency or not? 11. Lost Comm Procedures 12.Super Cooled Ice pellets 13.Alcohol Use - 8 hours bottle to throttle 14. Compulsory reports under radar contact 15.Characteristics of severe thunderstorm - 3/4 inch hail 16.Characteristics of severe wind shear
The written is not hard at all. Simple knowledge instrument questions.
Once written is completed, they will ask you to step out and the recruiters will invite you in one by one. I was grilled the most out of every one. I spent 15 minutes on the interview. Some spent only 5 minutes. Some of the guys were not asked these questions. Following is what i was asked ::
Why TSA? Which Base? When can i start? Any turbine time? Which airplane do i currently fly? Do i fly for living? Tell us about EMB 145 electrical heating system? Know it Verbatim Minimum temperature for manual Anti Ice operation Engine failure on T/O above V1 - recite the list Holding scenario - Imagine coming from south to the vor, holding on 340 radial NW , left turns. What entry? What heading turns? Missed approach at VOR RQY 25 ARK - What entry for hold? heading? STL airport diagram - How to conduct a VOT test What does NOPT on DME ARC means? When can you descend from 5000 on DME arc upon cleared for the approach? Part 91 minimum questions. If the minimum drops below 1/2 mile? Can i shoot the approach? Descent planing question- Descend from FL360 to FL 240- When will you start your descend?
Then i was asked to leave the room as the file looks good and it will be sent upstairs for review. And i will know something by Friday.
Date Interviewed: August 2007
Summary of Qualifications:
TT 900,Multi 120,
Were you offered the job?
Yes
Pilot Interview Profile:
The interview started with an introduction session where they provided you info on the company and ansewerd any questions.Then you complete a 50 question multiple choice test. Questions came straight from the ATP. Study Aerodynamics, FAR's, Operations, and Meterology. There are 2 questions based on a metar, and 4 questions based on an Jeppesen approach plate for example, what is the lowest altitude you can be at before you reach the FAF? and what is the distance between FAF and the MAP? Do not study any performance calculation or any questions that refrence figures. Go over your Jeppesen plates well it will help you in the personal interview and on the test.
After the test, they conduct one on one personal interviews. Study the material they e-mail you, that is where the technical questions in the interview come from. The other questions are standard personal interview questions.
Get there early. No SIM
They are fair.and they are looking for FO's. who want to FLY. Be relaxed and study and you will do fine. They will tell you before you leave if you got the job.
Good Luck!!!
Date Interviewed: May 2007
Summary of Qualifications:
Comm, ME, Inst, 420TT 48ME 23Jet
Were you offered the job?
Yes
Pilot Interview Profile:
Showed up and took the 50 question ATP written. Study
Part 91, 121, and basic instrument. The test was not that bad. I waited for a
while to interview. The flight manager was the only one to interview me, he
asked me about the ice protection on the ERJ-145 and it's limitations. Next he
got out some approach plates and asked me to walked him through an approach
after being cleared to the VOR and what type of entry to make for the hold. He
got out an arrival and asked me where you would most likely get radar vectors
from. I also had to identify a few symbols on the airport diagram. Then I was
asked when I was available to start. I got a august 6 class date. The whole
interview was easy just relax and the job is yours. See you in class.
