ATP test mostly aerodynamics. Wonder lick- Easy Interviews Very laid back and direct. Everything went fast and smoothly
Date Interviewed: May 2011
Summary of Qualifications:
1950 TT, 1250 Turbine prop.
Were you offered the job?
Yes
Pilot Interview Profile:
Two written tests. Wonderlick and technical. If you havn't taken the Wonderlick go online and do the practice test to get familiar with it. Different questions on actual test. Technical test consists of 25 questions, primarily out of the ATP test book. No regs. Some additional questions (Glycol mixture for type 1?, When can you continue approach when wx drops below mins?) Two interviews. Situational/technical and HR. The situational interview was conducted with three captains. They give you a scenario in a captain's position. i.e. Pax has heart attack, what do you do. They want to see decision making. Make sure you can read your metar/taf, know your minimums. Then debrief yourself to them. Make eye contact. Firm handshakes. HR interview. What makes a good FO/Captain? TMAAT, also some technical questions. Know your airport markings and IFR mins. Again good eye contact. Overall it was a comfortable experience. They were friendly, organized, and they treated us as professionals. Im guessing they run the company the same way. Good luck.
Date Interviewed: April 2011
Summary of Qualifications:
5,000TT ATP, CFII/MEI, CE500, CE650, EMB145 type ratings
Were you offered the job?
No
Pilot Interview Profile:
Was contacted via email by a recruiter at Republic Airways regarding a possible interview. Accepted and was emailed a summary of my travel information. No packet to fill out or anything like that (thank goodness!).
I was positive spaced from my home town to IND through CLE on Chautauqua flights that were operating under Continental Connection. Once in IND go across the street to ground transportation building and approach the desk for Carey limousine. Pick up the phone and tell dispatch you are with Republic Airways and doing a pilot interview. Limo picks up in about 10-20 minutes for the ride to hotel near headquarters.
Republic has a special rate at the Holiday Inn across the parking lot from their HQ building but you're on your own dime for the night. A few restaurants within walking distance (Texas Roadhouse is across the street). Early van to HQ in the morning (leaves at about 7:15-7:30) but the hotel restaurant opens at 6:30am if you need breakfast before the interview. (I recommend it because there is no food in Republic HQ building and interviews can go until well past lunch time).
Myself and seven others were there for interview. (Take elevator to 3rd floor) wait in lobby until selected by HR rep to come into conference room. The other guys were from varied backgrounds (some airline, some charter guys, some flight instructors... to my knowledge this is a month later and every single one of us was not offered a position, all have received notices of disapproval).
They'll collect all your tickets and logbooks first thing, so be ready. Next is an hour long presentation on happenings at RAH and a break-down of fleets, aircraft, basing, code-shares, etc. Then :30 discussion forum about life at RAH and other questions you may have.
Quick break then back in for written exams. First one is cognitive skills exam. Just answer as many as you can. Go for accuracy and not just getting the questions completed. Several different forms of exam so yours is not the same as guy sitting next to you. Typical cognitive skills testing regarding number sequences, conceptual skills, word problems, simple math, reading comprehension. Just take your time- it's actually a lot of fun.
Next exam was about 50 questions from the FAR's regarding icing, holding, required performance, airport signage, ATC phraseology, fuel, etc. No -135 or -121 questions (since they figure you don't know anyway). Mostly all -91 questions.. so if you've been flying IFR in general aviation you'll be fine.
After a few cups of coffee in the break-room they'll select you one by one to come in for the technical interview. Mine was with Ron Graff (project manager for EMB145) and Bart Wooldridge (former Chautauqua chief pilot- now chief pilot at Republic Airways). All situational questions... I got a scenario where a medical emergency develops in the cabin, this is what you know, this is where you are, this is the weather.. basically it's a conversational forum and you just talk with them about what you would do, why and in what order. They'll provide feedback and you will continue to evolve your decisions based on what they say. Just be honest and really try to think like you are actually in the air with this scenario. Remember to take the situation seriously and exhibit good aerial decision making. You'll be fine.
Later is one on one interview with same recruiter I had spoken to on the telephone. Probably ten minutes of "tell me about a time when" type questions and "why Republic", "tell me about a time when you had a disagreement", etc.
At the end of conversation was told I would be contacted and was left to show myself out of the building. Limo is waiting (or should be waiting) to take you back to IND. I had to wait over an hour for my limo along with one other pilot who had interviewed. Finally got to IND too late to make my flight as arranged so ended up having to call Republic Airways travel department who listed me for another flight. (On your way back home from the interview you will be space available, so be patient). Myself and three other pilots missed two flights due to them being full/over-sold. Eventually got on a 6pm flight to a hub city where we were able to catch flights home.
All in all a good experience and I was confident with my answers. Was contacted this week (5 weeks later) to inform me that I had not been offered the position.
Hope this helps out! Good luck!
Date Interviewed: April 2011
Summary of Qualifications:
2600 TT, 1600 Multi, 2400 PIC, 800 Turbine PIC
Were you offered the job?
Yes
Pilot Interview Profile:
Starts at 8:30 with presentation of company followed by an ATP written test. 12 minutes/25 questions. questions straight out of ATP test book.
Then the Wonderlic 12 minutes/50 questions. get as much done as possible. average was said to be around 30 right. just easy mental math and word problems.
Then sent into break room to fill out PRIA paperwork while individually called for interviews. first is an HR interview. typical TMAAT, why republic, good traits of captain, F/O, only technical questions was about current A/C.
Then sent to the situational interview. You are put with 2 management pilots. one is your F/O and one is everybody else. (dispatch, F/A, ATC) Your given a scenario and they want to see your thought process. I was given a passenger with heart attack. don't tell them what you would do actually act it out.
Great people, cant wait to start
Date Interviewed: January 2008
Summary of Qualifications:
Roughly 2900 total hours, mostly in military helicopters and single-engine turbine trainers. About 500 hours in C-130s.
Were you offered the job?
Yes
Pilot Interview Profile:
The gouge here and at the pay site is pretty much gold-plated, so I don't have much to add to that.
I would like to add one wrinkle of my particular adventure for your edification, however. I submitted my resume and got called for an interview, but it never occurred to me to fill out the online application to be found at Republic's website. Instead, I figured they'd have me fill out a paper app once I got there.
Fortunately, the people at Republic were super-cool about it. I finished the interview process, then later went to https://www.ultirecruit.com/REP1003/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*DD3E81BF899CC251 and filled out the app. I then faxed in my DD-214 and got the job.
So, spare yourself that moment of, "Uh, oh." Instead, go the link I posted here and bang out the formal app before you show.
