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Many companies no longer use simulator rides in their interview process.  However, for those that do, it is an integral part of that process. Much like the technical portion, there is a wide area of material that could be tested in the simulator. But, we will inform you on the specifics that you can expect in you interview simulator ride.

For those pilots who do not have much recent experience, we strongly encourage simulator preparation!

DFC offers simulator prep at our Utah facility. However if you have access to a sim at your location and we are visiting you for an out of state seminar, we will incorporate this service into your class.

“What would you do if…?”  You can expect a line of questioning that will begin with those popular words. Many pilots who are not prepared for such questioning will often answer with whatever comes to mind first only to think about it later and wish they could change their answer. “If only I had time to think about the scenario for a minute…” is a response commonly heard after an interview. Of course, it is too late by then.  With some airlines, this phase of the interview takes the place of simulator or technical testing. It is important that an applicant has thought about such questions in advance and can logically discuss a solution. We will introduce you to ideas and solutions you may never have thought of but have proven to be popular with interviewers.      

Having failures or prior criminal records can be a one-way-ticket out of aviation, especially in a post 9/11 world. On the flip side, the ability to present yourself as an individual who has overcome failure or poor judgment can be very impressive. The key is learning to discuss the past is a positive way. If you have this type of background, it is strongly recommended that you invest some time with an interview professional that can help you. Your career will likely depend on it.

Everyday at interviews across the globe, there are applicants destroying their careers before they ever get started. By saying something wrong, dressing inappropriately, not being prepared with paperwork and so many other mistakes, pilots weed themselves out without even knowing it. Prior to any interview, you should be made aware of the do’s and don’ts of aviation interviews. There are too many pilots who have left interviews feeling good about their technical or simulator performance only to be surprised with a rejection from the company. In many cases, they were unaware that actions or words at the wrong time were the cause of the failure. Would you suspect that chewing gum could keep you from the job you want most?  It can. Be sure to study interview etiquette prior to your opportunity.