I was notified via email that I was offered an
interview. I had to reply that I accepted and was then emailed a couple of
days later with all of the details. I had to gather copies of my pilot
licenses, Medical, Social Security Card, Passport, FCC Restricted Radio
License, Drivers License, High School/College Transcripts, 10 yr work and
residents history, Resumes, Letters of Rec, Flight Grid (sent to me by
ExpressJet), School history and W-2's. Start on it now so you can focus on
studying. I was flow down to Houston on ExpressJets penny for the first round
of interviews of the day. You will be given instructions on where to go. The
shuttle is not hard to find just follow the instructions. I was taken to the
sim building where the interview was conducted. There where about 12-15 of
us. All different types. Instructors, 135 pilots, Military, 121 from other
regionals. Hours ranged from 600 and 1, up through the thousands. As stated
in previous gouges, make sure your paperwork is exactly the way it is stated in
the email. 3-4 applicants were sent packing in the first ten minutes. We were
put right to work filling out paperwork and while we did that, Angela, (HR
lady), did a short presentation about the company. When she finished, she left
the room and we were left to continue filling out all of the forms. She goes
in and out so you can ask questions if needed. Everyone in there was very
friendly and we all swaped some hangar talk. The comforting thing is that
everyone is as nervous as you are so don't think you're alone. Then the
interviewers started to come in and call people into other rooms. My first
room was with a line captain who was very nice. She asked me about holding
speeds and altitudes, if I had ever had an emergency situation and how I
handled it. She gave me a choice of what system I wanted to explain on the
twin I had the most time on. I chose the Engine. I was given a couple of
cards with situations on them and asked what would I do. One was what to do if
I was told that I was to follow a B737 but only saw an A319. I said I would
call ATC and clear it up. The other was what would I do if a 10 year captain
reached MDA but did not see the runway. The captain wanted to continue in for
landing. I screwed this up but there is really no good answer. Talking with
friends who fly for the company, they said the best answer is to call ATC and
request a go-around. That was it for that room. I was sent back to the
paperwork room and waited for about another 20 min. During your wait you
continue to fill out the forms. The next room was with another line captain.
He asked me about my flying past and was I familiar with jepps. He asked me to
brief an approach into Mexico to myself and when ready, finger fly it. I got
about half way through the heading when he aske me to fly it. I think they
want to see how fast you process info. After all you will be in a jet. He
told me where I was on the approach and what do I do next. He questioned
everything I said to see if I would change my mind at all. Stick to what you
know and don't change your mind unless it is for the absolute right answer. I
had to finger fly the missed and that was it for the plate. Next He broke out
a Low Enrout of SoCal. Asked me about speeds and altitudes, MEA, MOCA. What
do these guarentee. Airspace and pointed at some symbols. That was that.
Back to the holding pen. My last room was with Angela and another HR guy.
They asked me about accidents, incidents, checkride failures etc. I had to
answer questions about a SID in Mexico. Trans ALT and Level. What alt to pass
an intersection. I was also asked what makes me think that I can transition
from a piston to a jet. The last thing was if I had any questions. I was so
nervous that I couldn't think of anything. They told me to go outside and wait
by the ERJ picture at the end of the hall. Angela came out and offered me the
job. Hope this helps anyone with an interview. Thanks for everyone who posted
previously. Good Luck
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