| Read the Gouge it helps! All the interview experiences with TSA seem the same but still a bit different they will and do mix it up. Just know everything and you'll be fine!
Seriously, if you want this job or any other for that matter Study your butt off for a couple of weeks be over prepared and confident when you go in for the interview. The folks in our interview class that were really nervous or cocky did not get the call. You've read it before BE YOU AND DO NOT BE NERVOUS! They are looking for future CAPTAINS show them you can be a Captain.
Now for what to study here is my study sheet I put together, maybe a bit overkill but if you know all this stuff you can't go wrong. What the heck you're supposed to know this anyway your trying to be a professional. Hope it helps some of you! SEE YA ON THE LINE!!!!
1. Can a crewmember be scheduled for more than 8 hours of flight time in a 24-hour period? YES
2. What is the maximum number of hours a crewmember can be on duty? 16 hours
3. If you are on an instrument approach and you are advised that the weather has dropped below minimums, you can continue the approach to the DH/MDA if you were: INSIDE THE FAF
4.When is a takeoff alternate required? WHEN WEATHER IS BELOW LANDING MINIMUMS
5.You receive the following ATIS: 230/5 1ovc 1/4 FG 2/0 29.80 RVR25 1800V3000. Minimums for your runway 25 & 1/2 and 1800RVR. Can you shoot this approach? YES
6.What manaul allows the operation of an aircraft with inoperative equipment? MEL
7. What is normal maximum tailwind component for turbojet aircraft for takeoff and landing? 10 knots
8. A crew flies from FLL to RDU to TOL, back to RDU and then on to FLL. They log 7.6 hours. Can the same crew reposition the aircraft to DFW with no cargo on board? the flight will take 2 hours? YES
9. You are going to your assignment location after being off for two weeks. You were scheduled to be in position 9 hours prior to your scheduled departure time but your commercial positioning flight was delayed 4 hours. Can you still take your scheduled flight? YES
10. Must all cargo Aircraft only, freight be accessible to the crew while in flight? YES
11.What hazardous weather phenomenon can you expect with the following conditions: Low ceiling with good visibility, high winds aloft and calm winds at the surface. WINDSHEAR
12.What weather phenomenon is described in the previous question? TEMPERATURE INVERSION
13.In the event of an in-flight engine failure, you MUST land at the nearest suitable airport. FALSE
14. How many hours of LOE are required for a first officer? 25
15. If you position an aircraft under part 91 before beginning a sequence of revenue flights under part 121, does the flight time from the part 91 leg(s) count fot total purposes of flight time limitations? YES
16.In order to serve as SIC, a crewmember must have at least how many landings in the preceeding 90 days? 3
17. Can live animals be carried in the belly compartments of freighter aircraft? YES
18.When navigating by GPS along a federal airway, you must remain on that airway. TRUE
19. In the event of an emergency descent, what is the most restictive altitude in the interest of safety of the ones listed below? MOCA
20. How much rest is required before being assigned to duty with the company after having flown in the preceeding 24? 16
21. Where does the final approach segment begin on an ILS? LOWEST G/S INTERCEPT ALT.
22. What can you use to determine when it is appropriate to depart the DH to land from an ILS? RED TERMINATING BARS
23. What direction of turn is considered to be "standard" in a holding pattern? RIGHT
24. If you are approaching a thunderstorm while in cruise flight and you are trying to determine which way to divert around it, which is correct. GO AROUND THE UPWIND SIDE by 20 miles or more
25. It is preffered to intercept a G/S from which position? FROM BELOW
26. After landing, you should begin the flap retraction and after landing checklist during the roll out. FALSE
27. Which of the following is considered a Critical phase of flight? TAXI
28. Can you takeoff with frost adhering to the underside of the aircraft wing? YES
29. What is the duration of a Class ! flight physical??
6 MONTHS
30. On an ILS runway, how much runway is remaining when the centerline lights turn ALL red? 1000'
When are wingtip vortices the strongest? Just as the aircraft rotates
After encountering windshear, what should you expect to see after an increase in A/S? INCREASE IN LIFt
What can be assumed if you encounter ice pellets at your altitude on an IFR flight? Warmer temps above.
What significant change will occur upon frontal passage? Wind will change direction 180 degrees
What is the most significant difference between two different airmasses?
What conditions occur during a temperature inversion?
What is the standard temperature at 10,000 MSL? -5C 2c per 1000
What should you do after receiving a windshear alert? GO AROUND MISSED APPROACH
What should you do after passing through a windshear condition? TELL ATC
What is the average width of a thunderstorm?
What is the sign that a T-storm is dissipating? Downdrafts
When do you go missed approach on an ILS? At the MM or DH
When can you descend below the DH on an ILS? When red bars are in sight
What information is included in an abbreviated clearance? Cleared to destination airport then as filed and altitude
How would you treat/correct hyperventilation? Bag over head cut oxygen intake.
What is the visibility equivalent of 1600 RVR? ¼ mile
True or False? Only a pilot can request a contact approach. True
Define Vs1? The speed at which you can abort the takeoff
What does RA FZ mean in a SA report? Freezing rain
What does it mean to be at minimum fuel status? Must land with no undue delay
What is the maximum airspeed one can fly in Class B airspace? 250kts
At what altitude should a large turbine aircraft descend to in Class D airspace?
At what altitude is DME required? Above 240
What is the maximum holding speed? Mva-6000 200kts 6001-14000 235 14001 - 265kts (Answer is "depends on altitude")
When can you deviate from a FAR? Whenever you need to for the safety of the flight
When cleared for an approach, what altitude should you maintain? The assigned until on a segment of the approach then descend to that altitude.
When do you execute a missed approach on an ILS? MM or DH
What is the definition of MVA? The height at which within 25 miles of the airport you can descend to and have 1,000 foot obstacle clearance.
When you set your altimeter local altimeter setting on an airport, what does it indicate? Field elevation
What is flight visibility? When in flight what you see out the window ahead
When is Pressure altitude and Density altitude the same?
How will high-density altitude affect your aircraft? Longer T/O run due to less dense air, less power to the engine,
What aircraft do SIGMETS apply to? ALL
Who is responsible for the proper preflight of an aircraft? The pilot in command
Why do we pressurize the cabin? To maintain a constant altitude for comfort and to maintain oxygen levels at a constant.
How is cabin pressurization controlled? (Regulating the flow of air out of the cabin)
What purpose does the prop governor serve? As a means to activate a constant RPM of the prop from the cockpit and be able to change it as needed.
What is lift?
Know how to define the transition arrows from an IAF to the FAF or IF. They give initial direction and heading information to the FaF the approach transition is signified with the large and small arrow
Know how to define the MAP on an approach plate. The point at which when timing at a speed you must go missed if no runway in sight or when using DME that distance is reached and no visual you must go missed. Often they coinside with the end of the runway.
Know what a race track pattern depicted on an approach plate indicates. A holding pattern in lieu of a procedure turn
" What would you be bring to TSA if you were hired here?"
" Why have you chosen TSA?"
" Have you interviewed at any other airline?"
" Have you had any accidents or incidents during your flying career?"
" Have you had any enforcement actions on your pilot's license?"
" Where do you wish to be based if you are hired by us?"
" What is most of my twin time in?"
- "What kind of engines are on it?"
- "What is the rated horse power?"
- "What is the total amount of fuel aboard the A/C?"
- "What is the max gross weight?"
Then he asked me many questions on the Jeppesen Approach Plates.
- What does the MSA give you?
- What is the highest obstacle on the plate?
- What does a race track pattern depicted as the PT indicate? Can you perform any other type of coarse reversal?
- What is your MAP on the full ILS?
- ATIS indicates sky obscured with ½ mile visibility.can you shoot the approach.I was told to assume we were flying part 91.
- If I arrived at the DA on the ILS and did not see the runway environment or approach lights, would I attempt to descend?
Jepp Charts
They ask simple questions about the JEPP charts. (I.e. is the tower open for continuous operations? If you are coming from a certain fix do you need to do a procedure turn? What is the radius of the MSA circle? Describe the runway lighting and approach lighting system? Under what conditions can you descend below the DH or MDA on the approach? How would you compute a VDP or PDP (planned descent point)? There are a lot of articles out there on Jepp Charts I would try and find some of them and read them.
When briefing the approach, the company way is to start at the top with:
City/airport Name
Type of Approach/Procedure
Chart index and date
Navaid Frequency / Identifier
Final Approach Course
Glide Slope altitude or Minimum altitude at the FAF "platform altitude"
DH or MDA
*On Non-precision approaches brief the VDP and MAP
Airport Elevation and TDZE
Missed approach instructions
Notes applicable to the approach
MSA
Highest Obstacle on the plan view and where it is in relation to the approach course.
Runway lighting and ALS (if needed)
Visibility needed for the approach
Do you have any questions?
Here is an Example of a Approach brief for the ILS 19R at MCI.
" Kansas City- MO, ILS 19R, 41-5 dated 1 Aug 05, Localizer frequency 109.1, I'll get you to identify that when we get on the Loc., Final Approach course is 188, platform altitude of 3000 crossing DEGUY at 2870, down to a DH 1189, Apt Elev 1026, TDZE 989, If we need to go missed it will be a climb to 4000' direct to DOTTE Outer Marker
3359 and Hold with a TD entry heading 158 crossing DO. MSA is 3100' over MCI and the highest obj. is 1950 southwest of DO. We need 1800 RVR or ½ mile for the approach, we gave _______, any questions? " This is the long version, If you want the short version I would just do the Bold Items.
They ask question on when you would descend from a MDA.
How do you compute a VDP or PDP (planed descent point)?
When using Timing: (Height Above Touchdown X 10%) - time from FAF to MAP = VDP
543' X.1 = 54 sec. - 2:43 sec = 1:49 sec from FAF = PDP
When using DME - HAT / 300 = VDP in miles.
457' / 300 = 1.5 miles - 3.6 DME to MAP = 2.1 from FAF = PDP
10% for time
/ 300 for DME
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