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Old October 20th, 2006, 23:10   #1
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Default Skyway Interview

And yes, I'll share too

I recently interviewed with Skyway, in Milwaukee. Our interview went something like this:

Got there at 7:45 am, 15 minutes early. By 8 am there were 7 of us waiting. I even knew a couple guys (well knew one and recognized the name of another), small world!

Sue came in and handed out an application, a role play sheet and our tests. We began the test right away. It was around 60 questions and consisted of mostly IFR-related material. It is nothing like a Gleim or FAA test. You need to have a better-than-rote understanding of the stuff, so if you don't, study up! The questions were logical and some required a little thought. Some questions were even slightly open-ended (you could answer with one word or elaborate). Some questions were easy. Some were very difficult. Of the few multiple choice, some were not typical multiple choice- it was really pick the best answer and that was it, no obvious correct answer. Basically you answer the easiest questions first, as to keep up with time, you need to answer one question a minute. But, if you know your stuff, you'll do fine.

Everyone passed the written (80 percent or better) and no one was immediately asked to leave. The HR/Tech was very straight forward. Just (HR) and (Check Airman). Started off looking at my logbook and asking questions about my experience, the company I came from etc...Then did a role playing scenario. I was working the radios on a Skyway flight. I had to start the scenario knowing my flight number, what the ATIS information was current, and where we were located. Those three tidbits were provided at 8 am. Very basic stuff. I had to read-back radio calls. I was allowed to use a pen and paper. Nothing fancy, just do what you do in the airplane. I also had to brief an approach and explain how I would deal with certain scenarios during an approach, ie- what would you do ~here~ or when can you descend to XXXX. Really easy stuff if you have either studied IFR recently, flown IFR recently, or retain knowledge well.

Check Airman asked me open ended questions about my approach to flying and training. I was also asked questions about the last airplane I flew. Easy stuff if you know what your doing. They don't try to trick you and they don't appear to try and ask you about stuff they don't know about, so you can't trick them, either! The tech wasn't long, only about 20 mins.

And that's all I have to say about that...
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Old October 22nd, 2006, 05:21   #2
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Noticed no one has said it yet. . .

thanks for the interview rundown falcon.
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Thanks for mentioning

Wanted to help out the interested.
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Thanks for mentioning

Wanted to help out the interested.
THANKS! I appreciate it when people like you post stuff like this.
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