ExpressJet interview questions

KW · July 26th, 2007, 23:32

I was invited to interview on August 8th. This is going to be my first airline interview so I was hoping for some logistical advice.

My flight is about 4 hours and is scheduled to arrive at 12:15pm for a 1:00pm interview. Obviously I don't want to be late. The question is, should I wear my suit on the plane, or wear something else and then change once I get into Houston? On the one hand I don't want to be wasting time changing if the flight is running late, on the other hand I don't want to look like I just slept in my suit. Probably a dumb question, but better to ask here then look like an idiot when I get there.

Nick · July 26th, 2007, 23:55

Wear it on the plane.

Captain_Bob · July 26th, 2007, 23:58

JEP · July 27th, 2007, 03:53

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but take your coat off. keep that fresh and clean!

CAFFEINE · July 27th, 2007, 07:00

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Originally Posted by JEP

but take your coat off. keep that fresh and clean!

Yup

Also, having just been through the interview process I have a couple other things you never see on the interview gouges:

1. When you get to Houston and head out the limo exit, the shuttle you want picks you up from the center median.

2. I suggest bringing some sort of a bag with you. If (when?) you get hired they give you 3 binders and a poster that you will lug around with you the rest of the day.

Good luck. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Timbuff10 · July 27th, 2007, 10:06

I brought a garmet bag for my jacket. Just fold it in half and lay it in the luggage bin for the flight. Also bring a lint roller...

As for bringing a bag for the books. No way, the cool part is walking through the airport later and getting all the thumbs up from every pilot as you walk to your gate! They see those books you are carrying and know exactly what you just went through. Haha... They are cumbersome though, and bag is not a bad idea actually.

Snickersnwa · July 27th, 2007, 10:54

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Originally Posted by CAFFEINE

Yup

Also, having just been through the interview process I have a couple other things you never see on the interview gouges:

1. When you get to Houston and head out the limo exit, the shuttle you want picks you up from the center median.

2. I suggest bringing some sort of a bag with you. If (when?) you get hired they give you 3 binders and a poster that you will lug around with you the rest of the day.

Good luck. Let me know if you have any other questions.

If you don't bring a bag, inside the airport maybe find a store and ask for one. I did this after the interview, and I'm glad I had something to put everything in before getting on the plane to return home.

pilotty · July 27th, 2007, 20:34

Hey Congrats on getting an interview! What were your total times and your SE and ME totals in the last six months? How long before they e mailed you?

KW · July 28th, 2007, 13:03

Thanks for the advice guys. TT was 1010 or so and ME was 110 or so. About 350 total in the last 6 months and about 50 ME. They emailed me back in about 3 business days.

WestIndian425 · July 29th, 2007, 08:55

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Thanks for the advice guys. TT was 1010 or so and ME was 110 or so. About 350 total in the last 6 months and about 50 ME. They emailed me back in about 3 business days.

Congrats to you...let us know what happened.

WestIndian425 · July 29th, 2007, 08:56

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Originally Posted by Timbuff10

I brought a garmet bag for my jacket. Just fold it in half and lay it in the luggage bin for the flight. Also bring a lint roller...

As for bringing a bag for the books. No way, the cool part is walking through the airport later and getting all the thumbs up from every pilot as you walk to your gate! They see those books you are carrying and know exactly what you just went through. Haha... They are cumbersome though, and bag is not a bad idea actually.

Tim, you're part of the family now? When did this happen? I missed the announcement.

KW · August 9th, 2007, 04:38

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Congrats to you...let us know what happened.

Got the job! Class date is August 27th. Hope to meet some more of you guys in the near future!

Booker · August 9th, 2007, 10:48

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Originally Posted by KW

Got the job! Class date is August 27th. Hope to meet some more of you guys in the near future!

Way to go! Welcome aboard.

MusketeerMan · August 9th, 2007, 18:32

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Got the job! Class date is August 27th. Hope to meet some more of you guys in the near future!

Congrats!! How about an interview gouge????

KW · August 9th, 2007, 20:32

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Congrats!! How about an interview gouge????

It's the same as what Timbuff posted a few weeks ago. Or check out aviationinterviews.com. Know your Jepps, IFR flying and regs, aircraft systems, and you will be fine. They are really looking for personality more then anything I think - in all three rooms I made a strong effort to smile, make eye contact, and really talk with the folks interviewing me, rather then just answering their questions. Btw I'm a CFI with 1045/138. There were some other CFIs in my group, one 135 and one former 121 pilot.