Trans States Interview

darin scott · January 10th, 2008, 20:04

Has anyone recently interviewed with Trans states? Can anyone tell me about the written test and the Tech/HR questions?

Thanks

pilotty · January 10th, 2008, 21:30

Did you get an interview? If so how did you apply? Times?

darin scott · January 10th, 2008, 22:06

My interview is next week, Its a standby ticket and i'am worried about getting home. Tampa flights are always full no matter where your flying from.
As for my flight times, I'am very high time, about 7000 Plus and have over 3500 in the EMB145. I resigned from a great Regional over 2 years ago to work in a family business. I'am trying to get back in. I have several interviews but fear the big gap of being away from 121 flying. However I have been flying a PA-44 for the past 2 years all the time. I'am one of 7 owners. I fly the most. All the others are afraid of flying in weather.

KQ7 · January 10th, 2008, 22:31

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Originally Posted by darin scott

My interview is next week, Its a standby ticket and i'am worried about getting home. Tampa flights are always full no matter where your flying from.
As for my flight times, I'am very high time, about 7000 Plus and have over 3500 in the EMB145. I resigned from a great Regional over 2 years ago to work in a family business. I'am trying to get back in. I have several interviews but fear the big gap of being away from 121 flying. However I have been flying a PA-44 for the past 2 years all the time. I'am one of 7 owners. I fly the most. All the others are afraid of flying in weather.

With those times why don't you apply to the majors?

darin scott · January 10th, 2008, 22:47

Wish I could but I think the major's want recent flying with a 121 Airline .
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killbilly · January 11th, 2008, 08:57

I dunno if you have any TPIC time or not, but with those times I'd think you might be able to get on with a charter or fractional operation, too.

There were a couple Lear 60 positions posted here in the last couple weeks that you might've qualified for.

Hell - aren't you qualified for CAL? They don't have a TPIC requirement, do they?

Murdoughnut · January 11th, 2008, 12:10

There are several of us in Tampa that are planning to meet up sometime soon for beers or something - check out the meet and greet section.

TheAlchemist · February 8th, 2008, 12:02

But as for the original question...has anyone interviewed with Trans States recently?

I'm also interviewing with them next week and any info will be greatly appreciated. I heard they might be adding a sim session during the interview as of Feb/08. True?

LoadMasterC141 · February 8th, 2008, 12:50

Sweeeetttt!

avi8tor1983 · February 16th, 2008, 02:40

I just interviewed at TSA in early Feb.

50 Question test

Pretty basic stuff. Some WX, read a metar, very little 121 stuff, swept back wing pros and cons, Vortex generator functions, Parisite vs. Induced drag, Airspace, When is an alternate required, Airport markings, It really wasn't to difficult. Study some of your atp written and your instrument written stuff and you will be just fine. You have to score above a 70 to continue to the technical interview. There was one person there who didn't pass it out of 4.

Techical

Showed me an approach plate: What are the mins to shoot this apporach? If RVR is this can you shoot it. What if it falls below after the FAF. Breif the approach.

If your going 420 knots how many miles per min are you going? If I want to decend at 2000fpm from 20,000 feet to 10,000 feet at 360 knots how long would it take?

Memory Items. I got asked a ton! know them like the back of your hand. Memorize the two sheets they sent. Know how the heat works and whats electrical and whats bleed air.

HR

Why Trans states?
Where would you like to be based?
Are you ready to fly a jet?
Have you ever busted a check ride.--Got a good laugh with the chief pilot with that one...He busted his private because he couldn't find a quary, I did because I couldn't find a cemetary haha.
What do you know about TSA?

That was pretty much it. It wasn't really difficult. I was done in a couple hours and on my flight home. Starting march 3rd so if you have any other questions feel free to ask just PM me. 520 TT and 130 Multi were my times.