Ameriflight Interviews??
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CRJDriver
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I don't have one specific for OAK, but all of their interviews are fairly similar as they all have the same protocol and follow the same paperwork.
Here is a pretty in-depth gouge that I have compiled from my own personal experience and from a friend. They are put together from two different interview locations (PHX & SLC) and should give you a good overview on what to expect and what to study. Simulator evaluation will vary by location
AMERIFLIGHT PILOT INTERVIEW GOUGE & INFORMATION
General Interview Notes & Tips:
• Be straightforward and honest!
• Make sure you logbook is current and your flight times match your application.
• Be sure to bring all items they request. Make a few copies of each item, this shows you are organized and it will eliminate 20 minutes of the interview.
• Be instrument current or get current on instruments.
• Do some preparation for the Simulator evaluation.
• Show up early! A guy got send home for being a few minutes late. Remember, there are a lot more pilots than jobs available!!
• Plan on being there for 2-2.5 hours.
General Questions:
• What are your career goals for the next 5 years?
• What do you like/dislike about your current job/employer?
• Why do you want to work for Ameriflight?
• What do you do for fun/hobbies?
• Are you willing to re-locate?
• Have you ever declared an emergency?
• Do you have experience flying in icing? low visibility approaches? Etc.?
• When does your medical expire?
Your Aircraft:
• Review the systems of aircraft in which you claim experience.
• If you fly a turbine, be able to explain how a turbine engine works.
• Be able to draw a basic schematic of the system and explain.
• What is max. takeoff weight on your aircraft?
• What is the the service ceiling on your aircraft?
• What is the C.G. range on your aircraft?
• Know the V-Speeds.
• What is Vmc?
• What is P-Factor?
• Know Aerodynamics related to Multi Engine Flying.
IFR Regulations & Procedures:
• KNOW JEPPESEN CHARTS!!
• Questions on IFR Low-Enroute Chart:
o MEA, MOCA, OROCA, MAA, MCA, MEA GAP, etc.
o Difference between blue vs. green airports.
o What does OROCA guarantee you? Green/Magenta color change; what altitude? Why at 14?
o What is a VOR COP?
o What is an MOA?
o What is the dashed box around Class B Airspace? (Area Chart avail.)
o What is the definition of mountains terrain?
o General dimensions of Class C airspace? Class D airspace?
o Max airspeed in C Airspace? Class B Airspace? What about below Class B? VFR Corridor?
o What airspace when class D Tower closes?
o Can you fly IFR in Class G airspace?
o What is Special VFR?
o Where do you need a Transponder?
o Know basic VFR Weather minimums.
o Holds: Which direction for standard/non-standard? Holding Speeds? Leg Length below/above 14,000 feet?
Questions on Jeppesen Approach Plates:
o Where is FAF on Precision Approach? Non-Precision?
o Glideslope, how many degrees?
o What weather do you need to shoot this approach?
o If weather only reports RVR, can you shoot approach?
o When can you go below MDA/DH?
o When do you have to go missed?
o When don’t you have to execute Procedure Turn?
o General questions on Circling Approaches. Speeds? Radius?
o If you stay on VASI, what does it guarantee you?
Weather:
• Know how to read weather products: METARs, TAFs, FAs etc.
• What does A02 mean in METAR?
• What is a SPECI METAR? When is it issued?
• What kind of info does a Surface Analysis Chart provide?
• What is your general process of checking weather?
• What is considered ceiling?
• What are the different kinds of icing?
• What do you do when you get into icing conditions?
• Can you get Ice above 0º?
• What is a Cold/Warm/Stationary/Occluded Front?
• What do you need to form a Thunderstorm?
• What are the stages of a Thunderstorm?
• What are the different types of Thunderstorms?
• How do you avoid Thunderstorms? Would you fly Upwind/Downwind?
• What are the different Clouds and their heights?
• How does Fog form?
• What are the different kinds of Fog?
• What are Mountain Waves?
• What is Windshear?
Other questions:
• Know ATC Light Gun Signals!
• How often does the VOR have to be checked?
• Types of VOR Accuracy Checks?
• What must be recorded for a VOR Accuracy check?
• VOR Service Volumes?
• Know Runway Lights & Colors.
• Supplemental Oxygen Requirements (Pt. 91 & Pt. 135 (if experience)
• What are the different types of Illusions?
• What is Hypoxia? What are the different types of Hypoxia?
SIMULATOR:
Approaches vary by Interview Location. Most of the time they are from the local area. You might get a Departure procedure. Be able to fly a full procedure ILS in non-radar environment with proper calls. They are looking for a good scan and situational awareness.
Recommended Study Guides:
• Instrument, Multi Engine and ATP Oral Exam Guide
• Jeppesen Instrument/Commercial Handbook
• Jeppesen Chart Legend, Approach Plates, Low-Enroute Charts
• Instrument Flying Handbook
• Aviation Weather
• Aviation Weather Services
• FAR/AIM
GOOD LUCK!!
SIUav8er
Narcosis
^^^that!
Although the actual interview doesnt cover all that CRJdriver posted, the topics asked will be out of that list.
I interviewed in BUR and a majority of the interview was about the company and what my goals were (why I wanted to work there etc.)
I would get some simulator time in if youre not profficient at flying an FTD as the sim ride seems to be the most important part of the process.
Although the actual interview doesnt cover all that CRJdriver posted, the topics asked will be out of that list.
I interviewed in BUR and a majority of the interview was about the company and what my goals were (why I wanted to work there etc.)
I would get some simulator time in if youre not profficient at flying an FTD as the sim ride seems to be the most important part of the process.
CaptainDeLay
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Ameriflight interview in OAK or BUR?
Just curious if anyone has had an interview in Burbank or Oakland with Ameriflight? Which would be a better location to interview at? The reason I ask is that recently I haven't heard anyone getting hired out of OAK location, but I've heard a few out of Burbank.
Just curious if anyone has had an interview in Burbank or Oakland with Ameriflight? Which would be a better location to interview at? The reason I ask is that recently I haven't heard anyone getting hired out of OAK location, but I've heard a few out of Burbank.
CaptainDeLay
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Has anyone been hired out of OAK recently?
CaptainDeLay
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I have an interview in OAK in a few weeks. Any info would helpful.
