SurferLucas
Southern Gentleman
Is it cause I know like Aubren's Univ? 
Since the airlines might actually hire over the next decade..........
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Aero Crew Solutions
Well-Known Member
Remember that the first impression counts. Interviewers will size you up as soon as you walk in the room. They will look you over from head to toe. You need to look and dress the part of being a professional pilot.
YOUR DRESS
Your suit should be a dark color (navy, black or dark grey). If you have not bought a suit in 5 years, buy a new one. Make sure it fits properly. Think Kevin Farley in Tommy Boy.
Make sure your shirt is white. Do not wear a colored shirt. The reason being is it will be a stressful day and YOU WILL sweat. There is nothing more embarrassing then having pit stains on a colored shirt.
The tie should be a conservative color (reds, blues). Stripes are OK as long as it looks conservative. Do not get creative. Do not have Gerry Garcia type ties.
Your shoes should be black and the lace up type. Make sure they are shined up. Wear plain black socks.
Do not wear cuff links, multiple rings, or wear pins on your suit.
PERSONAL GROOMING
"Get a haircut you hippie." Think about the people who will be interviewing you. There is a good chance they are probably "old school" military types. You want to make sure you get a haircut 1 to 2 weeks before your interview. No long sideburns.
Bring a couple of breath mints to the interview. There is nothing worse then trying to talk to someone with bad breath. It is a huge distraction. Do not bring gum. You might forget to throw it out before the interview. Mints melt in your mouth.
Do not wear cologne to the interview. Think about the last time you were with someone who was wearing too much cologne. How did that make you feel? Don't be that person.
Make sure your nails are cut and not dirty.
The most important thing to have during an interview is a great attitude. It means everything. Don't forget to smile and be happy. Getting an interview is the hardest part about a job opening. A company would not invite you to an interview unless they wanted to hire you.
YOUR DRESS
Your suit should be a dark color (navy, black or dark grey). If you have not bought a suit in 5 years, buy a new one. Make sure it fits properly. Think Kevin Farley in Tommy Boy.
Make sure your shirt is white. Do not wear a colored shirt. The reason being is it will be a stressful day and YOU WILL sweat. There is nothing more embarrassing then having pit stains on a colored shirt.
The tie should be a conservative color (reds, blues). Stripes are OK as long as it looks conservative. Do not get creative. Do not have Gerry Garcia type ties.
Your shoes should be black and the lace up type. Make sure they are shined up. Wear plain black socks.
Do not wear cuff links, multiple rings, or wear pins on your suit.
PERSONAL GROOMING
"Get a haircut you hippie." Think about the people who will be interviewing you. There is a good chance they are probably "old school" military types. You want to make sure you get a haircut 1 to 2 weeks before your interview. No long sideburns.
Bring a couple of breath mints to the interview. There is nothing worse then trying to talk to someone with bad breath. It is a huge distraction. Do not bring gum. You might forget to throw it out before the interview. Mints melt in your mouth.
Do not wear cologne to the interview. Think about the last time you were with someone who was wearing too much cologne. How did that make you feel? Don't be that person.
Make sure your nails are cut and not dirty.
The most important thing to have during an interview is a great attitude. It means everything. Don't forget to smile and be happy. Getting an interview is the hardest part about a job opening. A company would not invite you to an interview unless they wanted to hire you.
etflies
Keeping calm, Chiving on.
Something low cut, a neckline the compliments your physique, not so short that they question your morals but not so long that they find you a prude and think you to be difficult to get along with for a multiple day trip. WARNING: a dress will be a risqué move if you're a dude!
In all seriousness, the post is sound advice. Err on the side of caution, and while it's easier said than done, try to relax and show them you are a normal person willing and eager to learn.
ASpilot2be
Qbicle seat warmer
Sheesh, there is more to appearance than I thought. I love the simple life. 
Roger Roger
Bottom of the list
The company logo hoodie, full beard, and clean carhartts look does have a certain appeal to it.Sheesh, there is more to appearance than I thought. I love the simple life.
On the other hand, eventually we'll have to look snazzy for our interviews with a certain Seattle-based airline that flies Boeings!
ASpilot2be
Qbicle seat warmer
Very true! In the meantime I will continue with Alaskan look.
Cptnchia
Dissatisfied Customer
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Eagle421flyer
Well-Known Member
I wore a dark grey/charcoal suit, white shirt, and blue tie. The odd thing about our interview was they took our badge pictures during it, they also weren't fond of the "delta blue". I heard someone say " you bought that nice suit for your Delta interview didn't you."
Dan208B
Well-Known Member
I think it's VERY important to note that there are several airlines (Southernjets, Eskimo Jets, and Bankrupt Jets) that have historically had an exact suit/tie combo you should wear. Sometimes it's published, sometimes you are just supposed to know that via your contacts with inside info, but it's imperative in one of these circumstances that you are not the guy that decides to stand out from the norm. Make sure you know if you're supposed to wear something specific.
I wore 3" heels to my AA interview...
Actually, that's a really good story about interview research! I'd been turned down by NWA for being .5" too short. The interview was going fabulous, I had it NAILED. Then they had to "verify my height", which was putting me up against a wall where a post-it note was stuck at the 5'2" mark (how accurate is that?! I don't know, anyway) so I came up .5" too short. An hour later I was on a ancient NWA 727 ORD bound...
Crushed. So when I finally snapped and had my "that's it" moment at Eagle and turned in my transfer papers to AA I knew from talking to others who'd been through the AA interview that the AA height requirement was not a "height number" but rather a reach test, where you had to reach into a mock overhead bin, undo the brackets on a fire extinguisher, and remove it. If you could pass that practical test, you were "tall enough". So I wore 3" heels to the interview, and having undone those types of latches for 6 years, I didn't NEED to be able to see the latch to undo it. I reached up, undid the bracket, and handed it to the interviewer with a smile.
Take the time to KNOW WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN during your airline interview, that is advice that is just as necessary for pilot interviews as for F/As. Talk to people who've been through that airline's interview process, know what you're going to face so you can prepare for it. No, you won't wear 3" heels to a pilot interview (or maybe you would, I dunno!), but if you know what kind of sim you may face, what kinds of questions will be on the test, what the CA's board likes to ask, etc, you'll be that much more prepared.
Actually, that's a really good story about interview research! I'd been turned down by NWA for being .5" too short. The interview was going fabulous, I had it NAILED. Then they had to "verify my height", which was putting me up against a wall where a post-it note was stuck at the 5'2" mark (how accurate is that?! I don't know, anyway) so I came up .5" too short. An hour later I was on a ancient NWA 727 ORD bound...
Crushed. So when I finally snapped and had my "that's it" moment at Eagle and turned in my transfer papers to AA I knew from talking to others who'd been through the AA interview that the AA height requirement was not a "height number" but rather a reach test, where you had to reach into a mock overhead bin, undo the brackets on a fire extinguisher, and remove it. If you could pass that practical test, you were "tall enough". So I wore 3" heels to the interview, and having undone those types of latches for 6 years, I didn't NEED to be able to see the latch to undo it. I reached up, undid the bracket, and handed it to the interviewer with a smile.Take the time to KNOW WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN during your airline interview, that is advice that is just as necessary for pilot interviews as for F/As. Talk to people who've been through that airline's interview process, know what you're going to face so you can prepare for it. No, you won't wear 3" heels to a pilot interview (or maybe you would, I dunno!), but if you know what kind of sim you may face, what kinds of questions will be on the test, what the CA's board likes to ask, etc, you'll be that much more prepared.
Cptnchia
Dissatisfied Customer
Interesting. I guess someone forgot to tell this to the people at Southernjets who hired me in my light grey pinstripe, white shirt, metallic silver/blue herringbone tie and black wingtips.
Must have been the white shirt that did it.
Mine was charcoal grey and I think I worse a paisley tie, hey, it was 1997! Same one that I wore for American, might have even been the same one that I wore during my Skyway interview, I can't remember.
Dress for performance. Look professional and sharp, to bolster your professional and sharp attitude.
Same one that I wore for American, might have even been the same one that I wore during my Skyway interview, I can't remember.Dress for performance. Look professional and sharp, to bolster your professional and sharp attitude.
Roger Roger
Bottom of the list
In the immortal words of ZZ Top, "every girl crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man"
Hootie
Old Skool
This is what I think I'm going to go with. Dark charcoal 2 button with some nice shoes. Im actually in the market for a new suit because of a funeral, but figured since my current suit was outdated and cheap even at my last interview 6 years ago, I am due for an update. Since I most likely won't need to wear a suit more than once a year I like a color and style that can handle a wedding, interview, funeral, or fancy dinner. Is above average $400 ish? I don't really want to spend more than I have to since this suit will occupy closet space 364 days a year.
Thanks for the all the helpful advice.
SurferLucas
Southern Gentleman
Black is always in style, period. You can pair it up with pretty much any color shirt/tie combo and it'll look nice. If you're looking for a deal, Nordstrom Rack is a good place to start. Banana Republic makes a nice suit (that's true to size) and they have the outlet stores where you can pick up a nice one for under $250.