Why should we hire you?

JustinS said:
Just ask yourself these questions. “Why do I want to work at this company? What specifically about me makes me a good fit for this company’s personality, mission, culture, etc.? What experiences and qualities will I bring to this company that they value?”
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That's not gonna work so well if you actually don't like their culture that much but, you know, it pays better than a regional so why not.
 
Thank you for the feedback, didn’t want to over complicate the question if asked by saying too much.The advice given will help me condense my answer. I am very interested in Delta Air Lines, as well as JetBlue. Not even sure this question would come up in one of these interviews, but sure will be great to be prepared if asked.
 
statusseeker1 said:
I’d hire you based solely on your attention to detail. Bonus points if you add an “s” to the Delta call sign on the radio!
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Taxiway D is known as "this is the only airport in the world where people apparently don't pay enough attention to differentiate between an aircraft callsign and a control instruction or clearance limit."
 
Autothrust Blue said:
That sounds awfully long and complex.

How about "I will be a reliable, dependable and productive member of your team."
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"Great! Specifically, how will you embody those qualities?"

If someone gives me stock answer like that in any interview, I'm going to expect that they have the story/narrative to support "reliable, dependable and productive."

Look - I know nothing about airline interviews, but I know a lot about hiring candidates. Whomever said that asking yourself why you want to work there is spot on. When I ask, "Why should I hire you instead of another candidate?" I'm asking you what you know about us - really - and *why* you want to work here. Start with why. Why is important.
 
Dphoenix said:
Well, I bombed my only legacy interview so far, so maybe do the exactly opposite of what I say but...
My answer (when I get my next shot...) will be because I will be well liked by my coworkers, I'm easy going, dependable, and loyal. When I upgrade, I'll set a positive example, I'll treat my FO's with kindness and mentor-ship, and a healthy heaping of patience and guidance. I'll always protect the brand and maintain a professional image and make sure professionalism is upheld to the highest degree. Because I bring something unique to the table through my background and non-aviation jobs, between teaching coworkers the real secrets of always providing excellent customer service, managing a highly successful sales department, and copious amounts of volunteer ALPA work to leave my current carrier better and safer than how I found it. I'll do the same thing at the next shop: Hire me because I'll be the guy that ASAPs a safety problem when 99 others will just do what they've always done because that's how they've always done it. I'll do the right thing, even when it's the difficult thing. I won't always do everything perfectly, and when I don't, I'll own my mistakes, and learn from them and help others to do the same. I'll protect the profession to the best of my ability and look to inspire, guide, and lead the next generation of aviators.

As for the hours, don't sell yourself short. More or less hours of airplaning (depending on what that even entails) correlates very weakly to any sort of ability to get through training, fly the airplane well, and not be a total jerk to your coworkers. To me, "I have all of the hours" would not be a strong selling point.
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Hopefully they will invite you for a second interview? I know a few acquaintances who also bombed their mainline moment, the second time around they were hired. No need to lose hope just yet.

Also congrats on scoring a mainline interview! There are many in your stead who wish they could get the chance to bomb one, I know that is likely not very consoling to hear, but you must be competitive even to be considered for one. If you feel better about it in time, I hope you post your interview experience on JC so that even in a not so glamorous moment, we all might learn from it.
 
ASpilot2be said:
Meh. I would agree and disagree. If they tell you what to say, then yes I agree. But I feel if the interview prep helps get rid of interview jitters, then it helps the airline get to know the actual you.
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This.
Interview prep is worth it and very beneficial.
Just need to make sure you grab the snake oil in the morning and not confuse it with the KY apparently.
 
ASpilot2be said:
Meh. I would agree and disagree. If they tell you what to say, then yes I agree. But I feel if the interview prep helps get rid of interview jitters, then it helps the airline get to know the actual you.
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Nah, dude.

“TMAAT (this)”
“Oh, you mean like last week?”

It is helpful insofar as organizing your thoughts, if you have trouble with that. But otherwise I consider what I spent on it to be a waste.

(Though, I *really* want my money back from RST, not the ECIC people.)
 
Autothrust Blue said:
Nah, dude.

“TMAAT (this)”
“Oh, you mean like last week?”

It is helpful insofar as organizing your thoughts, if you have trouble with that. But otherwise I consider what I spent on it to be a waste.

(Though, I *really* want my money back from RST, not the ECIC people.)
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Meh. Different strokes for different folks. Some people at my interview used no prep, and a few used the prep services. Personally I felt what I learned was extremely valuable. But some people are good at interviewing. I couldnt be farther from the case.
 
Skyway said:
Good evening all,

Looking to move on from regional airline flying. If I am am fortunate enough to ever receive an interview invite to the next level of flying for a legacy carrier, would like to know how some pilots would respond to the question, why should we hire you over the other qualified pilots interviewing as well? I have managed to come up with a couple of what I believe to be good, quality answers, however would like to read a couple other examples please.

I feel like this could be a challenging question because, I would not know all of the candidates, whom may very well be more qualified in terms of hours, and experience. I only have 6,000 total time, and of that just over 1,000 PIC turbine, with 5 type ratings. Do have an Associates, and Bachelor degree as well.

Appreciate any, and all feedback, thank you.
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Well...why should they hire you? That’s your answer.
 
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Just bring this cake, then smash it and yell obscenities about the ME3
 
Skyway said:
Good evening all,

Looking to move on from regional airline flying. If I am am fortunate enough to ever receive an interview invite to the next level of flying for a legacy carrier, would like to know how some pilots would respond to the question, why should we hire you over the other qualified pilots interviewing as well? I have managed to come up with a couple of what I believe to be good, quality answers, however would like to read a couple other examples please.

I feel like this could be a challenging question because, I would not know all of the candidates, whom may very well be more qualified in terms of hours, and experience. I only have 6,000 total time, and of that just over 1,000 PIC turbine, with 5 type ratings. Do have an Associates, and Bachelor degree as well.

Appreciate any, and all feedback, thank you.
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6000 hours is a lot as is 1000 PIC turbine. Don't sell yourself short with that kind of experience or beat yourself up too much if they don't choose you as you'll be at that level soon enough. Interviewing is always very tricky as you don't know who else has interviewed, what personal biases the interviewer has and how they'll interpret your behavior so the most important thing isn't to get too nervous or take it personally if they don't choose you yet. I'm not the most knowledgeable guy on the subject as I've never worked for the legacies, but I wish you luck and continued success in your career.
 
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