Atlas Air Flight Attendant Interview Tips
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1. Which airplane would you like?
o (4) Be sure to answer this question honestly. They are looking for
a real answer not "whatever Atlas wants me to fly". They asked
me to rank my top two and I said 747 and 767, by the end of the
interview they asked me again to confirm my selection and I
asked to switch to the 767 then the 747. They offered me the 767.
They actually do want to know that you have a preference. Like
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o (2) This seems to be pretty important. I think a lot of folks believe
Atlas won’t try and give you your choice. But i think they do their
best, so do your research as well as ask about the different
lifestyles on each fleet. Because from what i can tell, each fleet fits
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o (0) 777, 747, 767 Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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2. Training is challenging, do you feel you are prepared for it?
o (1) I am going into this job with a very real expectation and open
eyes that this will be a steep learning curve for me, given that I
have no 121 or 135 experience. I just let them know I knew what I
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3. Why do you want to work here?
o (30) I continue to enjoy the experience of traveling. Atlas provides
a diversity of flying experiences like few other airlines. It has
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4. Tell us about your work history.
o (1) My work history started when I was 11 years old with a paper
route. From there, I had jobs in fast food, grocery stores, and call
centers through college. After college, I was commissioned as an
officer in the US Air Force. Most of my career was spent flying KC-
10's. I also flew Global Hawks and worked on the staff at Air
Mobility Command. I finished my career as the commander of the
KC-10 Training Detachment in charge of KC-10 SIMCERT and
Syllabus Development. I was also a school house instructor. It was
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5. Tell me about a challenging flight?
o (1) The first flight after I had a friend die in a plane crash. I talked
about how that incident changed my decision making in a good
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6. Have you had any Checkride failures?
o (3) IF you have some, tell them, be honest! They are looking for
people with integrity. Explain what happened and what you
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o (2) Yes. I was not sucessful on my first upgrade attempt at
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7. What is the difference between CRM and TEM?
o (2) Crew Resource Management (working with the crew, dispatch,
ATC...). Threat Error Management (elimination of threats) Like
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8. Why Atlas?
o (3) Atlas would be an upgrade from regional flying. Like this
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9. Have you applied with any other companies?
o (0) Yes - I have a family to feed but I intend to re-apply to your
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10.Were you ever fired or forced to resign?
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11.How did you get started in aviation?
o (0) I went to a University with a flight program. Like this
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12.Do you have anything in your past that we might dig up in the
background check?
o (0) Absolutely not. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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13.Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with one of your crew,
how did you handle it and what was the result?
o (2) issue with FA about the messy galley with oil on ground and
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o (0) Old vs New (not young, ages were close). Very crusty unfriendly
fellow. I never pre-judge, and this was one instance maybe I
would have been better doing just that. Rather than assist a new-
hire, he'd set them up for failure in some way. Not only bad-form,
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14.Have you had any accidents or incidents?
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15.Were you ever taken-off flying duties?
o (0) Never Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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16.What do you know about Atlas?
o (18) Perfect opportunity to set yourself apart from other
interviewees by showing the research you have done. Forsure
know the Founder, year founded, CEO (Maybe even COO, CFO),
guiding principles, stock price, and fleet/domicile, and future
growth strategy (if you know it). Some bonus things to know
would be Atlas stance on carbon emissions, how they are dealing
with the COVID pandemic, etc. there are things I’m missing, I’m
sure, but I think this got me going in the right direction when I was
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o (10) I got into the valuation of Atlas vs UPS and their margins.
Atlas stock IMO is (was) way undervalued and their margins are
great. The day after I put in my notice at my current job when it
was announced they were being bought. I called it. I also spoke
about being in aviation since the late 80s and watching a lot of
pilots spend large portions of their careers on furlough. I added
that none of the airlines, UPS, or FedEx have changed their
business model in that time. So, when the next recession hits they
will all do what they do best, slice the bottom 1/3 of the seniority
list. Atlas has a built-in shock absorber with their business model;
ACMI, CMI, freight forwarding, freight and person charter, as well
as government contract and CARP work. I don't see a downturn
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17.Tell me about a time CRM broke down in the cockpit?
o (1) I had an instructor call me a derogatory term in the aircraft. I
talked about how I just compartmentalized and focused on
getting in the ground safely (basically informing it for the time),
and then confronted the instructor about it on the ground. Like
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18.How would you handle a coworker who was standoffish or
combative?
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19.What makes a good captain and how do you instill those traits in
your cockpit?
o (2) I'm very adept at using all resources and people available to
ensure safe operations. I'm a firm believer in buy in from my
entire crew inside and outside the aircraft whenever I have time
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20.Do you have any training failures or had to complete extra sim
lessons?
o (0) Just be honest about these, and focus on lessons learned in
the process, and how you have used those lessons to help others
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21.Summarize your resume for us.
o (3) I've been a pilot a long time. Nearly forty years. That saying "
there's old pilots, bold pilots. But there are no old-bold pilots" is
pretty accurate. Everything is out to get you. If you get that, you
stay safe. When the airline world was upended with many
mergers, I was dared to try out for the fire service. On a dare, I
lost 45 pounds, got up to just over a 7 minute mile, and passed
fire school at the top of my class. I took nearly five years off flying
to focus on journeyman requirements. A friend from anther fire
department offered me work at the flight school he worked at as
assistant chief instructor. Within a year he moved up and selected
me as assistant. 18 months later I was Chief Instructor when he
quite the fire department to work for NetJets. I spent the next few
years balancing Fire Department, Flight School Management, and
even got involved in setting up an new airline. When the airline
failed (as expected due many observable factors), Management
changed, and expectations of me and more work assigned with
no added compensation did it for me, and hung up a few hats and
peacefully resigned. That was August 1st 2001. Everything
changed a month later. I guess my high-point here is I never really
give up. Rarely give in. I walked into an interview for a place I'd
wanted to work for a long time. After the check-ride (including
Instruments) he asked me how do you stay so sharp with no real
flying to speak of over many months. Easy, Flight-sim by
Microsoft! Harder than the real thing. I'm no Naval Academy
prospect, I'm not that smart. Never did athletics. Average grades.
But I will give you back your money's worth if provided an
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o (1) This is an important question, asked many different ways, “tell
me about yourself” “talk about your aviation career” etc. this is
your turn to “brag” about yourself without being to cocky. It’s
important to highlight the things you want to highlight here such
as, talking about your training record (if it’s really good), grades,
GPA, graduating with honors, etc. if you don’t talk about this stuff
here you may not get a chance to work it in later. Obviously with
this question as well, make sure you hit the high points too (job
specific qualifications) but don’t forget to point out the special
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22.What equipment do you want and why?
o (0) 747 or 767 Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (0) Just have your truthful answer... show them that you have
done your research and know where the aircraft are based. Like
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23.Why do you want to leave your current employer?
o (0) I was furloughed. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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24.If you have a difficult captain, how do you complete the flight
successfully?
o (2) stick to SOP's and try to maintain sterile cockpit even above
10000. follow SOP's strictly and watch out for the capt. also
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25.How do you feel about 17, extendable up to 20 days trip?
o (1) I am flexible and use to a fluid schedule as this happens
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26.TMAAT that you overcame a difficult situation using CRM?
o (3) Flying in China where ATC barely speaks English . Even had
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27.The 747 training will be very challenging, do you think you will be
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I think that when you really love what you do, you enjoy even the
difficult or the challenging part of it. (August 19, 2020 - Andres D.)
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28.What does CRM mean to you?
o (5) Crew Resource Management is using all available resources to
optimize your decision making process, that is using the
combined skills and knowledge of everyone who is involved to
make a successful and safe flight. Resource is from everyone like
the pilots, cabin crew, ATC, ticket counter staff, baggage handlers,
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o (2) Safety = Risk Management using TEM Like this Answer Flag
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o (1) Gathering information from persons and environment at the
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29.Ae your prepared for this type of flying? (17 days on).
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o (0) yes, I do that at my current job Like this Answer Flag
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30.Tell me about a crisis you encountered and how did you manage it?
o (0) Lost the center hydraulic system on take off out of Hong Kong.
Ran the checklist, spoke with the company, dumped fuel,
alternate flaps and brakes for landing. Taxied clear with no body
steering, met be the fire trucks. All was well. Like this
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31.How did you hear about Atlas?
o (1) I heard about a atlas through my previous airline. The VP of
operations told all aircrew that Atlas was taking applications. After
that I did my own research to learn more about the
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32.Are you familiar with our schedules?
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33.What will be challenging for you if you’re hired?
o (2) just adjusting to the routine of a new company. Like this
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34.If I call up one of your Atlas friends, what good things will he/she
say about you?
o (1) Professional, loyal and just an overall good friend to have and
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35.How did you get into flying?
o (0) My father was a fighter pilot Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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36.Have you given Atlas permission to access your PRD?
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37.Are you currently employed with a flying job?
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38.How will your family deal with our schedules?
o (3) Better than current commuting schedule they are on
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39.How do you feel about 17/13 schedule?
o (0) At my present company I work 56 days on 28 off Like this
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40.When did I put in my application and what made me decide on
Atlas now?
o (2) I said a friend of mine had gone there about a year ago and
had recently told me how much he liked it. I didn't know much
about them prior to that, I started researching and then regretted
not having them on my radar sooner. I liked the idea of traveling
the world, their planes, and the three guys are knew who worked
there loved it and encouraged me to get on board. Like this
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o (2) I knew little about Atlas aside from seeing the 747s parked
next to us at FedEx BWI. I really had no plan to leave where I was,
but a nagging feeling kept telling me time to do something new.
Life threw the rest at me, and after I left the compony it was "try"
to retire, or keep on pushing. I applied like the next day. Then
remembered Robert who moved over to Southern Air about a
year before. My decision was confirmed when the recruiter called.
Robert was stoked that I might get hired, and so far just the
experience getting to the final interview has been very
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41.Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
o (0) working at Atlas as a Captain Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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42.Tell me about a time regarding a crew member that was difficult to
work with.
o (1) Other Chinese pilots that didn’t speak English at all Like this
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43.How will you prepare for this job?
o (1) I will get into the books as soon as they're available, and ask
my friends in the company about what the best topics would be
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o (0) Study, reach out to network who works there currently Like
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44.Why did you leave previous employment?
o (2) I am still currently employed at Falcon Aviation but need to
make the move back to stateside for job security and
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o (2) Terminated due to redundancy Like this Answer Flag
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45.Where does Atlas fly?
o (2) Atlas air operates globally to destinations throughout North
America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Like this
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o (1) Generally 400 Airports 100 Countries; throughout North
America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, India and Asia Pacific. Like
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46.How are you going to prepare for training if you get hired?
o (2) I will study all available material, manuals, etc. During
simulator training I practice by chair flying the profiles, preferably
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o (1) Find out what study materials are available and start
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47.What are your best and most challenging days in aviation?
o (0) I loved being an instructor for our brand new students in my
aircraft. They always keep you on your toes, but you see the most
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48.Where have you been internationally?
o (2) I started answering, and she cut me off after about 10
countries... :-) Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (1) More than 85% of the world, the special ones, are those tiny
countries that I did not know they existed until I was scheduled to
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49.How will you make the transition from whatever you are flying
now, to a 747?
o (0) Well, I am currently a Flight Instructor on the 747-400 at Pan
Am. It should be a fairly easy transition for me, I'll obviously need
to learn Atlas flows, procedures, and callouts. Like this
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o (0) I've studied 747 aircraft systems and Atlas Airlines Flight deck
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50.What is something about flying for Atlas that you think is not nice?
o (1) I don't know anything that could be conceived as "not nice" for
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51.Did you ever resign from a flying job?
o (1) No, however I was terminated when my airline recently closed.
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52.How do you get along with someone who you don't see eye to eye
with on a long trip?
o (3) Always ensure that SOP's are locked in. Keep the talking light
hearted and avoid hot topics that may create unnecessary
conflict. Stick to areas of agreement... If all else fails, just remain
quiet and respectful and complete the flight safely and
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53.Most memorable flight?
o (1) My most influential flight was in the C-17 when my crew and I
picked up an unscheduled sensitive mission from a down range
location back to Ramstein Air Base Germany in order to give some
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54.Tell me about an Captain/FO who is on your no fly list?
o (1) I don’t have a no fly list . Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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55.Tell me about a time you had an airborne technical problem and
how would you have done things differently?
o (1) Give them your story. If you don't have anything tell them you
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56.Why should we hire you?
o (17) I have a stable track record in terms of employment. I have
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57.Where did you see yourself a year ago?
o (3) A year ago I thought I would have been hired by a major airline
but due to Covid all my plans changed. Like this Answer Flag
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58.How will your family handle you being gone long periods of time?
o (3) I spent almost 29 years in the military and spent more than 6
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o (0) I have been doing the same for the past 27 years. Like this
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59.What is something you did not know about Atlas that you learned
from our video presentation?
o (4) This is a good time to mention something about the partners
that they fly for/fly with. A good example is that the Polar
certificate is now one with the Atlas certificate. So while Polar Air
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60.What if something big breaks at home while you are gone?
o (1) I have been working overseas. For the last 7 years and when
thing come up I have a very smart wife and good friends to help
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o (0) Such is life So good idea to have warranty on all appliances
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61.Do you think there might be any struggles?
o (0) I mentioned being on 145/Legacy forever and that the 170 was
very similar, so it would be different to learn a new airplane. Like
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62.Rank your past employers best to worst. Why is this one your best?
Why is this one your worst?
o (1) Give your honest opinion and give them the reasons why you
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63.What would you do if Captain Crabby is deviating from the SOP’s?
o (3) I feel that SOP's must be followed and I would question his
motives and point out the proper SOP even if it required pulling
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64.What Makes a good First Officer
o (4) Being knowledgeable about SOP's and aircraft systems, and
assisting the Captain in completing his duties in a respectful, but
still assertive way to ensure safe and compliant operation. Like
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o (0) one that is there to properly fulfill his duties as FO and to assist
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65.Tell us about yourself.
o (1) This is a questions asked in a lot of different ways, but I think
it’s very important to tell them what you want them to know
about you while also hitting the high points. What I mean by that
is, this is where you want to talk about achievements, training
record at your respective jobs or flight training (if it was good),
your GPA and graduate honors, extra curricular activities,
volunteering that you’ve done, etc. there may not be a better time
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66.How do we know you're not going to leave after training?
o (4) This is a HUGE question for them. I should have been more
prepared but I reinforced that I had not applied any where else
and that I was 100% seeking employment with Atlas and no other.
Hopefully it came across sincere and I was later told that it could
be perceived as a lie if I told them I wasn't applying anywhere
else. I was very straight forward and had no hesitation with
answering this so hopefully it was believable. The only thing I said
that may be an issue was that I was not competitive "at the
moment" with anyone else therefore I had not applied. The "at
the moment" part I tried to back peddle as it may have come
across that I would jump ship once becoming competitive. This is
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o (1) I have never taken a job with another plan in the works. To me
when a company invests in you (be it Atlas, Air Force, or United
Express), there is an expectation. If you succeeded in training, and
made it though IOE, they did you right. Now it's your turn.
Personally I make a years commitment (at a minimum) to make it
work for both sides. If I am half the pilot I advertised on the
application it should all balance out. Even with no signed
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67.How will you adapt to different environments?
o (2) Good diet, exercise and plenty of sleep Like this Answer Flag
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68.What was your biggest accomplishment outside of aviation?
o (0) Family, serving a community. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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69.What is the biggest threat to Part 121?
o (1) Fuel prices Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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70.What would you do if Delta called and offered you a job at the same
time we did?
o (6) I would be very honest and say yes It goes to integrity Like
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71.What are the longest legs you fly now and how will you adjust to
the long Atlas legs?
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o (0) SJU to PTP, or DHN to MEM. I never minded the longer legs in
our system. Adjusting will really mean learning when to start
down, and just do it over and over until that little "slightly"
automatic thing kicks in where things feel normal. I foresee no
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72.If you get the 767, are you ok with that?
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o (0) Absolutely! Type rated 2 for 1! Can't do a lot better than that,
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73.Have you ever had a situation where you disagreed with the
captain?
o (0) Yes. There were times in my previous airline where the CA I
was flying with confused cloud clearance requirements vs
approach mins (DH/MDA). After some tactful discussion we got it
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74.How would you prepare, especially coming from a military
background to flying 121 with the far aim and lots of regulations
etc.?
o (1) Come in with an open mind to New ways of doing things, and
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75.Tell me about your most influential IP
o (1) Interestingly enough, the most influential IP I ever flew with
was not a great IP at all; in fact, he was the worst I ever flew with.
However, he taught me how not to be and allowed me to grow as
a more well rounded and flexible IP when I, years later, returned
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76.What is your favorite topic to instruct/teach?
o (0) Hydraulic sistem Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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77.What was something you learned about yourself during training at
your current employer?
o (1) to set small goals and achieve them rather than to look at the
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78.What is ACMI?
o (8) aircraft crew maintanance and insurance Like this
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79.Tell me your longest flight.
o (0) Short story about a flight from Europe to Africa. Like this
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o (0) New Jersey to Doha. 35 minutes on the boom to receive 180K
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80.What do you find challenging about your current job?
o (1) No schedule. The inability to plan anything a week away,
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81.Did the tower ever ask you to call a number after you land?
o (0) Yes - the controller had confusion over a request. We
discussed how it was requested and why the company/unit does
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82.What frustrates you about your current company?
o (0) Being furloughed Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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83.How will your family support you being gone across the world?
o (1) As a military pilot, my family has developed good habits for
when I'm gone and when I return from long trips. If we're unable
to talk due to time zone conflicts, I will always send emails to
check in. It is all about trust in each other and making sure we
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84.Who is the CEO?
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85.If you were hired, would you volunteer for Open Time?
o (3) yes, unless there is a family event I like to attend. Like this
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86.Tell me about a mistake you've made in the flight deck?
o (0) Spent 15 mins over the pole trying to get an oceanic clearance
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87.What was your worst day in aviation?
o (7) The day I was furloughed from Midwest Airlines Like this
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o (0) The day my company announced we were shutting down the
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o (0) Kabul. It was myself and about two dozen others scheduling all
the flights through Kabul during the evacuation. It wasn’t just
getting the waves of people out, it became where do you put
them How do you care for them? How do we get supplies and
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88.What was your best day in aviation?
o (7) the day i got my upgrade to captain Like this Answer Flag
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89.How do you feel about being based in Stansted?
o (3) I would be happy to relocate to any base the company asks me
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90.Will you resign from United?
o (0) Yes Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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91.What will you do if you get a job offer from someone else and us at
the same time?
o (10) Some people recommend the "shotgun approach" to
applying to new airlines. I, instead am more laser focused where I
seek out others that are currently employed, do online research
and in my particular case even take a jump seat ride to take to
some of the front line employees to help make the decision on
whether to apply or not. That being said, Atlas is the only
company that I have an application in with and am thankful for
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o (4) I have been selective about who I've applied to. I haven't
applied any where else. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (0) I interviewed the same day with UPS. I was honest about that. I
told them the base and schedule was the most important thing to
me. The airframe was secondary. If Atlas gave me CVG and UPS
gave me ANC I was going to Atlas. I also preferred the Atlas
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92.How do you feel about being on the road for up to 22 days?
o (5) I am used to being on the road for that long right now. Like
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o (2) I have done this type of schedule before in previous jobs and
now that I have experienced a different schedule where I am only
home 2-3 days in between trips, I am interesting in returning back
to the longer trips in order to have a better quality of life at home
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93.Have you ever flown ACMI before?
o (3) YES Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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94.Your chief pilot and captain are talking and you're not getting all
the checklist done and the tower clears you for take off... what do
you do?
o (10) Tell the tower that you need some time on the runway before
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o (3) Remind them, very tactfully, that there is a sterile cockpit rule
on the ground during taxi, and that we as a crew are falling
behind. Inform ATC that you will need more time if what you have
left will leave you rushed. Screwing up in front of the Chief is not
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o (2) The CVR is running. Chime in quickly and appropriately,
"gentlemen we are sterile, we've been issued takeoff clearance by
the Tower, Pre Takeoff Checks are incomplete. Should we request
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95.What would you do if the captain shows up drunk and pushes you
around?
o (8) I would politely ask him if he had drank alcohol within the
company specified rules and give him an opportunity to step
down from duty and call in sick, if that does not work I will tell him
I am offloading myself from the flight and that he should call
company for a replacement First Officer. I will absolutely NOT fly
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o (1) I would quietly walk off the plane and notify scheduling, my
immediate superior and whomever else the company designates
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96.If you're fatigued to the point of being unsafe would you still fly?
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97.What would you do if the captain is being unsafe or nonstandard?
o (4) Direct him towards the SOPM Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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98.What would you do if the captain is loading more gas than normal?
o (11) I would ask if there's a specific reason for loading extra
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99.What do you do when you find yourself bored?
o (4) I would talk about a common interest that both of us has and
expand on it to keep a healthy conversation going. Like this
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o (3) I usually attempt to pick a conversation with the other crew
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o (1) I read a lot. But I also make sure I download a lot of movies for
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100. What would the dispatchers at your current employer say
about you?
o (5) Hard working, always looking for ways to get back in timeline
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101. What is your current work schedule like?
o (0) Fulltime starting 2017. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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102. What do you do outside of work/for fun?
o (1) Family is first then gym and Golf. Like this Answer Flag
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103. What gets you worked up/angry?
o (2) I am laid back and try not to let anything get me to those
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104. What would people who work with you say about you?
o (3) I am honest professional and punctual. Like this Answer Flag
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105. When you find yourself getting angry, how do you handle that
emotion?
o (2) I am naturally calm but if I find myself in that situation I will
discuss the concerning issue in a professional way with concerned
parties. I find it important not to allow this type issues to
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106. What would be some challenges of flying with a new captain?
o (1) the only thing that might come to mind is if he is non
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107. Captain goes below mins, what do you do?
o (6) Call “No Runway GO Around” Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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o (0) Assertively callout NO RUNWAY GO AROUND. You must be
your own advocate in this situation, There is literally no time to
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108. Have you ever taken the controls from my FO?
o (2) I said that as an instructor I try to give my students a pretty
long leash to make mistakes but couldn’t think of too many times
I’ve had to take the controls. One that came to mind was a near
landing gear over speed; I exercises the two challenge rule to
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109. Being a CA for so long and coming here as an FO how would
you convey your knowledge to a newly upgraded CA and not
offend?
o (1) well I will allow him to make the commands but if I feel that I
can offer him some inside and knowledge I will ask him if he is
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110. What would you do if the Captain shows up drunk?
o (6) I firmly stated that the a/c wasn't going flying with a drunk
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o (2) 1. Try to convince him not to go to the airport/call out sick. 2.
Be very firm that you will not operate the flight. Let
station/dispatch know the situation and that a new crewmember
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111. What would you do if the Captain continues below minimums
and refuses to go around?
o (4) Commence a go around Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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refuses to go around, call and advice ATC "Going around" (November
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112. What would you look for if you were hiring someone for this
job?
o (3) This can be a big bonus for those of you that have been on
recruiting teams, interview teams, etc. I say that because you can
again remind the panel that you did that for a former employer
and explain what you actually looked for in candidates. If you
weren’t on the recruiting teams, this is a good time to dip into the
presentation and your self studying of Atlas’ guiding principles.
Without saying “well I know the guiding principles are...” use the
guiding principles “secretly” as a guide to what you’d be looking
for from a candidate, that way as your explains your answer the
panel can be like “wait a second, he or she, is using our guiding
principles” then you will have their full undivided attention. Like
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113. TMAAT that you had an emergency. Would it be better for the
Capt. to be the PM(Pilot Monitoring) or PF(Pilot Flying)?
o (4) The way I currently brief my FOs are, if I am flying and it is a
minor issue (caution msg or minor incident in the cabin) I will
continue flying and let them do the QRH/ask the questions. If it is
a major emergency (warning msg, severe illness, something
needing police, etc) then I will transfer controls to FO and I will
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o (1) First officer flies. Captain fixes. Transfer controls if necessary.
This is for all airborne scenarios. On the ground the FO should
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114. You’re new to the line out of training and the captain isn’t
abiding by SOP’s. He claims to know how to fly the airplane the
right way. What would you say to him?
o (4) I would point out that we should follow the SOP as thats the
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o (1) If you are brand-new, chances are that you may be wrong. It's
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115. You’re flying with a captain, who is flying the airplane, at
1000ft to land he’s outside of stabilized approach criteria. What
would you do?
o (2) If already outside stabilized approach criteria; Call : GO -
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o (1) During the approach the PM will monitor airspeed, altitude,
heading, decent rate and track. Should a deviation develop the
PM will state which perimeter has been exceeded. If it becomes
obvious that the PF has not corrected the deviation, the PM
should continue to make appropriate calls. Should it become
apparent that the approach is not stabilized and the PF is not
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116. You’re flying with a captain, who is flying the airplane, at
500ft to land he’s outside of stabilized approach criteria. What
would you do?
o (1) Give oral warning "unstable" If no response from Captain.
Announce "Go Around" Give the captain a opportunity to correct
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117. You fly a max duty leg and are tired. You’re unable sleep
during your rest period due to bad hotel/noise etc... You know
you’re fatigued and not safe to fly. What would you do?
o (9) Call in fatigued. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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118. Your captain hears that you called in fatigued and he's upset.
He doesn’t want to delay the flight because he has to get home for
an event. He try's to convince you to fly. What do you say?
o (7) Sorry captain, I’m fatigued and not safe to fly. Like this
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119. You called in fatigued and your captain says that the other
two pilots and himself will pick up your hours and that you could
sleep for the entire flight and that they don’t mind, and it will look
right on paper. What do you do?
o (4) Reafirm that I had already called in fatigued and what he was
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120. How do you deal with fatigue?
o (2) sleep. when I can Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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121. When would I call it a day if tired?
o (2) Anytime that I feel that safety may be compromised. Like this
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122. Tell about a time where you used CRM in an emergency or
any other situation.
o (2) I talked about a unique flight control emergency I had in
combat and how I utilized all the crew members to resolve the
situation, including debriefing the passengers on deplaning they
aircraft safely after the emergency landing. The landing ended up
being a non-event, but we were prepared for a worst case. Like
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123. How do you feel about flying into hazardous area like Afghan,
Africa?
o (0) I currently fly to these destinations and am used to it. Like
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124. Tell me about your history in aviation.
o (3) As well as telling them about your path to where you are, tell
them about how you’ve succeeded in the areas where you’ve
succeeded. Such as, training record (if it’s good), extra jobs you’ve
had in the industry (have you been a gate agent, ramper, fueler),
your university, etc. As a former interviewer I know it can get stale
hearing our same stories over and over, so if there is stuff that
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125. If I call up one of your Atlas friends, what will they say you’ll
need to work on.
o (0) Sometimes i do things in a hurry … I need to slow down Like
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126. You mentioned you jumpseated with us before (ANC – HKG),
you know how long the flights are, how are you going to prepare
for it?
o (1) I have not jumseated on Atlas but I am used to long hours on
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127. How are you going to prepare for last minutes change of
schedule?
o (2) Having been military, the family and I are use to last minute
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o (0) my family and I are used to this Like this Answer Flag
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128. What do you like to do when you’re free or not at work?
o (2) Family time gym and golf Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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o (1) Having been military and away from the family from time to
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129. What kind of business model and airline do you think you
would expect on a flight from Honolulu to Sydney?
o (4) ACME/CMI, Qantas. They seem to be happy with answer Like
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130. You get to Sydney and are at a bar with your captain, a couple
Australian pilots walk up to you and start accusing you of flying
their planes, in their country, and that you’re taking their jobs. How
do you react?
o (4) Politely excuse ourselves, settle our bill and leave. Like this
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131. The next day, you and your crew are at the airport but the
captain is late. You discover that he isn’t acting right, and smells
kind of off (Didn’t say specifically smells like alcohol). What do you
do?
o (2) I would encourage him to call in sick. If, he doesn't respond to
anything I say, I say I'd call the safety and stands guys and have
them call him and try to talk sense into him. I'm not gonna fly with
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o (2) Ask him if he feels ok, what has he eaten, how did he sleep,
how was his hotel room and what happened to him? etc. He
might have food poisoning, blood sugar issues or been exposed
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o (0) Encourage the captain to take a sick day and that we notify the
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132. What would you do if you didn’t get the job at Atlas?
o (2) continue with my current job. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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o (0) Continue working as a contractor for the U.S.
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o (0) Begin early retirement. It's been a blast. Like this
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133. How would your military experience translate to Atlas?
o (0) The Capt did express that it's been tough hiring military
because of mil leave issues but I assured him of my expected
deployment schedule and how my 20 year is coming sooner
rather than later (guard.) That seemed to help. Like this
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134. What do you see as greatest challenge coming from military
to airline?
o (1) Adapting to 121 ops and learning how company SOPs differ
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135. Why do you think you would fit in here?
o (1) The majority of my commercial flying has been with scheduled
135 operators. Of that, the most enjoyable(and profitable in terms
of income and quality of life had been with cargo operations.) It's
a very different world. having lived on the backside of the clock
for some time, I found that those that choose this are some of the
best pilots and men and women I have ever worked with. Atlas is
a mosaic of backgrounds, and "fit" might not be the right word.
Maybe "blend", because each ingredient (personality) adds to the
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136. How would you respond to constant schedule changes?
o (2) After a period of observation, I might inquire. Sometimes
things happen internally due to mistyping, or other data errors.
The situation may not change until it is addressed. I am ok with
changes. But there are limits, especially if it begins interfering with
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No issues, I knew that before becoming a pilot. (November 17, 2021 -
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137. Who do you know here?
o (0) I didn’t know anyone really, so how I talked about this was
explaining how i was going to be reaching out to my regionals
“alumni” that I know at Atlas and asking for advice, information,
study tactics, etc. I explained how we have a online forum of all
my regionals “alumni” at all the different carriers. Like this
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o (0) A friend of mine that worked with me at my previous
employer, and on my advice move to heavier equipment, and got
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138. What is one of your weaknesses and how do you plan on
improving?
o (1) Over-planner: I try to ensure I do regular checks of general
knowledge and proficiency to build confidence that I can operate
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139. As a pilot what gives you a sense of accomplishment and
what have you done in the last year in the aviation world to
improve your knowledge or skills?
o (2) Getting the job done when all seems against it. While we must
respect weather, this job cannot be done without understanding
what we observe. Making the right call where others I work with
probably would not give one that "Ya, now this is how you do it"
little inner buzz. I never challenge weather. But better knowledge
on how to "use" your equipment can make those decisions a little
more accurate. I sought out another more experienced Captain
and had a good sit-down to go over his interpretation on how to
better use the on board radar we were provided. It was a
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140. Have you had any mentors throughout your career?
o (0) Yes - former Captain / Aircraft Commander that took the time
to really ensure I understood why they operated in certain ways.
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o (0) Capt., David Whitman, Eastern Airlines (rip), was a friend and
mentor for me from day one on my first job as a CFI. If I was in
doubt, I know who to ask (but at a price). I rarely got a straight
forward answer. It always made me search for more, and it was
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141. I'm sitting at JFK preparing for a flight East towards Europe,
then we get a change to fly West to Dallas and then somewhere
further West into Westbound time zones. What adjustments would
I have to make?
o (0) I just said that I would have gotten good rest for the trip no
matter the time zone I was heading into and would have been
prepared for any flight. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (0) Rest is necessary in this game. If we take the westward run,
we're not facing jet-lag as we would headed East. Either way, as a
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142. Do you have any hobbies?
o (1) Maintaining our property (acre), Music (guitars, acoustic and
electric), and our dogs (Husky, Mix, and Aussie). I'd say my son,
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143. What do you like to do on your days off?
o (0) family time, gym and golf Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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o (0) Catchup on home things. Take the trailer somewhere for a few
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144. Tell us your greatest accomplishment in your flying career.
o (0) Initial Captain Upgrade Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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o (0) It would be nice to say upgrade to captain on the 747. But to
me having an opportunity to fly with an actual member of the
Lafayette- Escadrille for an hour, or meeting and flying with
former Luftwaffe pilots, and actual hands-on experience in a real
Ford Tri-motor are among my finest accomplishments in my
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145. Tell us about a time you were happy with the decision you
decided to make.
o (0) when I asked my wife to marry me.The time I decided to attend
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146. How do you feel about the contract negotiations?
o (0) not real familiar with the negotiations but hope it has a
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147. Have you thought about the financial struggle that the 1st
year might bring?
o (2) I spoke about being a first year regional first officer and how I
dealt with that, saying I’m glad I had that experience with lower
pay and that I would use the same strategy moving forward. Like
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148. Why now?
o (0) Get to your company ASAP! Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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149. I see that you are an instructor, what would your students
say about you if I asked them?
o (0) Professional, treats everyone with respect Like this
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150. What would you do if you smell alcohol on the captain?
o (0) Ask him if he or she has been drinking. Like this Answer Flag
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151. What are your pet peeves in the cockpit?
o (0) Inattention or annoyed attitudes towards SOPs Like this
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152. How would you deal with a 2-3 leg commute to ANC.
o (2) This is a great time to show that you’ve researched the
company/paid attention at the company presentation and
mention gateway travel.... also, going forward they are asking you
this to get you to think about rest, which may lead into a question
involved in flying to a destination opposite of your intended
destination with regards to time zones to see how you would
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153. How would you deal with last minute schedule changes
expecting to go to a cold climate just to be put back into rest to fly
to a warm climate the next day?
o (0) Be prepared for both climates. Part of the job as long haul
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154. How do you deal with complacency?
o (2) I was an instructor at my previous airline so one of the
questions was about that. I can't remember the exact phrasing of
the question but my answer was "any pilot who thinks they know
it all probably needs to find a different line of work". Like this
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155. What would you do if you are flying with three other very
senior pilots, you are fresh out of the school house, and you have
an MEL for a boost pump that is not done correctly. They all say we
are good to go, how would you handle that situation?
o (6) Instead of pointing out the problem, address the situation in
such a way where the other pilots can teach me their decision
making process and the WHY behind how it's "good to go". They
may lead to a correction in my understanding, or it may lead to
them identifying that there really is a problem. Either way, dig into
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156. What is your favorite system in the E175 and describe it.
o (1) I choose hydraulic, described the overhead panel, how many
systems, what for, emergency situations, PTU, etc. Very basic. He
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157. What would a scheduler say about you if I called them?
o (1) A scheduler from my previous company would say I’m
professional and level headed even when I’m faced what appears
to be a “rougher” than normal schedule. I presented myself
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158. Will it be a tough transition from highly experienced IP to
new FO?
o (1) No. Coming from the Air Force I'm used to “starting over” lower
on the totem pole and professionally and tactfully handling
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159. What are your leadership styles?
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160. What do you love about your current company?
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161. How do you feel about going from a Captain back to a First
Officer? How will you handle that transition?
o (1) It is natural when going to a new organization and new aircraft
to have to learn through experience. While I can share the
airmanship I've developed as a Captain and Instructor, I need to
always know that I have a lot to learn in this company and this
aircraft before I'll be ready to jump to the left seat. I'll enjoy the
learning process, and work to become an effective Captain at
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o (0) The captain at atlas has way more international knowledge
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162. What do you bring to Atlas?
o (0) I bring worldwide aviation experience built up from years of C-
17 missions from a large variety of down range locations and
mission sets. Additionally, being a T-6/C17 instructor brings with it
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163. What was challenging about changing from 135 to 121?
o (0) This is a good time to bring up the similarities and what you
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164. Layover and captain is drinking at the bar within 8 hours of
show time.. what do you do?
o (0) Be professional, be polite, but be prudent. Like this
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165. They are going to ask you how are you sure you can handle
the schedule? Will you be happy?
o (0) Remember that in most cases you will be flying with an
augmented crew. Do not hesitate to make them aware that you
are aware of this, and that even with changes to your schedule,
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166. Tell me about a time, When you broke a FAR/SOP/Other Rule?
o (0) I used dipped below my fuel reserve for mission
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167. Tell me about a time, When you finished a flight and looked
back at the airplane while walking away and said "never again will I
do that" about a flight?
o (0) I used an example that I took my parents flying when I thought
it was going to be a quick flight.. but then clouds moved in faster
than I expected, so there I was shooting a precision approach in a
C182 down to 700' that I was "current" in for instrument flying
and had all the necessary pubs needed to fly an approach.. but I
wasn't super comfortable shooting an approach off on old OBS..
and that I put myself into a situation where I wasn't intending to
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168. Have you passed a student that you regretted?
o (1) Never. As an instructor in the T6B I ALWAYS thoroughly
prepared all of my students to be more than prepared and
therefore I never had any doubts. For those students that I have
given evals, I was always fair and without any doubts that they
would safely and conservatively operate within the envelope and
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169. Tell me about the pilot you admire the most?
o (1) Here I talked about my dad and how he is my role
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170. If you were to get recalled from your legacy carrier in three
years from now, what would be some things we can do at Atlas to
make you consider staying here?
o (0) Competitive contract. Work rules. Retirement. Instead of 17/13.
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171. What are the characteristics of the Captains that you liked
flying with?
o (1) By the book captain Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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172. If your role model was sitting next to you here why should we
hire you over him?
o (1) My Father, he’s a pilot too, but cannot hire him he’s almost 65
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173. What are the gaps in your employment from?
o (0) Just answer honestly Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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174. When was your last line check?
o (0) 6 months ago Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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175. What would you do with a disgruntled passenger?
o (2) Talk to the flight attendants, listen to them, try to find a
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176. Tell me a time you had to use CRM to resolve a crew member
conflict?
o (0) Be honest. Don't give false stories just to make it sound
interesting. If you don't have anything just say maybe your good
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177. As an instructor tell me about a time you demonstrated good
communication?
o (0) communicated well with the student to look out for VFR traffic
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178. Who is the founder of Atlas?
o (2) Micheal Chowdry Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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179. What aviation story would you tell your buddies when trying
to impress them?
o (0) As an instructor in management, I like to tell the story about a
student that came to me struggling and wanting to quit, and I
started flying with him myself, and he became the best student
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180. What is Atlas's call sign on the radio?
o (1) Giant Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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181. What is the greatest cause of pilot errors?
o (0) Being complacent at anything you do. Like this Answer Flag
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Interview Process Details / Paperwork / Questions
1. Can you rank your preference for aircraft assignment?
o (0) I went for quality of life choice here. After asking the pilots
during my interview I opted for 767 as first choice with 747 as
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2. What would be your first aircraft choice and why?
o (0) I answered this truthfully based on what lifestyle I preferred.
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3. Was there anything in the video presentation that was new
information for you?
o (1) Yes. I was unaware that Atlas trains Air Force one pilots! Like
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4. What is your availability?
o (1) Once a class date is offered, I would need to give my current
employer 2 weeks notice just as I would do at Atlas in the unlikely
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5. Do you have an application anywhere else?
o (1) I told them Delta because my dad retired there after 20 years
so it kind of felt like I had to but that I don’t keep the app active
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6. Would you need to give your current employer 2 weeks notice?
o (1) Current employer is the military, have already given them six
months notice! But I do say I would need at least two weeks to set
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8. How flexible are you willing to be?
o (1) Being in the military has taught me the value of flexibility. As
long as it is within the scope of my job and doesn't break any
rules, I am happy to be flexible in order to provide the most value
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9. Would the long trips we do be a problem for you?
o (1) I said my biggest concern would be my family, but we have a
good support network where we live, and they would be ok with
the long trips. They followed up with if I would be okay on the
road that long, and I said I’d have no issues. Like this
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10.Can you accept an immediate training date?
o (0) No, my availability was five months out. Like this
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11.Will you stay for 2 years?
o (0) I answered this truthfully and said that if I got a job offer from
another airline I would consider the airline and the current state
of the industry to make a decision but that Atlas has always been
somewhere i want to be and it would take a big offer to
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12.Are you ready for this challenge? How will you set yourself up to
succeed at Atlas?
o (3) I’m ready and can’t wait. I’ll work with classmates and other
students, set aside study time and ensure my affairs are in order
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13.Did you leave your previous employers on good terms?
o (1) Yes. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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14.We are hiring for ___base, how would you feel about being based
at___?
o (0) I am full aware that I will be based wherever the companies
need the pilots. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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15.Do you have any questions for us?
o (2) After my tech interview, I spent a few minutes chatting with the
interviewer talking about the pros/cons of each fleet. It was nice
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16.How did you prepare for this interview?
o (0) I used this website, studied the topics provided by HR and
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17.Would you prefer Atlas or Southern and what airplane?
o (1) I said Atlas 747 because it would be a unique experience and I
liked the type of flying (random locations world wide), as it was
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18.What is your available start date?
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Phone / Virtual
1. This was asked in multiple questions: Any Check ride failures,
training event failures, FAA violations, incidents, accidents,
revocation of certificates including medical?
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2. Can you pass a TSA security/background check? Are there any
issues with your background we need to be aware of?
o (0) Yes I can pass a background check, and no issues will come up
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3. Why haven’t you upgraded to Captain on the CRJ at your current
airline?
o (0) I recently obtained the required 1000 hour turbine time, and
there has not been any opportunity to upgrade in the last two
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Technical Weather Questions
1. What does the jetstream look like on a SIG chart?
o (2) Solid black lines. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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2. On a WX prog chart, what are the symbols for volcano and
tropopause height?
o (1) Square with three ticks on top Like this Answer Flag
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3. What is the jet speed, reading from a high level prognostic chart?
o (0) The prognostic charts indicate jet streams speeds that are
more than 80kts. Arrowheads indicate the orientation of each jet
stream. Double hatched lined identify changes in windspeed and
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4. What is the number in a rectangular box in a High Level weather
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o (2) Tropopause height Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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5. What is the jet stream and how do you tell its velocity on a weather
chart?
o (6) Narrow band of high speed air > 80 kts , triangle and
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6. What is A02 on a METAR?
o (0) Precipitation discriminator. Can tell you what type of precious
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o (0) Automated and precipitation sensor Like this Answer Flag
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o (0) Regarding AUTOmated METARs, the AIM says there are two
different kinds. of automated stations: "AO1 for automated
weather reporting stations. without a precipitation discriminator,
and AO2 for automated stations. with a precipitation
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7. What is the forecast area for a TAF?
o (7) PREDICTED weather conditions expected to occur within a 5SM
radius of an airport. May include expected weather within 5 to 10
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8. Look at an oceanic winds aloft depiction chart, how strong are the
winds? what is the long curvy line?
o (2) Barbs indicate 50 knot winds, double lines through a wind line
indicate a change in windspeed. Go to
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9. Are METAR winds magnetic or true?
o (18) True Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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10.Describe Windshear Escape Procedures.
o (0) With a decreasing performance windshear. Max power spoilers
in, maintain aircraft configuration, pitch up to flight director follow
the flight director with the AMI present. if decent continues “Full
Power” fly out of the shear. If AMI is unavailable pitch up to the
stick shaker and maintain minimum speed until vertical speed
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11.What does VCSH mean in the TAF and what is the radius of the TAF?
o (1) Rain Shower in the Vicinity. 5 statute mile radius around an
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12.Look at the Wx Prog chart, what is the line crossing Cincinnati
horizontally, how high is it and how strong?
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13.What is the T01610061 and 5001 on a METAR?
o (5) 5001: "5" is pressure tendency for last three hours. I think
there is a digit missing in this and that next digit would indicate if
the pressure is rising, steady or falling. The last 3 digits would be
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o (1) T code is temp. 016.1 degrees Celsius and 006.1 dew
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14.What is the valid time of a TAF?
o (9) Extracted from Aviation Weather Services AC00-45F: Issued 4
times a day (00:00Z, 06:00Z, 12:00Z, 18:00Z) Valid for 24Hrs Like
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15.What are the boxes and baseball diamonds with numbers in them
on WX prog chart?
o (1) Boxes are the height of the tropopause Weather generally is
contained in the troposphere. The baseball diamonds are highs
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16.On a METAR what does the $ mean?
o (0) The weather machine needs requires maintenance Like this
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17.What is the dark line with an arrow on a High Level weather chart?
o (2) Jet stream Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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18.What is the difference between TEMPO and BECMG on a TAF?
o (9) BECMG: gradual change in conditions expected over a period
of time not to exceed 2 hours TEMPO: temporary fluctuations that
are expected to last for generally less than an hour at a time, and
expected to occur during less than half the time period. (Aviation
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o (1) BECMG is used when a gradual change in the weather is
expected over a period of no more than two hours. TEMPO is
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19.What wx will you expect after the TEMPO ends in a TAF?
o (1) The weather forecast for that time period. Like this
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20.Decode a messy METAR, low vis and precip
o (1) Plenty of references to practice reading metars Like this
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21.What would you take into consideration if there are wind-shear
advisories?
o (6) Windshear recovery procedure: Disengage the autopilot, Set
Max Power, Pitch up 20 degrees or up to the Flight Director
Escape Guidance if you get a EGPWS announcement, Do not
change aircraft configuration until the windshear condition is
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o (1) windshear escape maneuver memory items. If on ground
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o (1) WIND SHEAR MANEUVER Memory items:
Thrust..........................................MAX(PressTO/GA)
Autothrottles...............................Disengage
AP.................................................Disengage Bank
Angle..................................Wings Level Pitch:
Windshear....................................Fly FD command Speed
Brakes...............................FULL CLOSE
Gear/Flaps...................................Maintain configuration until terrain
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o (0) Fly Vref 10 (or top of bucket) and be ready to recover from a
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22.How should you avoid a thunderstorm?
o (3) Proceed upwind and use active radar to avoid heavy
precipitation. Never fly directly over (hail), under (hail, microburst,
lightning, death, destruction, etc), or under the anvil (hail,
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23.What are the associated weather systems with low and high
pressure systems?
o (3) High is good weather. Low is bad weather Like this
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24.Is VV a ceiling?
o (3) Yes. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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25.Prog Chart/Sig Chart symbols
o (0) Refer to legend on aviationwx.gov Like this Answer Flag
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26.What is an occlusion front and what are the three types of
occlusion fronts?
o (0) Occlusion Front is which is the boundary that separates the
new cold air mass (to the west) from the older cool air mass
already in place north of the warm front. Three types: Warm front
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27.What does TEMPO mean on a TAF?
o (0) Temporarily. Used for any conditions in wind, visibility,
weather, or sky condition which are expected to last for generally
less than an hour at a time (occasional), and are expected to occur
during less than half the time period. Tempo conditions expire at
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28.What does ATIS stand for?
o (1) Automatic Terminal Information Service Like this
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29.What are the types of precipitation that have no holdover time?
o (4) FZRA, SN, UP (unknown precipitation) Like this Answer Flag
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pieces between 5 and 50mm diameter), Snow or Ice Pellets (defined
as hail of less than 5mm in diameter) and Moderate or Heavy Freezing
Rain. (August 22, 2021 - Unknown)
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30.What do you do if your holdover time ends?
o (4) You do a pre-takeoff contamination check or go back to the
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o (1) Go back and get another spray if the precip is still
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31.What does ETA stand for on the weather chart?
o (1) ETA is the name of the TRS Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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32.What is Popocatepetl on the WX prog chart?
o (0) Volcanic eruption site. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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33.Know what the different types of de icing fluid are, when they are
used, and what type of precipitation degrades it faster.
o (0) TYPE 1 2 3 and 4. 1 and 2 are heated and are used for deicing.
3 is for tubo prop anti icing and 4 is for anti icing. always it is a
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34.Look at METAR for Narita, Tokyo. What does the 1CU030 mean?
o (0) cumulus 3000feet Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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35.Look at TAF for Hong Kong. What is TX15/1006Z and TN12/0923Z?
o (0) TX max Temp and TN min Temp with its associated time. Like
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Technical Aircraft Systems Questions
1. How much fuel does your current aircraft hold?
o (0) 205,000 Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (0) 4,342lbs Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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2. Can you describe a system on your current aircraft?
o (1) I was asked about the hydraulic system on my current aircraft.
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3. When do you use each of your lights from engine start to takeoff?
o (1) Prior to engine start, you must have your nav lights on, and
can optionally have wing and logo lights on. Once you're about to
start engines, you must have the beacon lights on. For taxi, you
should have taxi lights or turnoff lights on. When taking the
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4. How does engine anti-ice/wing anti-ice work?
o (4) Bleed Air Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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5. What are the speeds associated with thrust reverser usage in your
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o (1) Up to 60kts on the 737 Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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o (0) Up to 90kts on the Metro and 1kt less for every 1º above
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6. Will your APU work with the batteries turned off?
o (3) No Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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7. How do you start an engine when an INOP APU?
o (1) 1.Request eng start on the bay 2.external air cart connected
right side 3.Use supplentary procedures in FCOM 4.Check PSI
from aircart is correct value 5.Start engine 1 6.Disconnect aircart
7.Follow checklist by increasing thrust in engine 1 to a particular
value and then start engine 2. 8.After successful start reduce
thrust to idle on engine 1 and go through normal after start
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8. Can you tell me about the pitot static system on your current
aircraft, what are some malfunctions?
o (0) Basic pitot mast, one static port, no alternate static. We also
have no pitot heat, which led me into talking about when different
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9. What temperature does fuel freeze at?
o (2) Jet A freezes at -40C and JetA-1 freezes at -47C Like this
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10.If you lose all electric power would you still have brakes and
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o (1) Yes Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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11.What are you looking for on your walk around?
o (1) Ensuring general condition is acceptable on all surfaces.
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12.When you are only operating on battery power what is being
powered and why?
o (4) This questions will address your current aircraft flown. Fire
protection and detection answers will be appropriate to start with
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13.If the FO and CA airspeed indicators were off by 20 kts (one high
and one low), how could we decide which to follow?
o (1) verify the standby a/s indicator if it matches one of the other
two, then crosscheck with GPS based ground speed (relation to
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o (0) Establish a known pitch and power setting (in QRH in CRJ) if
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14.What anti/de icing systems on your current aircraft?
o (2) I just explained the types of anti-icing my aircraft has (cowl and
wing leading edge), which bleed stages it comes from, and a bit
about the usage of wing anti-ice as it pertains to our stall
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15.What indications on your instruments if you happen to fly through
volcanic ash?
o (1) Increase in egt surge stall compressor Like this Answer Flag
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o (0) EGT increase and flameouts. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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16.Describe your aircraft's electrical system.
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17.Which parts of the engine are protected by the anti-ice?
o (0) Nacelle and bullet Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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18.When do you use thrust reversers?
o (1) Thrust reversers are not used during aircraft certification, nor
are they required by FAA regulations. But during landing, thrust
reversers are used to help decelerate the aircraft by reverse
airflow (trust) from the engines. It provides less wear on brakes
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Thrust Reversers are most effective when deployed ASAP after
touchdown. TRs have the greatest effect on deceleration at high
speed. They can be used until the aircraft comes to a complete stop
however most SOPs recommend stowing the reversers at around
60kts. (August 22, 2021 - Unknown)
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19.Walk me through what happens after you turn the battery switch
on?
o (1) Brush through the systems of the previous aircraft you had
flown. You don't have to give them every small detail but good to
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20.What does engine bleed airplane power on the aircraft?
o (0) Environmental Air Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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21.You're a CFI, teach a system of your choice.
o (0) I am a CFI with no other 121 or 135 experience, and was
offered the job, but wasn’t asked this question. Like this
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22.How do you balance fuel on your current aircraft?
o (0) Per checklist but using fuel boost pumps and crossfeed valve.
Not a normal procedure but could be needed with an engine
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23.What is the tolerance for an altimeter cross check in the air/and on
the ground?
o (2) On the ground during the preflight check, the altimeters must
be within 75 feet of each other. In-flight the altimeters must be
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o (0) 50ft per Boeing Manual. There's a chart which delineates
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24.Where does bleed air come from on your current aircraft?
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o (0) On the B777: Engine bleed air is supplied from either the high
stage or the low stage engine sections. Low stage air is used
during high power setting operations. High stage air is used
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25.What would you see on the instruments if you had a blocked pitot
tube?
o (0) If your pitot tube becomes blocked, there is no more ram
pressure entering the tube. Any excess pressure leaks out of the
drain hole, and you'll be comparing the drain hole's pressure and
the static pressure. This means your airspeed indicator will be at
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26.What is connected to the hot battery bus?
o (0) A power source-either a battery or alternator/generator. Like
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27.Can you explain the pressurization system on a jet?
o (0) With no turbine time, I just talked about the basics of bleed air,
the different valves, and the gauges required. Nothing too crazy,
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28.What are the names of the valves in the pressurization system of a
jet?
o (0) Safety/emergency valve, outflow valve, temperature control
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29.If both airspeed gauges are reading different speeds which one
should you follow, slower or faster?
o (0) Slower Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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30.What is an APU and what is it used for?
o (1) Auxiliary power unit. Used for bleed air for engine starting, air
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31.Is the APU on your current aircraft constant speed or variable
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o (1) B737 - constant speed Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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32.What is used to control the APU?
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33.What does FADEC stand for?
o (0) FULL AUTHORITY DIGITAL ENGINE CONTROL Like this
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34.How does APU shut down, is there a cool down period, and can you
use it during cool down?
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1. What is V1?
o (7) The Maximum speed during the takeoff at which the pilot must
take the first action to stop the aircraft within the accelerate-stop
distance. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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2. Can you explain V1 and V2 and their relationship to VMCA and
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o (0) V1 is always higher than vmcg Like this Answer Flag
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3. What does a wet/contaminated runway do to your V1 and Vr
speeds?
o (1) V1 gets smaller. Vr stays same for same weight. Like this
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4. What is V2?
o (3) Speed at which an aircraft can climb with a single engine inop
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o (0) V2 is the SE takeoff safe airspeed with a gradient of climb that
must be attained before reaching 35’ height above the TO surface.
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5. How would a wet runway affect V1 speed?
o (5) Decrease it due to slower deceleration caused by lower friction
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o (0) Lower FICON caused by a wet runway should not affect
acceleration as this answer suggests. It will negatively affect
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6. What is screen height with engine failure at V1?
o (1) 35’ dry 15’ wet Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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7. Can V1 be higher than VMCA?
o (2) A320 VMCA around 111kts V1 around 145kts. Like this
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o (0) Vmca is equal to or less than V2, not V1. V1 is higher than or
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8. Can V1 be lower than Vmcg?
o (2) No. V1 is decision speed. We usually in "balanced field",
meaning we will be able to stop or go and achieve at the same
distance and stay safe. In order words, We will be able to maintain
the control of the aircraft. And Vmcg, min control speed on
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9. What is accelerate stop/go distance?
o (3) Balanced Field length Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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10.What threats would be discussed before taking off from a high
altitude airport?
o (1) Takeoff performance, special engine-out procedures, climb
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11.What is Vmcg?
o (7) Velocity of Minimum Control on the Ground when one engine
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o (3) BAD Situation if V1 is less than VCMG. Imagine accelerating
beyond V1 but not yet to VCMG or Vr. You cannot abort but you
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o (3) Vmcg is defined as the minimum calibrated airspeed, during
the takeoff run at which, if the critical engine suddenly fails, it is
possible to maintain directional control using only aerodynamic
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12.What are the V-speeds?
o (5) V1 - speed at which a reject must have been initiated if
rejecting. Beyond V1, takeoff must continue. Calculated to give 35'
of altitude over the departure end of the runway with critical
engine inoperative. VR - speed at which rotation is initiated. V2 -
takeoff safety speed. Basically is the best angle of climb with
critical engine inoperative. VMCA - Minimum controllable airspeed
in flight with critical engine inoperative. VMCG - Minimum
controllable airspeed on the ground with critical engine
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13.Does density altitude change V1?
o (0) Yes Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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14.How many stages are there on a V1 cut and what are they?
o (3) 1st segment from 35 ft dry or 15ft wet above aerodrome level
to gear retraction, 2nd segment from gear retraction to minimum
acceleration height (400ft aal minimum varies by company and
airport), 3rd segment from acceleration height to flaps retracted,
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o (0) Set thrust at brake release, accelerate, Vef, 1 sec recognise
then 2 sec decision to V1. Go or stop. Screen height 35’ on dry
runway and V2 established before 35’. Like this Answer Flag
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o (0) Four stages. Initial segment, second segment, transition
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15.Why do airplanes transition from indicated airspeed to Mach?
o (4) 2 main reasons: 1.) So they do not overspeed. (If you held 270
knots steady, eventually you would be going extremely fast and
overspeed.) 2.) Mach is a constant. It is a function of temperature.
So it is very useful for ATC spacing. Because as aircraft pass
through varying temperature areas, .78 mach will always be .78
mach. It keeps the planes speed constant with one another. Like
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o (0) Aircraft are limited by both air speed (VMO, affects loads on
the structures) and Mach (MMO, formation of shock waves
resulting in buffet). At low altitudes, the speed of sound is high so
an aircraft is most limited by indicated airspeed (IAS). At higher
altitudes, the speed of sound is lower so the aircraft will be
limited by Mach number. Aircraft typically fly towards the upper
limit of their speed, so at some point they will have to switch from
remaining under the IAS limit to remaining under the Mach
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16.Can VMC and V2 be lower than V1?
o (1) No. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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17.What are you considerations when operating out of high altitude
airports?
o (4) Primarily performance Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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o (0) Density altitude. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (0) Tire speed! Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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18.What is the minimum height you need to clear the runway if you
have a V1 cut ?
o (7) 35 feet for dry runway and 15 feet for a wet runway Like this
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19.Which Vmcg/V1/Vr/V2 is constant assuming
weight/temp/pressure/alt are the same?
o (5) Vr Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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20.What is EPT?
o (1) Equal Time Point during an oceanic crossing where the amount
of flying time is even from the ETP to the last suitable airport prior
to coast-out OR the first suitable airport after coast-in. Simply
stated, it is the decision point between turning around or
proceeding with the crossing in the event of unexpected
operations (depressurization, system failures, weather deviations,
etc). The ETP will typically be down-wind of the physical mid-point
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21.Define icing conditions.
o (7) On the ground an OAT of 10* c or colder with visible moisture
or a visibility of 1 mile or less. In flight a TAT of 10*c or colder and
visible moisture until an OAT of -40*c or colder is reached. Like
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22.What is the critical engine on the 747?
o (9) Outboard engine on the upwind side Like this Answer Flag
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o (0) Either outboard engine Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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23.What do you do for a compressor stall?
o (5) Reduce power , lower angle of attack Like this Answer Flag
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24.Taking off runway 36C at CVG, tower changes your runway to 36L
what V speeds change?
o (2) V1 Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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25.What landing configuration is preferable when landing on a icy
runway?
o (0) Slowest possible Vref and no asymmetrical forces upon
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26.Balanced Field Takeoff, if you have an engine failure on takeoff,
how high must you cross over the end of the runway? What if the
runway is wet?
o (2) Screen height of 35' for a dry runway and 15' for a wet
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27.How do you calculate
o (0) We use EFB or ACARS and have the info sent by company Like
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28.How are
o (1) The factored landing distance is the certified landing distance
multiplied by 1.67, which can then be compared directly to the
available landing distance. When the runway is wet, the certified
distance is multiplied by 1.97 to account for the 15 percent
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29.What are the segments of climb?
o (1) Four stages of climb (single-engine): 1st Segment: VR to V2 at
35 feet 2nd Segment: 35 feet to 400 feet at V2 3rd Segment:
Acceleration altitude at 400 feet. Accelerate to VFTO and retract
flaps. 4th segment: 400 feet to 1500 ft at VFTO level out and run
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30.What is the 1st through 4th segment climb definitions and
gradients required?
o (1) 1- Pos rate ; 2 - 2.4% ; 3,4 - 1.2 ( 2 ENG) 1- Pos rate ; 2- 3% ; 3,4-
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31.What is a balanced airfield?
o (4) When the ASDA equals the TODR Like this Answer Flag
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o (1) This is when the CFL is the same as available runway, and V1 is
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32.What are the climb segments?
o (0) 1 to 4 definitions and climb gradients Like this Answer Flag
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33.What altitude do you switch from airspeed to mach?
o (2) Depends on the Temperature Like this Answer Flag
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o (1) Somewhere around FL270 Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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34.What would you do if you're flying over the Rockies and all of a
sudden your plane pitches up violently?
o (3) You should consider clear air turbulence and not a flight
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35.What is the additional safety margin factored into the landing data
by dispatcher for a clean and contaminated runway?
o (1) Dry runway is certified actual stopping distance times 1.667.
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36.How do high altitude airports affect performance?
o (0) reduce performance. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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Technical Maps / Plates / Airport Markings Questions
1. What does a hot spot look like on a Jepp taxi chart?
o (0) Pink circle with line showing corresponding Hot Spot
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2. Which one of these is a Hold Short line for a runway?
o (0) The combined broken and solid black lines on a yellow sign
board. Broken line is closest to the runway for vacating traffic and
solid line closest to taxi way for holding aircraft. The lines can be
yellow paint on black tar taxiways. Like this Answer Flag
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3. How far apart runway centerline lights?
o (4) 50 ft Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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4. What do lines of latitude measure?
o (2) Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the
Equator. It is measured with 180 imaginary lines that form circles
around the Earth east-west, parallel to the Equator. Like this
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5. Brief the ILS? (normal procedures again)
o (1) Brief an ILS off of the Jepp chart as you normally would. Make
sure to ask if they have any questions or comments about the
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6. What is the Prime Meridian?
o (2) The line of zero longitude. Separates the eastern and western
hemispheres. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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7. Shown a map: Where is the prime meridian? Is it longitude or
latitude? What is its value
o (2) Actually asked me where 30° West longitude was Like this
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The Molson-Guinness Line-the boundary between Gander and
Shanwick Oceanic (February 23, 2022 - Tyler M.)
o (2) The prime meridian is the line of 0 longitude, the starting point
for measuring distance both east and west around the Earth. The
prime meridian is arbitrary, meaning it could be chosen to be
anywhere. Any line of longitude (a meridian) can serve as the 0
longitude line. However, there is an international agreement that
the meridian that runs through Greenwich, England, is considered
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8. What is a hotspot and how do they appear on a taxi diagram?
o (1) Hotspot is an area of confusion that leads typically to a runway
incursion but could just represent an area where it’s east to get
lost. It’s represented Magenta circle on the 10-9 pages (taxi
diagram) its denoted by a magneta circle HS(1,2,3) information on
a a hotpot is found on the back of a 10-9 page describing what
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9. From what point (and distance) is this MSA valid?
o (11) 25NM standard/unless otherwise published Like this
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10.Transition level, transition altitude, where do you find that on an
approach plate?
o (4) On the notes area below the briefing strip at the top of the
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11.What is MSA block? What protection is included?
o (3) Minimum Safe Altitude. 1,000ft of obstacle clearance within a
25nm radius of the specified fix. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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o (2) Minimum Sector Altitude, 1000 ft clearance from
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o (0) Minimum safe altitude, obstacle. Like this Answer Flag
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12.What do hotspots look like on a taxi chart?
o (5) Circles around complicated taxiways usually intersecting a
runway. Labeled on the side bar. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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13.They ask you to Brief a Departure
o (5) Technical: *Release/NOTAMS *Maintenance
considerations/MEL/CDL/NEF *Fuel/Min/Ramp/Taxi *Technical
Threats and mitigation plans Environmental: *Departure/En-route
/Arrival Weather *Weather affecting aircraft configuration
*Environmental threats and mitigation plans Navigation:
*Clearance *Route verification *Terrain considerations *RNAV
procedures/max departure speeds and altitudes/lost com
*Navigation threats and Mitigation plans Operational
Considerations: *Taxi route/departure runway *Airport
factors/hot spots/applicable 10-7 guidance *Low visibility
considerations/SMGCS charts *Operational threats and mitigation
plans Runway: *Abort considerations *Engine failure path
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14.What does a displaced threshold look like on Jepp chart?
o (3) A narrow rectangular box across the runway, preceded by
some imbedded approach lighting (in case that runway supports
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15.What is a hotspot?
o (2) A point on the airport that is prone to traffic errors, typically
associated with multiple intersecting runways or taxiways.
Operating near or through a hotspot should be a focus item
during a taxi route briefing. Hot spots are depicted on airport
diagrams with a pink circle and associate number. Some have
specific text to address on the diagram, such as LAX's diagram
with multiple hot spots. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (1) Location on an airport moving area with a history of potential
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16.How many degrees of runway difference constitutes a circling
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o (2) >30 degrees Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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17.What is the distance between runway centerline lights?
o (1) 50 ft Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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18.How would you brief a taxi?
o (5) Mention Hotspots Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
- Current position - State departure RWY assigned - Outline expected
taxi route, emphasizing hotspots and runway crossings - Mention
Ramp spots, Frequency change over spots etc… (July 20, 2020 -
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o (3) Current position Departure runway assigned using the airport
chart show the intended taxi route Mention Ramp considerations,
construction, freq. change-overs, Hot-spots, runway / taxiway
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19.What altitude to set in the box on LNAV approach?
o (2) MDA, with RA’s being compensated for any difference. This will
vary per company procedure of course and type of LNAV
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20.What do hot spots look like on taxi route, and what are they?
o (0) They are red shaded circles , they depict a warning area were
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21.Can we accept a RNAV STAR? How do we load it into the database?
o (4) Yes. It must be loaded from the database to be flown. It should
be on the Dep/Arr page of the CDU interface. You must check all
points and altitude restrictions as well as speed restrictions. Like
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22.Difference between fly over vs fly by waypoints and symbols on the
SID?
o (0) Has to do with where the airplane starts the turn. Either before
the way point or after the way point. Refer to Jep legend. Like
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Fly by waypoints are used when an aircraft should begin a turn to the
next course prior to reaching the waypoint separating the two route
segments. This is know as a turn anticipation. Fly-over waypoints are
used when the aircraft must fly over the point prior to starting a turn.
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23.What does this symbol mean? (Star with circle in it on diagram)
o (11) Flyover Waypoint Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (0) Compulsory Flyover Waypoint Like this Answer Flag
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24.What does ARP mean? (on airport diagram)
o (9) Airport Reference point Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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o (1) Airport Reference Point - The geographical position of the
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25.What is the MSA, what does it guarantee and what is the center
point?
o (1) Minimum Safe Altitude, guarantee's obstacle clearance and
radio reception and the center point is half way between
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The Minimum Sector Altitude (MSA) is the lowest altitude which may
be used which will provide a minimum clearance of 300 m (1 000 ft)
above all objects located in the area contained within a sector of a
circle of 46km (25 NM) radius centered on a radio navigation aid. (July
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26.What does the symbols mean on high altitude charts?
o (2) Refer to aviationwx.gov Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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27.What are the pink dots on the taxi chart?
o (0) Geographical markers Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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Geographic Position Marking (pink spot) Indicates a specific location
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28.In the last 3,000' of runway, what colors do the runway edge lights
and centerline lights become?
o (1) Alternating red and white for the first 2000 and red for the last
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29.What is that symbol on the chart that says SUWANOSE-JIMA?
o (0) A volcano Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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30.DME fixes, how do we identify them?
o (5) The Fix is shown by line crossing the course with enlarged D
and mile distance inside the D Positive ID must be by verifying the
source is active and broadcasting the proper morse ID. Like this
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o (0) With a large D and mile distance Like this Answer Flag
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31.How do you determine take off minimums?
o (1) Airport Charts Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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32.CVG Taxi Diagram: Parked at DHL Ramp.. does this diagram give you
enough information for low visibility taxi?
o (0) No Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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33.CVG take off minimums portions: If you have 5/none/5 RVR can you
takeoff?
o (0) Only require 2 of 3 RVR to be operational however would not
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34.Cincinnati 20-9A chart, you are now on RWY 36C and tower says RVR
not available, 6, 6, can you go?
o (0) yes can go only 2 required Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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35.What is TCH (looking at Jepp chart)?
o (11) Threshold Crossing Height Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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o (1) 50 feet Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (0) Threshold Crossing Height - What height you will be over the
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36.What are the minimums if the Glideslope goes out?
o (20) Localizer Minimums Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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o (4) From DH to MDA, and if the approach has not yet commenced
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37.Whats the landing distance for LAHSO?
o (3) Land and hold short of specific point on runway either a
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o (2) computed landing distance to stop prior to the crossing
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o (1) LAND and HOLD SHORT OPERATION, is a calculated landing
distance to stop before crossing the runway when simultaneous
operations (takeoffs and landings) are being conducted on
intersecting runways. In addition to that, Pilots should only
receive a LAHSO clearance when there is a minimum ceiling of
1,000 feet and 3 statute miles of visibility. Ref.AIM pag.14-
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o (1) 2,500 ft of the available landing distance Like this
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o (0) The minimum landing distance to conduct LAHSO will be 2,500
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38.What is the Difference between green and blue taxi lights?
o (5) Green lights indicate taxiway centerline lighting; Blue lights
indicate normal taxiway lighting. A common clearance might be to
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39.What does the maltese cross mean?
o (10) Final Approach fix for a non-precision approach Like this
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FaF for a non precision. It’s a lightning bolt for a precision approach
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40.What is the distance between NAC routs?
o (5) reduced lateral separation minima (RLAT) reduces the
standard distance between NAT tracks from 60 nm to 30 nm, or
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41.What does the pink circle mean?
o (7) Pink (filled in) circle is a low vis taxi checkpoint....red circle is
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o (6) Hot Spot Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (4) Geographic Position Markings: Located at points along low
visibility taxi routes designated in the airport's Surface Movement
Guidance Control System (SMGCS) plan Identifies the location of
taxiing aircraft when Runway Visual Range (RVR) is below 1200'
(360m) Positioned to the left of the centerline in the direction of
taxi Comprise of a black circle contiguous to a white ring with a
pink circle in the middle The white and black ring are reversed
when painted on blacktop to make it easy to read Designated with
a number or a number and letter to correspond to the
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42.What is LAHSO?
o (1) Land and hold short Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
include landing and holding short of an intersecting runway, an
intersecting taxiway, or other designated point on runway. PIC has the
final authority to accept or decline. Min ceiling of 1000ft Min vis 3sm
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43.What is the asterisk next to the tower frequency on the approach
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o (3) Part time control tower Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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44.If your MDA is 50 feet what won’t you see?
o (6) The threshold or any approach lighting prior to that. Your head
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45.What are NAT's?
o (4) North Atlantic Tracks. Ensure aircraft separation over the
North Atlantic, due to minimal radar coverage. Routes are from
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46.What is SLOP?
o (9) Strategic lateral offset procedures (SLOP) are approved
procedures in oceanic and remote continental airspace that allow
aircraft to fly on a parallel track to the right of the centre line
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47.What vertical mode to use to descend to MDA?
o (1) Vs, vnav Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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48.Where can you find lost com procedure on the arrival plate?
o (2) On the box section where it says lost com. Like this
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49.On the MIA Flipper 3 what are lost comm and holding speeds? How
long are the hold legs?
o (1) Just reat the LOST COM procedure listed on the chart. Leg
distance is shown on the chart ( 10 miles for some holdings and 6
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50.Can you take off from KCVG with 2 out of 3 RVR inop?
o (5) Yes. If company opspecs allow. RVR, 2 are required, all are
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51.What is the star over the frequency on plate mean?
o (3) Part time operation Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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52.What is the difference between the centerline markings and the
distance between runway edge lights?
o (0) Runway Edge Lights - are uniformly spread at intervals of
approx. 200 feet. Centreline Markings - are located along the
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53.Can we fly the FLIPR7 STAR into MIA if the FMS is not operational?
o (0) No Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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54.Have you ever had to circle to land?
o (2) About 95% of my circling approaches were done for training
purposes. I have had to circle at a couple of ICAO fields that didn't
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55.What is Category 1/2 airspace?
o (2) Category 1 is all airspace within 750 nm of a ground based
NAVAID and category 2 is everything else. Like this Answer Flag
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56.What is the distance between touchdown zone lighting?
o (2) 100ft Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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57.Can you use the standard airport diagram for low visibility taxiing?
o (1) No. You must use the low vis taxi diagram specific for the
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58.What does CTAF stand for?
o (0) Common traffic advisory frequency. Like this Answer Flag
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59.Look at Cincinnati 20-9 chart, why is it 20-9 and not 10-9?
o (2) Typically when there are more then one airport for a given city
they are assigned 10,20,30,40. In the Dallas area they have 80-x
pages. Orlando had 40-x pages. If there is only one airpirt
associated with the city it will be given a 10-x chart, if there are
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60.Can you do a LAHSO in Cincinnati?
o (0) No. Refer to chart Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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61.Show me the MOCA on a Jepp enroute chart.
o (2) (What does the T stand for) Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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62.Why is the LOC more sensitive on a back course?
o (0) Because you are closer to the localizer antenna. Like this
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63.On the PIGOK2 Departure out of Tokyo, what is the transition
altitude?
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64.Look at ABBEY3A Arrival into Honk Kong. What is the lost comms
procedure?
o (0) Its on Chart "Lost Com" Comply with the requirements profile
and STAR track. Maintain FL130 to TD and join HP and descend to
4500ft. Then go out for ILS. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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65.What does the highest obstacle on a STAR look like?
o (1) With a black arrow next to the height in feet. Like this
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66.Where is the international date line?
o (0) A N to S line of longitude in the middle of pacific ocean Like
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Technical Problem Solving Questions
1. What is the reciprocal of 291?
o (3) 111 Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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2. What are your first thoughts when considering a diversion airport
and who are you going to get involved?
o (1) Fuel, Wx, Notams, performance and then facilities on ground
(can I refuel?) and CRM, FO, Pursers (if there (is)are any), ATC and
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3. 3:1 descent planning; You're at 30,000' how far out will you start
your descent?
o (13) 100 miles, (90 for altitude and 10 and deceleration) Like this
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o (11) 90 miles no wind Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (6) Determine altitude to lose (30,000) x=30000x3/1000 x=90 so 90
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4. What is the reciprocal of a 067 course?
o (2) 247. (quick and easy way to figure out is ask yourself if you can
take 2 away from the first digit. If yes, add that 2 to the second
digit. Example: 247. Can I take 2 away from the first digit? Yes, it
becomes 0. You add that 2 to the second digit to get 6. = 067. In
this case, 067 fails the "can I take 2 away from the first digit?"
question. So you move to the second digit and move the 2 to the
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5. If I was 30 miles from a holding fix, when would I slow down?
o (1) The right answer is 3 minutes, but the answer they want to
hear to see you say is right away so you can avoid the
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6. How would you handle an emergency descent over the rockies?
o (0) Know your MSA, get your mask on, establish commas with the
other pilot, cabin oxygen, rapid decent to the 10000ft or MSA.
Squawk 7700, lights on, turn off course (if on an airway), call
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7. How would you manage an emergency as it relates to CRM?
o (2) Use all available resources, which are not limited to just the
other pilot. Flight attendants, maintenance, ATC, dispatch, and
jumpseaters can all be great resources to gather information
from. Make sure to communicate clearly with each crewmember
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8. When you have a decompression when do you descend?
o (6) Aviate, Navigate, communicate - go down and call ATC
afterwards, not before. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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9. What would you do if you were holding short and realized you
didn't have enough fuel to complete the mission?
o (2) Request a position to hold. Brief passengers, ATC, Flight
Attendants, FO. Contact company. Ask about a shorter route if
weather allows, coordinate that with ATC. If not, taxi back to gate
and increase fuel to level required. Like this Answer Flag
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Yes, If it’s in the data base and conform to charted procedure. It is the
responsibility of each pilot to accept or refuse an issued star. (August
18, 2020 - Unknown)
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10.Tell me about performance calculations for your jet?
o (2) We used a service for airport analysis when I was flying the
DHC-8. So we had all this data on the Release. I cannot recall
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o (1) Calculations are done fo slope , surface conditions , MELs
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11.Do you use charts or a program like APG?
o (1) I talked about APG and the process of determining my A/C’s
performance, limiting factors, contaminated runway numbers
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12.Explain what you would do as the flying pilot captain with an
engine failure on a two engine aircraft.
o (2) Fly the airplane, ask my fo to declare emergency and ask the
controller to give us victors to stay 15 miles close to a suitable
long runway and run the Qrc and when the airplane is in stable
condition transfer control to him , and I will run the QRH and the
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o (1) FLY,NAVIGATE AND COMMUNICATE. Maintain positive control
of the aircraft and apply the corresponding engine out company
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13.What are some circumstances that would cause you, the Captain,
to abort a take off prior to V1?...and what is the procedure?
o (5) Fire or Engine Fire, Engine Failure, Predictive Windshear,
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o (1) Red lights, ICAS warnings (red), loss of dir control, smoke.
Call:reject! Take control, max braking, thrust reverser and
maintain dir cntrl. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (0) Pre takeoff Brief "any fire, smoke, or other RED Light below V1
we stop immediately. Above V1 we continue and fly to a safe
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14.What would you do if you lost an engine at 500 feet on the visual
approach?
o (1) I initially said go around however as I talked through it I
indicated that if the aircraft was able to be controlled and a
landing continued safely then a landing was the best option. Like
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o (1) Apply the corresponding company procedure, however if the
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o (1) Within 500’ the APU will not start in time of landing. Why on
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15.How do you calculate your top of descent to meet a crossing
restriction on a star?
o (1) Change in altitude (1000s of feet)*3 is about the right distance
to start descent on a 3 degree idle descent. Additional distance
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o (1) Alt to lose in thousands, multiply by 3. this is your distance,
add 5nm to allow to slow VS divide by 2, and a 0 that is your rate
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16.How would you handle a loss of an engine on a 767?
o (1) With throttle in one hand and yoke in the other. All joking
aside, this would be an opportunity to reference their company
ops/training, what you currently fly and it’s procedures, as well as
introduce conversation into ETOPS and SLOP procedures, that
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17.What would you do if you FO calls “runway in sight” but you look up
and don’t see it?
o (2) Go Around Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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18.Calculate landing distance in an airplane you have flown?
o (1) We use ACARS or EFB. Type and depth of contamination, use of
TR and anti skid, headwind/tailwind, weight etc. Like this
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19.What is your CFIT escape procedure?
o (1) Throttles max, pitch to l/d max (in and out of stick shaker),
wings level. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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20.DME Arc-- if you fly this 15 miles DME arc for 60 degrees, how many
miles would you have traveled?
o (1) 60•15/60= 15 Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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21.Coming in on approach in the 747, below 200', clear weather,
nothing on the runway, fully configured and towers says
o (2) Go around.Unless you have a fuel related issue, then you
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22.If you experience an engine failure at 1500ft with good weather
conditions, would you continue or go around?
o (2) Continue as long as there is sufficient power able to maintain
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23.What would you do if you had a depressurization between CVG-
MIA?
o (0) I told him I would don mask declare emergency, run through
memory items, advise crew memebers to ensure everyone is
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24.What would you do if you got a cabin door unlocked fault over the
Rockies, without any effect on the pressurization system?
o (2) Check the door, ask the cabin crew to keep an eye on it for any
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o (1) First, I would take over the controls and the communication, So
I would ask the PM to run the QRH checklist, The checklist will
lead to a visual check of the door by the cabin crew (indication of
lock and latch) do not touch the door, Also, if the pressurization is
not normal, land at the nearest suitable airport, Altitude
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25.What would you do if at 1500 ft someone calls go around, but
everything seems to be okay?
o (6) Go around Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (2) I would quickly ask for clarification just to get an idea why.
HOWEVER, if it's getting close to 1000' AGL you execute the go-
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o (0) Go Around, and then ask what was the reason? We should be
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26.Can you calculate top of descent from 33,000ft ?
o (0) 33000 minus touchdown elevation (assume it's zero in this
example) times by 3. This gives you the track miles you need to
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27.What might be happening if you hear a loud bang and white fog in
the flightdeck? What do you do?
o (0) depressurization, don oxygen mask Like this Answer Flag
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28.What would you do if you got a cargo door unlocked warning in
flight?
o (1) Followed the QRH procedure. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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o (0) AVIATE, NAVIGATE, COMMUNICATE........ECAM actions. after
ECAM actions read status and check the pressurisation page for
the cabin altitude, OFV and diff pressure and continue
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29.What would you do if you encountered volcanic ash?
o (0) 180 turn around. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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Technical Regulations Questions
1. What are Part 121 international and domestic fuel requirements?
o (4) § 121.646 En-route fuel supply: flag and supplemental
operations. (a) No person may dispatch or release for flight a
turbine-engine powered airplane with more than two engines for
a flight more than 90 minutes (with all engines operating at cruise
power) from an Adequate Airport unless the following fuel supply
requirements are met: (1) The airplane has enough fuel to meet
the requirements of § 121.645(b); (2) The airplane has enough fuel
to fly to the Adequate Airport - (3) The airplane has enough fuel to
hold for 15 minutes at 1500 feet above field elevation and
conduct a normal approach and landing. § 121.639 Fuel supply:
All domestic operations. No person may dispatch or take off an
airplane unless it has enough fuel - (a) To fly to the airport to
which it is dispatched; (b) Thereafter, to fly to and land at the
most distant alternate airport (where required) for the airport to
which dispatched; and (c) Thereafter, to fly for 45 minutes at
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2. What is RVSM airspace and equipment required?
o (6) FL290 to FL410. Vertical separation is reduced to 1,000 feet.
Autopilot, two altitude reporting systems (typically ADC's), altitude
alerting system, and transponder with altitude reporting
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3. When do you need an alternate?
o (13) 1-2-3 Rule Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (6) For supplemental operations an alternate is required for each
destination airport listed on the release. If an alternate is not
available, it is not required that you have one as long as fuel
requirements are met. Fuel requirements for supplemental
operations (outside the 48) are... enough fuel to reach your
destination, plus ten percent of the fuel required to reach your
destination. Then if an alternate is available, fuel to proceed to the
furthest alternate, plus that required to hold 1500 feet above the
airport for 30 minutes in standard temperature conditions. If an
alternate was not available, you must have enough fuel to arrive
at your destination and then fly for two hours at normal cruise
fuel consumption. This may be amended by ops specs. Alternates
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o (5) For supplemental ops an alternate is required for each
destination on the release. If none available, its not required if
you meet fuel requirements (int'l): Destination fuel 10% of that
fuel, (if alt available) fuel to farthest alternate fuel to hold 1,500
over the airport for 30 minutes (std. conditions). If no alternate
available then Destination fuel fuel for 2 hours normal
cruise. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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4. When do you need a take off alternate?
o (12) When the wx at departure airport is below landing
minimums. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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5. Define a stabilized Approach.
o (4) by 1000 feet, aircraft fully configured in the landing
configuration under IMC and VMC. In IMC (no lower than 1000 ft)
speed Vref with no more than 10 to -5 kts, VS no more than 1000
fpm rate of decent, engines spooled up, on GS or max of one dot
high, and able to land without excessive maneuvering. (VMC by
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6. What are the three types of entries for holding?
o (2) Direct, Parallel, Tear Drop Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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7. What are lost comm procedures?
o (2) Standard answer: AVEF AME. Route - Assigned Vectored
Expected Filed Altitude - Assigned, Min IFR, Expected Of note:
address specific departure plates for unique lost comms, such as
LAX departures that have specific lost comm procedures in
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8. What are holding airspeed restrictions ?
o (7) Ask if they want FAA or ICAO, which shows good situational
awareness that a lot of Atlas flights are international. FAA: 0-6k:
200 KIAS, 6001-14000: 230 KIAS, >14000: 265 KIAS ICAO: 0-14000:
230 KIA, 14001-20000: 240, 20001-34000: 265, >34000: .83
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9. When can you turn on a missed approach procedure while
executing a missed?
o (2) No earlier than the MAP. In addition, some missed approach
instructions limits turns until AFTER reaching a specific altitude or
fix beyond the MAP. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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10.Does a 100 foot ceiling make this a problem for shooting the
approach?
o (11) No flying approaches need visibility only Like this
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o (4) In most cases no. Only the minimum published visibility
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o (1) This depends on the category of approach in use, and the CAT
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11.When do you have to have the autopilot off?
o (1) Mínimums Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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12.Why would you need to not do a LAHSO other than landing
distance?(not sure what he was looking for on this one)
o (8) It is pilot's discretion to accept them in all instances. Also, need
1000'/3mi, dry runway, no tailwind. Air carriers are required to
have crews trained in LASHO to participate/ Ops. Specs must
outline and allow LAHSO. Particular airports may not
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When aircraft equipment that helps decelerate and stop the aircraft is
on MEL (Thrus reversers, anti skid, etc) (May 31, 2018 - Carlos O.)
o (4) Air carrier aircraft: ceiling 1,500 feet and visibility 5 miles,
unless the landing runway is equipped with precision approach
path indicator (PAPI) or visual approach slope indicator (VASI), in
which case 1,000 feet ceiling and 3 miles visibility must be
applicable.
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o (3) If your company OPS SPECS will not allow it. Like this
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13.When would we descend to the runway on an LNAV approach?
o (2) Runway environment insight , airplane is in state where no
aggressive maneuver is required to maintain vertical or lateral
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14.Are we ever allowed to take off below charted take off minimums?
o (1) No Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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15.When do you need second alternate?
o (6) It's required when both the destination and FIRST alternate
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16.What are the crew rest requirements?
o (4) Standard 8, 9, 10, 11 rule from part 135.265 for all certificate
holder and SCHEDULED Operations. 9 hr flight - 11 hrs rest
HOWEVER!!!! Atlas does scheduled, unscheduled, supplemental,
part 121 pax and cargo operations. Address this, and point out
that sometimes Part 117, which covers crew rest requirements for
121 pax ops, applies. Part 117 has a three tables (A, B, and C)
addressing flight time limits in relation to acclimated start of day
time (local departure time of day), crew augmentation level, and
class of rest facilities available in the aircraft. It's significant. Do
not try and memorize it, but let them know you are aware that it
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17.When can you descend below your DA?
o (7) All three conditions must be met: 1-AC configured and
continuous position to land on intended runway. 2-Flight visibility
is not less than the minimum requirement published. 3-At least
one of the following visual references must be identified: -
Approach light system, except you may descend below 100 feet
above the touchdown zone only if Red Teriminating Bars are also
visible. -The Threshold -The Threshold markings -The Threshold
lights -Runway end Identifier lights -The VASI -The Touchdown
Zone or it's markings -Touchdown Zone Lights -The Runway or
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18.What's required for 3-4 engine aircraft?
o (2) 121.617 No person may takeoff where the weather conditions
are below IFR landing minimums unless there is an alternate
airport within ---2. Aircraft having THREE or more engines, not
more than two hours at normal cruise speed in still air with one
engine inoperative. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (1) (1) Aircraft having two engines. Not more than one hour from
the departure airport at normal cruising speed in still air with one
engine inoperative. (2) Aircraft having three or more engines. Not
more than two hours from the departure airport at normal
cruising speed in still air with one engine inoperative. Like this
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19.What is the difference for a flag carrier?
o (3) (10% plus 30 min hold at 1500 feet) Like this Answer Flag
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o (1) 10% plus 30 min hold at 1500 feet) and if no alternate then 2
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20.For an oceanic flight besides an ATC clearance are any other
clearances required?
o (2) Oceanic clearance, foreign national diplomatic clearance. Like
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o (1) When departing from the US, ATC clearance from delivery
serves as your oceanic clearance. Different requirements apply
for other FIRs and you should refer for the airway manual. Like
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21.If the WX drops below approach minimums outside the FAF can you
continue on the approach?
o (5) No Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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22.What are our company minimums for lower than standard take off
mins?
o (5) 6,6,6 Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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23.What is the North Atlantic loss of pressurization contingency plan?
o (4) Attempt to obtain revised ATC clearance. Attempt to maintain
FL. Turn lights on. Talk on 121.5, 5 fingers, 7700, datalink etc Turn
at least 30* right/left in order to obtain 5NM offset parallel track.
Climb/descend 500' (1000' if above FL410) OR descend below
FL290 Ref: https://ops.group/blog/new-nat-contingency-
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24.SLOP/NAT-When do you have to be back on course? Do we have to
ask permission?
o (2) No clearance to perform SLOP. 0 1nm or 2nm to the RIGHT
only. Can start SLOP after oceanic entry and prior to oceanic exit
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25.If you started your descent on the GS and the vis drops below
required can you continue?
o (1) For 121, only if you are below the published GS intercept
altitude (essentially that point on the approach). If you are
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26.Define RVSM
o (0) Reduced vertical seperation minima (FL290-FL410) Like this
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27.Who is responsible for safety of flight of the aircraft?
o (4) PIC and dispatch Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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28.What are the three types of holding exits?
o (2) 1. cleared to 'clearance limit' via direct 'fix' and then as
previously filed. 2. Cleared to 'clearance limit' via radar vectors. Fly
heading 'heading'. 3.Maintain 'altitude' until 'holding fix', cleared
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29.If RVR measurement is not available at the approach end, can you
still take off?
o (2) Operators may substitute mid-point RVR VS data if the
touchdown RVR is inoperative. All other RVR VS data is advisory.
ref:
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30.What are Part 91 and Part 121 VFR mins for take off?
o (1) Standard takeoff mínimums are defined as 1 statue mile
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31.What is the speed limit under Class B airspace?
o (4) 200kts Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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32.What is a standard hold?
o (3) Right turns Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
o (0) Right turns. 1 min at or below 14,000 and 1.5 min above
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33.Can you hand fly a RNP1 departure?
o (1) no, one of the requirements is Autopilot or flight director with
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34.Are Cat II, or III landing minimums used in determining whether or
not you need a takeoff alternate?
o (0) No, CAT I mins are used to determine whether or not you need
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35.How long after a pre takeoff contamination check do you have?
o (1) 5 minutes Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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36.What RVR do low visibility take offs begin?
o (0) 1200 rvr Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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37.Why are you not supposed to stop on a taxiway bridge?
o (0) In case you have an evacuation the bridge is not designed to
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38.When is a low visibility taxi required?
o (0) 1200 rvr Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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39.Can you land on a displaced threshold?
o (0) No Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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40.How do you determine derived alternate minimums?
o (0) 1 Navaid Add 400 feet and 1SM 2 Navaid Add 200 feet and 1/2
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41.Can you use a displaced threshold for takeoff?
o (2) Yes Like this Answer Flag Incorrect Answer
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42.What is stabilized approach criteria at your current airline?
o (0) At 200’, 5/-0 Airspeed, on glide slope, on centerline Like this
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1. What is CRM?
o (3) Using all crew to make informed decision Like this
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2. Where is 0 degrees and 0 degrees north?
o (0) Greenwich and equator. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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3. What is TEM?
o (4) Threat Error Management Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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o (2) Its goal is to maintain safety margins by training pilots and
flight crews to detect and respond to events that are likely to
cause damage (threats) as well as mistakes that are most likely to
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o (1) Threat Error Management. "Threats" are generally defined as
events or errors that occur beyond the influence of line personnel
that increase operational complexity, and must be managed to
maintain the margins of safety. "Errors" are actions or inactions
by line personnel that lead to deviations from operational
intentions or expectations. Errors in the operational context tend
to reduce safety margins quickly and increase the probability of
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4. What is your procedure for an EGPWS escape maneuver?
o (0) TOGA and fully pull on stick. Like this Answer Flag Incorrect
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5. What would your radio call sound like after handed off from tower
to departure?
o (2) [Atlanta] Departure, [aircraft callsign], [current altitude]
climbing via [name of SID or top altitude if not on a SID] Like this
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o (1) This may depend on the airport. If departing EWR on the
Newark4, It might be radio silence. Sounds smart ass I know, but
they know we are coming. And I know they WILL call me
eventually. With all the traffic trying to check, in getting your call
out in a timely manner may be well into the procedure. Otherwise
it may sound like; "Good morning New York, MTN8303 out of
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6. What is the Dispatchers job in a Part 121 environment?
o (1) To work as a team with the pilot in command for support and
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7. What would you do if you were low fuel and the PM called for a go
around?
o (0) A good brief will help prevent hesitation during this situation. If
you know you are in a low fuel situation or emergency fuel, take it
into consideration during the approach briefing. If the PM calls for
a go around there must be a reason. So I would execute a go-
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