Republic Airways Pilot Interview Prep

Interview Stages

Technical Questions

• What defines Class A airspace
• What are the holding pattern airspeeds
• Interpret weather reports and forecasts including remarks sections
• Define what the touchdown zone is
• Brief a Jeppesen approach plate

Tips

• Study approach plate briefings as different plates are used between interviewers
• Review basic airspace definitions and holding procedures
• Practice weather interpretation including remarks
• Interview process described as comfortable and professional

Interview Experience

“Republic interview was straightforward, no sim. Three parts: 20-question timed test on an iPad covering general aviation knowledge, a tech section with airspace, holding speeds, wx interpretation, TDZ definitions, and Jepp approach briefings, then standard HR. Different interviewers use different plates but nothing wild. Comfortable atmosphere, professional people. Study the standard prep material and you'll be fine.”

Interview Stages

Written Test

Wonderlic aptitude test reported as part of interview process - noted as a common stumbling point

Sim Aircraft

Regional jet simulator

Behavioral Questions

• Tell us about yourself
• Why do you want to work here?

Technical Questions

• Do you have any formal training?
• Technical questions about aircraft you have flown

Tips

• Study the gouge thoroughly - the interview was exactly as described in published gouges
• The Wonderlic test catches people off guard - prepare for it
• The sim evaluation is a common elimination point
• Use interview prep services like Emerald Coast Consulting
• When you don't know an answer, say you'd look it up rather than guessing

Interview Experience

“Interviewed and got hired at RAH. The published gouge is spot on, don't overthink it. The Wonderlic and sim eval are the two things that trip people up. One guy who didn't make it said they asked about 'formal training' and he didn't know what to say. Prep for that.”