Ace Your Spirit Airlines Pilot Interview with 318 Practice Questions Pilot Interview Prep

Interview Stages

Written Test

Not specifically detailed

Company Questions

• Be ready for the 4000TT question - why you're competitive despite hour requirements

Tips

• 4000 TT is officially a hard requirement but military candidates have been hired under it
• No military sortie conversion (no .2 or .3 per sortie bump)
• Job fair attendance is FAR AND AWAY the best option for non-standard candidates
• Practice your 5-minute pitch on why you're a good fit
• Be ready for the 4000TT question, nail the answer with confidence
• 3000+ apps on file; new hire classes every month
• 50 ME in 12 months also required
• Phone interview comes after the long application
• Wait times between application steps are not standardized
• Hiring was increasing over recent levels as of this period

Interview Experience

“Spirit has a hard 4000 TT minimum. Some military guys got in below that but don't count on it as a civilian. Go to a job fair if you can, that's the best way to get your name in front of them. When I was going through they had 3000+ apps on file and were running new classes monthly. They don't accept military hour conversions either.”

Interview Stages

Written Test

No ATP test

Behavioral Questions

• TMAAT you learned something
• TMAAT you didn't get along with a crewmember
• TMAAT you went above and beyond
• TMAAT you had a long delay but didn't cancel
• TMAAT you volunteered
• TMAAT you broke a FAR

Company Questions

• Why Spirit?
• What do you think Spirit can do better?
• What if a legacy airline called you?
• Who do you know here?
• What do you know about the Spirit business model?

Tips

• Have stories prepared for conflict, customer service, leadership, strengths and weaknesses
• Be truthful, don't be canned
• Show them you're in it for the long haul
• They didn't touch logbooks
• Bring letters of recommendation
• Big brother is watching all the time - you are interviewing at all times, even when not talking to someone
• Engage the people you are having lunch with
• High pass rate - the company wants you, you compete only against yourself
• Know names of senior leadership, especially flight ops
• Don't bring up contract negotiations or be negative about anyone, including former employer
• Know Spirit's financials: stock price, fleet plan, domiciles
• If Mark O. gives the presentation, he basically gives you the answer to the business model question - rephrase it for the panel
• Hotels near training center provide transportation to/from airport and training center

Interview Experience

“Spirit interview day starts in a room with all the candidates for a company overview. Then they pull you out for a panel, usually 2 or 3 interviewers on 1. Mostly TMAAT questions. Felt like 20 minutes tops. Left having no idea if I bombed or nailed it but ended up getting the job. Most of the day is actually spent talking to the other candidates and having lunch with company folks. Be yourself, stay positive. Pass rate is high.”