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If you haven't flown a jet aircraft, or you'd simply like to build confidence before your NetJets simulator evaluation in Columbus, the best way to prepare is to spend a day in the simulator. Our go to recommendation is Momentum Flight Training in Stokesdale, North Carolina (about 30 minutes north of Greensboro). They operate a CRJ Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) and offer one-on-one instruction tailored towards interview preparation, and are very familiar with NetJe

Receiving a training failure or washing out of a Part 121 airline can feel devastating. For many pilots, it is one of the lowest moments of their career. The airline job you worked years to obtain is suddenly gone, and it can feel like every future opportunity disappeared with it. The reality is much less dramatic. In most cases, a Part 121 training failure is not the end of your career. It is a setback, and more importantly, it is usually a reset. Think in Terms of a Two-Yea

In a hidden place, American Airlines recently added further instructions on how to fill out their application. Here it is: All Flying Experience: List every job or flying experience, even if it goes beyond 10 years. Include roles, flight hours, and types of aircraft flown. Flight Training: Begin your employment history section with where and when you conducted your initial flight training and provide an uninterrupted employment history after that. Periods of Unemployment: Cle

Sometimes we hear from a client whose career path is anything but typical, and those stories are often the most rewarding. Recently, a former Navy F/A-18 pilot reached out after spending nearly two decades in the banking industry following his military service. Although he had stepped away from professional flying, he never lost his passion for aviation, continuing to fly a single-engine piston aircraft recreationally. With about 10 years remaining before mandatory retirement

Over the past six months, as more pilots have earned CJOs in Atlanta, My Pilot Interview has continued to grow through referrals and proven results. We have had a diverse background of pilots, regional, military, and from other legacies. Our approach is straightforward: we take the time to understand each client's unique experience, help them identify and tell their story effectively, and practice until they can communicate it with confidence and authenticity. That personaliz

Preparing for the Delta AON Assessment The Delta Air Lines AON assessment is designed to evaluate how you think, process information, and perform under pressure, not just what you know. Success comes from understanding the types of tasks you’ll face and preparing accordingly. Aircraft Relation to a Navaid - You’ll be asked to determine an aircraft’s position relative to a navigation aid. This tests spatial awareness and basic instrument interpretation. Practice visualizing ra

At My Pilot Interview, we’ve worked with pilots from all backgrounds, including those with incidents or accidents, and helped them successfully secure offers at both regional and legacy airlines. The difference isn’t whether you have a blemish on your record; it’s how you communicate it. Airlines aren’t expecting perfection, they’re evaluating judgment, accountability, and growth. You must be able to clearly explain what happened, ensure your story aligns with the findings of

Airline interviewers aren’t just evaluating your qualifications, they’re trying to meet you. They want to understand how you think, how you communicate, and how you’ll fit into a crew environment. The moment they feel like they’re hearing rehearsed or “canned” answers, that objective starts to slip away. And yes, there are clear tells. One of the most common is the polished, identical opening many candidates deliver. Some prep services teach applicants to begin by thanking th

We often get asked how many hours are we seeing to get interviewed at various companies, and while the majority of the pilots have similar time, every month we get a few applicants who are outliers. Sometimes they have connections, often times they don't. We recently got a pilot who had only been flying at the regionals for a few months a CJO at Delta. From him directly: "I chose Iain and his team at My Pilot Interview to help prepare for my interview with Delta Air Lines. Fr

With the addition of Ryan Hebert to our team, who has been leading technical coaching for all of our SKYW candidates, we are proud to share that we have achieved a 100% success rate in April. While we have always achieved strong outcomes with SkyWest applicants, this level of success is especially meaningful given SkyWest’s reputation for conducting one of the most technically rigorous airline interviews in the industry. Ryan has brought an exceptional level of technical expe

On the day of my Southwest Airlines interview, there were 28 candidates competing for a very limited number of offers. By the end of the process, only 4 candidates received CJOs, an overall rate of just 14%. What’s even more compelling is that 3 of those 4 successful candidates had prepared with My Pilot Interview, 2 with Iain and 1 with Ryan. My Pilot Interview achieved a 100% success rate that day—every candidate who went through the program received a CJO. In a process whe

Working with Iain was exactly what I needed to successfully transition from a lifelong aviator into a professional flying career. I had spent the past 30 years flying for the pure enjoyment of it, but as I approached retirement, I made the decision to pursue aviation professionally and take that next step into turbine aircraft. When I landed my first interview for a FAR 135, I knew preparation would be critical. Iain was instrumental in helping me understand the strategies be

Working with Iain was exactly what I needed to earn a CJO with my dream legacy carrier. I had the experiences and the stories, but Iain was instrumental in helping me translate those into clear, effective interview responses, in doing so, training me to properly communicate my experiences off the cuff. What sets Iain apart is his understanding of the pilot lifestyle. As an on-call pilot, flexibility is critical, and he consistently worked around my schedule, something many ot

At My Pilot Interview, our guiding principle is simple: every client should walk into their interview fully prepared and confident. We understand how important these opportunities are, which is why we remain flexible, supporting clients at all hours, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. In the past two weeks, we worked with three candidates preparing for Delta interviews who came to us after working with other providers. Despite prior investment, t

Southwest has announced that its application window will reopen on April 9. While this has caused some confusion, given that the application was open just last month and many candidates still report their applications as in process, it likely reflects a strategy to maintain a continuous inflow of applicants. This approach allows Southwest to build a large candidate pool while remaining highly selective in issuing CJOs.

Earlier this year, approximately 8–9 out of the 11–12 daily candidates were receiving conditional job offers (CJOs). Over the past month, that number of CJOs has decreased to roughly 5–6 candidates per day. This shift is likely due to changing hiring needs and a greater emphasis on selectivity. As a result, Frontier has recently become more selective in issuing CJOs compared to what we are currently seeing at United and Delta.

It appears that Frontier Airlines will not be holding new hire classes this summer. While it is not uncommon for airlines to slow hiring and training during peak operational months, the return of aircraft to lessors suggests there may be additional factors influencing this decision. That said, Frontier continues to conduct interviews, and with a steady flow of pilots departing for the legacy carriers, we expect hiring demand to remain strong. Over the past year, we have maint

While NetJets remains highly competitive, 2026 has brought a notable change. The company is now interviewing candidates with turboprop experience, and in some cases, even those with primarily piston time. In contrast, throughout 2025, most interviewees had experience in swept-wing jets and approximately 2,000 hours of total time. As typical hiring thresholds have adjusted, it appears NetJets is broadening its candidate pool. Our reputation as a go-to resource for interview pr

Kalitta has dropped their TT requirement to 1,500. They still state the prefer 2,000 TT with 1,000 turbine, these decreases do show the continued increase in pilot hiring. To see the job posting click here . My Pilot Interview holds a 100% CJO rate at Kalitta over the past 12 months. If you are interviewing, reach out today.

Format: Virtual (Teams) Length: ~30–60 minutes Dress: Conservative (dark suit, white shirt, plain tie) Overview Typically conducted by HR with possible Chief Pilot or Training involvement. The tone is relaxed and conversational, with a strong focus on getting to know you rather than testing you. What to Expect HR / Behavioral (Primary Focus) TMAAT-style questions Safety, CRM, customer service, professionalism Clear, structured answers matter most Technical (Limited) Usually 2