Pilot Hiring Guide

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

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