here's what i posted on another thread last month...
Spirit Interview
For those that have an upcoming interview:
Start the day with a simple, straight-forward Powerpoint presentation on the company. The written test is a short (20 questions?) mix of write-your-own answer, multiple-choice and true/false. Not complicated if you've been studying the FAR/AIM, Jepp intro, and have a good grasp of 121 ops (decipher a TAF/METAR, standard ILS mins, etc).
There is a fill-in-the-circle personality test. No right/wrong answers; they just want to see what type of personality you have. Relax and try to answer them honestly.
The 4-panel interview board is made up of HR, flight training/standards, an ALPA rep, and an alternate (inflight dept, etc). They'll look over your resume, letters of rec, and logbooks. Each person has their favorite questions: What has been the greatest challenge with your current position? What if a Captain deliberately goes below mins? Something you did you thought the better of later? Why Spirit?
Do your homework on the company. Know the officers. Have a few good relevant questions for them in your back pocket. Show them you know the company and your not in front of them because you thought "flying an Airbus would be cool".
I think the questions they ask are tailored to what they know about the person in front of them. Be yourself and try to relax. There is no "prove to us your worthy" attitude; it is a very personable experience and they just want to get people they think may make a good fit.
Be prepared to defend your weaknesses. If you don't have jet/FMS time, be ready to explain why you think you can make the transition. If you don't have much/any turbine PIC, show you haven't been just "gettin' clearances and yankin' gear". Being steady under a little heat is a good attribute. Be positive and don't downtalk/badmouth your company/fellow employees.
There is no sim eval. They assume if you're there, you're qualified.
The entire process is rather relaxed and positive. It seems that if they like you, they'll hire you. Getting there (to the interview) is the tough part. The best part is you'll know yay or nay the same day.
Good luck to all those awaiting the call. It's a real up-beat time around Spirit and could be a good time to get in.
gator
Spirit Interview
For those that have an upcoming interview:
Start the day with a simple, straight-forward Powerpoint presentation on the company. The written test is a short (20 questions?) mix of write-your-own answer, multiple-choice and true/false. Not complicated if you've been studying the FAR/AIM, Jepp intro, and have a good grasp of 121 ops (decipher a TAF/METAR, standard ILS mins, etc).
There is a fill-in-the-circle personality test. No right/wrong answers; they just want to see what type of personality you have. Relax and try to answer them honestly.
The 4-panel interview board is made up of HR, flight training/standards, an ALPA rep, and an alternate (inflight dept, etc). They'll look over your resume, letters of rec, and logbooks. Each person has their favorite questions: What has been the greatest challenge with your current position? What if a Captain deliberately goes below mins? Something you did you thought the better of later? Why Spirit?
Do your homework on the company. Know the officers. Have a few good relevant questions for them in your back pocket. Show them you know the company and your not in front of them because you thought "flying an Airbus would be cool".
I think the questions they ask are tailored to what they know about the person in front of them. Be yourself and try to relax. There is no "prove to us your worthy" attitude; it is a very personable experience and they just want to get people they think may make a good fit.
Be prepared to defend your weaknesses. If you don't have jet/FMS time, be ready to explain why you think you can make the transition. If you don't have much/any turbine PIC, show you haven't been just "gettin' clearances and yankin' gear". Being steady under a little heat is a good attribute. Be positive and don't downtalk/badmouth your company/fellow employees.
There is no sim eval. They assume if you're there, you're qualified.
The entire process is rather relaxed and positive. It seems that if they like you, they'll hire you. Getting there (to the interview) is the tough part. The best part is you'll know yay or nay the same day.
Good luck to all those awaiting the call. It's a real up-beat time around Spirit and could be a good time to get in.
gator
