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  1. 1.  (Dec 12, 2024) You arrive an hour early and to check-in. They make you feel very comfortable. I interviewed for the Aviate program as a PPL. A pilot comes in and introduces himself, then you surrender your logbooks. I brought original and digital copies. They encourage you to drink water and offer that. The pilot then talks about his journey to United, offers to answer any questions, and takes you on a tour of the facility, including the museum. We came back into a holding room where we got a few minutes... Continue reading this interview experience..

  2. 2.  (Oct 29, 2024) Gouges here were very accurate on interview experience. It took a long time for me to hear back from UAL after submitting an application, even with a meet & greet endorsement from a chief pilot. Over a year from initial application to receiving email invitation for the online leadership assessment (Hogan test). After completing the leadership assessment, had email the next day initiating to schedule an interview, which I scheduled within a few weeks. Interviewed on a Tuesday, heard... Continue reading this interview experience..

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Study Guide Questions for Your United Airlines Interview:

  1. 1. (Jan 31, 2025) How would you plan a descent with a speed reduction along the route?
    • 10 knots per 1 mile.
  2. 2. (Jul 01, 2025) If you're cleared to climb via SID what altitude can you climb to?
    • The top altitude listed on the SID for that departure runway. The top altitude is listed in the text of the SID, and is not necessarily the highest altitude on the plan view.
    • the highest indicated at or below on the chart or the altitude in the box of the chart stating maintain xxx
  3. 3. (Nov 01, 2024) What are your RTO duties?
    • After RTO the primary duties is the safety of the aircraft and occupants from any hazard that could arise as result
    • "Spoilers, Reverse, 90, 60" notify ATC
    • Current company specific , but any abnormalities below X knots , reject , above x knots only for the big 5 , handle all others after v1 in the air
    • We will reject the takeoff prior to V1 for Master caution, Master warning, engine fire or aircraft unsafe or unable to fly.
    • - Announce the failure -Monitor the Captain Actions -Call out in case Capa miss some action or malfunction in some system, ex: reverses, auto brake etc. -Call out for 60kt -Report to Act the RTO, rwy, plan of action (leave rwy, or remain on it) -Read the requested Checklist
  4. 4. (Sep 25, 2024) If you're cleared to descend via what altitude do you set?
    • The bottom altitude that is listed on the chart.
  5. 5. (Jul 25, 2025) How would you debrief after a flight using United's CRM/TEM model?
    • What went well? What could we have done differently? Focus specifically on CRM/TEM especially communication. Did we involve the decision makers OUTSIDE the cockpit too? Be prepared to discuss which of the 7 CRM components, besides communication, related most to the scenario in question.
  6. 6. (Jun 28, 2025) Can you list the 13 briefing items?
    • Threats (threats fwd - personal, environmental, technical) MX status NOTAMS Fuel Plan Taxi/Hotspots RTO Evacuation duties Departure clearance SID review WX/windshear TO performance Eng Out after V1 Terrain
  7. 7. (Mar 21, 2025) What does climb via SID mean?
    • Maintain speeds and altitude restrictions along the course.
  8. 8. (May 30, 2025) In 4 minutes, tell us how you got from when you first fell in love with aviation to where you are now.
    • I started about my passion as a kid. We traveled a bunch growing up; and it’s truly what I enjoyed. I spoke about quitting sports and focusing on flying in high school. I discussed my involvement with school programs. Then, I moved on to my college career where I discussed my instructor job end extracurricular activities that I was involved in. Fraternity, social programs. Wanted them to see the leadership positions I held outside of flying. I told them about my 121 jobs and the reasons why I left. Everything I said was focused on career advancement. I never mentioned anything negative
  9. 9. (Mar 19, 2025) What do you need when given a vector off a SID/STAR?
    • You need an altitude to maintain.
    • ATC must assign an altitude to maintain.
  10. 10. (Jul 31, 2025) Why do you want to work for United?
    • UAL is not the biggest airline but it is the industry leader when it comes to Technical innovation, environmentally friendly initiatives and being a contributing Global Citizen. The others are playing catch-up.
    • I tied my regional airline experience to the answer stating in part that I had experience in the United system. I also expressed admiration for the companies diversity and the fact that they've been taking the lead on many issues (do research about United's position of bio fuels, pilot shortages etc). Highly admired company, hometown airline (at least for me) and the list goes on.
    • Been researching all the airlines and UAL has the most diverse fleet, bases and has large expansion plans. They also seem to be the most progressive company in terms of diversity and inclusion.
    • I want United Airlines because the company and I shares de same core values. I identify myself with the company and also I always listened from United pilots that the Company enviroment is incredible and the people are friendly and that's what I want for me: A great company with a great reputantion among its employees.
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  1. (Feb 28, 2025)  My scenario was KDEN to KSFO with VFR conditions at both locations (no alternate) and only moderate turbulence expected in the climb to cruise altitude from FL220-260. One runway was NOTAM'D out at KSFO. I provided a briefing using the 13 items noted in the study guide. The pilot then asked if I was familiar with KSFO. I told him that I wasn't which spurred a discussion that KSFO typically only lands on two of the four runways at a time (other two used for departures). I then requested to obtain additional fuel in...Continue reading simulator / scenario information..

  2. (Feb 23, 2025)  Bad weather sfo good sea 13 briefing items Wx-had to pimp on takeoff minimum /got more fuel . Predicted to land with 6k. Asked for 2k more. Planning landing fuel of 7.5k now (min is 6.0, emergency is 4.5k FYI) Notams Runway closure at SFO Aircraft Nothing Fuel 16K 1+45 land with 6K Threats -my first time at sfo/he showed up late. Weather Bad 1sm -100VV with fog Departure clearance He gave me a different freq then the SID so I queried. Taxi Showed me what gate we were at Said I expected a tail facing west with the predicted taxi I thought for 1L Takeoff performance Rejected takeoff Engine failure Sid- /asked anything else you would talk about. Realized I missed MSA then covered it Briefed all the items like in a xx in regards to takeoff performance. Rejected takeoff. Engine failure. Egress procedures Terrain Yes Takeoff -vector off Sid /considerations Turbulence mod 28-320 Departure clearance was expect 300. You’re at 240 what are you thinking I want to go to 340. what are the winds. Ride reports etc Ok now you are climbing and bumpy. Forgot to tell passengers. 340 is fine. Thought ride reports were way in front. Lesson learned. Tell passengers and flight...Continue reading simulator / scenario information..

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