📞 THE KEYS TO NAILING THE PHONE INTERVIEW The Reality: Many airlines conduct phone screenings before inviting you to in-person interviews. These 15-30 minute calls eliminate 30-40% of applicants. WHO DOES PHONE SCREENINGS: Always: - Regional airlines - Cargo carriers (FedEx, UPS) - Corporate flight departments - Some international carriers Sometimes: - Major airlines (for non-traditional candidates) - When application raises questions - High-volume hiring periods Never: - Strong flow candidates - Internal recommendations with clean records - When you're specifically recruited WHAT THEY'RE EVALUATING: ✅ Communication Skills (40%) - Clear, concise responses - Professional phone manner - Appropriate tone and pace - No filler words  ✅ Interest and Preparation (30%) - Knowledge of their company - Genuine enthusiasm - Thoughtful questions - Career clarity ✅ Red Flags (20%) - Unprofessional background noise  - Poor attitude or negativity - Badmouthing current or former employers - Inconsistencies with application ✅ Basic Qualifications (10%) - Verify hours claimed  - Confirm availability - Check citizenship/work authorization - Medical status THE PHONE SCREENING PROCESS: When They'll Call: - Sometimes with little or no advance notice - Business hours (9 AM - 5 PM their timezone) - Could be any day within 2 weeks of application - Sometimes from restricted/unknown number Who's Calling: - HR recruiter (most common) - Pilot recruiter - Chief pilot office - Staffing coordinator Duration: - 15-30 minutes typically - Longer if issues need clarification - Shorter if obvious rejection THE PREPARATION PROTOCOL: From the moment you submit your application: 📱 Phone Readiness: - Answer ALL unknown numbers professionally - Voicemail must be professional - Phone charged and working - Good signal strength at home/work - Check your email daily for additional information, don’t forget your spam folder

I’m Susan. I’m a Commercial Pilot and currently preparing for my ATP checkride. I’m here to learn more about aviation, connect with people in the industry, and explore new job opportunities as I continue growing in my career.

Hey everyone, quick heads up. Hiring looks like it’s heating up fast going into 2026, and the biggest mistakes we’re seeing right now are pilots failing on the application phase and not having a resume ready when jobs open.Big Ern will be hosting a live session on Application and Resume preparation in light of all the new airline hiring kicking off. Join Ernie Meeks on November 20th at 2 pm EST. He’s going to walk you through exactly how to fill out your applications correctly, what the questions actually mean, how to avoid the common mistakes that get people filtered out, and how to submit a resume that stands out. Followed By : Q&A, so bring all your questions along. Everyone on the call will also get Ern’s Proven Resume Template. Here’s the link to register: [Click Here] See you there.