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An incoming 'Airline Recruiter' call on a smartphone held in an airplane cabin, the start of a pilot phone interview.
Interview Prep
  • Ernie "Big Ern" Meeks
  • May 6, 2026

The Airline Pilot Phone Interview That Ends Before It Starts

The pilot phone interview filters out 30-40% of applications before the in-person interview ever begins. Here’s what recruiters assess, how
Wide-body airliner at the gate at sunset, illustrating where airline interview tips actually start
Interview Prep
  • Ernie "Big Ern" Meeks
  • April 26, 2026

Airline Interview Tips: The 72-Hour Window Nobody Talks About

Most pilots think airline interview tips are all about what happens in the room. The interview actually started when they

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