SkyWest Interview Questions with correct Answers

SkyWest Interview Questions with correct Answers 91.175 (a) Must use a standard instrument procedure- *Does not apply to military *Unless otherwise authorized by the FAA 91.175 (b) Authorized DA/DH or MDA is the highest of the following. *Prescribed by the approach procedure *Prescribed by the pilot in command *Appropriate for the aircraft equipment available and used during the approach Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More 91.175(c) (1) Operation below DA/DH or MDA No pilot may operate an aircraft below the authorized MDA or DA/DH unless - 1.)Descent to landing on the intended runway can be made at a normal rate of descent using normal maneuvers. (Part 121 or 135 descent rate will allow touchdown with the touchdown zone of the intended runway) 91.175 (c) (2) Operation below DA/DH or MDA Flight visibility is not less than visibility prescribed in the standard instrument approach being used. 91.175 (c) (3) Operations below DA/DH or MDA Visual references for the intended runway is distinctly visible and identifiable to the pilot. -Threshold -Threshold Markings -Threshold Lights -Touchdown Zone or Marking -Touchdown Lights -Runway End Identifier Lights -Runway Lights -Runway/Runway Markings -Visual Glideslope Indicator -Approach Lighting System *cannot descend below 100ft unless red tbars or side row bars visible) 91.175 (d) Landing No Pilot operating an aircraft may land that aircraft when- 1 & 2: Doesn't meet EVFS requirements 3: Parts 121, 125, 129 and 135 flight visibility is less than visibility prescribed in the standard instrument approach. 91.175 (e) Missed Approach Procedures Execute missed approach procedure when either of the following conditions exists: When conditions in paragraph C are not met during- Below MDA or upon arrival at Missed approach Point. Whenever an identifiable part of the airport is not visible during a circling maneuver at or above MDA. 91.175 (f) Take Off Minimums (1) No person may take off from a civil airport under IFR unless weather conditions at time of take off are at or above the weather minimums for IFR take off prescribed for that airport 91.175 (f) Take Off Minimums (2) if take off weather minimums are not prescribed the following weather conditions apply: i) for aircraft have two engines of less - 1 statute mile visibility ii) for aircraft having two or more engines 1/2 mile visibility 91.175 (f) Take Off Minimums (3) Must use ODPS if prescribed. Must ensure compliance with applicable airplane performance operating limitations requirements. 91.175 (h) Comparable Values of RVR and Ground Visibility RVR - Mile Visibility 1,600 - 1/4 4,000 - 3/4 6,000 - 1-1/4 91.175 (i) Operations on unpublished routes and use of radar in IAPs When operating on a unpublished route or while being radar vectored, the pilot, when an approach clearance is received maintain the last assigned altitude until the aircraft is established on a segment of the published route or approach. After aircraft is established published altitudes apply. 91.175 (j) Np pilot may make a procedure turn unless cleared to do so by ATC. TAFS are issued every.. 6 hours (0000, 0600, 1200, 1800Z) What is CRM The systematic and effective use of all available resources to ensure a desirable outcome and completion of the flight. Focusing on communication, teamwork, task allocation, decision-making and situational awareness. The major contributors in the CRM process are: Dispatchers, flight attendants, maintenance, ATC and of course the cockpit crew. What do you know about Sky West? SkyWest, Inc. is the holding company for two North American regional airlines, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines, and an aircraft leasing company. SkyWest's airline companies provide commercial air service in cities across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean with approximately 4,000 daily flights and a fleet of 755 aircraft. SkyWest Airlines operates through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. ExpressJet Airlines operates through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. SkyWest is headquartered in St. George, Utah, and continues to set the standard for excellence in the regional industry with unmatched value for customers, shareholders and its nearly 20,000 employees What do you like to do? Other than flying my personal airplane I enjoy skiing, camping and fishing. Above all else I enjoy spending time with my wife Angelica and our two dogs Avery & Delilah. Have you failed a checkride? I failed an instrument oral at a part 142 school. I was failed for not being able to list off lost communication procedures which are: Route: Assigned, Vectored, Expected, Filed. Altitude the highest of : Minimum Enroute Altitude, Expected, Assigned. - I did prepare for this checkride but was unsure on what was important and got lost in the weeds on what Embry-Riddle wanted to hear. Extremely nervous. Also was 19 years old. Have learned from it since then! What is Integrity? Integrity is a value that is routed in professionals. Who influences you the most? My spouse. Her happiness is feeling of content is my number one priority. Tell me about that time- Flight Trip to New Orleans : Fying into IMC Trip to Bahamas : Doing something new- attention to detail. Messing around in a Black Hawk : Integrity, acting like a professional. Punching in Base to Final at Enterprise : Should've gone around and loitered. Worst flight I've ever had : CFI Maneuvers with Lorenzo. What is your biggest strength? Overall nice person and easy to get a long with. Did you like serving in the Army Yes! Exposed to me so many situations and I've developed immensely both professionally and personally as a result. Situations ranging from mid-level management to combat. Tell me something that is not on your resume Resume stems from leadership positions - all positions were mentoring or leadership roles. Volunteer in everything I do. What are your biggest successes? Marrying my wife, graduating from Army Flight School and serving 7 years in the military. What are the stages of a thunderstorm? cumulus - Mature - Dissipating How do you convert AC-DC and DC - AC ? AC to DC by a transformer rectifier, DC to AC by an inverter Advantages and disadvantages of a swept wing Advantages: Higher cruising speeds due to higher critical mach number. Disadvantages: Reduced lift, which requires high lift type flaps and leading edge slats. At low airspeed the wingtips stall first, which results in loss of aileron effectiveness. Poor yaw tendencies