How did you get here? Career journey?
- Born & raised in Maryland
- Graduated HS 2013 took 1st flight, caught the bug. Had to move to TN for college to play softball (2 years)
- 2016 transferred to UND, graduated in 2019
- Spent 3 summers as counselor/CFI at EAA, worked at UND briefly then graduated and moved to Florida
- MEI in August
- ARC for L3Harris next month
- 99s, NGPA, NAFI
- I am the only pilot in the family
- Now I’m here and excited to be talking with you guys!
You are the FO, CA tells you to inform pax there is a delay due to weather…but the real issue is maintenance. What do you do?
- Ask why they feel the need to be dishonest
- Suggest an alternative, like just announcing a delay, period
- If it will ruin CRM and potentially jeopardize the flight I may agree and later submit a report. Either way the outcome is the same and there is not safety concerns
You have a disruptive passenger on your flight, how do you handle it?
- Gather available information
- Diffuse the situation
- Ensure cabin crew & customers are safe
- Issue a warning
- If they are a flight hazard, have them removed
“Tell me your strengths”
- Reliable
- Hard Worker
- Communication
- Attitude
“Tell me your weaknesses and/or flaws”
- People Please/Yes Man
(safety 1st, respect will follow) - Like to stay busy (CFI-ing keeps you on your toes)
- Lack of confidence in new environments/situations
(knows to unknowns)
How would you rate your current employer?
They’ve been great to me.
Stayed open during the entire pandemic.
1 Furlough, Pay cuts.
There are always going to be things that you agree and disagree with, but that is life.
Can you provide an example of leadership?
An individual who steps up in time of need and selflessly makes a difference to others.
Someone who takes initiative first without asking for people to follow.
What will make you a good FO?
- Promotes safety
- Be supportive of the CA during all operations including decision making
- Not afraid to speak up of question when necessary
Why should we hire you?
- Positive Attitude
- Willingness and desire to learn
- Experienced with customer service
- Hard worker
- Confident that I can be successful
What is your worst trait as a pilot?
Impulsivity…
Leadership Vs Management
Leader = someone who inspires, follows through with promises, gains trust from others Manager = someone who will get the job done, assign tasks, organize
Tell me about a time you had a stressful situation. How did you deal with it?
…
Have you ever been scared in an airplane?
Long VFR XC at night, pop up thunder storms, restricted areas limiting diversion options.
How do you handle stress?
I talk about it.
What would your coworkers say about you?
Good at my job.
Reliable.
Honest.
Fun.
How do you react when you make a mistake?
Take ownership
Try to make a right out of a wrong
As for feedback
Why do you want to work for Endeavor?
I’ve always had a great impression of the company as a customer and as a student at UND when representatives would visit.
Lot of opportunity for growth/professional development
The employees I’ve met have all seemed genuinely happy about their decision and quality of life, is which is extremely important to me.
I like that you’re wholly owned by Delta, and the base option are in areas that I like.
My beliefs are aligned with the company’s Mission and Values!
Endeavor’s Mission
To provide a safe, customer-focused and cost-competitive travel experience for the communities we are proud to serve.
Endeavor’s Values
Safety
Customer Commitment
Teamwork
Determination
Integrity
Respect
What would your students say about you and what kind of instructor are you?
That I am fair, respectful, fun to fly with, qualified.
Tell me about a time when you made a decision too quickly? (Impulsivity)
Deciding to shoot instrument approaches at KMCO on climb out from KSFB
Tell me about a time you had to overcome an issue or obstacle in your recent flying?
..Recently getting back in the Seminole
How will you make sure you’ll arrive at the airport in time while on reserve?
- Have phone on loud and nearby at all times
- Bags packed and ready with snacks
- Gas in car
- Ensure I have no other engagements while I’m on an assigned day of reserve
What was a hard decision you had to make?
Making the jump to UND to become a pilot!
