What are "must know" or common A&P Mechanic interview questions?

Question

I got my first interview set up! I'm nervous and practically fresh out of A&P school. I'm interviewing with Republic Airways a regional airline. Can anyone give me any tips or possible trouble shooting scenarios that they may ask. I'm aware that ATA codes are a must. Thank you so much!

Answer 1

There's no telling what they may ask you but just be yourself, greet them with a firm handshake, be personable, establish eye contact, and be honest. Honesty is very important because they need to feel that they can trust you- even if it involves admitting a mistake. Try to show them that you are someone who knows how to read and interpret technical material and that you really want to learn. They know you are a new A&P and that you have a "License to Learn". Don't act like you already know it all because you don't and they know it.

Equally important is how you dress for this interview. DON'T WEAR A COAT AND TIE!! If they see you dressed like that they will assume that you want to push a pencil or drive a desk and that's not what they're looking for. They are looking for bright, rugged guys who aren't afraid to get dirty in gearwells and hellholes. Wear a clean and pressed Western-style work shirt with some clean and pressed boot-cut jeans and some nice boots or leather shoes. Dress like a workin' guy.

They want people who they feel will work hard and learn and grow with their company and the best start for that is for them to like you right up front. First impressions are everything here.

This is a tough business. The pay is pretty low for what it is and there is little union support in lots of areas. You'll find forklift mechanics making lots more money. If you're like me, though, aviation will be the only thing that you can stay focused on long enough for it to be a career for you. Good luck to you!

I appreciate JetDoc voting me up and he makes a real good point about learning what you can about the company before the interview. I do, however, stand by my advice on what you wear. You could go with dark brown Dockers instead of jeans. I've been part of a number of hiring teams and everybody always seemed to gravitate toward mechanics who arrived clean and well-groomed but looked like they were really ready to get to work. If we needed mechanics and a young guy showed up looking like a supervisor he probably wouldn't get the nod over the other "Workin' Guys". Now, if we were hiring supervisors or inspectors, we might tend to focus more on guys who fit that image.

Answer 2

Mechanic Interview Questions

Answer 3

All good answers but I might disagree with what one person said about what to wear to an interview. I voted up his answer but I disagree with what you should wear. You should wear at least a sport jacket with a dress shirt and Dockers at least. Not necessarily a tie but if you think you look good in a tie then wear it. There's always the age old advice of look sharp, act sharp, be sharp. Put your best foot forward. But whatever you do, look natural....like this is the way you look every day. Another thing you can do which is true of any interview, not just a mechanic interview, is to read up on Republic Airlines. Impress the interviewer with what you know about Republic. Know a little about the OLD republic....the original airline that carried that name. You can't know everything but know the current events about Republic. Go to their web site and read all their recent press releases so you know what's going on with the company.



As was said, they want to know that you can work in compliance with FAA and company regulations. Remember, you don't TOUCH the airplane without proper documentation. You don't alter anything on the airplane without an engineers authorization....and EVA for Engineering Variation Authorization. That's the kind of thing they want to hear from you. That you are a safe workers....a reliable worker...and a team player. Also the interviewer will ask you if you have any questions. If he said something during the interview that you forgot and would like him to repeat it,,,,ASK. This is a test of you. They want to know that you aren't going to go off without knowing and guess at what you need to know. Pilots in flight always ask ATC to repeat info if it gets garbled or for any reason the pilot didn't catch what was said, they are never too embarrassed to ask for a repeat. Also....and don't laugh, tell them you have your tools in the car and can start work as soon as they want you to. It's worked for others.



What city is this in?....Indianapolis?

Answer 4

First you must know where to look for like your AMM references, where to look for Standard practices like what to do when the aircraft had a hard landing, lightning strikes and FOD ingestion,etc, this you must know as aircraft (your operator) flies regional flights as well and there might be flight mechanic duties for some of you.

What one must do or get first before doing rigging?

Answer 5

If you're straight out of A&P school, they will ask questions about your education and your experience, but they won't expect you to know much if anything about the airplanes they operate. IF you get hired, you will go through another 4-6 week training program to familiarize you with their airplanes and maintenance procedures.

Answer 6

Be honest and know where to find things (like ATA codes).

Answer 7

i have an interview with a company that does " c" checks,but I only have basic experience such as "a"checks,just basic maintenance can anybody help me with any technical questions they might ask?or any pointers?