Being prepared is the number one rule for the entire interview process! You need to know how to act, how to think, what to say, how to dress, how to feel and how to present yourself. Amazingly, most airline interviewers just want to get to know you. They want you to think for yourself, say what you think, dress appropriately, feel relaxed and present yourself as yourself. They don't want to hear what you've rehearsed, what you've been told to say and not what you think you should say. Since honesty is a BIG deciding factor (along with technical expertise, experience, history, attention to detail, command of English and other factors) the best way to prepare is to understand the process itself.

Knowledge is power.

The personal interview is guaranteed to make you nervous, the sim check will be the most important checkride of your life and just facing the hurdles, knowing what to say/do/think/dress is an extreme challenge. Generally, the written tests are quite difficult. Even if you have a PhD in mathematics or physics, your test taking skills will need polish. ChecklistComplete.com will guide you through the maze.

ChecklistComplete.com will help you focus on what is important to ensure your success. There are many books out there that you can use to study for your interview. But which ones to read? Preparation will take time, effort and money - but you still need to prioritize your expenditures of each.

The books listed are those that successful candidates have recommended as being helpful. Many of these have been around for years and have been used successfully by thousands of people, if not tens of thousands.

Reading List

Checklist For Success - Cheryl Cage, Cage Consulting; Absolutely the best book for airline interviewing techniques. n response to the growing airline practice of hiring individuals with management and communication skills in addition to technical knowledge, this workbook covers application, resume, and interview strategies, offering a different kind of preparation than most pilots have ever experienced.

Reporting Clear? : A Pilot's Interview Guide to Background Checks and Presentation of Personal History- Cheryl Cage, Cage Consulting; This guide to conducting background checks provides titles, addresses, phone numbers, and web site information for the necessary agencies. Covering how to discuss shortcomings in a professional history and the paperwork that must be provided to an interviewer, these strategies enable pilots to avoid common mistakes and present background information confidently and concisely.

Airline Pilot Interviews : How You Can Succeed in Getting Hired - Irv Jasinski, Career Advancement Publications.

Airline Pilot Techincal Interviews: A Study Guide, 2nd ed. - Ronald D. McElroy, Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.

Sweaty Palms : The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed- H. Anthony Medley; Lifetime Learning Publications; Industry standard for general interviewing information. This is not specific to airline interviews, but is widely used in corporate settings. This bestseller is the standard because it talks about real problems faced in many job interviews and what job-seekers can do to prepare for them.

101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions, 4th Ed.- Ron Fry, Thomson/Delmar Learning. Great resource for analysing your general interviewing skills and learning to reply appropriately to even the most difficult questions.

AIM/FAR: Aeronautical Information Manual / Federal Aviation Regulations for Flight Crews 2008 - Federal Aviation Administration; An accurate and up-to-date resource of federally required rules and regulations for general aviation flying. Features the latest important issues pilots face in flight. See also: http://www.faa.gov/ATpubs/AIM/

Ace the Technical Pilot Interview- Gary V. Bristow, McGraw-Hill Publishing; This unique study guide helps you: Get to know material likely to be asked on your interview, Practice with almost one thousand exam-style questions--complete with answers, Build confidence, skills, and knowledge and Focus your study on what you need to know.