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Felony convictions and airline pilot interviews

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:50:00 PDT

Recently, I've received quite a few letters regarding past felony convictions and how they might effect a future career as a commercial pilot. There are two things to remember here: To be hired as an...

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Pilot Resume

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:59:00 PDT

Question: Hi Lori, Since I am still currently in college, the only jobs I have had have all been part time. I have been flight instructing over the last year and that is the only work experience I...

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Should I rent a sim for an interview?

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Sat, 24 May 2008 03:44:00 PDT

Question: I have a 121 interview in a few weeks, but I haven't flown in two years. Should I rent a motion simulator and do some airwork and approaches so I can say I've at least done...

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Family invited to pilot husband's interview

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:39:00 PDT

Question: I am just wondering how common it is for the wife and kids to be asked to an interview. I have been with my husband to one of his interviews. They paid both our expenses too. It was a very...

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Should I take out a loan to pay for flight training?

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:35:00 PDT

Question: As you know, the cost of flight school is quite expensive. Do you think pulling out a 40-60k loan would be wise considering that in the beginning of their careers pilots get paid very...

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Silver State Helicopters

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:55:00 PDT

Just this morning I was talking with another aviation friend who informed me of another aviation casualty. Silver State Helicopters filed chapter 7 on February 7th of this year. Apparently, there...

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Explaining the lack of longevity with an employer

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:28:00 PDT

Question: I have been with my current airline for 11 months. I have a chance to make some good money overseas with another airline. In the interview (overseas) how do you answer the question "why...

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Most "memorable" pilot interview

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:21:00 PDT

Question: Hi Lori- What's your most "memorable" interview? Good or bad... Thanks- Answer: Your question made me smile - thanks! Wow - I've done so many interviews that they really seem to run...

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How do I prepare early?

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:23:00 PDT

Question: I may have an interview coming up in the future, how should I start preparing early? Answer: There are several books which can be quite helpful - Look to the right ---> in "My Study...

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Why do I need to prepare if nobody is hiring?

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:11:00 PDT

Question: Without trying to sound cynical here, is anyone interviewing now and in the near future? From what I read on these boards (so it must be true), the hiring wave seems to be over. Honest...

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What is the biggest weakness of a candidate?

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:09:00 PDT

Question: Lori, what's the biggest weakness you see in a typical applicant's interviewing style in terms of things they say or perhaps fail to mention during an interview. Do they tell too much about...

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Fight or Flight?

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:09:00 PDT

Over the past several years, I have been saying repeatedly that this industry is in the infancy stages of metamorphosis. The development over the last week or so with four airlines closing their...

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Clark Consulting Airline Pilot Interview Preparation: Felony convictions regarding professional pilots

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:51:00 PDT

Clark Consulting <br>Airline Pilot Interview Preparation: Felony convictions regarding professional pilots Regards, Lori ClarkAs a former Manager of Pilot Recruiting, Lori Clark has...

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Is weight an issue?

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:57:00 PDT

Question: Hi Lori, Sorry for the intrusion, but I wondered if you might share your perspective on overweight applicants for pilot jobs you may have encountered in the past. How likely is a...

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noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:05:00 PDT

Technorati ProfileAs a former Manager of Pilot Recruiting, Lori Clark has interviewed thousands of airline pilots. Clark now helps pilots prepare for airline interviews by working with each client...

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noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:18:00 PDT

Question: I was recently "terminated" from a training program as a street captain with a regional airline. Due to, "lack of progression in pilot training". My background is all Part 91/135 co-pilot...

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Felony convictions regarding professional pilots

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:54:00 PDT

Question: Lori, I read your reply to the wife who's husband had a burglary record three years ago. My case is different. When I was 19 back in 1976 I was convicted of delivery of cannabis ( 2...

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Driving records

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:43:00 PST

Question: Hi Lori, I am in the process of applying to airlines on airline apps. The question that comes up is about my driving record. I am more than willing to be completely honest about my record...

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Presentation Vs Job Performance In An Interview

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:12:00 PST

Recently Michael Homula, of Bearing Fruit Consulting, read my article "In An Interview, What Message Is Your Body Language Sending?" and responded with an insightful post on his blog regarding common...

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Aspiring to be an airline pilot

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:04:00 PST

Question: I am going to be going into my junior year in high school next year. I've always had a big interest in being a pilot for an airline since i was a little kid, and i still want to pursue it....

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Common interview questions

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:46:00 PST

Click Herefor a great list of common, generic interview questions. Let's look at these questions and how they pertain to airline pilot interviews. I would love your comments and questions - please...

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I have a question about getting hired at an airline

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:52:00 PST

Question: I have a question about getting hired at an airline preferably [a major]. I got an impaired driving charge in [my state] in 2002. I reported it to [XYZ] airlines and was hired in 2005. ...

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I was asked to resign from an airline job...

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:52:00 PST

Question: I was asked to resign from an airline job,because they say I had enough time to complete the IOE and there has to be a limit and I reached. I say, it happened because they fragmented my IOE...

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Airline Pilot Market

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:19:00 PST

Question: I was wondering about your assessment of the pilot market. Answer: That’s a tough one. The industry is slated to hire 65,000 pilots over the next year. Having said that, My personal...

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What is a good school to attend to become an airline pilot?

noreply@blogger.com (Lori Clark) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:50:00 PST

Lori Clark discusses civilian flight training options. Question: I am currently a college student scheduled to graduate next year. I am also an aspiring airline pilot (Hopefully for FedEx or UPS). I...

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