Jet Connect Pilot Interview Information and Study Guide
Updated: Feb 20
Jet Connect Pilot selection is similar to all Qantas group assessments. Jet Connect pilots operate B737-800 flying between New Zealand and Australia under the Qantas banner. Below are assessment breakdowns and a study guide to help you with your process through the Jet Connect/Qantas group interview and assessments as a pilot.
Minimum Requirements for Jet Connect
Aptitude Testing for the Jet Connect
Online Application
Includes the following that must be entered and submitted
My Information
Name, Address and Contact details
My Experience
Please provide a summary of up to 10 years of your work experience starting with your most recent.
Training History: Degrees or Colleges
Resume and Cover Letter
Websites: Linkedin, own website
Minimum Requirements for Jet Connect/Qantas
First Officer with Jet Connect, you’ll have;
An Australian Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL (A)) or Australian Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL (A)).
For CPL holders, passes in a complete set of Australian CASA or New Zealand CAA ATPL subjects are required.
Endorsements for Instrument Approach 2D and 3D on a CASA Multi Engine Aeroplane Instrument Rating.
A current Instrument Proficiency Check (MEA).
Level 6 English Language Proficiency on your CASA Licence.
Current CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate.
The ability to hold an Aviation Security card, ASIC (Aust) and AvSec (NZ).
Hold a current passport with at least 12 months validity.
The right to live and work in New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship. Non-New Zealand or non-Australian passport holders require a New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa
Hours Requirements: (Updated)
1,500 hours total aeronautical experience,
500 hours of powered fixed wing multi-engine or single-engine-turbine aeroplane, and
either:
250 hours in Command of a powered fixed wing aeroplane, or
250 hours in Command of a powered fixed wing aeroplane, of which up to 180 hours may be ICUS, and 500 hours as Co-Pilot of a transport category aeroplane.
Personality and Motivation Testing: 2 separate assessments, very easy, be your self and follow the instructions.
Measure your behavioral style, opinions, and motivators- for example, whether you prefer to work independently or in a group, whether you prefer to follow others or take charge.
Your answers will be limited to 5 categories.
1. Very demotivating
2. Demotivating
3. Neutral
4. Motivating
5. Very Motivating
EXAMPLE:
I prefer to work in a team environment.
1. Very demotivating
2. Demotivating
3. Neutral
4. Motivating
5. Very Motivating
Aptitude Testing for the Jet Connect
Aptitude Testing
Practice makes perfect, read all instructions on the pages when doing your testing. Free Practice Aptitude Tests: Jobtestprep.co.uk Use the (General Ability Test)
JobTestPrep seems to have the best practice tests and paid-for version for QF
General Ability Test:
36 Minutes: 30 Questions
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