EVA Air pilot interview questions and selection process
How EVA Air selects pilots: 7 selection stages and 14 interview questions from candidates' accounts. Use them to practise; they are examples, not official answers.
Selection stages
- Written ATPL/ICAO theory test (~40-50 questions, 80% pass; resit possible)
- Technical questions
- Simulator evaluation
- Group discussion (8-10 candidates on a set topic)
- HR and pilot individual interviews
- English conversation test
- Medical
Tests
- ATPL theory written test
- English test
Simulator check
B777, A330, B747-400 (older: B767-300, MD-11) depending on rating: normal takeoff from Taipei 05L/05R (e.g. SIKOU1 or Houlong departure), shallow/steep turns incl. 180 deg steep turn, departure stall with terrain, visual or ILS approach with hand flying; sometimes repositioned for second takeoff.
By rank
- First officer: FO and type-rated widebody pilots; MD-11 offers on 3-year contracts.
Interview questions
Technical
- What is the pilot recency requirement (90 days)?
- What are the crew oxygen requirements?
- What does the colour of a de/anti-icing fluid indicate?
Situational
- Brief an ILS approach to Taipei runway 05 including the expected threats. (First officer)
- How would you handle particular in-flight situations?
Personal and CV
- Tell us about your background, education and personality.
- Which aircraft type would you prefer and why?
For practice only: general examples, not official answers. Pilot Jobs International accepts no responsibility for how they are used; prepare your own answers in your own words.