Selection stages

1. Online application (Direct Entry, Aviate or Military)
2. Online assessments: Hogan (HPI/HDS) + 'Becoming United' Leadership Inventory
3. In-person day in Denver: check-in, logbook drop-off, training centre/heritage tour
4. HR interview (~30-35 min): TMAY + ~5 TMAATs (STAR)
5. Technical interview incl. a route scenario (e.g. DEN-BUR) with Jepp charts, descent planning, fuel
6. Conditional job offer (often within 1-2 days), then background/drug screen

Tests

• Hogan HPI/HDS
• Becoming United Leadership Inventory

By rank

• First officer: Same interview for Aviate and direct-entry FO candidates.

Interview questions

Personal and CV

1. Tell me about yourself (First officer)
2. Tell me about any failures in your career so far (First officer)

Technical

1. Technical scenario: plan and fly Denver to Burbank (charts, descent planning, fuel) (First officer)

Competency and CRM

1. Tell us about a time you had a problem with a subordinate

Company and industry

1. What other airlines have you applied to, and have you heard back from any?

Motivation

1. What would you do if another company called you in six months?