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      Aircraft Maintenance Technician Interview

      Apr 30, 2015
      Anonymous interview candidate
      New York, NY
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at American Airlines (New York, NY) in Apr 2015

      Interview

      There is a 2 part process to the interview. The 1st part deals with questions about your work history and challenging situations you've encountered. The 2nd part is a practical test dealing with analyzing wiring diagrams, setting a torque wrench, and safety-wiring 3 bolts.

      Interview questions [8]

      Question 1

      What are the difference between these 2 hydraulic fittings?
      2 Answers

      Question 2

      What is the correct effectivity of this aircraft and does the drawing apply to it?
      Answer question

      Question 3

      What is the reference designator of this component on the drawing?
      2 Answers

      Question 4

      What is a splice and the symbology of it on a drawing?
      1 Answer

      Question 5

      What are the amps of the circuit breaker on the drawing?
      1 Answer

      Question 6

      Name a challenging situation and how did you over come it?
      2 Answers

      Question 7

      What did you find satisfying and least satisfying about your last job?
      2 Answers

      Question 8

      What is the biggest mistake you've ever made, dealing with aviation?
      2 Answers
      29

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      Application

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      Application

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