Logbook:

I cannot over-emphasize the importance of accuracy in your logbook. Please ensure that all of your times add up (single+ multi = total), and that you have logged everything correctly, specifically PIC time. You want to be especially sure that your logbook, application, and resume all match.

If you find an error in your logbook as you are going over it, we recommend you correct it and carry the correction forward in your totals.  People are human and make mistakes (even interviewers!), and it's' much better to catch your own mistake and correct it than have the interviewers catch it during the process.

Required to Interview:

1. Passport (You will need to go to a facility in person to apply, and consider expediting as you will need it before the interview)

http://www.travel.state.gov/

 2. College Transcripts (you will need to contact your college directly to get official transcripts at a cost that is usually $3-5per. I recommend getting 2-3 official transcripts and one un-official which is usually free)

3. Driving Record for all of the states you have held a license (contact the DMV or secretary of state for this info)

4. FCC Restricted Radio Operators Permit you will need to use FCC form 605 to apply for your permit. There is a fee of $60 and the permit is valid for your lifetime.

http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation/

5. First Class Medical Find an AME near you

http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/

6. ATP written is preferred, but not required. If you don’t have it, studying for it will be a great tool to prepare you for the technical portion of the interview. In fact, you will find that if you are prepared for the interview, you will be prepared for the written. Having it will also make you that much better a candidate. FYI, once you get the written it is good for two years, unless you are employed by a 121 carrier then it is good indefinitely, so if you have the written completed now you won’t have to take it again before upgrade.

7. Previous residence information is required for the background check. You will want to get ten years of residence information including, address, dates you lived there, and landlord information.

8. Pervious employment information. Gather company names, dates, salaries/wages, and managers’ names for all of your previous employers- not just the flying related jobs. You will want to be sure the info is correct. If you don’t have managers’ names or the managers have changed, you will want the name and phone number of some one at the company who can verify your employment (not a coworker, but a supervisor, i.e. the human resource department). If the company is out of business try and get a supervisor, or at least another employee who will write a letter stating you worked there. If there are any periods that you were not employed or a full time student for more than 6 months get someone who is not related to you to write a letter stating what you were doing during that timeframe.

9. Training records. Get copies of all of your flight training records, if possible.

Things you will want for yourself:

1. National Driving Record. This is different from the state driving records required above, in that it only shows serious offenses like license revocation, DUI, etc. This is part of the background check the airline will do on you. You need to get it to be sure the info is accurate. If they find a problem, you won’t get the job and won’t have the chance to defend yourself. There are several sources online that have this info and the cost is about $25.

2. FAA Records. Again this is info your potential employer will get so you will want to get it ahead of time to ensure accuracy. Per the Pilot’s Records Information Act (PRIA) of 1996, you have the right to get copies of whatever records the airline gets, but if you wait for that you will not have the opportunity to correct any errors before the interview. Go to faa.gov and pay (about $8) for your records, that way if there is a problem you can start the correction process prior to your interview.

http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/copy_of_certification_records/

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