Hawaiian Airlines — questions reported by pilots

Why Hawaiian?

What makes the Hawaiian operation unique compared to a typical continental US carrier?

How do you maintain situational awareness on long overwater flights where the route is monotonous?

Why Hawaiian Airlines and what do you know about our unique operation?

How does the Hawaiian concept of Aloha apply to your professional conduct as a pilot?

Describe your experience with overwater operations and what special considerations they require.

How do you approach cultural differences when flying with crew members from diverse backgrounds?

How do you foster a cockpit culture that reflects Hawaiian Airlines' values?

Your A330 develops an oil low pressure indication on engine 1 over the Pacific at FL350. What do you do?

Explain reduced vertical separation minimum (RVSM) requirements on North Pacific tracks.

Explain the A330 fuel system architecture and how you would respond to an asymmetric fuel load.

What is ETOPS and what does Hawaiian's 180-minute ETOPS authorization mean in practice?

Explain the fuel requirements for a transpacific flight under Part 121.

What is PACOTS and how does it affect route planning on Hawaiian transpacific flights?

Describe the A330 anti-icing system and when you would use it departing HNL in typical conditions.

ETOPS diversion logic?

Your CA insists on a technique that contradicts the published procedure. How do you handle this?

Long oceanic leg with unfamiliar crew - briefing approach?

Your CA makes a remark that a weather deviation is unnecessary and will delay the flight. The radar is showing significant returns ahead. What do you do?

During a transpacific flight a passenger becomes acutely ill 3 hours from Honolulu. The CA wants to continue. What is the decision process?

A passenger dies in flight over the Pacific. How do you manage this situation as CA?

Your FO is highly experienced at another carrier and has strong opinions about technique. How do you establish your command authority while respecting their experience?

You are flying with an FO who is brand new to the line. They make a significant error in the FMS during cruise. How do you handle it?

On an inter-island flight a passenger attempts to open the main cabin door at altitude. What is the crew's response?

Tell me about a time you had to make a command decision that was unpopular with your crew.

Tell me about a time you made a difficult personal sacrifice for a professional commitment.

Tell me about a time you adapted your communication style for a crew member from a very different background.

Tell me about a time you represented your organization well under difficult external pressure.

Tell me about a time you stayed calm and effective under a very high workload.

Adapting to a new culture.

Tell me about a time you demonstrated cultural sensitivity in a professional setting.

Tell me about a time you caught a safety hazard that others had missed and took action.

You are on final to a Hawaiian airport when a bird strike takes out one engine. Describe your actions.

Midway through a HNL-LAX flight your ETOPS critical fuel system shows an abnormal indication. What do you do?

On a 717 inter-island flight from OGG to HNL you receive a volcanic ash advisory for the route. What do you do?

On approach to HNL from SYD you have minimum fuel for approach. The field is reporting ILS CAT I conditions. Walk me through your plan.

Your A330 experiences a dual pack failure at cruise altitude over the Pacific. Walk me through your response.

You are on final to OGG in trade wind conditions with gusty crosswinds at the limit. How do you decide whether to land?

You are on final to HNL from the mainland. The ATIS shows the visibility just dropped below your approach minimums. What do you do?

Your 717 suffers a pressurization failure on an inter-island flight at FL280. Walk me through your actions.

Hawaiian fleet and routes?