Air New Zealand Mock Interview

Practice 35 Air New Zealand interview questions covering safety, service excellence, and Kiwi hospitality.

WRITTEN BY KEVIN DOWNEY
QUESTION 5 OF 35

Would you be able to accommodate working an unpredictable schedule with a wide range of hours, including overtime?

Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
What You Need to Know

Although there are many appealing aspects of working in the travel industry, the lifestyle has some drawbacks. Therefore, your interviewer is interested in ascertaining whether you've thoroughly considered whether this is the right career path for you. They clearly state on their website that they "operate in a 24/7 industry, so you will need to commit to rostered shifts, weekends, and public holidays." Assure the interviewer that you are aware of the inconsistent schedule associated with being a Flight Attendant. Use examples if you have some experiences to draw on.

Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Experienced

"In my most recent position with Airline XYZ, I had an inconsistent schedule that required me to often be on call. I worked many weekends and holidays. I completely understand that this is part of the lifestyle of a Flight Attendant. I'm happy to work any hours offered to me here at Air New Zealand."

Rachelle Enns
Rachelle Enns
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
General

"I am available for a wide range of hours and overtime. I prefer to be made aware of my schedule ahead of time so I can make appropriate childcare arrangements."

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Anonymous Answer

I am flexible to work extended hours and I prefer to know about it ahead that way I can make arrangements accordingly.

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It's good to express your needs upfront; however, it's best if you are specific. For instance, what would the proper amount of lead time be to you?

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35 Air New Zealand Limited Interview Questions & Answers

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01 How will you continually meet Air New Zealand’s exceptional customer service standards? CUSTOMER SERVICE 02 Tell me about any airline-related training that you've had. EDUCATION 03 Do you have formal First Aid or CPR training? EDUCATION 04 Have you received any in-flight emergency training? EDUCATION 05 Would you be able to accommodate working an unpredictable schedule with a wide range of hours, including overtime? ADAPTABILITY 06 Are you comfortable with Air New Zealand conducting a criminal record check on you? DIRECT 07 Aside from the airline industry, do you have other experience working in customer service? CUSTOMER SERVICE 08 Employees of Air New Zealand are expected to be reliable, on time, and accessible when on shift. Do you consider yourself to be a dedicated employee? EXPERIENCE 09 What makes you right for Air New Zealand? COMPATIBILITY 10 Would you be comfortable wearing our uniform while representing Air New Zealand? ADAPTABILITY 11 If you felt there was a safety threat, what steps would you take to ensure the safety of your passengers? COMPETENCY 12 What top three traits make you an ideal Air New Zealand team member? EXPERIENCE 13 What experiences do you hope to gain from working with Air New Zealand? CAREER GOALS 14 When have you faced an unexpected difficulty working in the airline industry? PROBLEM SOLVING 15 Tell me about the last time you had to shift your priorities in response to sudden changes? PROBLEM SOLVING 16 How does this position fit into your career goals? CAREER GOALS 17 If you could start your career over again, what direction would you take? CAREER GOALS 18 How do you ensure you get along with others at work? TEAMWORK 19 How would you rate your communication skills? COMMUNICATION 20 How would you describe your personality? COMPATIBILITY 21 What motivates and excites you in your career? DISCOVERY 22 Tell me about a time you faced a communication issue on your team. COMMUNICATION 23 What are your salary expectations? SALARY 24 How do setbacks emotionally affect you and your work? EQ 25 Tell me about a time you successfully worked with a difficult boss, professor or coworker. What made this person difficult to work with? CONFLICT 26 Where do you see yourself five years from now? CAREER GOALS 27 What experience do you have with team-based messaging applications? EXPERIENCE 28 How well do you manage multiple tasks at the same time? PROBLEM SOLVING 29 When onboarding at a new job, how do you build relationships and earn the trust of your coworkers? TEAMWORK 30 What unique qualities would you bring to Air New Zealand? BEHAVIORAL 31 Tell me about yourself. ACCOMPLISHMENT 32 Where would you ideally prefer to work? CAREER GOALS 33 Can you swim 50 metres in under two minutes? CAPABILITY 34 What is your experience working in close quarters for long periods of time with a diverse and inclusive team? DIVERSITY 35 Of all the places you've traveled, which stand out in your mind the most, and what made that experience unique? DISCOVERY

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