Tell me about your in-flight emergency training?
If an in-flight emergency occurred, would you know what to do? Your interviewer is looking for assurances that you're confident, professional, and capable of keeping a level head when handling an emergency. If you are new to the industry and have little related training or experience, be honest about that and comment on any other training you've completed that may be relevant or helpful.
"In my role with Company ABC, I received over 100 hours of in-flight situational training. I am confident in my ability to react professionally and appropriately in an emergency situation."
"As I am new to a career in the airline industry, I have not received in-flight emergency training; however, I have taken emergency response training in my current position at the hospital. I am confident in my ability to react professionally and appropriately in an emergency situation, and I look forward to taking the in-flight training with United Airlines."
If you have prior in-flight emergency training or experience dealing with an in-flight emergency, share your experience and how you conducted yourself in a manner in line with United Airlines' approach to such situations. Also, try to determine on your own how the training at your previous airline compares with that of United. "Flight attendant trainees must successfully demonstrate an evacuation drill in the water (pool) during training."
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Anonymous Answer
As I am new to a career in the airline industry, I have not received in-flight emergency training; however, I have taken emergency response training in my past and current positions at the hospital. I am confident in my ability to react professionally and appropriately in an emergency, and I look forward to taking the in-flight training with United Airlines.
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Wonderful response! Great use of your existing training in emergency response.
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