Air Traffic Controller Mock Interview
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Question 17 of 30
Have you ever been involved in an emergency situation? How did you react?
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"The most challenging problem that I have faced in my career was last year when a terrible winter storm came in during our busiest season...Christmas. Everyone was on high alert, and people's patience was running thin because everyone wanted to be home with their families for the holidays. I was able to remain on task and started encouraging people and keeping the mood light. Later on, I was recognized by my supervisor on my ability to manage the situation flawlessly."
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.
"I have not yet been involved in a work-related emergency situation. I am well-trained in emergency response and am confident that I will respond appropriately should an emergency arise."
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.
Air traffic controllers will experience some emergency and stressful situations more than the average individual. Talk about your exposure to this kind of stress. The interviewer would like to know that you can remain calm, collected, and professional during emergency situations.
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.
"Yes, I was involved in an emergency situation just last week in the tower. One of our pilots had a heart attack while in the air. I was not the lead air traffic controller at the time, but I was on the support team. I did as I was told and made sure that I was alert and present for anything needed of me."
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