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Interview / 5 Min

How to Answer "Tell Me About a Time You Disagreed with Your Captain"

Master one of the most common airline interview questions: how to describe a time you disagreed with your captain. Learn a STAR-based, safety-first approach that shows professional assertiveness and CRM.

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The STAR Method for Pilots: How to Structure Competency Answers

Master the STAR method to structure clear, aviation-focused competency answers with practical examples, common mistakes, and a worked model you can adapt for pilot interviews.

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Lost Comms in Europe: The End of the 7-Minute Rule and Introduction of Squawk 7601

From 1 May 2025 Europe ditched the 7-minute rule: SERA.14083 defines new lost-comm steps, exhaust contact methods, squawk 7600 (or 7601 for VMC diversions), follow 20-minute IFR timing and file a report.

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