How do you manage unstable approach criteria under pressure?

Define hard gates in advance, monitor trend, and execute go-around discipline when criteria fail.

How do you decide between holding and diversion in worsening weather?

Recalculate margin, set a hard decision point, and communicate early with ATC and crew.

Show trigger detection, cross-check, mode correction, and CRM workload split.

Handling, briefing, CRM, and debrief discipline.

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Simulator Assessment

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The simulator session is often the most feared part of the selection process — yet it’s also the one where good preparation makes a huge difference. On this page, we walk you through what to expect, what’s really being assessed, and how to prepare the right way.

What’s the real purpose of the sim?

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This isn’t about showing perfect handling or nailing a raw data ILS with surgical precision. What recruiters really want to know is whether you have the potential to operate safely and efficiently in their environment . They’re looking for: - Your ability to manage workload as things get busier, - Your communication and teamwork skills, - And how well you maintain situational awareness and make decisions under pressure.

Which competencies are usually assessed?

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