I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Alaska Airlines (Seattle, WA) in Oct 2017
Interview
Most of the written work was done ahead of time, facilitating a very efficient one day in person process. The morning contained a panel interview with multiple candidates, and the after noon progressed to a solo interview. If you interview here, you will appreciate the process.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Alaska Airlines (Seattle, WA) in Oct 2017
Interview
Overall the whole experience was great! Everyone made you feel so welcome and at ease. It was nice having a lite breakfast, various drinks and lunch provided. It was also nice having the interviews in the hotel where we stayed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us a time where you had a conflict with a co-worker or had to break up a conflict between 2 co-workers.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Alaska Airlines (Seattle, WA) in Oct 2017
Interview
One day process.
Check in
Light breakfast buffet and socialize with applicants and staff
Staff introductions, video and talk about Alaska Air, Q& A
Group interviews
Lunch buffet
Individual interviews
Alaska is using a more personal process, looking for people that fit rather than technical ability.
Be genuine, willing to stand up for yourself. And be familiar with the company culture and guiding principles.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell about a time you chose to do something that was unpopular.
I applied online. I interviewed at Alaska Airlines (Seattle, WA) in Oct 2017
Interview
The interview process was very professional. The management team made you feel very at ease. Alaska + Virgin made you fell like a guest in their home. The interview process was a very positive experience.
First Officer applicants have rated the interview process at Alaska Airlines with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for First Officer roles take an average of 23 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Alaska Airlines overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Alaska Airlines as a First Officer according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
IQ intelligence test: 22%
Group panel interview: 22%
Skills test: 13%
Drug test: 13%
Personality test: 9%
Presentation: 9%
Phone interview: 4%
One on one interview: 4%
Background check: 4%
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