Aircraft Mechanic applicants have rated the interview process at Southwest Airlines with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 77.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Aircraft Mechanic roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Southwest Airlines overall takes an average of 64 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Southwest Airlines as a Aircraft Mechanic according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 22%
Group panel interview: 22%
Presentation: 11%
Phone interview: 11%
Drug test: 11%
One on one interview: 11%
Background check: 11%
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Southwest Airlines
Interview
Interview process begins with practical skills and knowledge tests. After passing, the interview is conducted by other aircraft mechanics. The interview is very friendly with an emphasis on getting to know you and your attitude (Southwest calls it "Warrior Spirit"). They want candidates that will bring their experience as well as a willingness to continue to learn and grow. I spoke with one of the interviewers after I was hired to ask a little more about what exactly they were looking for. They wanted an easy going person who was confident in their skills but without any cockiness.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Southwest Airlines (Houston, TX) in Aug 2013
Interview
I submit my application online two months latter they call me and give me a phone interview then one week latter i went to the southwest headquarters to take a skills test after pass the test they fly me to the face to face interview , the interview was really hard because was infront 3 Sw maintenance managers and 1 HR guy
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They ask me alot of technical cuestions about the 737 flap system and 717 landing gear