Hello all,
My question is to the mentors and anyone with relevant experience in interviews with regional or major airlines. One question I have heard is common is “What would you do if you were leaving an overnight at a hotel and you smell alcohol on your captain?” or some variation of that question. Some people have told me that is a little bit of a trick question (Not to be deceptive, but to make you think) and saying that you will refuse to fly or reporting him is the common wisdom, but not necessarily the right course of action.
When I heard the question, I thought that if you are at the hotel, then you tell him he smells like alcohol or if he is showing signs of intoxication get him to remove himself from the flight or call in sick and only take your concern to management if he tries to fly or reports for duty and is visibly intoxicated or hungover.
A friend of mine said at his airline the panel wanted to see honesty, but also that you are not rushing to conclusions. I wonder if I am over thinking this question, but does it really trip up a lot of interviewees?