8. Miscommunication
What can miscommunication between pilots and ATC cause?
What are some causes of miscommunication between controllers and pilots?
Why could sufficient knowledge of English be crucial in some situations?
Have you ever had any difficulties trying to speak English? = Have you ever had problems speaking English at work?
Have you ever worked with someone whose English you didn’t understand?
9. Types of aircraft
What are the main parts of a conventional plane / helicopter?
What are the main systems of a typical aircraft?
What types of aircraft have you flown on as a passenger?
What types of aircraft have you flown as a pilot?
Could you compare two types of aircraft you are familiar with?
Have you ever had any abnormal situations? = Have you ever been involved in any abnormal situations?
10. Pilots’ profession
How did you start your career? = How did you get started in Aviation?
Describe your solo flight. How did you feel when you first flew solo?
What flying experience do you have?
What is your previous experience?
What kinds of airplanes did you use to fly?
What could you do for a living if you hadn’t become a pilot?
Do you think you are an experienced pilot / navigator / airman?
What do you do to succeed in your career?
What are your plans for the nearest future? What are your future plans? Do you have any ambitions and prospects for future? What goals do you have? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Do you like your job?
Why did you decide to become a pilot? Is it your family tradition? Who has had the most influence on you? Who advised you to choose this profession?
What are advantages and disadvantages of your job (of being a pilot)?
What qualities are related to your profession? What qualities are the most important for pilots? Why?
What do pilots have to do at different flight phases? = What are your job duties?
What are the most important things for you in your work? What is the most interesting part of your profession? What is the least interesting part of your profession?
Why do you like your job?
If you had a chance would you change it?
What do you think makes a great pilot? What advice would you give to a person who is going to become a pilot?
What recommendations would you give to pilots to be successful in their profession?
Do you think you need more education to make your work successful? If “yes” then what kind of knowledge do you need? In what area?
Is your present job a good place to build up your career?
If you attain all your goals as a professional pilot what do you intend to give back to aviation?
11. Airports
What is a typical international airport like from the public side?
What must every passenger do while travelling by plane? = What are the typical procedures when you travel by air?
What facilities are there on the airside of any international airport?
Can you give examples of difficult airports for landing and takeoff?