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Frontier Airlines interview questions

97 verified questions reported by candidates across 1 role at Frontier Airlines. Each one is archetype-tagged so you can see the pattern, slot the right STAR story, and practice out loud against an AI interviewer.

The Frontier Airlines process: Based on multiple applicant reports, here's the typical Frontier pilot hiring timeline: Application to online assessment takes approximately 2–3 weeks, followed by an interview invite within 1–2 days of passing the assessment. The in-person interview at Denver headquarters lasts about 8 hours and concludes with an immediate CJO decision (roughly half of candidates receive offers on the spot). After receiving a CJO, expect a 2-week to several-month wait for a class date, as Frontier maintains a hiring pool due to training bottlenecks; recent reports indicate class dates ranging from 1–5 months out. If you don't receive a CJO at interview, you are walked out with no reapplication window mentioned in these posts. Candidates should prepare TMAAT and WWYD scenario questions with emphasis on customer service and safety, avoid technical assessments (no longer used), and have a compelling reason for joining Frontier beyond aircraft type.
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8 questions, grouped by role

Top 8 per role by quality score. For the full list per role, follow the role link in each section heading.

Commercial Pilot

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  1. 1
    How would you handle an unexpected engine failure at 2,000-3,000 feet above ground level during flight?
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  2. 2
    You're the captain, your first officer has prior EMT experience. You have a medical emergency in the back and you're about halfway to your destination. Your first officer wants to go to the back to assist. What do you do?
    role specific aviation·panel
  3. 3
    Describe a technical project that initially failed and walk me through how you diagnosed and corrected the underlying issues.
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  4. 4
    When can you descend below DA/MDA?
    role specific aviation·panel
  5. 5
    Walk through a flight scenario covering alternates, fuel, and approach minimums
    role specific aviation·onsite
  6. 6
    Can you shoot the ILS if the missed approach is based on a navaid that is Notam'd out of service?
    role specific aviation
  7. 7
    You're on takeoff roll. It's SOP to have the shoulder straps buckled. You notice your captain doesn't have theirs on. What do you do?
    role specific aviation·panel
  8. 8
    Describe the aircraft models you've instructed on and your familiarity with our current fleet configuration.
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Common questions

How many interview questions does Frontier Airlines actually ask in a typical loop?

It varies by role and round. A phone screen is usually 5–8 questions, on-site loops 15–25 across multiple interviewers. The full Frontier Airlines loop tends to surface 30+ distinct prompt patterns across the rounds, which is what we've banked here.

Are these Frontier Airlines interview questions actually asked?

Yes — every question on this page is verified, meaning at least one candidate reported being asked it in a real Frontier Airlines interview. We don't pad the list with generic prompts that weren't reported.

What's the best way to prepare for a Frontier Airlines interview?

Pick the role section most relevant to your interview, run three to five questions through the practice tool out loud, and read the per-answer scoring. Most candidates who land an offer report 8–15 practice sessions over two weeks before the interview.