Interview questionsSpirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines interview questions

108 verified questions reported by candidates across 1 role at Spirit 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.

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.

  1. 1
    Describe the minimum requirements and Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) considerations for designing an instrument approach plate.
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  2. 2
    Show your instrument scan, situational awareness and decision making skills in the simulator
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  3. 3
    Walk me through FAR 91.175 and how it specifically guides decision-making during instrument approach procedures.
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  4. 4
    Brief an ILS given these parameters with weather and lightning configuration?
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  5. 5
    Demonstrate basic attitude instrument flying and correct procedures when flying instrument approaches
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  6. 6
    What would you do if you encountered unexpected severe weather on your approach?
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  7. 7
    Describe the four fundamental principles of flight and how they directly impact aircraft aerodynamic performance.
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  8. 8
    Describe a complex technical challenge you've encountered while working in aviation and how you resolved it.
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Common questions

How many interview questions does Spirit 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 Spirit Airlines loop tends to surface 30+ distinct prompt patterns across the rounds, which is what we've banked here.

Are these Spirit 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 Spirit Airlines interview. We don't pad the list with generic prompts that weren't reported.

What's the best way to prepare for a Spirit 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.