Person interviewed: Ghaith
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0920- 0935
Location: T001
Interviewers: Hedley, Faisal & Abdulla Ali Al Alawi
Applying to be: pilot for Etihad airlines
Ghaith introduced himself in a good way, then he proceeded by saying that flying a commercial airliner was his childhood dream and he is working on it by taking flying classes and by owning his own Cessna plane which he had fly by himself.
Faisal asked him why do you want to work for us? He replied by saying” It's one of the best airlines in the world, with modern airplanes; good salary, working conditions, hours & job security”
Faisal: What is the role of a good pilot? Ghaith said confidently to handle pressure situations; either you're a good pilot or you're not a pilot at all.
Abdulla Ali: goals? Ghaith :Fly a jumbo jet. Abdullah: what are your outside interests? Working with planes & car engines, I like to know how things work. I'm not interested in salary; I just want to be a commercial pilot.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1050
Location: T001
Interviewee: Abu Bakar
Job: Mechatronics professor in ADMC
Interviewers: Hedley, Saeed & Ghaith
Time: 1050-1105
Can you work under pressure? Yes, it motivates me.
Where do you see yourself in 3 years time? Good job, having a family. I want to help my country & my students.
What is the role of a good teacher? Work hard, convey meaning clearly, be patient.
What are your hobbies? math, swimming and football.
Why ADMC ? Good teachers & good technology.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1145
Location: T001
Interviewee: Adel
Interviewers: Hedley, Jumaa & Khalid
Position: mechanical engineer with ESI
Greetings & introduction were made by Hedley.
Adel said his outside interests were machines and working on them.
He was asked If he can work under pressure. He said he can.
What are your biggest strengths? Previous courses in carpentry and work experience with ESI.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0935-0950
Location: T001
Interviewee: Saeed
Interviewers: Hedley, Faisal &Abdulla Ali Al Alawi
Position: well drilling engineer
After the welcoming and introductions that were done by Hedley , Saeed talked about himself, including his working experience in Wales.
Faisal: give me an example of a pressure situation you've dealt with? Saeed replied during equipment failure, I've had to get people to safety before dealing with the malfunction.
What is your biggest Strength? I can work under pressure; I'm experienced; I have great self-control.
Abdulla: Have you heard anything negative about us? No, I wouldn't be applying if I had.
What are your outside interests? Football: I used to play for Al Jazira. Can you work at night and weekends? I already do this in emergency situations.
