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FAA interview questions

Updated Apr 15, 2026

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164 interviews

Program Analyst Interview

Sep 18, 2015

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at FAA (Washington, DC)

Interview

Very personal and light hearted. Felt like it was a formality rather then a normal government interview. It was the only government interview that I ever had that was not a panel. The interviewer was the direct supervisor. Know yourself and your resume and you will do fine.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Experience with Title 14.

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Security Analyst Interview

Sep 9, 2015

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at FAA (Everett, WA) in Oct 2011

Interview

NONE. Most peculiar. But my line of report was NOT through the local director, and my impression was that this was why he could not pass on my employment. OTOH, I had to pass the Federal vetting for a "Secret" clearance before I could start work.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

I had a significant problem with fingerprints. They had to take 3 impressions, and I had the feeling that after the third try, they essentially gave up.

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Specialist Interview

Aug 6, 2015

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at FAA (Washington, DC) in Jan 2011

Interview

Asked several questions and role playing with manager. I thought that they were we prepared for the entire process. The entire process was thoughtful and informative along with positive. They did a great job in screening and asking the right questions.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What would you do to increase efficiency

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