Why “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough Anymore: The Truth About Pilot Interview Prep with Bill Sims

What’s the one thing pilots consistently overlook that could make or break their dream job interview? In this episode, Adam talks with Bill Sims from Spitfire Elite about why communication is the core skill that impacts everything, from interviews to cockpit culture and even home life. They break down how real confidence comes from preparation, not performance, and how authenticity is far more powerful than a perfectly polished script. You’ll learn why relationships matter more than resumes, how to approach interviews like a pro athlete, and why some pilots unknowingly sabotage their chances by focusing on the wrong prep.

Guest information: Bill Sims’ love for interviewing began when he graduated from Florida State University landing 7 job offers including top consulting firms such as PWC, Arthur Andersen, and KPMG. He used his experience to teach the art of the interview to underclassmen at FSU and coached several students through the interview process.

After 2 years with PWC, Bill served in the Marines Corps for 12 years flying the F/A-18 Hornet. After receiving CJOs from 3 major airlines in 2014, he began teaching his techniques and sharing them with fellow pilots on the base. Bill has several years of experience teaching interviewing at live seminars, virtual webinars and 1 on 1 environments. He has individually helped thousands of job seekers land their dream jobs. In addition, he has trained dozens of others to teach the art of interviewing.\

Explore more about Bill and his team’s work at: https://spitfireelite.com/

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsims4/

This group intends to expand our pilot network and help us all in future endeavors; to “pay it forward’ as it were. With the aviation career field comes the unknown, and a good network is often the difference in sitting on the sidelines or getting into the game. Some of us have the job we want; many of us don’t yet. The Pilot Network gives us the chance to reconnect to old aviation colleagues, seek out new avenues within this great career, or just give a helping hand to those coming up in this vocation. We have grown to over 30,000 members and add more every day! We need to branch out: Facebook is only the beginning of the TPN platform. Stay tuned for big things! Whether you are a seasoned veteran with 10,000 hours or a newbie starting out, the right network can help you find your last job. Thank you and tailwinds!

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