Do airlines look at your social media?

Many airlines have strict rules regarding posts, comments, video and pics. People have been fired over things they felt were innocuous. It's also important to know when you go to get hired your accounts will be checked.



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Pilot's license applicants are subject to criminal background checks, and you may be denied licensure if you have drug- or alcohol-related crimes on your record.

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Prepare thoughtful and genuine answers for questions such as:
  1. Why do you want to work for this airline?
  2. What are your career goals?
  3. How do you handle stress or challenging situations?
  4. Can you give an example of a time when you faced a difficult decision and how you resolved it?


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What are your weaknesses as a flight attendant? Some examples of weaknesses that can be reframed as areas for improvement include: Being introverted ? Working on being more outgoing. Having anxiety ? Managing anxiety so it doesn't interfere with job performance.

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Actively listen and engage. Demonstrate your soft skills, like listening and good communication through discussions with the interviewer. While you're supposed to talk a lot during an interview naturally, be mindful to allow time for the other person or persons to converse, too.

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Unfortunately, some medical or health issues may cause you to fail the extensive medical examinations required to become a pilot. This includes certain heart diseases, conditions such as epilepsy, poor hearing, bad vision, and even common allergies, as certain allergy medications can make you drowsy.

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All airlines will administer a 10-year FBI background check. These cases are evaluated individually.

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Aspiring cabin crew is also subjected to drug tests and sometimes alcohol tests to discover any substance abuse issues. Speech defects are not accepted. Any candidate with anemia, epilepsy, diabetes or such will not be considered fit to fly.

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Snapchat, the ethereal social messaging service, has joined the ranks of apps and sites that travelers aren't able to access through onboard wifi while flying. Some airlines in the US with inflight wifi are blocking access to the service.

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The background investigation will include credit and criminal history checks, records checks to verify citizenship of members, verification of date of birth, education, employment history, and military history.

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Airlines are not required to conduct criminal background checks on all passengers. Airlines lack police authority. If a screening is conducted, it is done at the direction of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

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Questions you may hear at an airport check-in counter
  • May I see your ticket? ...
  • What's your purpose for traveling? ...
  • Do you have a photo-ID? ...
  • Are you checking any bags? ...
  • How many bags are you checking?
  • Do you have a carry-on bag? ...
  • Do you require any special assistance? ...
  • Did you pack these bags yourself?


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The interview itself typically takes no longer than five to 15 minutes. A Customs and Border Protection officer will generally ask for your documents and some additional questions, largely to verify the information on your application.

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Skills You Can Mention as Weaknesses in An Interview
  • Shyness.
  • Time management.
  • Sharing responsibility.
  • Self-criticism.
  • Teamwork.
  • Sensitivity.
  • Taking on too much responsibility.
  • Taking on too many projects at once.


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