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Precision Interviewing Course
Panel
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Application & Resume Review
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All In
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Precision Interviewing Course
Panel Interview Simulation
Application &
Resume Review
Resume Builder
All In Package
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What makes us special
Unmatched Industry Experience
Our founder, Judy Tarver, is an established expert in the field of pilot selection and recruitment. A few highlights of her career include:
- Hired over 7,100 pilots at American Airlines.
- NTSB panelist on Pilot Selection and the Pilot Shortage
- Member of FAA Aviation Rule Making Committee established under the Pilot Records Improvement Act to evaluate industry pilot selection criteria where all airlines did a presentation of their selection criteria
- Member of ARC International Licensing Harmonization Working Group as sole U.S. expert in pilot selection to represent the United States in Europe
- Former National Chairman, Aviation Exploring (Division of the Boy Scouts of America) Served on National Aviation Exploring Committee
Most Experienced Interview Preparation Coaches In The Industry
Our interview preparation coaches, Judy Tarver and Maureen Hurbough were responsible for hiring over 14,000 pilots at American Airlines. Not only were they on the selection
committee, but also interviewed pilots and trained the interviewers. All of our coaches have all
interviewed pilots at an air carrier. No company can claim that.
Our panel coaches were part of American and Delta’s select recruitment team where they hired hundreds
of pilots.
We Can Help You At Any Airline
Since 2002, Pilot Counseling Services has been successful in preparing pilots for interviews at virtually every
Part 121 carrier, along with other companies in the regional, corporate and charter industry. We have up-to-
date interview information on each airline’s process.
Our Training Program is Unique
Our team takes a personal approach to each individual. There is nothing canned about our training. Not only do we provide the best prep, but we are the only company that conducts a two-on-one replica an actual global airline specific interview. We work closely with you in on-on-one and two-on-one sessions to make sure the companies are getting to know you and that you are demonstrating exactly what they are targeting.
Application Review and Resume Development
(Increase Your Chance To Get An Interview)
(Increase Your Chance To Get An Interview)
Our application review team understands what the airlines are targeting on the applications. They cover technical issues, errors, omissions, inconsistencies, spelling and grammar. Any of those issues can keep your application from getting to the top of the list.
Our resume development team designs an industry standard one-page resume that will catch the attention of the recruiters. A well written properly formatted resume is imperative when presenting at the interview or a job fair or meet and greet. Our professionals with decades of experience in pilot recruitment develops a resume that highlights our aviation experience and gets you hired first!
All In Package
$1099.00 :
Go "All In" and combine the Application and Resume review with the Airline Precision Interviewing Course.
Receive our best discount and get the training you need to net multiple CJOs at all of the top airlines. Become part of our 95% success rate!
Precision Interviewing Course
$699.00 :
Get everything you need for ALL airlines. We’ll prepare you to get multiple CJOs!
You’ll receive:
- 20 hours of academic instruction
- Unlimited HR workshops
- Unlimited FDLE webinars
- Airline-specific precision training (no surprises!)
App & Resume Review
$499 for one :
Your application and resume are an airline's first impression of you. Perfect your presentation using our time-tested team of professional aviators who have been trained by airline interviewers. We'll work with you to ensure that your application and resume showcase the best of who you are. Send us two applications and your resume for review.
Panel Interview Simulation Add-on
$299.00 :
Need extra prep for your panel-style interview? Add on our Two-on-One Panel Simulation. This session is tailored to your interview and facilitated by instructors who have completed real interviews at your airline of choice.
Resume Builder
$399.00 :
Is your resume recruiter-ready? Let our team help you develop a resume that gets recognized! This service is ideal for college students or those looking for concierge-level support in creating their airline-ready resume.
our workshops
We Can Come To You
Military Transition
We have presented at various military bases including Altus, Andrews, Dover, Phoenix.
Collegiate Aviation Seminars
Receive tips on how to plan the pilot career and avoid some of the pitfalls that slow down the process. Students will learn about the career path, keeping correct records, education, networking, preparing for the job hunt and exactly what the airlines are evaluating in the interview process.
Other
Have a group of pilots who want to learn from our experts... We can provide customized seminars to meet those needs.
Happy Clients
Testimonials
After receiving a TBNT from a legacy carrier, I researched and sought the assistance of Pilot Counseling Services. Judy and her very experienced team were highly recommended from fellow pilots who used her services and received CJOs at legacy and cargo carriers. Once I heard her skills audio and reviewed Tarver tactics, I knew the mistakes I needed to correct to be successful. Her interview prep services and panel practice interview session gave me the communication skills and confidence to succeed in a time-controlled and high-pressure setting. With the highest confidence due to detailed preparation, I interviewed and received CJOs from two legacy carriers. One of the legacy carriers complemented me on my interview and guessed correctly that I had used Pilot Counseling Services. I highly recommend Judy and her team, it’s a small price to pay to land at your dream destination!! "
Pete Ortiz – Military and Regional Pilot
"I will spend the rest of my career being grateful I worked with Judy and her wonderful team. The level of confidence I had heading into my interview after working with Pilot Counseling Services was unlike any experience I’ve had before, and it really made the difference. Whether you’re working on your application and want some input, or if you have an interview scheduled and need to prep, Judy and her team have decades of recruiting and interview experience they will use to help you reach your career goals. Their excellent communication, friendly team and attention to detail will set you up for success. I highly recommend PCS to anyone looking for a great prep experience. I couldn’t have gotten the CJO without them!"
Sam Krantzler – Regional Pilot
Judy and her team at Pilot Counseling Services did a fantastic job, and prepared me for success at my interview. I have interviewed for many jobs in the past, but as a prior military pilot, didn’t have the “full picture” of what the interviewers would look for from me. Judy worked with me to tailor my preparation, and as a result of the work we did with the Tarver Tactics information, Judy’s interview with me and the outstanding panel session, I stepped into my interview confident and at ease.
The interview ended up feeling more like a discussion between teammates than an interview! I was not only prepared with the types of questions they asked, but was armed with the necessary context and pointers to understand what they were looking for. It went so well, that at the end of the interview, one of the interviewers asked me if I did any prep, and asked who it was so he could recommend Pilot Counseling Services to others.
I left with a CJO and am convinced that I made the right choice with both Pilot Counseling Services. Thank you, Judy and team!
CJ Will – Military Pilot
I used the interview preparation package from pilot counseling services for my interview with Delta Air lines. Right away I got access to documents that gave me a good understanding on how the overall interview process works and the type of questions to expect. I had the pleasure of working with Judy for my one on one practice session. Judy was quick to respond to my emails and did a great job conducting a mock interview and giving me the tools necessary to properly answer the questions I may encounter. This made me feel very prepared for my interview. It was a really great coaching experience and everyone I encountered throughout the process was very helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Pilot Counseling Services so you can land your dream job.
Kasey Eisenmann – Regional Pilot
“Pilot Counseling Services is by far one of the number one reasons I am a major airline pilot today. I used these services when I was preparing for my major airline interviews a few years ago, and could not have made a better decision. I loved the services so much I continued to recommend it to everyone I encountered! One day I received a call from Ms. Tarver, asking to become a part of her team, I could not have been more excited! I was so convinced that her services were second to none in the industry that I decided to become an Application Review Specialist to help people like you get to the airline of your dreams. Every application that I review I take very personally because I was in that exact same spot not too long ago. My incredible experience as a client for Pilot Counseling Services directly lead to the decision to be a part of this great team because of the incredible experience this team offers, paired with its personal touch to make each individual feel a part of a family. I could not recommend any other interview prep service higher than Pilot Counseling Services.”
André Beckles – Regional Pilot
I invested in the interview prep package from Pilot Counseling Services, and it was worth every penny. Having the opportunity to interview at your dream airline may be a once in a lifetime opportunity, and you want to feel as prepared as you can be to succeed and get that job offer. My Interview Prep Coach, Patty Taylor, was very professional and knowledgeable about the industry and the interview process. She was also very accommodating and worked with my schedule to fit in my virtual session at a short notice. She used our virtual session to review key topics for each airline that I was targeting and made me feel prepared for my actual interviews. The virtual session was very relaxed and tailored to my specific airlines. Thanks to Patty and her guidance, I was able to receive job offers at two major airlines! I highly recommend using Pilot Counseling Services to land the job of your dreams!
Sadaf Imani – Regional Pilot
I was extremely satisfied with the services provided by Patty Taylor and William Davis at PCS. The interview was much easier than it would have been without this preparation, and the additional confidence of walking into the interview feeling prepared helped as well. Generally speaking, I couldn’t be happier will the process used by PCS. The coaches were very knowledgeable and responsive. They provided meaningful feedback that was genuinely helpful in preparing and polishing my interview skills. This was easily one of the best investments I’ve ever made, and I would encourage other pilots to do the same.
Christopher Benz – Major Airline Pilot
Without the help of Andre my applications might still be weeded out by the first step, and I wouldn’t ever know it. I assume many people have applications that unfortunately never get seen because of clerical errors that could have easily been fixed with Andre‘s help. Without this integral part of the service, one might never even get to the interview stage.
I felt so well prepared having done a few of the interview preps with Maureen that when I had the actual interview it was very relaxing and even enjoyable. It stood out to the final interview team, and they even asked who I used for prep. They were very impressed and pleased that I had chosen Pilot Counseling Services. From their reactions I knew I had made a great impression and was confident I had the job even before they told me. One interviewer even commented that it says a lot when a pilot values their future enough to make this type of investment. It’s an investment in yourself and it stands out. I certainly thank everyone listed above for that!
Sara Mazzarella – Regional Pilot
" I meet Judy Tarver at TPNx and after a few minutes of going over my resume and talking through my application she got me connected with one of her counseling team members. Mr. Davis's insight and attention to detail were invaluable and he was quickly able to identify several areas that would be discussion points in the interview. His app and resume review were spot on. His description of the interview process and things to think about were critical and it helped me to remove any rough edges around my delivery. That insight also helped to remove any surprises before the interview and provided me the confidence to speak my story clearly and get a CJO at the major airline of my dreams. Thank you to Judy, Mr. Davis and the PCS team for your service, it was outstanding."
Spencer McMahon – Military Pilot
My friend recommended Pilot Counseling Services after he accepted a CJO at American Airlines. I was thoroughly impressed by the professionalism and immense amount of help I received from Maureen while getting ready for my interviews. Between the application review, interview tactics, questions, and the one-on-one practice interview, I felt completely confident going into my real interview. I’ve recommended PCS to several others and we have all received job offers!
Trevor Aldridge - Military Pilot (Thunderbird)
The Pilot Counseling team was incredible. Judy and Maureen do a fantastic job to make you feel comfortable and prepared throughout the entire interview process. It’s very clear they want you to succeed, and they have the tools to help you do so. Thank you again for being a part of my interview success!
Carl R Anderson III
There is one word that comes to mind when describing my experience with Pilot Counseling Services…Phenomenal!! I honestly do not believe I could not have had a better experience anywhere else. Maureen and the entire team made it an extremely enjoyable process, from the initial application review, all the way through to the interview prep sessions. This team is the absolute gold standard when it comes to experience, professionalism, and willingness to make you feel above and beyond prepared. Pilot Counseling Services has my highest recommendation!!
Matthew Newell
I cannot speak more highly of Pilot Counseling Services. From the very first day of me signing up, I had a support system by my side. The airline hiring process was intimidating but I was able to take everything in stride; with the assistance of Patty. The one-on-one video call was extremely helpful, taking away that initial shock of the interview. When I did the actual interview, I was relaxed and confident. I’m thankful that I utilized their services to reach my dream job!
Mark Robinson
"The pleasure was mine Steve. I highly appreciate and value your time and effort from start to finish, especially the debrief and walkthrough. The way you managed to highlight key items in every part of the resume was excellent, forcing in a subtle manner the eye of the reader to those areas, the best of all … in one page and very well distributed. That can only be done, by someone with the eye and experience of a highly skilled Pilot & Recruiter. "
Ruben Gamero
Team
Meet Our Team
We help you see the world differently, discover opportunities you may never have imagined and achieve results that bridge what is with what can be.
Judy Tarver
Founder/President/Lead Coach
For over 40 years, Judy as worked as an aviation consultant, writer and speaker specializing in the field of pilot selection and recruitment. Along the way, she has hired, interviewed and coached more pilots than any one person in the industry.
Team
Meet Our Team
We help you see the world differently, discover opportunities you may never have imagined and achieve results that bridge what is with what can be.
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Today’s Interview Advice
He who answers without listening – that is his folly and shame. Pr. 18:13
