ABOUT
MY FLIGHT DECK PREP
MEET SEAN
Current Air New Zealand Pilot.
Former Jetstar Captain • Virgin Australia & Qantas FO • Q400 Captain
8 airline interview processes.
2 command upgrades. 100% success rate.
And — beyond aviation — experience as the assessor making hiring decisions.
AVIATION CAREERS RARELY FOLLOW A STRAIGHT LINE
Mine didn't.
I've experienced career breaks, redundancy, leadership roles outside aviation, and eight separate airline recruitment processes — including two command upgrade interviews — before ultimately joining Air New Zealand on the 787.
I've been where many pilots are right now:
Wondering when I'll get my chance
Unsure how to stand out
Trying to navigate a competitive recruitment process
THE SIDE MOST PILOTS NEVER SEE
During my time outside aviation, I built a career in corporate sales — leading teams, conducting competency-based interviews, and making hiring decisions for professional roles.
That experience changed how I think about interviews.
When you're the candidate, you think the interview is about getting answers right. When you're the assessor, you realise it's about something else entirely.
I started My Flight Deck Prep because most interview preparation only comes from one side of the table — the candidate's side. I wanted to build something that shows pilots what's actually happening on the other side.
WHAT I OFFER
INTERVIEW READINESS SCORE
FREE 12 question quiz. Find out where you stand
COACHING
ASSESSMENT
Realistic interview simulation + personalised coaching report
SUCCESS
SERIES
11 on-demand modules. Learn at your own pace.
CVSERVICES
Professional pilot CVs and cover letters.