Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at FAA with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 83% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Engineer roles take an average of 90 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at FAA overall takes an average of 78 days.
Common stages of the interview process at FAA as a Engineer according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 36%
Background check: 18%
Group panel interview: 18%
Drug test: 9%
Presentation: 9%
One on one interview: 9%
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I applied through college or university. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at FAA (Atlanta, GA) in May 2024
Interview
Zoom interview with 3 people, first had a phone interview and left resume with them at a career fair. Then got call for second interview. They ask some questions at the career fair.
Smooth and quick. Very friendly and did not have any problems. They seem to be inviting and will to allow you to learn and they do not expect your to know everything before starting
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How does your previous experience align with this job roles?
I applied online. I interviewed at FAA (California, MD) in May 2025
Interview
45 min interview that has 3 interviewers in the call and everyone asks around 3 questions about your understanding and career goals and problem solving and your qualifications and experience
Interview was the exact same questions as they have you answer in the KSAs on the USA Jobs website. Just remember your answers from that application and you should be good.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe how you influence people who don’t report to you.