Dassault Falcon Service: pilot interview prep

The essentials

Group

Subsidiary of Dassault Aviation

Founded

1967, as Europe Falcon Service

Sites

Paris Le Bourget (head office) and Bordeaux-Mérignac since 2016

Activities

Falcon maintenance, aircraft management, charter, FBO, technical support

Training

Falcon Training Center set up in 1988 with FlightSafety, at Le Bourget

The fleet

• Charter fleet of latest-generation Falcons
• The world's largest maintenance centre dedicated to Falcons

Good to know

• Right next door at Le Bourget: an FBO ranked among the best on the airport.
• Privileged access to the manufacturer's aircraft and expertise.
• Rapid response teams (GoTeams) for grounded aircraft.

How to prepare

• Know the Falcon range: 2000, 900, 7X, 8X, 6X and the upcoming 10X.
• Ground experience in business aviation (FBO, operations) is a real asset.
• Show technical rigour and a sense of service.

Questions to prepare

• Why business aviation, and why Dassault Falcon Service?
• How do you handle a demanding client or a last-minute schedule change?
• Are you ready for long rotations and high availability?
• What do you know about the Falcon range and what sets it apart?

Recruitment

Watch Business aviation pilots

Openings posted as they come on the careers site.

Minimum experience and sometimes a type rating are often required.

Open applications and networking matter a lot in business aviation. Always check the airline's website before applying.