Spirit AeroSystems Interview Questions
& Process
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Spirit AeroSystems
Project Manager
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a phone call with two managers from the department for this Project Manager Intern role. They asked me some behavioral questions, and also some questions about how to do something or things I learned in school. They said they would get back to me in two weeks, but after I followed up and was told I'd hear back soon, they ended up declining me about 4 months after the interview. This was a new position, and they were only hiring 2 people.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Which class do you like the most and explain why?
- Tell me about a time you failed.
- Tell me about a time you succeeded.
Spirit AeroSystems
Engineering Intern
Intern Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process was smooth with a panel asking a mix of technical questions and about overcoming challenges faced. Was very unimpressed to be ‘ghosted’ by the company as a student looking for a placement, especially as the company in Belfast has very close ties to my university. Rejection is ok, but not informing applicants on the outcome is unacceptable as finding a placement is difficult at the best of times and students need to know in a short space of time so they can make alternate plans. I hope that this feedback is considered on behalf of future applicants.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell us about a project you have been involved in?
- Can you describe a challenge you have faced and how you overcame it?
Spirit AeroSystems
Testing Technician
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a 3 part interview process. First was a phone call competency interview with HR that lasted about 30-45 mins where they asked about my prior experience and qualifications. Second was a video chat with the Hiring Manager for about 45 mins where they asked more about my strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures. Third was an in-person Top grading interview that lasted 2 hours with 2 people, and I got a tour of the facility. The third interview involved questions about my history all the way back to high school, asking about my biggest successes and disappointments, and my expectations when going into each job.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about your work history and your background in high school and college.
- What were your thoughts on your previous managers, and how do you think they would evaluate you?
Spirit AeroSystems
Finance Intern
Intern Easy Negative experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was good and I got an offer letter within a month after completing all the documentations from my end. However, I later found out that I couldn't move forward with them because I don't have US citizenship, which is understandable if that's their policy. But keeping someone waiting for so long and preventing them from pursuing other opportunities is not right. My resume specifically mentions my visa status, and I even discussed it during the interview, so they had ample time to check my eligibility, but they seemed to overlook it.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What motivates your interest in working with us?
- Could you describe your strengths and weaknesses?
Spirit AeroSystems Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Spirit AeroSystems interview reports.
“Describe the stress/strain curve? Where would you want to create a part on this curve?”
Read reports →“Can you explain lift and drag and how fuselages are constructed, along with what composites are?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what a stress/strain curve is, and where on this curve you would choose to fabricate a part?”
Read reports →“The bonder's class is two months long, M-F 5pm-9pm and unpaid. Are you able to complete it?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me a bit about Spirit Aerosystems and what the company does?”
Read report →“Can you pass the written bonder test at the end of the course?”
Read report →“Could you describe in detail a major structural family of an aircraft, like the wing or fuselage, outlining the forces it experiences and how its internal structure is engineered to handle those loads?”
Read report →“Can you pass the hands-on bonder test at the end of the course?”
Read report →“Could you elaborate on the details of the structure courses you took during your Master's degree?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 175 Spirit AeroSystems interview reports.