Q&A With Pilot Flying J Employees
Our care and commitment to our team members comes from a deeply rooted history that started nearly 60 years ago when James Haslam II opened the first Pilot in Gate City, VA. Since that opening we have celebrated many accomplishments and have stayed true to our mission of "Connecting people and places with comfort, care and a smile at every stop." We are proud to be family owned and we welcome each new team member as part of the family.
How employees describe working at Pilot Flying J
They show up to work. .
Schedule hiring and disaplineing employees
I enjoy it thank you for this chance
They need to learn how to start doing their jobs cleaning up after themselves and actually taken respect and pride in their job maybe that place would be a better place
Great company to work for.
What it's like to work at Pilot Flying J
- Pilot Flying J employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
- Employees at Pilot Flying J report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Pilot Flying J have 0 meetings
- 69% of Pilot Flying J employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Pilot Flying J employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 45% of Pilot Flying J employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Pilot Flying J employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 50% of Pilot Flying J employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Pilot Flying J Employees
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How's the work pace at Pilot Flying J?
Too busy and not enough employees
The work pace is fast.
Fast
How's the morale at Pilot Flying J?
Horrible
The morale is good.
It's ok
How long do the interviews usually take at Pilot Flying J?
20 minutes
An hour
Any where from 20 minutes to 45 minutes
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Pilot Flying J?
Trust me, you don’t want to work here
You will improve your chances of being hired by being excited and ready to start work.
Using social skills.
What are you most excited about working at Pilot Flying J?
Meeting new people from all over the world. A simple smile and hello can change someone's day. I'm excited about growing with the company!
I like everything about working for pilot flying j.
The customers
How secure do you feel at your job at Pilot Flying J?
Very secure, they can’t even find someone to work my nights off
I am very secure at my job at pilot flying j.
no security
What skills do you need to be successful in the Customer Support department at Pilot Flying J?
knowledge, empathy, communication skills
communication skills, empathy, professional skills.
What are your coworkers at Pilot Flying J like?
So lazy and rude, they always find excuses not to come to work
Cool
Is it possible to switch teams at Pilot Flying J? If so, what is the process?
Yes, it is with approve from the GM
It is impossible
How does Pilot Flying J measure success and growth in the Sales department?
unsure
The sales
What's the best part of your job at Pilot Flying J?
Meeting new people.
Worrying with the guests is my favorite parry of working for pilot flying j.
How does Pilot Flying J make decisions around promotions?
They take forever
The managers and corporate decide about promotions.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Sales department at Pilot Flying J?
Promoting products. Do you job with care and love
You must be energetic, reliable, honest, hard working, excellent customer service skills, able to count money, make change, and communication skillsto be successful at pilot flying j.
How are the career growth opportunities on the Sales team at Pilot Flying J?
if you 'click' with the people who give input to the people doing promotions then they are good, but if they don't like you, or you disagree with them in any way then they will do everything they can to make sure your miserable every second you are at work.
The growth opportunities at pilot flying j are great. You can advance in this company if you put in the hard work. There are many opportunities to advance your career at pilot flying j.
What part of Pilot Flying J's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
The diesel sales are growing and the deli is struggling.
Customer service
What's the office vibe like at Pilot Flying J?
The office vibe is great at pilot flying j.
Humorous
How do I do well in an interview at Pilot Flying J?
Present yourself well, clean, eagar to work, energetic, NOT on your phone
Be comfortable and be calm
What are the team outings like at Pilot Flying J?
The team outings are fun at pilot flying j.
Don't have any
What benefits does Pilot Flying J provide?
Pilot flying j provides all the general benefits ex. Health and dental insurance, life insurance, and 401k. They also have several other benefits they offer employees. The benefit package is nice. The discounts at numerous places is nice to.
1/2 off in store
How flexible is your work schedule at Pilot Flying J?
Very
Very flexible
What should I wear for an interview at Pilot Flying J?
Be nicely dressed
Nice black or khaki pants, nice blouse that covers ur body good.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Pilot Flying J?
It was good
worst ever
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Pilot Flying J?
What would I do in a robbery
no difficult questions
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Pilot Flying J?
Several managers. The same day.
general mgr and mgr 1 day
How helpful was your Customer Support team when you were first hired at Pilot Flying J?
Awesome
nonexistant



