The recruitment process consisted of two stages: The first stage was an online meeting, which provided opportunity for both sides to introduce themselves and discuss my initial suitability for the Technical Safety Officer role. It was a constructive conversation that helped set expectations and confirm mutual interest in progressing further. The second stage was a face‑to‑face interview at East Midlands Airport. This was a more detailed and rigorous assessment of my understanding of aviation safety. It included a short practical written exercise followed by a series of scenario‑based questions, which allowed me to demonstrate the depth of my experience and how I apply safety principles in practice. The questions were appropriately challenging, fair, and clearly designed to explore my approach to real‑world safety issues. I was also given time at the end to ask my own questions, which the panel answered openly and with clarity. Across both stages, the DHL interview team were consistently professional, courteous, and welcoming. Their approach helped create a calm and supportive environment, which made the process feel thorough yet relaxed and allowed me to perform at my best.