What is the modern airline looking for in a new pilot?

Attitude

Aptitude

Motivation

Selection

Attitude

Respect for the role

Respect for the airline

Respect for the reality of business – safety focus but with commercial understanding

Self confidence tempered with an understanding that there is always more to learn

Pride and professionalism

Aptitude

Hand – eye coordination/technical skill

Spatial awareness

Prioritisation skill

Decision making skill

Capacity

Communication skill

Stress management skill

Motivation

Why be an airline pilot?

Awareness of the role/lifestyle/career path

Awareness of what it is not

Knowledge of the airline and aviation industry

Long term desire or recent change? – why?

What has been done to achieve this goal to date?

What obstacles have been overcome to get here?

Selection

Basic application form filling and qualifications

Pay for selection?

Numeracy test

Aptitude test - PilApt

Group Exercises

Assessment – carry on or exit?

Selection contd.

Formal interview

Simulator flight assessment

Yes or No?

Airline acceptance interview

Commitment and training

The pilot

Professional and positive attitude

Demonstrated ability/aptitude – able to be trained

Actively desires to be with this airline

Will have no need for additional/excess training during operations or upgrades

Capable of being a Captain

Thank you