Originally Posted by
archangel7
When I went to the USA for a regional, it was a quick HR phone call-we talked about my experience and qualifications, a few scenario-based questions, and off I went. The training was second to none. Scenario-based training, “train as you fly, fly as you train” was the motto. They build the aircraft, they have more challenging traffic, weather and terrain.
In Australia we dont build the aircraft, HR are very biased, they psychoanalyse every detail in your CV, they can discriminate, and are often disrespectful- tall poppy driven. Whereas in the USA, they trust their training process, they are data-driven and opportunistic. In Australia, they undermine their own training departments with these ridiculous assessments.
I am now a Captain and Line Check Airman in the USA — go figure.
At a regional, at a time they were begging for anyone with a pulse? Sure. If you apply for any of the US legacy carriers, you will find plenty of psychometric testing. Hell, one of them even has a full psychologist interview as part of their assessment day.
Originally Posted by
Staffypilot
If you can fly, if you're trained and current, and if you bring the right humble attitude, that matters far more than any BS pre-employment test.
There's 200 applicants all trained and current, and on paper bring the right attitude. How do you whittle this down if you only have 20 spots, and the resources to interview 100?