Originally Posted by
RichardJones
I am aware, common sense is thin on ground these days. It appears HR in some outfits display the same illness.
There is an ex recruiter at "The Emirates". who is selling packages to prepare one for airline interview. On Facebook.
As an introduction, he states "I have seen many talented pilots fail the selection process". Really?
If the candidate is talented, should not there be extra effort to get that candidate onboard?
The reason being, talent can't be taught in a classroom. It can't be bought.One is born with talent, ability, flair or aptitude. They either have it or they don't. A God given gift.
Would it not be sensible to take the talented candidate and teach them, what can be taught.
That too me, would be common sense.
I did mention this to him on the comments. My query was removed and no response.
Maybe someone from human remains, from any outfit could explain this to me. At the moment I am unable too get my head around the thought process, that allows them to come up with this nonsense.
It depends on how you define “talent”,
Natural aptitude or skill might be a “god given gift” as you say, but is on itīs own nowhere near enough to pass stringent selections for any job.
A broader definition of talent also engulfs attitude, experience, discipline and ability to work hard towards a goal, these required personality traits are not “god given”, but are essential in the cockpit.
People with natural ability or skill(god given), but lacking the above mentioned traits often peak out early and then get surpassed by those that have disiplin, patience and work harder. I know which kind I want beside me on the flight deck.