Hi all
Interesting post, I think both sides of the argument carry relevant points. Namely it's not all on academic performance but at the same time the airlines need to start somewhere.
We know certain airlines have average %'s they look for and no more than X resists, as any more than this "could", (not does, but could) show a potential training/hence cost risk for type rating days. (what abra is saying)
However get through that part of selection then other qualities are priority, can you fly and do you actually have a personality (likeable) or are you just an academic cyborg who can ace everything but has not chat for 4 hours on a flight or down route.
The unfortunate fact is I think that initial selections have to be based on something they can see, I guess that's academic performance, get through that then it's tme to shine on the other fronts. As I/abra say - if you have difficulty with the volume of information then an employer may view that as a potential risk.
Just my thoughts on the subject for what it's worth. no offence to anyone.
ta ta