The AFAP mag published an article some 5 to 10 years ago on this subject. It was written by an American airline pilot who also held a qualification in one of the psychology disciplines.
As best I can recall, the article suggested a good pilot, particularly in a multi-crew airline environment was not neccessarily the
Chuck Yeager types, rather one
- who didn't make too many mistakes
- when they did make a mistake they were quick to recognise it and take corrective action
- promptly admitted making mistakes and didn't try and hide the fact from fellow crew members,
- set a high personal standard and attempted to maintain it
- were prepared to listen and work to be part of a crew, rather than a one-man-band
There were many more points that I have since forgotten.