Originally Posted by
Blue-Footed Boobie
Pysche tests are a waste of time.
If only airline Ops management would discover this simple truth then I see some sound people finding the job they deserve.
Psych tests are not designed to only eliminate psychopaths. I would suggest your perception of these HR departments is narrow and somewhat ignorant. Psych tests are one of the most effective ways of drawing a picture of a candidate's persona, motivation and work ethic. The airline can then establish a certain culture from day one by picking the personalities they want (to a certain degree, obviously). No system is perfect, the pysch tests are pretty damn effective though.
Aviation is the only industry i've heard this business of 'deserving' a job being thrown around so much.