Mr. Moto,
As you said, peoples intelligence probably doesn't change much and I am sure that for most, the same goes for personality. Therefore, isn't it fair enough that they don't give a second chance on the psychology tests? If someone didn't pass the first time, what is the chance that he/she will make it second time around?
Towerdog,
It is true that CX used to only hire pilots from Commonwealth countries, but that changed 5 years ago when they started taking Americans and continental Europeans.
Regarding pay scales, then everyone hired before 04/93 are on A-scale, everyone after are on B-scale. I think the difference is 25-30%, but we are working on A-scale for everybody. The guys flying the freighter are on about half the salary of B-scale, but as it is now they get a number on the CX seniority list and can move over to the passenger fleet after 3 years.