The competitive tendering process is done by pilots at every stage of their career.
-Having the self belief to go through the GA route and being competitively selected from the best that stream has to offer. Gaining the experience you will need.
-Getting selected competitively for a ADF pilots course. Then passing the selective criteria used to get yourself through it. Developing your ability to cope with operational pressures whilst gaining experience.
-Getting selected by a major airline whilst coping with stiff competition, aptitude and psych and motor skills tests.
-Going through the hoops of endorsement and promotional training, whilst being assessed at every stage.
-Maintaining the required standards year in and year out.
THATS the tendering process Ken. If most people could do it... like most of the ASU jobs (no offence people, we need you to run an airline too), you'd have a point.