Everyone, it is Brits' trainset, they can ask for whatever they like.
I understand they do a lot of work with a psychologist now. They have probably been advised this is the best profile for successful pilots!! Bullsh?t perhaps but that is my guess.
I spoke to Maggie Pecnik at BALPA the other day. She told me she was trying to persuade Brits and the others to guarantee interviews to suitable candidates who attend the BALPA employment opportunities conference in October.
It may be worth calling to find if that is true......it could give you an invaluable headstart.
TS