RAF & GAPAN Aptitude Tests
I am probably wading into a subject that I know nothing about, as I have never done any sort of aptitude test for flying.
Rather than assert that such tests are biased in favour of men, can anyone shed any light on the relative weighting of skills, in such tests.
For instance, it is claimed that the average man (whatever average is) has better hand-eye coordination, & spatial awareness, than the average woman.
On the other hand, the average women is supposedly better at multi-tasking, inter-personal skills & communication.
I can appreciate that the RAF may well require more of the "male" characteristics, in selecting trainees for fast jets.
The GAPAN tests are presuambly designed mainly for selecting trainees for airlines & GA. Has due weight been given to the "female" skills, that may well be of more relevance for these jobs? Or, are the GAPAN tests still biased towards RAF skills requirements?