Airbus and monkey
KAG, you are missing the point, pilot handling skills, and problem recognition two traditional SKILL associated with being a PILOT, are reduced by automation, to a degree that even Airbus are concerned.
Our duties now are 95% monitoring automation, call it a dog or a monkey, so be it.
In regard to the other side of the story, for a good conversation 50% of which is listening......
I beleive that it is the interview technique not skill that is important...The OWNER is basically hiring a close family friend, who has certain specialist skills.
If you dont like his interviews then dont work for him.
If you smoke, and arrive at an interview with a smell of smoke, I would suggest you will not be hired.....and as to alcohol, then forget it.... I also dislike strong breath mints and mouthwash..
(designed to cover up what.????)
glf