Ah yes, the submissive deference needed to bolster the inflated egos of self declared greatness.
You haven't a clue mate. Quite the opposite is needed. What you want is a pilot who has the right combination of self assurance and confidence. Who fits in but able to stand up for himself or herself. Who can fly well and be a pilot in command and stand up to the boss and doesn't think the world owes him a favour.
The last thing you need is submissive deference. Not many pilots could be accused of that. So less of the ad hominen please.