I don't think the tests reflect at all on anyone's flying abilities and suitability for the cockpit
Repeat after me......I cannot change the system so must learn to play the game.
Remember we were all that soldier. It's no different trying to get into BA or any of the other legacy airlines. You jump through a series of hoops devised by HR departments that have little or no understanding of the job on a day to day basis. Then when you are on the line you look around and wonder how any of us got through in the first place.