When I interviewed propestctive employees for on-the-job training, I would place random photos in front of them and ask them to comment on what they saw. I didn't care if they knew what was behind the photo, but only if they began to muse over the possibilities of what might the photo mean.
A lack of curiosity or ability to sort out an action plan would not get you hired.
I didn't care if you were a pilot or degreed engineer, but did expect some mechanical aptitude