No one has stated that they thought the application process was unfair or biased in any way.
However, in a way numerical reasoning tests favour those with a greater understanding of maths - and who are used to working with numbers.
Now I appreciate that all pilots have a general ability with maths and English.
It would be interesting to know whether those pilots who have succeeded with the numerical reasoning tests have an A-level or degree in maths?
If statistically there are more pilots selected with higher qualifications in maths than the norm for pilots as a whole, then the tests must be seen as biased.
This may not be proven but it would be interesting - maybe that's why experienced pilots who are perfectly competent as airline pilots do not perform well in the tests?
It's a thought - what do you think?
The recruitment process should show no bias in any way - it would be interesting to learn whether this has been considered or whether the tests are just 'off the shelf' with no particular regard for the applicants they are aimed at?
(I haven't applied by the way)
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