QANTAS Psychometric testing
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QANTAS Psychometric testing
I was wondering whether anyone can shed light on the Qantas aptitude testing , in particular, the psych test. I have heard that the psych test is based on the Myers Briggs type indicator test , and as such, if the candidate is not an ESTP, they are cut.
To what extent is this true? Are there any airline drivers out there who are not of this personality type?
Also has anyone had any joy with PATS or Fortress courses?
To what extent is this true? Are there any airline drivers out there who are not of this personality type?
Also has anyone had any joy with PATS or Fortress courses?
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Are there any airline drivers out there who are not of this personality type?
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QF Psych testing is the 8th wonder of the world. My advice is to be yourself and answer honestly. If that doesn't get you through then F**k 'em. The skills part i.e. maths, reading etc you can practice the rest is what's is in your melon!!
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I'm an ENTP.
I've flown with a bunch of guys that are very obviously 'I's. I also reckon that the majority of people I fly with are 'J' rather than P.
So at least that answers your question about QF only going for ESTPs!
PS: Some of the better skippers I've flown witih are 'F' rather than 'T'. A much better CRM environment generally. I have to work a bit harder at that one!
Hope that all helps.
I've flown with a bunch of guys that are very obviously 'I's. I also reckon that the majority of people I fly with are 'J' rather than P.
So at least that answers your question about QF only going for ESTPs!
PS: Some of the better skippers I've flown witih are 'F' rather than 'T'. A much better CRM environment generally. I have to work a bit harder at that one!
Hope that all helps.
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hey hey hey,
Just reading up on the personality profiles.. As was said earlier, the 'typical pilot' profile is ESTP... However the explanation of the profile, is to be more impulsive and spontaneous. This may be risky?
The best advice i have received is to 'sit on your hands' when making a decision to consider the alternatives and their subsequent consequences.
I am an ENFJ by the way!
Happy flying
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Just reading up on the personality profiles.. As was said earlier, the 'typical pilot' profile is ESTP... However the explanation of the profile, is to be more impulsive and spontaneous. This may be risky?
The best advice i have received is to 'sit on your hands' when making a decision to consider the alternatives and their subsequent consequences.
I am an ENFJ by the way!
Happy flying
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For a bit more info about the "16 Types" ESTP etc have a look at http://www.knowyourtype.com/mbti.html
If you are really keen you could even buy their assessment (US$100).
The QF practice leaflet has SHL Group at the bottom of it, you can check them out at http://www.shl.com.
Hate to think what sort of questions would be asked if these tests were based not on Carl Jung's work, but Sigmund Freud's...
If you are really keen you could even buy their assessment (US$100).
The QF practice leaflet has SHL Group at the bottom of it, you can check them out at http://www.shl.com.
Hate to think what sort of questions would be asked if these tests were based not on Carl Jung's work, but Sigmund Freud's...
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I'm an ESTJ
I buggered if I can work out how answering 70 or so questions can then be used to put ones personality and 30-40 years of "life experiance" into a couple of paragraphs.
I buggered if I can work out how answering 70 or so questions can then be used to put ones personality and 30-40 years of "life experiance" into a couple of paragraphs.
UUUrgh...
ENTJ....
Same personality as Bill Gates...
Interesting stuff tho.
Any QF ENTJs?
Obviously they do not hire ONLY ESTPs... but are there other preferences too??
Same personality as Bill Gates...
Interesting stuff tho.
Any QF ENTJs?
Obviously they do not hire ONLY ESTPs... but are there other preferences too??
Nunc est bibendum
This web site will give you a pretty good handle on the different types of personality and strengths and weaknesses and so on.
Interesting to note that since I did my first MB test years ago, I've become less 'P' and more 'J' as well as less 'T' and more 'F'- even though I'm still on the 'T' side of the ledger!
Interesting to note that since I did my first MB test years ago, I've become less 'P' and more 'J' as well as less 'T' and more 'F'- even though I'm still on the 'T' side of the ledger!
