Airline Pilot Selection
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Overview
Selection Process
Minimum Requirements
Desired Attributes
Computer-based Aptitude Test
Validation of Selection System
Attrition Analysis
Some Key Considerations
Challenges
Questions & Answers
Ab-Initio Cadet Pilot Selection and Training Overview
Attend Prelim Interview
Submit application
Attend Tea Party
Medical Check up
Flying School
Outward B
ound Sch
ool
(Lumut, M
alaysia)
Check out a
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First O
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nd Offic
er and
undergo Line T
raining
Basic F
lying T
raining a
nd ATPL papers
(Seletar,
Singapore &
Jandako
t, Austr
alia)
Advance
d Jet T
rainer Pack
age
(Marooch
ydore, A
ustralia
)
2 – 3 wks 2 – 3 wks 1 – 3 mths2 days 12– 15 mths21 days 3 mths3-6 mths 9 – 12 mths
Flight Crew
Training Department
Selection Phase2 – 4 months
Training Phase2 – 2.5 years
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Minimum Requirements
University Degree At least 1.65 m in height Not more than 500 degrees myopia and not more
than 125 degrees astigmatism, fully correctable with optical aids. For candidates who have undergone corrective eye surgery (e.g., Lasik), the pre-surgical visual acuity should meet the above requirements as well
Medically fit
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Attributes
Technical Aptitude
Sound educational foundation General intelligence Reasoning ability Communication skills
(language, logic and depth of discussion)
Situational awareness Multi-tasking Psychomotor skills
Personal Qualities
Leadership Interpersonal skills Temperament Bearing and confidence Accountability-Dependability Maturity Stress management/Emotional
Stability Integrity General motivation/Drive
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Preliminary Interview
Applicants who meet minimum requirements are shortlisted
Preliminary Interview panel of 2 members (1 Management Pilot, 1 ground Staff)
Yield: 20%
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Tea Party Round
Short English essay
Computer-based Aptitude Test
Final Interview
Panel Review
Yield: 45%
Computer-based Aptitude Test Battery
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Developed internally in consultation with Aviation Psychologist
Components
– Cockpit Simulation
– Perception & Reaction Time (e.g., eye-foot coordination, multi-tasking)
– Cognitive abilities (e.g., 3D perception, short term memory, Numerical ability, etc)
– Tracking ability (i.e., tracking movements on-screen using a joystick)
Final composite scores are standardized against norming pool of applicants to arrive at individual aptitude ranking
Cognitive Ability
Perception & Reaction Time
Multi-tasking
Psychomotor Ability
Psychomotor Ability
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Attrition Analysis
Stage of Recruitment/Career Success Rate Main Reasons for AttritionShort-listed for interview 21% Do not meet min. requirements
Passed Preliminary Interview 23%
Low situational awareness, lack ample preparation & general knowledge, language
Passed Final Interview 45%
Lack of ample preparation, low aptitude test scores, communication skills
Cleared Statutory clearances 93% Do not meet medical requirements
Recruited 91% Decline offer due to personal reasons
Attain rank of First Officer 89%
Lack of flying aptitude, unable to pass ATPL subjects
Attain rank of Commander 99% Command qualities
Reasons for Attrition of Ab-initial training
Handling skills 40%
Multi-tasking abilities 40%
Situational awareness 50%
Airmanship 20%
Ground school 10%
Basic aircraft knowledge 10%
Motivation 10%
Factors Leading to Attrition
– Reserved behaviour– Lack of group participation– Stuck in the First Officer Mode– Wrong perception of command role– Looking for fixed templates– Low profile– Underdeveloped handling skills– Technical grounding– Over reliance on FMC – Composure– Lack of SA
Good communication skills Appreciates the big picture Able to think on his feet Confidence and assertiveness Takes responsibility
Desired Qualities
Focus on developing leadership qualities, teamwork, character building, and bonding among cadets
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Personal Qualities
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Challenges
Limited pool of local applicants, in the face of increasing global demand for pilots
Considerable management time required in selection process
Inter-rater reliability in our pool of interviewers
Challenges
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Highly competitive labor market. Job seekers today have a range of careers to choose from
Gen Y’s aspirations & expectations of a career
To be able to identify qualities/attributes that are required later in the career (e.g, for selection of Commanders) at selection
Projected global shortage of pilots
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