1. What is the modern airline looking for in a new pilot? Attitude Aptitude Motivation Selection

2. Attitude Respect for the role Respect for the airline Respect for the reality of business – safety focus but with commercial understanding Self confidence tempered with an understanding that there is always more to learn Pride and professionalism

3. Aptitude Hand – eye coordination/technical skill Spatial awareness Prioritisation skill Decision making skill Capacity Communication skill Stress management skill

4. Motivation Why be an airline pilot? Awareness of the role/lifestyle/career path Awareness of what it is not Knowledge of the airline and aviation industry Long term desire or recent change? – why? What has been done to achieve this goal to date? What obstacles have been overcome to get here?

5. Selection Basic application form filling and qualifications Pay for selection? Numeracy test Aptitude test - PilApt Group Exercises Assessment – carry on or exit?

6. Selection contd. Formal interview Simulator flight assessment Yes or No? Airline acceptance interview Commitment and training

7. The pilot Professional and positive attitude Demonstrated ability/aptitude – able to be trained Actively desires to be with this airline Will have no need for additional/excess training during operations or upgrades Capable of being a Captain

8. Thank you