While Indian regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
considers introducing psychometric tests for pilots, and has approached
domestic carriers for their views, Air India – in what some consider a
knee-jerk reaction to Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz’ intentional
crash of flight 9525 – has opted to mandate psychometric testing,
leaving the airline open to criticism.
Aspiring pilots have alleged the interview is not objective and lacks a standardized approach. “Some people were asked questions for five minutes, others for ten or more,” says one of the candidates, speaking on condition of anonymity. “Can anybody decide on a person’s psyche in five minutes?”
The subjective approach has opened a hornet’s nest on whether candidates chosen by Air India for pilot jobs were awarded on merit, or if they came recommended by people in high places, including politicians. RGN could not confirm this. The rejected lot has said they are looking at taking the issue all the way to the country’s Prime Minister.?
“Declaring us mentally unfit has caused us mental distress and also ruined our careers as this has become a black blotch on our CV,” says a would-be Air India pilot who participated in the test.
But Air India plans to continue with the tests in anticipation of expected DGCA guidelines. The carrier confirms it is using an Air Force psychologist and the interview incorporates questions to determine applicants’ state of mind.
Read news in full 04/06/15 Runwaygirl Network
Aspiring pilots have alleged the interview is not objective and lacks a standardized approach. “Some people were asked questions for five minutes, others for ten or more,” says one of the candidates, speaking on condition of anonymity. “Can anybody decide on a person’s psyche in five minutes?”
The subjective approach has opened a hornet’s nest on whether candidates chosen by Air India for pilot jobs were awarded on merit, or if they came recommended by people in high places, including politicians. RGN could not confirm this. The rejected lot has said they are looking at taking the issue all the way to the country’s Prime Minister.?
“Declaring us mentally unfit has caused us mental distress and also ruined our careers as this has become a black blotch on our CV,” says a would-be Air India pilot who participated in the test.
But Air India plans to continue with the tests in anticipation of expected DGCA guidelines. The carrier confirms it is using an Air Force psychologist and the interview incorporates questions to determine applicants’ state of mind.
Read news in full 04/06/15 Runwaygirl Network
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