Originally Posted by
eaglefly
Lets face it.......pilots in general.
Few professions are infected with such a wide range of personality disorders, neurosis, psychosis, paranoia, hysteria, extremism (political, social) and general oddness as airline pilots. If detailed psych exams ever become mandatory, I expect the pilot shortage to blossom. Not only will many present pilots be found "questionable" and therefore in jeopardy in what surely would be a poorly thought out vetting process like OSA, but it will keep many who would be found acceptable away as it's simply one more undesirable hassle to add to the already long list of why this profession isn't worth it.
I never flew for any of the regionals like you did, so maybe that experience is what drives such an intemperate post. But for you to still state this now that you're flying for a major, gives me pause about you being one of our few problem children.
I've been flying for majors since 1979 and without a doubt, airline pilots are the most centered, calm, rational and very intelligent group I've been exposed to. My 3 day physical in 1983 was done at the Mayo Clinic and the entire last day was devoted to psychological testing, profiling and sessions with shrinks. Most all the majors were/are the same. I think the pilots of major airlines have the smallest percentage of problematic people than ANY other profession. Bar none.
Just can't imagine what professional experiences of yours could have led you to such a post.
Carl