Attitude and aptitude are everything IMHO.
I want to go on the record stating that there are some wonderful and sharp young pilots at Atlas. But, as stated above, the spectrum is all over the place.
We have a new hire who was described to me by a fellow captain as "the worst pilot he has ever seen." This particular aviator's reputation is quickly spreading throughout the organization. Captains are afraid to let this person touch the controls.
I flew with a new guy in the sim a while back who did the best steep turn I have ever seen. Some of these guys/gals are very savvy with technology and grasp things very quickly.