Originally Posted by polaris
I got the call from Emirates for DEC . Interview will be in a couple of weeks. Good info on this forum . I have two questions :
1. Why do they need the Psychometry thing?
2. What is the Sim pattern for DEC ? Feedback on recent patterns , problems and other simulator details appreciated.
Polaris
The Psychometrics is to see a variety of things, among them: 1) Can you fit into a multi-cultural work environment and 2) Can you be a decent Captain. I'm not saying I agree or disagree with the process, but their results are pretty darn accurate as to your specific character traits. Just be honest and open and it generally goes well.
DEC sim is pretty similar to an F.O. sim with a little twist to make sure you can make command decisions and a fairly difficult point at which to have an engine failure. In my humble opinion, the sim isn't designed to see whether you are the ace-of-the-base so much as it is to see whether or not you have decent CRM and decision making skills to go along with decent flying skills. The best thing you can do is come with a plan as to how you are going to manage any emergency/abnormal situation.
TP