We’re talking about zero time guys being admitted into a flight training program- how high does the bar need to be? Decent high school transcript with general STEM aptitude (most of us are not Rhodes scholars); a “good 4-day trip” personality, & passion for flying. Most of the specific skills & knowledge needed for the job they’ll learn in training.

I’d assume there are far more candidates who meet those criteria than slots available, but you seem to be suggesting that if the bar were raised higher, there would necessarily be more white males selected- why is that, exactly?