How to Evaluate and Select Pilots in 2026

How should airlines these days assess how well a pilot operates under pressure? And what red flags should they look for during the recruitment process? Diako Rad, Director of Flight Operations, and Sandra Diaso, Head of HR, at premium VIP charter and ACMI provider KlasJet, share practical insights on pilot recruitment. This includes how to evaluate skills like communication, workload management, and decision-making, and what qualities are non-negotiable.