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I've been through military pilot qualification process and while I feel like my gaming experience helped me with some of the tests, it definitely didn't matter
by kichik 10y ago
I've been through military pilot qualification process and while I feel like my gaming experience helped me with some of the tests, it definitely didn't matter for the vast majority of them. A big chunk of the tests were physical fitness tests like eye exam, hearing test and heart and lung performance test. Fighter pilots have to be always prepared to fly, withstand high G's, be able to fight through injuries and survive in captivity. You can exercise during your training, but you can't train away a congenital heart disease, bad eye-sight, hearing loss, asthma or allergies.
Another big set of tests, as others have mentioned here, was personality related. You have to be able to follow orders and work in a team. You can't be an introvert and you definitely can't crumble under pressure/physical danger. I went through many written and face-to-face tests that seemed to be related to this point.
Finally there were 3D and movement perception tests which one could argue are easier for gamers, intelligence tests, mechanical proficiency tests, and many more I forgot by now. All of these skills can't be easily improved by training and are therefore tested early.