If we assume the distribution of pilot talent for a Max 737 is symmetrical, then mean=median so the tests only require the better half of pilots land the plane.

If we assume the distribution of pilot talent for a Max 737 is symmetrical, then mean=median so the tests only require the better half of pilots land the plane. Which is a pretty bad standard. A better standard is that the 20% percentile commerical pilot can land the plane.