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United Airlines CEO judges candidates by whether pilots would want to go on a 4-day trip with them

Apr 19, 2026
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has implemented an unusual test for potential new hires. In a recent interview with McKinsey and Company, Kirby explained that after being selected for an interview, part of whether or not candidates move forward depends on if they’d be good company.