What makes a good airline pilot stand out from the crowd?

What makes a good airline pilot stand out from the crowd?

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It's not all about physically handling an aircraft and physically getting it onto the ground, although you have to achieve a required standard on that. An airline captain is somebody who is able to relate to other people and understand their problems, and be able to solve problems that occur. Flying is only one skill required in being an airline captain.