✈️🛡️ From Recruiting Pilots to Cybersecurity Professionals: A Shared Discipline

As an airline captain, I’ve spent years navigating complex systems, making critical decisions under pressure, and working as part of a team where trust and precision are non-negotiable. Surprisingly, when I stepped into the world of cybersecurity recruitment, I noticed something familiar—cybersecurity professionals thrive on the very same Core Competencies.

In aviation, we’re assessed and selected not just on technical skill, but also on competencies like:

• Situational Awareness – anticipating risks before they become threats

• Decision-Making – balancing speed with accuracy under pressure

• Communication – ensuring clarity across diverse teams

• Resilience – staying composed when systems fail

• Teamwork – because no one flies solo on complex missions

These attributes are equally critical in cybersecurity. A penetration tester, SOC analyst, or CISO may not be flying an aircraft, but they are navigating threat landscapes that demand the same mindset: vigilance, adaptability, and teamwork to ensure effective threat management.

That’s why at CyberSec Recruitment Solutions Ltd., we don’t just match CVs to job descriptions—we assess candidates against these crucial Core Competencies. Just as airlines carefully select pilots for their ability to manage the unexpected, organizations must select cybersecurity professionals who can stay sharp, resilient, and communicate when the stakes are high.

Whether in the sky or in cyberspace, it’s not just technical skill that keeps us safe—it’s the people behind the controls.

For more information visit us at www.cybersecrec.co.uk

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