Cadet Aptitude Test Preparation

Everyone looking for a job in aviation will sooner or later be confronted with pilot aptitude tests. These tests consists of a set of psycho-motor and psycho-technical tests in the fields of computerized pilot tests, verbal reasoning, mathematics and physics. They are compliant with the standards used by all flight schools and major airlines during pre-hiring screening and give you a perfect idea on what to expect when applying for a job in aviation. Cadet Aptitude Test Preparation on this page will prep you for the following airlines and flight school programs:

Math Test:

This basic test in applied mathematics screens your understanding of the basics: multiplication, division, subtraction as well as speed, distance and time calculations. By taking this test, you can assess your mathematical skills according to the very same standards used in the industry and be thoroughly prepared when applying for a job in aviation.

The math test features a practice section with over 100 questions, each with a detailed explanation of the answer. The test section itself consist of 24 random, time-limited questions with answers.

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Verbal Reasoning:

The verbal reasoning test evaluates your ability to interpret textual information and use it to determine the truth value of certain statements. For each of the statements, you will have to decide whether it is true, false (based on the given information), or that the information does not allow you to decide either way.

For the Verbal Reasoning Test you will have to read and interpret 10 short texts. You will be presented with 4 statements relating to each text. It is your task to determine whether the statement is either true, false, or that you cannot determine the truth value on the basis of the given information. The time allotted to finish the test is 22 minutes. Your score and the correct answers will be provided at the end of test. You can choose between 3 different levels (easy, medium and hard)

Physics Test
Physics Test:

This test measures your grasp on the natural sciences in general, and the concepts of motion, space, time, energy and force in particular. It consists of two software modules: a practice module, comprising 100 questions and their answers, and the actual test module.

The physics test features a practice section with over 100 questions, each with a detailed explanation of the answer. The test itself consists of 15 random, time-limited questions. A PDF file with all the important formulas to memorize will be provided.

Non Verbal Resoning
Non Verbal Resoning (IQ):

Non-verbal reasoning involves the ability to understand and analyze visual information and solve problems using visual reasoning. You will be asked to identify relationships, similarities and differences between shapes and patterns, to recognize visual sequences and to remember relationships between objects.

The Non Verbal Reasoning (IQ) Test features a practice section with 20 questions, each with a detailed visual explanation of the answer. The test section features 3 different levels (easy, medium and hard). Each level will have a 20 random, time-limited questions. At the end of the test, a score will be calculated to show each individual how many correct and wrong answers they got.

Number Series:

The Number Series test consists of numerical sequences that follow a logical rule, based on elementary arithmetic. A sequence is given from which the rule is to be deduced. You are then asked to predict the next number in a given sequence, using that rule.

Number Series features a practice section with 20 questions, each with a detailed explanation of the answer. The test section features 2 different levels (medium and hard). Each level consists of 20 random, time-limited questions. At the end of the test a score will be calculated to show you the result of the test.

Personality Test:

A personality test is a questionnaire or other standardised instrument designed to reveal aspects of an individual's character or psychological makeup.

Few sample questions below for personality test
Which statements best describes you? (leader, selfish, friendly, etc, etc)
Would you rather (example: clean a room or work within a group)

English Word Test:

This test assess your english skills. For example, "Which group of letters can be reordered to spell the word gear?" On the screen you will then see 3 groups of jumbled up letters - e.g. arqe, rgae, eeager. Only one of these can be re-arranged to correctly spell the word gear..

This test features a practice sectin and test section. the test section consist of easy, medium and hard level. Scores will be calculated based on your performance.

Aviation Knowledge Test
Aviation Knowledge Test:

The aviation knowledge test consist of more than 1300 ATPL questions that are commonly asked during airline interview and assessments. The topics covered are Air Law, Human Performance, Aerodynamics, Priciple of Operation, Meteorology, and Aircraft Instrumentation.

Red Dot Test:

The purpose of this test is to measure your hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. The goal is to keep the red dot centered. The dot itself will constantly be changing direction, so you should always be anticipating the next movement.

Red Do Test features 3 different levels (easy, medium and hard). Each level has a time limit. At the end of the test, a score will be provided based on your accuracy in the airplane on track.

Aviation Knowledge Test
Flight Simulator:

This test measures your psychomotor and multitasking skills. You will be flying an airplane by either using a joystick or computer keyboard keys. While flying the airplane you have to solve math, IQ, Verbal and numerical questions. You also need to pay attention to Air Traffic Control instructions and maintain an accurate spatial orientation.

The Flight Test consist of 20 minutes. Scoring will be based on how accurate you navigate and answer the questions during flight.

Advanced Flight Simulator:

Advanced Flight Simulator assesses various pilot aptitudes, ranging from hand-eye coordination and situational awareness to cognitive abilities, multi-tasking and stress tolerance..

This test consist of 15 minutes and is divided into three rounds. Scoring will be based on how accurate you navigate and answer the questions during flight.

Working Memory:

Both short-term memory and tolerance for stress will be assessed in this simulation. You will constantly be confronted with new information and images and asked to memorise and reproduce this information.

Working Memory features 3 different levels (easy, medium and hard). Each level has time-limited rounds in which you have to memorise the information and answer each question correctly. At the end of the test, a score will be calculated.

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