Pilot Aptitude Test Preparation

Everyone looking for a job in aviation will sooner or later be confronted with pilot aptitude tests. These tests have become an integral part of the programs offered at major flight schools, and they are invariably used by airline companies when recruiting flight crew. The Aptitude Tests on this page will prepare you for the following airlines and flight schools:

  • CityJet
  • MEA
  • Flight Training Adelaide (FTA Indigo Cadet)
  • Kenya Airways
  • Saudi Arabian Airlines (Entry Test for Saudis)
  • Nas Air
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)

Flight Director:

The Flight Director test assesses your ability to maintain an object as close a possible to a specific reference point. The scenario of is quite similar to flying an ILS approach. The pink horizontal and vertical lines will be constantly moving in different directions and it is your task to the keep them centered at all time.

The Flight Director test features 3 or 5 minute test runs with the horizontal and vertical lines constantly changing directions. A score will be calculated afterwards. We strongly recommend joystick for best result.

Circle and Square:

This test screens your information processing capability and spatial aptitude. You will be given an audio assignment to scan the given visual information and report back how many object of that type you have seen.

Circle and Square has three time-limited levels (easy, medium and hard) and a score will be calculated at the conclusion of each level.

Flying Through Boxes
Flying Through Boxes:

This three-dimensional pursuit game assesses your hand-eye coordination and evaluates your spatial awareness skills and accuracy. The goal is to keep the directional indicator on a steady course inside the approaching rectangular boxes at all time.

Flying Through boxes has one time-limited level of 5 minutes. We strongly recommend the use of a joystick for this test and we will give detailed instructions how to use it during this test. Scoring will be based on how accurate you kept the directional indicator inside the approaching rectangular boxes.

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Numbers & Colors
Numbers & Colors:

This test is developed to evaluate your dynamic attention and your ability to focus on a primary task while the conditions are constantly changing. When an element appears on the board in the color indicated in the column and it is the letter indicated in the row, you should respond by pressing the correct keys.

The Numbers & Colors test features 3 different levels (easy, medium and hard). All these levels have a time limit and the score will be calculated afterwards.

2 Dimensional
2 Dimensional (Pattern):

This test is designed to assess your ability to find important information when under pressure. An object is shown in the top window and it is your task to determine whether or not the object is also displayed in the three windows below.

The 2 Dimensional Test features a practice section with over 20 questions, each with a detailed explanation of the answer. The test itself consists of 20 random, time-limited questions. A detailed scoring system based on accuracy will calculate the result afterwards.

Shape Test
Shape Test:

The purpose of this test is to assess your short term memory and reaction speed. You will hear an audio message mentioning a shape and a color. You will then see several shapes with different colors. When the correct shape with the correct color appears, you should press a key on your keyboard and enter information inside the shape.

The Shape test features 3 different levels (easy, medium and hard). All these levels have a time limit and your score will be calculated afterwards.

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Flight Director + 2things
Flight Director + 2things:

This test assesses your advanced multi-tasking abilities. During this test, you will have to combine your listening skill with visual monitoring skills as well as manual coordination. You will have to keep the vertical and horizontal lines centered, recognize shapes and keep track of numbers.

Flight Director +2things features 3 different levels (easy, medium and hard). All these levels have a time limit and your score will be calculated afterwards. We strongly recommend the use of a joystick for this test and we will give detailed information how to use it for this test.

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.

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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)

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.

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