Airline Pilot Test Preparation

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Pilot Assessment Sample Questions

Spatial Reasoning

Spatial Reasoning is very important to pilots since they have to control an airborne vessel and make sure it arrives at its destination safely.

Spatial Reasoning Sample Question

The following diagram depicts boxes piled in a stack. Each box is of similar size and must be placed either on the ground or on another box.One of the boxes is marked by a red X. A box touches another box if they have at least one adjacent face or edge (not including vertices).How many other boxes touch the marked box?

5

3

6

4

2

Correct Answer

Incorrect Answer

The answer is 4.

There are 4 total touching spots.

Faces: bottom, right --> 2
Edges: bottom-right, left-front --> 2

What Is the Pilot Hiring Process? 

To become a commercial airline pilot, you will have to go through the "regular" application process for airline employees in addition to completing assessments and steps that are pilot-specific. The hiring process is as follows:

1. Application: Submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, either online or through a recruiter. Be sure to include any relevant flight experience that you have, as well as details about your training and education. Check your application and documents before submitting to be certain that there are no spelling and grammar errors.
2. Online Tests: After submitting your application, you will receive an email inviting you to take online tests. Every airline uses different exams, but the most common assessments are personality tests, numerical reasoning tests, and verbal tests. Personality tests are popular assessments because airlines want to ensure that their pilots will get along well with their co-pilot and cabin crew and that they will be able to handle the difficulties inherent in the position. Numerical reasoning tests and verbal reasoning tests are used as a measure of cognitive ability.
3. Simulator: Complete a flight simulation. This is a crucial part of your application process since it can make or break you. 
4. Interview: Have an interview with hiring managers and human resources representatives. Remember to dress professionally, be friendly, and prepare for your interview in advance. Make a list of your best skills and attributes as well as relevant examples that you can discuss with your interviewers. You should also think of answers to tricky questions, such as "What is your biggest weakness?" or "Tell me about a time that you had a conflict with a co-worker or a manager."
5. Group Exercise/Role Play Exercise: The purpose of the group exercise is to see how well you get along with others. Keep your ego in check and don't try to appear better than the other candidates. Rather, focus on being a team player and solving the group tasks together with the others. If you are placed in a leadership position in the group exercise, you should be ready to delegate tasks and to share the credit for success with your fellow candidates.

What Assessments Will I Have to Take?

Hogan Assessment or Personality Test

The Hogan Assessment is a popular personality test that evaluates your motivations, cognitive abilities, decision-making skills, personality, and behavior under stressful conditions. You may encounter true/false questions, agree/disagree questions, and questions that ask you to rank how strongly you identify with a particular statement. It is important to score highly on the Hogan, because if you fail it you may be automatically disqualified from a position as a pilot. Although it is important to answer questions honestly, it is possible to prepare for the Hogan and thus boost your chances of obtaining the desired result. JobTestPrep has tailored study guides and practice tests that can help you prepare for the Hogan Assessment.

Flight Simulation 

Aptitude Tests

In addition to personality tests and flight simulations, there is a variety of aptitude tests that you will likely need to take. These include spatial reasoning tests, verbal reasoning tests, and basic math tests. JobTestPrep's Pilot Bundle includes preparation materials for these exams and more. Get ahead of the competition—start practicing now. 

How Can I Prepare for the Pilot Exam?

Pilot Personality Test Preparation

Prepare for your pilot personality test with JobTestPrep's comprehensive test preparation resources. Our personality test preparation includes over 200 personality trait practise questions, an in-depth study guide, plus a personality trait analysis and personalized feedback that can help you feel relaxed and prepared for your personality assessment.

Aptitude Test Preparation

JobTestPrep's Airline Pilot Bundle includes preparation materials for spatial reasoning, verbal reasoning, basic math tests and more. With practice questions and explanations, comprehensive video tutorials and study guides, these preparation resources will help you sharpen your skills and strengthen any weaknesses before your assessment. Get familiar with the type of questions that will appear on your test and succeed on your upcoming commercial pilot assessment test!

Which Airlines Use Pilot Aptitude Tests? 

How Can I Prepare for a Civil Service Pilot or Aviation Job? 

We offer assessment preparation for different pilot job positions in the US civil service departments. If you don't see the specific civil service pilot position that you're looking for, contact us for a personalized recommendation!