ATSA Test Prep- Practice ATSA Tests That Mirror the Actual Exam

ATSA Memory Game 1 - Numbers and Differences

This ATSA aptitude test begins with a number (1-9) appearing onscreen for two seconds. Another number quickly follows. Using the number pad, you need to type in the difference between these two numbers. After you type in your answer, a third number will appear. Now, you'll have to determine the difference between the last number shown on the screen and this new number shown. 

Here is a sample from our memory ATSA practice test, closely similar to the actual test:

*Source - JobTestPrep's ATSA Test Prep- ATSA Practice Test - Memory

For each answer typed in, immediate feedback is provided. Additionally, a full report with the success rate score appears at the end, so you can track how well you improve.

💡 A main challenge of this air traffic control test is remaining concentrated throughout its high pace. In our full ATSA practice course is an additional ATC memory test without immediate feedback, so that it feels exactly like the actual test. 

💡 Another challenge is confusing the last number shown with your last answer, especially since the test keeps running quite quickly. For this reason, try to ignore your answer and mentally repeat the last digit at all times.  

ATSA Memory Game 2 - Variables

This aptitude test consists of three progressively harder sections, each containing 10 questions. The first section flashes multiple letters that each equal a different number (i.e. A=1). Next, you will see on the screen the same letters, albeit this time randomized. Your task is to fill in the number to match the letter.

The second section consists of equations, such as A=B+2, B=1, and therefore A=3. This section uses only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In the third section, you are presented with two variable equations.

Try it for yourself, can you quickly answer what number each variable represents?

*Source - JobTestPrep's ATSA Practice Test- Memory (from the full ATSA Test Prep)​

💡 Tip: Find the best way to remember the numbers appearing and disappearing on the screen. Some test takers like to whisper to themselves the number and letter as they see them. Some use physical methods to remember the variables, like using your fingers or parts of your body.

ATSA Spatial/Visual Relationship Test

On this test, you need to quickly determine the location of two airplanes in relation to each other. You are shown an image with two airplanes, one large and one small airplane, and a text box stating "right" or "left."

*Source - JobTestPrep's ATSA Practice Test- Spatial Orientation (from the full ATSA Prep Pack)

• First half of the test- you need to imagine you are sitting in the big airplane, and answer yes or no, depending on whether the small airplane is on your right or left.
• Second half of the test- an eye may appear occasionally, meaning you now have to answer the question from the eye's point of view. 

💡 When the eye appears, it's usually looking at the big plane, and this point of view causes the reversal of directions from the big plane’s point of view. You can use this trick to answer quickly before you run out of time.

💡 The image will change very quickly- about every 1-2 seconds. To keep up with this pace you have to make sure you are "in the zone" before starting this section, so use the practice test offered at the beginning of this section to warm up. In addition, our ATSA Test Prep includes highly similar ATC practice tests to improve your speed.

ATC Simulation - Collision Avoidance & Math

This Air Traffic Controller Test is an ATC Simulation containing two parts.

• During the first part, the screen displays a map, with numbered balls flying in from off the screen. You must eliminate balls before they are about to collide by typing in the number of one of them.
• In the second part, while avoiding collisions, you are required to simultaneously answer basic math problems.

Here's a sneak peek at the ATSA Interactive ATC Practice test, which contains a random and infinite amount of collision scenarios:

*Source - JobTestPrep ATSA practice test- Collision Simulation (from the full ATSA Prep Pack)

💡 Important Tip: You must prioritize your tasks on the Air Traffic Controller Simulation, like a real ATC Specialist. For example, avoiding collisions is obviously more important than answering a math question. Many candidates state that they got a high score on the ATSA, even when they answered a very small percentage of the math questions.

Our ATC radar simulation practice is designed in the same format, with the same keyboard keys and generates a randomized, infinite amount of collision scenarios for practice. 

ATSA Logical Reasoning - Word Problems

This aptitude test contains approximately 18 questions that must be answered in 20 minutes. You will not be able to go back to previous questions and will be penalized for not answering all the questions.

The majority of questions on this test are "seating arrangements", in which you need to sort or arrange a group of people/objects according to given constraints. These tend to be very challenging, especially since you only have a short time to solve them, and no pen and paper. 

Try it for yourself:

💡 The two most effective solving techniques when dealing with sitting arrangements:

1. Picturing a seating arrangement and filling it according to the rules.
2. Eliminating answer choices according to the rules.

Sometimes, using both techniques together is helpful or even necessary.

ATSA Personality Test

This subtest has 108 questions, it is untimed and should take about 15-20 minutes to complete. You are given a list of three statements, and you must determine which of the three is most like you and which is least like you. Here is a sample from our complete personality study guide:

A Sample of the ATC Personality Practice Test

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Full-Length ATSA Practice Tests 

Get access to online ATC practice tests right away, tailored for all 7 Air Traffic Skills test sections.  In the past 2 years it has helped over 5K ATC candidates prepare for their ATSA exam, here is what they say:

10/09/23

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