Aptitude

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Here you will find some information on the various types of aptitude tests that you will face on the test day and a few suggestions on how you can improve your performance. 

 

Type of Tests

 

Numerical Reasoning

 

This tests your ability to calculate numerical problems using your mathematical knowledge and logical reasoning.  The questions on this test may also require logical information extraction from graphs and the use of calculation with or without a calculator.

 

Verbal Reasoning

 

This tests your ability to undertake the information of passages and answer questions relating to that passage.  Some verbal tests will require a high level vocabulary.  The test questions or the test batteries are likely to be designed and matched to provide information on the candidates’ performance to the qualities that the employer is looking for.

 

Spatial

 

This tests the ability to visualise and think in three dimensions or picture mentally the shape, the size and positions of objects when shown only a picture or pattern.

 

 

Diagrammatical

 

This tests your ability to reason with visual configurations. The questions in this assessment would contain patterns and series, which have to be completed, similar to number sequencing. They are also known as non-verbal reasoning.

 

Mechanical

This tests your ability to understand the underlying principles behind mechanics. High scores in this test indicate proficiency in engineering and mechanical knowledge. The test is concerned with whether you can reason through mechanical problems in a logical way and is, therefore, a useful way of measuring a person's mechanical aptitude.

 

How to improve you performance on the day

 

If you fail to prepare, then prepare to fail.  Practice, Practice!

 

Numerical Reasoning

o         Test yourself with as many questions as you can lay your hands on.

o         Constant practice using mental maths, and forget the calculator ever existed.

o         Go back and lean all the times tables to 15.

o         Go back to drawing board and learn all the theories such as Areas, Volumes, Algebra, Trigonometry, Angles, Estimation, Sequences, Time, Distance, Speed etc

o         Reading Graphs, Mean, Mode, Median etc

o         Practice under timed conditions and keep the speed up.

o         Why not use Aviac Aptitude tests for your preparation?

Verbal Reasoning

o         Read lots of newspapers, books, and read up difficult words.

o         Try different Puzzles and Word Maps

 

Spatial Reasoning

o         Try visualising opening, closing, rotating of objects.

 

Diagrammatical Reasoning

o         Practice as many questions as you can.

o         Look into relationships, sequences.

o         Look at the bigger picture and then home in to detail.

 

Mechanical Reasoning

o         Practice as many questions as you can.

o         Go back to science books and recap on the theory.

 

Personality Profiling

o         Do NOT answer the questions as a pilot would.

o         Be honest and state what you really think.

o         Employers and Recruiters want a balanced person as opposed to extremes.

o         Practice a few to give yourself an idea as what is required.

 

 

The following are the skills and qualities required for a pilot:

 

o         Team working

o         Communication Skills

o         Problem Solving

o         Responsible and Reliable

o         Determination

o         Leadership

 

 

How it all fits together?

 

Well in brief, the stages of assessment will usually be:

 

Stage 1

 

Application

 

 

 

Stage 2

 

Selection Tests and Interview

 

 

 

Stage 3

 

Final Interview and further selection activities

 

 

 

Stage 4

 

Simulator Check / “Sim-check”

 

 

 

 

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