Pilot Apptitude Training

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ADF Pilot Overview

Candidates applying to become aircrew for all three branches of the ADF must achieve a pass in the Aircrew Aptitude Test (AAT) or sometimes called RAAF Pilot Selection Test. 

This test is commonly sat by candidates applying to become

• Pilots in the three services (RAAF pilot, Army pilot and Navy pilot)
• RAAF Air Combat Officers
• RAN Observors (Naval Flight Officers)
• Australian Army Loadmasters
• Air Traffic Controllers
• Fighter Controllers

Before an applicant can attend the Aircrew Aptitude Test, the required score must first be achieved in the YOU Session test. In PATS you can do a combined course for the YOU session test and the Aircrew Aptitude Test.

For more information about ADF Pilot and its selection process, please click here.

Key factors

• Apply and sit testing in year 11. That way you will have time for a second attempt if you do not get the required grades first time. Also you get testing done prior to the academic pressures of year 12.
• The ADF strongly prefers school leavers to go to ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy) to complete a degree prior to going to Pilot School.
• Test scores are graded as a band one, two, or three pass - and will constitute a significant component of overall score. Candidates achieving higher test passes will proceed to flight screening more quickly.
• The AAT can only be attempted three times - with a higher pass score being required in subsequent sittings.
• There is also a twelve month suspension period following a testing failure.

After you have passed both selection tests, you will be invited to attend an Officer Selection Board.

How are ADF Pilots selected in the Officer Selection Board?

• Team experience
• Leadership role experience - e.g. school captain
• Strong academic result
• Aptitude test scores
• Motivation (Aviation & Military)
• Self- funded training - e.g. flying/ gliding

PATS can fully prepare you for the YOU Session test and the Aircrew Aptitude test. Our clients have achieved a 100% passing rate in 2011.

For information about our aptitude test preparation course, please click here.