Disclaimer

Please note that this blog is intended for the students and parents associated with MacGregor State High School. Please check areas of interest as seen on the blog to confirm dates and other information as there will be occasions when dates will change and the information may not be included in the blog as it may not have been received by the school. Posts prior to July 2021 may have reference to different schools as this blog was initially developed for students when I was the Guidance Officer at another school.








Sunday, 20 May 2012

Pilot Apptitude Training

The following information has been sent to the school from a company that prepares students for pilot training.
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.