I don't know if this is a great representation of what the actual test would be like? I think the math questions are supposed to be mental math without a calculator and I don't think that's possible for these.
Air Traffic Controller Tests
The role of an air traffic controller is a highly specialised occupation. Candidates will need to pass a series of psychometric tests, which determine whether you have the skills, competencies, and behaviours required.

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What qualifications do you need to be an air traffic controller?
National Air Traffic Services stipulates that candidates applying to be an air traffic controller must have attained five GCSEs (or equivalent), including maths and English at grades 9 to 4 (minimum grade C or above).
What makes air traffic controller tests hard?
Air traffic controller tests are challenging due to the number, format, and timed nature of the tests. Practicing the tests means that you become familiar with the format and style of questioning.
How long does it take to become an air traffic controller?
The length of time it takes to become an air traffic controller can vary according to the specialism applied for and the length of time it takes to complete each of the trainee stages. In general, candidates can expect to complete their college training within 18 months. Following college training, operational training can take up to 18 months. In general, candidates can expect to be fully qualified in around three years.
What happens if you fail the air traffic controller assessment?
If you fail any of the stages of the air traffic controller assessments you can re-apply after 12 months. A candidate can reapply up to a maximum of three times.
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What our customers say about our Air Traffic tests
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Olivia Batiuk
Canada
January 09, 2022
Economics based questions
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John Robin Carlyon
United Kingdom
December 27, 2021
It's about maths, esp calculating percentages and ratios
Questions could be clearer, particularly about which number we want our answer expressed as a percentage of.
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Ernestas Sadauskas
Lithuania
July 19, 2021
First test
At first I didn't know what to expect, didn't even know what to do, but after a few minutes I understood the tasks and it went well. Didn't mange to finish in time, because I struggled at the start.
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Travis Jorgensen
United States of America
May 21, 2021
Should've had a calculator
I didn't know i should've had a calculator on hand...oops
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Tyler Jennings
Canada
May 08, 2021
Easy considering I took the practice test beforehand
Thought the test was fairly difficult on the first attempt during practice but once I refreshed my memory on this math it was a lot easier.
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Greg Crawford
United States of America
May 01, 2021
Not what I was expecting
Definitely not what I was expecting for the air traffic controller test. I was told by a number of people the tests aren't that hard but this definitely makes me rethink it! Definitely need to bring a calculator and some scrap paper
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aiks ns
Estonia
April 10, 2021
timer makes everything harder
i like that i had to do alot of fast calculating in my head and sometimes just assume the right answer.
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Lone Hellan
Norway
April 08, 2021
Hard
I really need to work on my mathematical skills. WOW! Thank you for the eye opener!
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Ali YILDIRIM
Canada
March 24, 2021
Very useful
The test is very useful and gives idea about the the aptitude test.
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Ionut Conschi
Romania
March 02, 2021
Fast and efficient thinking and calculations
I liked the challenge of doing it under the pressure of time.