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Air Traffic Controller Assessments

    • 20 tests |
    • 225 questions

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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Sample Air Traffic Controller Tests question Test your knowledge!

An air traffic controller must sequence four aircraft (A, B, C, and D) landing in this order: A is to land before B and D but after C. Which landing sequence is correct?

  • C, A, B, D
  • A, C, B, D
  • B, C, A, D
  • C, D, A, B

If an aircraft is flying at an average speed of 450 knots and needs to travel a distance of 2250 nautical miles, how long will the flight take?

  • 4 hours
  • 5 hours
  • 6 hours
  • 7 hours

A flight controller needs to calculate the total distance of two flights. The first flight covers 740 nautical miles and the second covers 3 times less the distance of the first flight. What is the total distance covered by both flights?

  • 1850 nautical miles
  • 1110 nautical miles
  • 925 nautical miles
  • 1480 nautical miles

During an emergency, a controller gives directions to reroute a plane. If the controller uses terms unfamiliar to the pilot, what is the possible consequence?

  • The pilot may perform the correct maneuver more efficiently.
  • Miscommunication could lead to a delay in following the directions.
  • The pilot can ignore the directions without repercussions.
  • The use of unfamiliar terms is preferred during emergencies.

A radar system intermittently loses signal, potentially because several aircraft are simultaneously entering the zone. What is the best immediate action for the air traffic controller to take?

  • Ignore the signal loss as a minor technical glitch.
  • Instruct all flights to increase altitude to regain the signal.
  • Immediately switch to a backup system to maintain surveillance.
  • Request that all pilots confirm their positions via radio.

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Air Traffic Controller Tests Tips

1Understand the Flight Path

Before you can take off, you must understand where you’re heading. Review sample questions and familiarize yourself with the types of problems you’ll face, such as speed, time, and distance calculations, as well as spatial reasoning puzzles. Knowing what to expect will help you navigate successfully through the test.

2Stay Calm in the Cockpit

The ability to remain calm under pressure is crucial for an Air Traffic Controller. During practice tests, simulate the test environment as closely as possible. This will train your brain to stay focused on the task at hand, despite any nerves or anxiety you may experience on test day.

3Frequent Flyer Practice

Consistent practice is key to staying sharp. Use our extensive bank of questions to regularly challenge yourself and track your progress. The more you practice, the better your problem-solving speed and accuracy will become.

4Equip Your Control Tower

Ensure you have all the necessary tools at hand during practice. Whether it’s a calculator, scratch paper, or a timer, being well-equipped will make your practice sessions as close to the real thing as possible, enhancing your preparation.

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Air Traffic Controller Tests FAQs

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

  • Philippines

    June 27, 2023

    Problem solving skills

    It challenged me, which I liked. It had no percentages on the pie charts and I had to assume, which I heavily disliked.

  • Viet Nam

    April 04, 2023

    Ability to solve math problems

    This test shows the ability to solve problems in a given time. Useful to review knowledge.

  • South Africa

    February 23, 2023

    Challenging

    Most of the questions I did not find challenging. The time factor of the work made it quite challenging because I had to think fast and come up with the correct answer. I had to plan ahead Incase I needed To do calculations.

  • United States of America

    August 18, 2022

    Quicker than usual

    I performed this test slightly faster than I usually would have. It would've been easier if numbers were listed. For example, on question 7. Although I understand reading graphs is likely part of the test

  • United States of America

    June 27, 2022

    Have a calculator available before starting test

    A disclaimer before the test stating a calculator is required would be helpful. Difficult to calculate ratios in your head on a timed test.

  • Canada

    January 09, 2022

    Economics based questions

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.