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How to best prepare for your pilot aptitude assessments

Symbiotics and CAE have teamed up to provide you with a series of resources to help you ahead of your cadet assessment.

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Throughout the pilot assessment process CAE use ADAPT pilot aptitude tests which are provided by Symbiotics. Read on to find out more about these assessments, how best to prepare and to take advantage of a 20% discount on ADAPT practice tests.

CAE Pilot assessment preparation with Symbiotics FREE Webinar

CAE hosted a FREE webinar featuring members of the Symbiotics team detailing what the pilot aptitude tests are, what you can expect when taking them and how to prepare for them to allow you to perform at the best of your ability during the assessments.

The webinar was recorded and can be watched below. It will give you an opportunity to gain insight into the ADAPT system and the pilot aptitude testing process as well as seeing some frequently asked questions answered by the CAE and Symbiotics team.

What are Symbiotics hints and tips to being successful in your pilot aptitude assessments?

Below is a list put together by Symbiotics' Psychology team of their top tips to give you the best opportunity to be successful in your assessments or click here to download our hints and tips PDF.

Be Prepared

Take the time to prepare properly, allow yourself time set aside to ready yourself, this could include trying practice tests to reduce anxiety.

Strong Connection

On the day ensure that you have a strong internet connection and avoid the use of tablets or phones.

Check the System Requirements

Make sure your computer meets the system requirements.

Good Location

Choose a quiet place where you won't be interrupted, check you have everything you need and can complete the test(s) in one go.

Ask Any Question First

If you have any questions be sure to ask CAE prior to starting the assessment.

Don't Panic

The tests are not designed to trick you. Answer all questions as openly and honestly as possible.

Click here to listen to Episode 19 of the CAE Pilot Podcast

How to become a pilot - preparing for your assessment with CAE, featuring Symbiotic' Lead ADAPT Psychologist Emma Akhurst

This is a 40 minute interview with Emma on the topics of assessment preparation and well worth a listen to in order to gain insight into ADAPT assessments and the best way to prepare for your assessment.

Take advantage of a 20% discount on your practice assessments

As a CAE candidate you get a 20% discount on all Symbiotics practice assessments, which are designed to enable you to familiarise yourself with the pilot aptitude process, reducing test anxiety and allowing you to demonstrate your true capability.

Cadet Knowledge Bundle

Usually £40.00 reduced to £32.00 with CAE Candidate Discount
Measure your knowledge against the expectations required to succeed in pilot training. The bundle features the following practice tests - Maths, Physics and Cognitive Reasoning. Buy Now

Cadet Dexterity Bundle

Usually £40.00 reduced to £32.00 with CAE Candidate Discount
Co-ordination and multi-tasking assessments allowing you to practice your skills. The bundle features the following practice tests - FAST and Co-Ordination. Buy Now

Cadet Essentials Bundle

Usually £60.00 reduced to £48.00 with CAE Candidate Discount
All of the most commonly used type of pilot aptitude tests. The bundle features the following practice tests - Maths, Physics, Cognitive Reasoning as well as FAST and Co-Ordination. Buy Now

Cadet Insight Bundle

Usually £195.00 reduced to £156.00 with CAE Candidate Discount
Understand your psychological profile for working within the demands of aviation roles. The bundle features all of the assessments in the Essentials Bundle as well as the ADAPT Personality Questionnaire which comes with a feedback session with a member of our psychology team. Buy Now

Cadet Ultimate Bundle

Usually £295.00 reduced to £236.00 with CAE Candidate Discount
Understand your psychological profile for working within the demands of aviation roles. The bundle features all of the assessments in the Essentials Bundle as well as the ADAPT Personality Questionnaire and an Aviation Practice Interview (online). Buy Now

What is included in the bundles?

Each bundle gives you access to the ADAPT assessments below and up to 3 months in which to use all your test attempts. A computer or tablet is required to complete each practice test.

Personality Questionnaire – this test provides an insight to your personality and is valid for 24 months. Personality is relatively stable and would not change within the 3 months' usage of our tests so is only accessible to take once.

Knowledge tests – these tests provide a report of your knowledge strengths and weaknesses using a fixed set of practice questions. This means each time you take the test, you will be presented with the same question paper. You have three months to take the tests so plenty of time for revision in between test attempts. This will allow you to focus your efforts on any weaker areas, refining your ability each time.

Dexterity tests – these tests measure your physical and mental skills and provide an environment to practice and refine your performance, therefore each test can be repeated up to 14 times within the 3 month access period.

Purchase Individual Assessments?

If you just want to buy an individual test that is not a bundle or if you want to see Symbiotics' full range of practice tests then please click the continue shopping button below.

As CAE candidates you are also entitled to a 20% discount on all individual assessments. This discount is applied at the point of checkout.

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