Since I have finished the layout etc, I'll try to inform you about the selection tests which you have to do before you can start at Sabena Flight Academy (SFA).
PHYSICS TEST
This test will be done in a class room, together with all the other candidates. Make sure you know the subjects to know which you can find on the SFA website, and this test will not be a problem for you. If necessary, you can follow the free Physics refresher course at SFA. Don't forget your calculator!
ENGLISH TEST
The english test contains 2 parts, an oral and a written part. For the oral part, you will be interviewed by someone who lives/lived in the UK. This interview will take 5 minutes. For the written part, you will have to answer 30 multiplechoice questions on a computer.
PSYCHOMETRIC TEST
The Psychometric tests have to be done on the same computer. No flying experience is required to perform well in the tests. The psychometric test contains the following subjects:
1. Control: A compensation task looking at basic hand/foot/eye co-ordination.
2. Slalom: A tracking task looking at hand/eye co-ordination.
3. Mathematics: A test of basic calculations.
4. Memory: In this test, you will have to memorize a couple of numbers in a couple of seconds.
5. Task Manager: You will have to scan the screen and manage other tasks at the same time.
6. Orientation: You have to retrieve your position by a couple of basic instruments, which are explained before the test starts.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST
The psychological test contains 2 things as well. The first thing is to solve a problem in group, together with 5 or 6 other candidates. After this, you will be interviewed personally.
SCAN SKILL TEST
After a 30 min briefing, you have to fly a boeing 737-200 full flight simulator. Of course you don't have to do this on your own, the instructor will help you doing it.
FINAL INTERVIEW
If you passed all the tests above, you will be interviewed again. This time by the training staff and management.
So, this was a small introduction in the selection tests. I did them a couple of weeks ago, and I am allowed to apply promotion 11 (september 2008), which I will certainly do. If you have any questions, shoot!
Dennis
5 comments:
Hi,
Nice to see someone sharing his experience with other aspiring pilots.
I have a small request, since I am planning to join Sabina flight academy as a trainee pilot. Can you give me more details regarding the test? Maybe you can draw the test screen or give a detail description. That would really help me with the exams.
Thanks
Hi rahul,
Excuse me for replying this late.
Are you still interested in extra information about the selection tests?
Dennis
Hi,
Yes I would really appreciate that. I am going to give my COMPASS Exam in a week. A bit more info on the Exam would really help me out.
Thanks again.
Hi rahul,
Its great there is a bolg on SFA i was looking for one.
well i just wanted to know if u joined SFA through the "first officers program(INDIA)" if yes which airlines and when do the conduct this exams, and where.How were the exams i mean the maths ,physice tought or easy?
any advice u could offer since u attended the exam....well thanks man
Hi rahul,
Its great there is a bolg on SFA i was looking for one.
well i just wanted to know if u joined SFA through the "first officers program(INDIA)" if yes which airlines and when do they conduct this exams, and where.How were the exams i mean the maths ,physice tought or easy?
any advice u could offer since u attended the exam....well thanks man
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