Module 1
Hand-eye coordination
Keeping a moving marker on target with the mouse or keys while it drifts.
Pilot aptitude test practice
Airline cadet programs and air forces test the same core abilities: sense of direction, multitasking, monitoring, reaction speed, working memory, logic and applied math. Practice each one, then run the test your invitation names.
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Spatial orientation example
Worked example · no account or practice attempt needed
Keep your viewpoint fixed. Apply these quarter-turns in order: turn right: front → right → back → left; turn right: front → right → back → left. Which letter is on the top afterward? Each arrow cycle gives where the marked face moves.
- front
- E
- back
- D
- left
- A
- right
- C
- top
- B
- bottom
- F
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Find your pilot aptitude test
Each program chooses its own battery. Start with the test your invitation or program guidance names.
| Test | Who uses it | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Aon pilot assessments (cut-e) | Jet2FlightPath cadets, the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy through Skyborne, and Delta pilot applicants. Source: Jet2FlightPath 2026 application guidance (new tab) | Aon pilot practice |
| Arctic Shores task-based assessment | Jet2FlightPath stage 2, before the Aon pilot assessments. Source: Jet2FlightPath 2026 application guidance (new tab) | Jet2 Arctic Shores practice |
| AFOQT | US Air Force officer and pilot candidates. | AFOQT practice |
| ASTB-E | US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation candidates. | ASTB-E practice |
| SIFT | US Army aviation applicants. | SIFT practice |
| RAF DAA | Royal Air Force applicants, including pilot candidates. | RAF DAA practice |
| COMPASS | Airlines and flight schools that test with the COMPASS pilot battery. | COMPASS practice |
| DLR test | European Flight Academy (Lufthansa Group) applicants need the DLR test certificate before they can apply. Source: European Flight Academy application (new tab) | Practice the skills |
| Symbiotics assessment | IndiGo cadet pilots selected through Skyborne India take a Symbiotics assessment. Source: Skyborne India FAQs (new tab) | Practice the skills |
The DLR and Symbiotics task formats are not published, so practice the abilities below. Applying for air traffic control instead? See FEAST and ATSA.
Practice by skill
These are the 9 modules in Jet2’s list of Aon pilot assessments. Skyborne’s UK selection guide names the same kinds of tests: monitoring, applied mathematics, numerical reasoning, reaction speed, directional awareness and multitasking. Aon test marks one of Aon’s own tests; Same skill marks a drill of the same ability in another format.
Module 2
Sense of direction
Working out headings, bearings and relative directions quickly.
- FEAST spatial orientation drillSame skillGiven your heading, place a beacon left, right, ahead or behind.
- ASTB-E orientation drillSame skillGiven the aircraft’s heading, say where a target lies relative to it.
- AFOQT instrument heading drillSame skillRead a compass and attitude indicator to pick the aircraft’s heading.
Module 3
Multitasking ability
Running two or more tasks at once, such as tracking while listening.
Module 4
Monitoring ability
Watching a changing display and reacting when something needs action.
Module 5
Logical reasoning
Finding the rule behind shapes or symbols and applying it.
- Aon logic battery: scales ix, clx and clsAon testAon’s three inductive tests back to back on Aon’s timings, 23 minutes in total.
- Aon gapChallengeAon testAon’s deductive-logical test: fill the empty cell of a symbol grid.
- Aon switchChallengeAon testAon’s deductive reasoning test: find the code that turns one row into another.
Module 6
Working memory
Holding information in mind while handling something else.
Module 7
English language proficiency
Vocabulary, spelling and reading in English.
Module 8
Reaction speed
Responding fast and accurately to a target signal.
Module 9
Applied numeracy
Practical math with units: conversions, rule of three, percentages and areas.
- AFOQT ratios and ratesSame skillRule-of-three, speed, time and unit-rate problems.
- AFOQT percentagesSame skillPercentage change, discounts and parts of a whole.
- AFOQT geometry word problemsSame skillAreas, perimeters and volumes in practical settings.
- Aon digitChallengeAon testAon’s mental arithmetic test: fill equation gaps with digits.
Taking an Aon pilot assessment?
Every module Jet2 lists for its Aon pilot assessments, with Aon’s own logic and working memory tests and drills for the rest.
Airline and flight school guides
Each guide sets out the selection stages the employer publishes, with practice for each stage.
- Jet2FlightPath: Arctic Shores, then Aon pilot assessments, then HireVue.
- SkyborneUK cadet selection; the Speedbird route uses Aon online testing.
- British AirwaysSpeedbird Pilot Academy route and other BA roles.
- Delta Air LinesPilots start with the Aon online assessment.
- flydubaiAb Initio pilot training has its own selection.
- Etihad AirwaysUAE National cadets take math, physics and aptitude tests.
Related tests
- FEAST: EUROCONTROL air traffic controller selection
- ATSA: FAA air traffic controller selection
- FAA Private Pilot written test: Knowledge test for the private pilot certificate
- FAA Part 107: Remote pilot (drone) knowledge test
Questions about pilot aptitude tests
What is a pilot aptitude test?
A pilot aptitude test measures the abilities flying depends on, not flying knowledge. Jet2’s 2026 FlightPath guidance lists the modules of its Aon pilot assessments: hand-eye coordination, sense of direction, multitasking, monitoring, logical reasoning, working memory, English language proficiency, reaction speed and applied numeracy. Each takes about 5 to 10 minutes, and Jet2 says no pilot knowledge or experience is needed.
Which pilot aptitude test will I take?
It depends on who is selecting you. Jet2, the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy (through Skyborne) and Delta use Aon assessments. The US Air Force uses the AFOQT, the US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard use the ASTB-E, and the Royal Air Force uses the DAA. European Flight Academy applicants need a DLR test certificate first. Your invitation or the program’s guidance names the test.
Can I practice for a pilot aptitude test?
Yes. Aon publishes preparation material for candidates, Jet2 links Aon’s preparation page in its FlightPath guidance, and Skyborne links Aon practice assessments for Speedbird applicants. Practice makes the task types familiar, so the test measures your ability instead of how fast you learn the controls. Saved reviews show what to work on next.
What is the Aon (cut-e) pilot assessment?
Aon bought cut-e, so older guides call these tests cut-e. Airlines pick modules from Aon’s catalog. Our Aon pilot page maps each of the nine modules in Jet2’s list to practice: Aon’s own logic tests (scales ix, clx and cls, gapChallenge, switchChallenge) and working memory test (gridChallenge), plus drills for direction, multitasking, monitoring, reaction speed, English and applied numeracy.
Do I need a joystick for practice?
No. Every drill here runs with a keyboard and mouse, and the tracking and multitasking drills work best on a desktop or laptop. Jet2 lists hand-eye coordination as a module without naming the input device, so practice the tracking drill with the mouse and keyboard.
What does practice cost?
The worked example on this page is free with no account, most drills give you a free start, and every practice page shows your access before you begin. Replays and full timed tests use the pass for that test family: one Aon pass covers every Aon test, and AFOQT, ASTB-E, RAF DAA and FEAST practice each have their own pass. The pass picker shows the prices.
Every module Jet2 lists for its Aon pilot assessments, with Aon’s own logic and working memory tests and drills for the rest.
Try a free spatial orientation taskSources checked November 10, 2026: Jet2FlightPath 2026 application guidance · Skyborne: British Airways Speedbird FAQs · Skyborne UK selection guide (PDF) · Delta pilot hiring FAQs · European Flight Academy application · Skyborne India FAQs · Aon: prepare for your online assessment.
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