Assessment sessions are conducted over one day at our dedicated Pilot Assessment Suite at Cranfield. It is located at The Innovation Centre, University Way, Cranfield Technology Park, Cranfield MK43 0BT. For directions please visit the website www.cranfieldtechnologypark.co.uk.

Assessments and are intended to identify any element of training risk. Potential students will be asked to complete written aptitude examinations in Mathematics and Physics, as we are required by JAA Regulations to ensure that all entrants possess an adequate knowledge of these subjects.

Perhaps you would like to see an example of the level required for maths and physics. Click here for the BBC's revision website which you may find useful.

As part of an exciting range of new facilities at Cabair College of Air Training, the Pilot Assessment Suite has been developed and upgraded. A suite of all new Optiplex 745 computers have been installed and networked into one supervisor station. Maths and Physics multi-choice papers are now completed electronically along with an upgraded PILAPT suite.

The PILAPT Profile comprises six tests, which are set as part of a continuous session. There are three psychomotor co-ordination tests and three cognitive ability/information processing tests all constructed to determine the ability of the ab-initio entrant to succeed on course.

Results are compiled and evaluated at the end of the session and will determine whether or not a place can be offered. On the basis of these results, it may be decided that some form of extra preparation or foundation is necessary and advice will be offered as how best to go about this.

The purpose of the interview is to establish a Personality Profile using your cv to identify areas of interest and your academic background. 

ICAO Language Proficiency Standard Level 4 is required for issue of a Professional Pilots licence from March 2008, so for anyone commencing training from January 2007 this will be relevant. During the interview we will be monitoring the following areas:

Pronunciation, stress, rhythm and intonation, and that Vocabulary range
and accuracy are sufficient to communicate effectively.

Those successful at assessment will be issued with a document which will include their results and the firm offer of a place on a course. Also included will be a full Proposal of Costs and a copy of our Terms and Conditions of Business. There will also be an overview of the Industry, which will include a forecast for job opportunities on graduation and a salary guide. This will be useful for those intending to apply to financial institutions for assistance.

The assessment fee is £100.00 + VAT, and is payable when making a booking. If you wish to apply for Pilot Assessment, please contact Nicola on 01234 751243 or e-mail Nicola-robb@cabair.com