Identifying pilot potential
Using a comprehensive assessment of key abilities directly related to pilot competence and performance, the PILAPT® tests reveal a candidate’s strength in:
- Information processing – speed and accuracy in understanding and responding to visual and auditory information
- Complex co-ordination – the ability to manage aircraft controls and respond to changes in direction and attitude
- Spatial ability - the ability to understand and mentally manipulate visual information
- Workload capacity – the capacity to maintain effective performance under increasing visual, auditory and mental workload
- Decision making – the ability to identify the right information in complex displays and correctly respond to procedures
- Working under pressure – the capacity to identify effective options under time pressure and manage tasks as they change dynamically