Recency Simulator Price Comparison
Price Comparison of Flight Simulators for Pilots Looking to Maintain Recency
An unprecedented 2020 bought a temporary halt to many aviation careers with thousands of pilots finding themselves out of work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As flight crew, maintaining an acceptable standard of our perishable skills set is vital to ensuring our career continuity.
To support pilots wishing to maintain some exposure to the operating environment and practice CRM, manual flying and SOP application, we’ve compiled a list of companies who are offering use of their simulators for recency/currency purposes.
The prices were correct at the time of writing but may since have been updated. Any enquiries regarding the service offered should be directed at the company in question.
FFS – Full Flight Simulator
FBS – Fixed Based Simulator
Dry Hire – No instructor provided (instructor may be available at an additional cost)
| Company | Simulator | Location | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion | FBS 737NG, Dry Hire | Gatwick | £60 P/H |
| Virtual Aerospace | FBS 737-800, Dry Hire | Northampton, Shoreham | £110.00 P/H |
| Virtual Aviation | FBS 737NG / A320, Dry Hire | Cambridge | £120 P/H |
| AlphaTech | FBS A320, Dry Hire | Belfast & Vienna | £144 P/H |
| SimTech Aviation | FBS B737-800 | Dublin | €300 P/H |
| SkyBourne | B737MAX | Gloucestershire Airport | £300 P/H +VAT |
| Virtual Aerospace | FFS 737-800 / A320 | Gatwick | £499.99 P/H |
| Lufthansa | Various | Frankfurt | POA |
| HOP | CRJ/ERJ | France | POA |
| Company | Simulator | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion | FBS 737NG, Dry Hire | £60 P/H | Gatwick |
| Virtual Aerospace | FBS 737-800, Dry Hire | £110.00 P/H | Northampton, Shoreham |
| Virtual Aviation | FBS 737NG / A320, Dry Hire | £120 P/H | Cambridge |
| AlphaTech | FBS A320, Dry Hire | £144 P/H | Belfast & Vienna |
| SimTech Aviation | FBS B737-800 | €300 P/H | Dublin |
| SkyBourne | B737MAX | £300 P/H +VAT | Gloucestershire Airport |
| Virtual Aerospace | FFS 737-800 / A320 | £499.99 P/H | Gatwick |
| Lufthansa | Various | POA | Frankfurt |
| HOP | CRJ/ERJ | POA | France |
Aptitude Testing Practice – Symbiotics
Pilot Aptitude Testing Practice
Pilot Aptitude testing is a very important element in the pilot recruitment process. They are designed to allow the assessor to gain an understanding of an applicant’s potential to succeed in both the training process and ultimately in their role as a pilot, prior to any specific training taking place. Airlines use Pilot Aptitude Testing to identify suitable candidates and predict future success.
Prior to your pilot aptitude test, taking online practice tests can help you familiarise yourself with the pilot aptitude testing process, helping you to lower test anxiety and help you to achieve your true capability. We have teamed up with Symbiotics to offer you practice bundles allowing you to take advantage of substantial savings and practice the ADAPT tests used by airlines and training organisations across the globe.
Why Symbiotics?
During the early stages of the challenging path to becoming a pilot, you will be required to pass a number of aptitude tests (sometimes referred to as psychometric tests). These tests have been specially designed to demonstrate that you have both the aptitude and traits to be successful in both the training to be a pilot and your career as a pilot.
Our partners Symbiotics are the owners and only providers of the genuine suite of ADAPT pilot aptitude tests that are used by flight training organisations, airlines and business jet operators in over 50 countries around the world. The ADAPT solution is used by these organisations to predict your future performance as defined by ICAO’s pilot competencies.
The assessments are designed to measure specific skills and aptitudes including Psychomotor skills, Cognitive skills, Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills.
Type of Pilot Aptitude Tests
- Maths Test
- Physics Test
- Cognitive Reasoning Test
- FAST Practice Test
- Co-Ordination Test
- ADAPT Personality Questionnaire
- Aviation Interview Practice (online)
All of Symbiotics tests have been created by a team of experienced psychologists using genuine and authentic measures.
It may not always be obvious how best to prepare as airlines and training schools do not always provide details of the specific aptitude tests you will undertake during the assessment process. This being said, however, in our experience most assessments follow similar subjects so we recommend practicing the following tests to improve your chance of being successful: Maths, Verbal, Physics, Cognitive Reasoning, English, Multi-Tasking (FAST) and Hand-Eye Co-Ordination.
Symbiotics have grouped these key practice tests into bundles that include 3 month access to multiple online ADAPT practice tests, featuring immediate reporting and personalised revision guidance notes. The bundles allow you to group together key tests to make substantial savings.
Aptitude Test Bundles
- Knowledge Bundle
- Maths Test
- Physics Test
- Cognitive Reasoning Test
- Dexterity Bundle
- FAST Practice Test
- Co-Ordination Test
- Essentials Bundle
- Maths Test
- Physics Test
- Cognitive Reasoning Test
- FAST Practice Test
- Co-Ordination Test
- Insights Bundle
- Maths Test
- Physics Test
- Cognitive Reasoning Test
- FAST Practice Test
- Co-Ordination Test
- ADAPT Personality Questionnaire
- Ultimate Bundle
- Maths Test
- Physics Test
- Cognitive Reasoning Test
- FAST Practice Test
- Co-Ordination Test
- ADAPT Personality Questionnaire
- Aviation Interview Practice (online)
What aptitude test would you like to practice?
How to Write a Pilot Cover Letter
How to Write a Pilot Cover Letter
If you are looking to put together a professionally written Pilot Covering Letter in support of your application for a flight crew position for an airline, ensure you are familiar with what to include and how to structure it. This guide has been written by a current commercial pilot who has extensive experience in screening initial applications, such as CV & Cover Letters and running pilot selection processes.
Why is a Pilot Cover Letter Important?
Why is a Pilot Cover Letter Important?
It is essential that your pilot CV or application to an airline is accompanied by a high quality, tailored Covering Letter which has been written specifically for the airline to which you are applying. A cover letter is your platform to demonstrate that you are well suited to join the airline and are familiar with its type of operation and values. Many people choose the easy option of producing a generic ‘one size fits all’ cover letter which makes no effort to address the airline you are applying for. This is easy to spot and significantly disadvantages your application.
Why should an airline consider inviting you for an interview for a pilot position if you haven’t shown that you are prepared to spend the extra half hour needed to demonstrate you’ve really researched the airline, its ethos and type of operation, when other candidates have? The excuse of ‘I don’t have the time’ is just not acceptable – you are applying to operate a multi-million-pound aircraft with potentially hundreds of people onboard therefore, airline recruitment teams expect the highest levels of professionalism to be demonstrated right from the initial application stage.
Generic Pilot Cover Letters
Generic Pilot Cover Letters
A generic pilot Cover Letter is very easy to spot. Simply changing the company name and a couple of sentences around when sending a cover letter out to different airlines is not good practice. More than half of the content within the Cover Letter you send out should have unique content. Think of the differences between easyJet and Virgin Atlantic; each airline has unique challenges, one across a short-haul operation, one over long-haul with both providing a different type of service. Each airline has different values and is probably looking for slightly different attributes from its flight crew. Your covering letter should address these factors.
Whereas a pilot CV showcases your skills, qualification and history, a Covering Letter should set out your motivation for joining a specific airline and how you are well suited for that company and type of operation. It should be limited to a single page (again a recruiter only has a finite amount of time to review each application) unless you have extenuating circumstances to make it longer.
Ensure it adheres to standard letter format which includes your address, date and name. You should address the letter to a specific person within the company if possible, like the recruitment manager of chief pilot.
What Should my Pilot Cover Letter Include?
What Should my Pilot Cover Letter Include?
Your pilot cover letter should include the following points:
- What aircraft type you are applying to operate.
- What operating base you are seeking (or stating you’d be prepared to relocate to any of them).
- Highlight that you meet all of the minimum requirements and emphasising any specific qualifications that might ensure you are looking upon favourably (for example holding an A320 type rating when applying to operate that aircraft).
- Why you want to work for that airline Consider its mission statement, values and ethos. Include a quote from one of these, whether it be a slogan or specific statement. This demonstrates you have extensively researched the airline.
- Include a couple of sentences which demonstrate that you have researched the history of the company such as including its formation date and how it has progressed since then.
- Mention your future aspirations in the company. This might include one day being promoted to the role of Captain or joining the training department. You could also tie this in with acknowledge any orders the airline has on order, and the opportunities associated with this.
- Highlight the type of operation and how this is well suited to your aspirations and attributes. For example, multiple aircraft type fleet with both long and short haul operations or maybe a lost cost carrier with a single aircraft type fleet but operating to many destinations. Both have their own advantages (see the section below).
- Address the skills you possess (particularly non-technical skills), how you acquired these skills (through previous employment etc) and how they are well suited for the type of operation of the airline you are applying for.
When writing the pilot Cover Letter, you might consider some of these points depending on the type of airline you are applying to.
Pilot Cover Letter Tips
Pilot Cover Letter Tips & General Advice
- Double and triple check your spelling and grammar. Make sure there are no spelling mistakes.
- Make sure the letter flows properly. When you re-read it, if you have to go back and re-read a sentence because it doesn’t read right, then change it, so it does flow. Sometimes sentences make sense, but they just don’t read right due to the choice of words or construction of the sentence. If you’ve had to re-read it, so will the recruiter.
- If you aren’t fluent in written English and the application is required to be in the English language, use a specialised service such as our Tailored Covering Letter service to ensure you present a fantastic document.
- Use the ‘about‘ or ‘investor relations’ section of the company’s website to find out more about the company’s mission statement, values, vision. Try and incorporate some of these into your letter. For example, if the airline’s website says ‘we are committed to provide the best customer service in the world’, mention that you want to help the airline achieve this and talk about how your previous experience supports your experience in this area. If you haven’t flown before you might talk briefly about a previous customer service role you have been in or what you have done as a pilot to enhance the passenger experience.
- Look specifically at the details of the job description. This can give you some ideas about topics to address. For example, if the airline mentions a very large route network or rapid career development, you can talk about how your non-technical skills would allow you to manage the challenges of this appropriately whilst finding it very rewarding. You could also talk about your career aspirations such as joining the training department.
Want to use our Professional Pilot Cover Letter design service? Our team have experience in designing selection processes, screening applications and selecting candidates for airlines. For more information about how we can support your application, visit our Professional Cover Letter Tailoring page.
How to Pass an Airline Pilot Interview
If you are looking for example interview questions (and answers) for your pilot interview, visit our dedicated page here.
How to Pass an Airline Pilot Interview
If you’ve got to the interview, half the job is done. Now you need to confirm to the recruiters that you are the right person for the job. Airline interviews usually consists of two parts, a competency assessment and a technical assessment. The technical part of the interview is self-explanatory, you could be asked a range of subjects across the theoretical ATPL spectrum ranging from performance of flight to meteorology.
The section that people most commonly struggle with is the competency based interview. Part of this is through a lack of understanding as to why this part of the interview is conducted. Many airline interviews are now a “tick box” exercise. This basically means that the assessor has a number of boxes to tick to show you have demonstrated the required competencies – if you tick all the boxes you get the job and if you fail to show you have the required attributes the assessor can’t progress your application. Your job is to make sure that every box gets ticked.
So what are the recruiters looking for? The airline industry has developed considerably over the last few decades, as has the role of the pilots. It’s a given that the pilots can fly an ILS approach, instead much of the emphasis is now placed on the flight crew’s soft skills. On a daily basis the pilots are required to manage a multitude of situations that can be influenced by a vast range of factors ranging from, technical issues, weather, passengers, air traffic control, language barriers, other crew members. All of this of course whilst operating and managing a highly complex multi-million pound aircraft with potentially hundreds of people on board. When managing such situations, you are expected to do so in a commercially expeditious manner, i.e. you put the interest of the customers and company first.
They’re looking for you to demonstrate that you have all the non-technical (soft skills) required to be successful in the role (regardless for how long you’ve been a pilot). Here are the top fifteen attributes that you need to demonstrate:
- Problem-Solving
- Situational Awareness
- Team Work
- Leadership
- Prioritisation
- Delegation
- Communication
- Planning
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Empathy
- Business Orientated
- Customer Minded
- Adverse to risk
- Motivated / Passionate
The way an assessor will usually try to get you to demonstrate you have the above competencies is through example based questions such as “Give an example of when you have shown initiative?”. You should ensure you are thoroughly prepared for the interview by already having examples of such questions to hand. See our “Airline Pilot Interview Questions” section for a comprehensive list of over 350 typical interview questions with suggested answers.
Naturally, the more flying experience you have, the more aviation based examples you can give, but this doesn’t have to be the case. The most important thing is you demonstrate the competency.
First Impressions…
First impressions count. People will form an opinion of you within the first few seconds of meeting you. You want your impression to be a good one as this can have a real impact on how the remainder of the interview goes. You want the recruiter to be thinking that you “look the part” before the interview even begins. To ensure you start on the right foot, ensure you are well-dressed in a plain suit, neutral tie and polished shoes. You should carry your documents in a smart briefcase. Ensure your nails are trimmed, hair freshly cut, and you’re cleanly shaved. Greet everyone you meet throughout the day with a polite welcome, such as “good morning” and with a warm smile. Offer a firm (but not overly strong) handshake if appropriate. It doesn’t matter if it’s the receptionist or the CEO, you should greet everyone in the same curious manner. Anyone and everyone might have some input into the recruitment process.
Body Language at your pilot interview
Top tip: Think about your body language. You need to come across as open and receptive. Don’t sit with your arms crossed or behind your back – this can come across as defensive or too relaxed. When invited to take a seat, sit upright with your hands on your lap. Ensure you make eye contact with whoever you are addressing.
Top tip: If the assessor keeps asking very similar questions (or the same question differently) it’s because they are trying to help! They’re trying to get you to demonstrate a competency that you need to pass the interview. If they’re asking it in a different way, try thinking about which of the above competencies they are trying extract and adjust your answer appropriately.
If you can’t think of an answer…
There will almost always be an occasion when you get a question you weren’t expecting or hadn’t thought about. If you can’t think of a specific example ask if you can come back to that question at the end of the interview. Remember – if you don’t answer the question, the assessor can’t say that you demonstrated the required competencies, and therefore you won’t get the job. If at the end of the interview you still can’t think of an appropriate example, say what you would do. For example, if the question is “Given an example of when you’ve resolved conflict between team members at work…” and you can’t think of an example, you could say something along the lines of; “I’d listen to how the conflict came about, taking into consideration the views of the parties involved. I’d try to provide mediation between the two parties in order to resolve the conflict using my verbal communication skills if appropriate. If I felt someone was being unreasonable, I would point this out to them, whilst explaining why I believe this to be the case and the standards that are expected of the team. If the conflict couldn’t be resolved this way, I would follow the company’s internal procedures.
Top tip: Be confident. The role of a pilot requires a certain level of confidence due to the nature of the job. Demonstrate your confidence through your first interactions with people as described above.
Practice, Practice, Practice…
Rehearse your answers to the common interview questions. It doesn’t need to be a rigid script, but have a good idea of the points you want to get across and the examples you can use to demonstrate you have all the above competencies.
Top tip: Remember, whilst you may be attending an interview for a position as a First Officer, you are really being interviewed for the role of future Captain. You should consider this when answering questions. Airline’s want to employ future Captains, not career First Officers.
Know the airline…
Know the airline you are applying or. For example, you should be able to tell the recruiter the following:
- Aircraft types (engines, passenger configuration, MTOW, VMO, Max Ceiling)
- Fleet size
- Product (Configuration First / Business / Economy)
- Destinations
- Bases
- Orders
- History (when was the airline formed)
- Key people (CEO, CFO, Director of Flight Operations, Chief Pilot)
- Financial and Performance Overview (Profit, revenue, passengers carried, year-on-year growth)
- Recent company news (e.g. opening a new route or ordering a new aircraft)
- The airline’s biggest competitors
- The industry threats (oil price, competition, market saturation, global epidemics (Ebola/SARs).
Top tip: Be up-to-date with world events. If you don’t do so already, watch the news or read the newspaper every day before going to the interview. It will help to ensure you are up to date with current affairs, some of which may be relevant to the airline industry.
Top tip: If they ask a technical question which you don’t know the answer for, be honest and say “I don’t know”. There is nothing worse than listening to someone “blag” their way through a question which they don’t actually know the answer to. It’s better to be honest and say something like “i’m sorry, I don’t know the answer to that question, but I would know where to find it”. If you think you roughly know the answer but are not 100% sure, you could add a disclaimer at the start of the answer. For example, saying something like “I’m not 100% sure, but my best educated guess is…”. This way you’ve covered yourself if the answer is wrong, but you’ve shown that you can think logically to derive the correct answer when given the opportunity.
What should I wear?
At the interview, you should to make sure you do not stand out in a negative by differing from what is perceived as “normal”. As potential flight deck crew, the recruiters are looking for candidates who are well-balanced individuals who do not have extreme or unusual traits. It is important to project this in your attire. The industry standard dress code for an interview is a suit and tie. We would recommend the following:
- A smart black suit (or similar shades) with the trousers matching the jacket
- Ironed white shirt
- Conservative tie with a Windsor knot (potentially tactfully matching the airlines colour(s)
- Highly polished black shoes
- A black belt to match the colour of the suit
- Cleanly shaved or very neatly trimmed facial hair
- A smart conservative watch
- A conservative hair cut, trimmed within the last few days
- A smart case or folder to carry your documents and licences
What should I not wear or have on display?
- A suit which is not black or a dark shade of blue/grey
- A brightly coloured or outlandish tie
- Messy facial and neck hair / stubble
- Cover any visible tattoos
- Males should remove any piercings
When should I arrive?
If possible, we would recommend locating the venue for the interview the day before, so you are clear on the route and parking facilities available. This will help reduce the stress levels on the day of the interview. If you are travelling a long way to attend the selection, it is a good idea to stay in a hotel the night before to ensure you are well rested.
Take into account traffic congestion when planning your journey, particularly if you are travelling to a major airport or city centre. Whilst we would suggest arriving to the local area well ahead of the selection start time to ensure you are not late, arriving at the actual venue around 10 minutes early demonstrates good time management. If you arrive to the area well ahead of the scheduled start time, use the time to relax with a coffee or review your notes in a suitable nearby venue.
How should I prepare for the interview?
- Prior preparation is key to a successful selection day. Find out what the day consists of and plan accordingly. Create a revision time-table to cover all aspects of the selection, focusing on areas you have identified as weak.
- The airline will expect you to be fully knowledgeable about the airlines current affairs, history, key personnel, fleet, routes, finances and future plans. This information is usually freely available on the company’s website. Knowing all this information will show you have done a great deal of research, showing the interviewers that you serious about the position.
- Keep up to date with the latest industry news and technological developments.
- Study the question bank available on this website. Have good answers to anticipated interview questions, well rehearsed, relevant and thought out examples for the common “give an example of when…” questions.
- Ask a friend to conduct some practice interviews with you. This will give you an opportunity to become comfortable rehearsing answers and thinking about practical examples on the spot.
- Practice for the various tests which may be used on the day. For example, technical, maths, verbal reasoning and aptitude testing. Some airlines may use all or none of the above. Whilst most airlines will inform you of what to expect on the day, flightdeckfriend.com can provide such information for a significant number if airlines if requested.
How should I conduct myself at the selection venue?
Whilst there are myths about you being under constant surveillance when you enter the venue, this is very unlikely to be the case. It is however good practice to assume everyone you meet is part of the team of people who will decide whether you are suitable for the job. Therefore, conduct yourself with a professional and courteous manner at all times, right from introducing yourself to the receptionist to meeting the interview panel.
How should I greet the selection panel?
You should introduce yourself using your first name, with a firm handshake and ensure you make eye contact with the person you are speaking to. Greet them with a smile and enthusiastic tone.
Should I ever lie in an answer to a question?
The simple answer is no. If you lie or make up an example to a question, you can very easily get caught out. You may end up contradicting yourself in later questions, or if they bring you back to that example, as you may not remember how you answered a previous question. Although subtle, your body language and eye movement will probably change, indicating to the trained interviewer that you are not telling the truth. If you can not think of an answer to a question, apologize and request that you come back to that question later in the interview.
What should I take to the interview?
Airlines will tell you what you need to bring with you on the day. In case of a lack of guidance, as a minimum, we recommend you take the following even if they are not asked for.
- Flying Licence
- Class One Medical Certificate
- Logbook
- Confirmation of the interview (print the email or take the letter)
- Pens and paper pad
- Academic qualification certificates
- Airside ID (if applicable)
- Flight school final report (if applicable)
- Personal, academic and employment references
- Application summary, including answers to online questions (usually available if you have made an online application)
Numerical Reasoning Aptitude Tests
Practice and improve your numerical reasoning skills for your upcoming airline or flight school assessment.
Some Tips for Pilot Numerical Reasoning Tests…
- Numerical Reasoning tests are used by many airlines to help select their future flight crew. These tests are used to assess if the applicant can work quickly and accurately under time pressure. Keep in mind that in many tests that are used, you are not expected to complete all the questions so don’t worry if you only get halfway through.
- Check how many questions there are vs how much time you have to give you an idea of how much time you would need to spend on each question if you were to complete the test. It will become clear quite quickly if you will be able to complete the test or not. Once you have passed your allotted time for a particular question, give strong consideration to moving on.
- Some questions will require more work and therefore time than others. If it’s clear that a question is going to be difficult, move to the next one. There is no point spending 2 minutes on a single question for 1 mark, when you could complete 4 questions in 30 seconds each for 4 marks.
- Don’t guess the answer. Some tests are negatively marked, and they will also assess your accuracy. Even if it’s not negatively marked, if you guess the answer as incorrect, your accuracy score will go down – the assessors don’t know you’ve guessed, you could have tried to work it out and got the wrong answer. For example, if a test consists of 20 questions, and you answer all 20 questions but only get 10 correct, your accuracy score is 50%. If however you only answered 10 questions, but answered them all correctly, your accuracy score is 100%. The result isn’t always about your overall score – accuracy is often a factor.
- Some questions might give you more information than you need to calculate the answer. This is a deliberate strategy to see if you are capable of identifying and extracting the critical information you need to calculate the answer.
Free Pilot Numerical Reasoning Practice Tests…
Pilot Numerical Reasoning Practice Test 1
Pilot Numerical Reasoning Practice Test 2
Additional Numerical Reasoning Mental Arithmetic Examination
Calculator Not Permitted Answers at the bottom of the paper 20 questions / 25 minutes
1) What is 20 / 0.8 = ?
a) 25
b) 18
c) 4
d) 0.4
2) Calculate 179 x 86 = ?
a) 15,284
b) 15,394
c) 15,356
d) 15,424
3) If 5 apples cost 75p, how many can be bought for £2.70? (Assuming they can be bought singly).
a) 16
b) 22
c) 18
d) 20
4) Part of an aircraft’s cargo hold consists of the following dimensions. Calculate the area of the wall in square meters.
a) 87 meters squared
b) 83 meters squared
c) 85 meters squared
d) 79 meters squared
5) A car left Cambridge at 07:18 and arrived at Gatwick, travelling a distance of 180 miles at 11:06 am. What was the average speed in miles per hour (pick the closest answer)?
a) 43 mph
b) 45 mph
c) 49 mph
d) 47 mph
6) A 737 flies 930 miles in 75 minutes. How many miles does it fly in 4 hours 45 minutes assuming as constant speed?
a) 3534
b) 3548
c) 3368
d) 3552
7) If you travel 1248 miles, how much fuel will you need if you burn 4500 kgs per hour and are travelling at 720 mph?
a) 7800 kgs
b) 6800 kgs
c) 7200 kgs
d) 7400 kgs
8) An airline is selling tickets for its A380 service. The airline sells 40% of the seats and still has 420 seats remaining. How many seats were being sold originally?
a) 588
b) 672
c) 600
d) 700
9) The average of 20 numbers is zero. Of them, at the most, how many may be greater than zero?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 10
d) 19
10) What is 65% of 380?
a) 245
b) 247
c) 249
d) 251
11) What is 7 cubed?
a) 343
b) 347
c) 345
d) 349
12) X squared=289 What is X?
a) 13
b) 19
c) 17
d) 15
13) A man exchanges 368 pounds for dollars at an exchange rate of 1 pound=1:72 dollars. How many dollars does he get in return? (answer to the nearest dollar)
a) 626
b) 633
c) 619
d) 623
14) What is the value of X?
a) 14
b) 17
c) 19
d) 13
15) If an aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 39,000 ft and descended to an altitude 11,000 ft in 20 minutes, what was its average rate of descent?
a) 1250 fpm
b) 1600 fpm
c) 1650 fpm
d) 1400 fpm
16) How many minutes is 2 days 17 hours and 46 minutes?
a) 4246
b) 3946
c) 3928
d) 3958
17) If it’s 17:00 UTC and Dubai is UTC + 5 and 7 hours behind Sydney, what is the local time in Sydney?
a) 03:00
b) 15:00
c) 04:00
d) 05:00
18) If an aircraft departed an airfield and headed directly south for 16 miles and then turned onto a heading of 270 degrees for 12 minutes at an average speed of 80 miles per hour, how many miles is it (in a straight line) from its original destination?
a) 16
b) 23
c) 18
d) 26
19) How many nautical miles can an aircraft travel if it is carrying 2880 kgs of fuel and burns 240 kgs an hour averaging a speed of 375 knots?
a) 4,250 NM
b) 3,800 NM
c) 4,450 NM
d) 4,500 NM
20) Given that you had 25 minutes to answer 20 questions on this test paper, on average, how much time did you have per question?
a) 1m 20s
b) 1m 10s
c) 1m 15s
d) 1m 12s
END OF TEST
Numerical Reasoning Mental Arithmetic Examination Answers
1) a 2) b 3) c 4) d 5) d 6) a 7) a 8) d 9) a 10) b 11) a 12) c 13) b 14) b 15) d 16) b 17) c 18) b
19) d 20) c
Numerical Reasoning Pilot Practice Test 2
1) What is the missing number: 7, 10, 14, 19, …., 32
a) 25
b) 24
c) 26
d) 27
2) A First Officer earns £52,000 a year. If she gets a wage increase of 3%, what will her new wage be?
a) £53,240
b) £53,560
c) £53,760
d) £53,440
3) What is 17% of 1112 rounded to the nearest whole number?
a) 173
b) 183
c) 179
d) 189
4) What is the average of these 4 numbers: 87, 92, 74, 19
a) 68
b) 72
c) 60
d) 56
5) If an aircraft is travelling at 300 knots, how many miles will it travel in 3 hours and 40 minutes?
a) 1,120 NM
b) 1,260 NM
c) 990 NM
d) 1,100 NM
6) If a right handed triangle’s two shortest sides are both 17m each, what is the length of the longest side (to the nearest whole number)
a) 25m
b) 23m
c) 24m
d) 27m
7) What is 32 x 78 – 143 ?
a) 2375
b) 2373
c) 2353
d) 2355
8) What is the missing number?
a) 2
b) 1
c) 4
d) 3
9) What is 20% of 120 plus 33.33% of 99?
a) 57
b) 55
c) 53
d) 51
10) What is 1987 – 379?
a) 1718
b) 1708
c) 1798
d) 1608
Answers:
1) a
2) b – 52,000 x 0.03 = 1560 + 52,000 = £53,560
3) d
4) a – 87+92+74+19 / 4
5) d – 300 x 3 = 900. 60 minutes / 20 minutes = 3. 300/3 =100. 100 x 2 + 900 = 1100 NM
6) c – A squared + B squared = C squared
7) c
8) a – 24/36 is 2 thirds
9) a
10) d
Pilot Interview Preparation Coaching
Pilot Interview Preparation
Ensure you are thoroughly prepared for your airline interview with our professional interview coaching service. We’ll take you through the commonly asked interview questions (both technical and competency based example questions) in a mock assessment that is followed up with coaching and tutoring to help improve your performance.
We look at everything from body language, to the use of keywords and demonstrating essential competencies.
We can conduct the interview sessions via Zoom, or we can arrange a mutually agreed location. The practice interviews and the subsequent tutoring is carried out as a 2 on 1 session, ensuring that you get the full attention of both a professional airline pilot and Human Resources representative.
A typical session is three hours (although it can be tailored to your requirements). If you are practicing for a particular airline, we can tailor the interview for that specific airline.
Technical ATPL Practice Tests
Brush up on your ATPL theory for your upcoming airline or flight school assessment.
Once you’ve completed the 14 ATPL theoretical examinations, it can be a challenge to retain all the information you’ve learnt. Many airlines assess the technical knowledge of prospective employees through conducting technical tests, either as a multiple choice examination, or through a technical interview.
At Flightdeckfriend.com we have a number of practice technical examinations to help you prepare for an upcoming assessment or interview. We have split the examinations into the different ATPL subject areas:
Pilot Cover Letter Tailoring Service
Airline pilots are responsible for operating mutimillion pound, highly complex equipment and are regularly responsible for the lives of hundreds of people. You should therefore ensure that your Cover Letter meets the same professional standards as your flying. Make sure your airline application consists of a CV and Covering Letter which has been specifically tailored to the airline you are applying to.
For your airline pilot application to stand out, your CV needs to be accompanied by a professionally structured and unique Covering Letter which matches your skills set and attitude to that of the ethos and culture of the airline to whom you are applying to.
Pricing
Our professionally tailored cover letter service is priced at the following rates:
Professionally Tailored Cover Letter - £129.99
A professionally written, unique and structured Cover Letter, which matches your skills and attributes to the airline’s operation and culture. Approximately 400 – 500 words, delivered in PDF and Docx formats. Additional Covering Letter orders placed after the initial order receive £40 off (with each additional letter costing £89.99).
Cover Letter & Pilot CV Package - £199.99
A professionally structured CV and Cover Letter written specifically for an airline of your choosing. Your skills, attributes and attitude will be matched to the airline’s ethos and culture to produce two high quality, professional documents which will support your application.
Additional cover letter orders placed after the initial purchase are subject to a discount of £40 (costing £89.99).
Express Service (Cover Letter Delivered within 36 Hours) - £159.99
Need a high quality CV & Cover Letter in a hurry? We offer an express service ensuring your documents are completed within 36 hours of you placing the order (subject to you providing us with all the required information in a timely manner). An individual CV is priced at £129.99 or a CV & Cover Letter combo package costs £199.99.
Additional Cover Letter orders placed after the initial purchase receive £40 off (costing £89.99).
How to Order
- Email us confirming that you would like to use the service
- We’ll quickly be in touch confirming who you would like your Cover Letter tailored for. We will probably need to ask you some questions about yourself to ensure this is reflected in the Cover Letter.
- Once the document is finished (we aim for 5 working days), we will ask for payment via PayPal
- When payment has been received, we’ll email you your document
- It’s very rare, but you can request amendments until you are completely satisfied
- At the end of the process your document and personal details are deleted to comply with GDPR regulations
All our services come with our promise of unlimited changes and adjustments until you are completely satisfied! Please note, in order to provide consumer protection, we only accept payment through PayPal. We will send you a PayPal invoice once the documents have been completed and are ready to be emailed to you. Once payment has been received, the documents will be emailed to you on the same day.
Orders will be acknowledged within 24 hours. Our standard turn-around is 5 working days from receiving all the relevant information. Any additional cover letters ordered are given a £40 discount.
To place an order, or if you have any questions regarding this service, please email [email protected] with your current CV attached in Microsoft Word, Pages, Publisher or PDF format and state the airline for whom you require the cover letter.
We will then review your CV in order to help tailor a Cover Letter specifically to your airline of choice. We might send you some follow-up questions via email if we feel that additional information is needed to ensure the best possible content is included. If you require the Cover Letter and CV package, we apply the same policy as stated in the CV Services section – we will only ask for payment if we believe an improvement can be made to your current CV.
We return your completed Cover Letter in the standard industry accepted PDF / Microsoft Word or Pages formats. This will allow you to edit your cover letter throughout your career to suit other airlines.
Why’s your Covering Letter important?
Whilst the CV details your education, employment and flying qualifications, the cover letter should be used to address why you are motivated to work for that specific airline, what skills and attributes you can bring to the role and how you see your career developing within the airline. You’ve invested a huge amount of money in getting to the position of being able to apply for an airline, why not invest a little more to help secure your dream job.
We would strongly recommend you do not use a generic cover letter (or template that you can download for free) for all the airlines you apply to. To make your application stand out, you need to tailor the cover letter specifically for that airline. This shows a genuine and personal approach that will distinguish your application from those who use a generic letter. Different types of airlines offer differing types of flying, services and lifestyles, therefore requiring varying skills and attributes. This needs to be acknowledged and used to the applicants advantage in the cover letter. For example, the customer service emphasis of a low-cost airline will be different to that of a private jet operator.
We offer professional cover letter tailoring, specific to individual airlines or operators. Once we have provided you with the professional format and content for a specific airline, you can then tailor the document for the future airlines you apply to, or request an updated cover letter from us at a discounted rate. The document is returned to you in PDF format, or DOC/Pages if specifically requested.
As your use of the English language, spelling and grammar is heavily critiqued in your covering document and curriculum vitae, this service is particularly beneficial if English is not your first language.
Customer Testimonials
We have a proven track record of our cover letters getting people interviews with major airlines. Over the last 3 years, our documents have helped our customers secure assessment days with airlines across the globe. Here’s what some of our customers had to say regarding our tailored CV and Cover Letter service:
Airline Pilot CV Design & Creation Service
Professional CV Design Service for Airline & Cadet Pilots
We offer the highest standard of professional CV design for airline pilots. We produce high quality documents which have a proven track record of getting our clients invited to airline assessments around the globe. Our CVs are designed by pilots who have actively recruited airline pilots of all experience levels, from Cadets to experienced Captains. Whether you’re an experienced Captain or First Officer, or perhaps you’ve just finished flight training and are applying for your first job or applying for a cadet pilot training program, we can help ensure that your CV is of the highest quality.
Our Experience
FlightDeckFriend.com has created hundreds of high quality airline pilot CVs for over 8 years. Unlike other websites offering a similar service, our documents are designed by members of our team who have experience in reviewing pilot CVs at airline recruitment level.
Who’s our service for?
Our professionally tailored CV design service is perfect for pilots of all experience levels. Depending on the rank or position you are applying for, we are able to ensure the right skills for the role are presented clearly and concisely. Our service is suitable for the following positions.
- Low Hour First Officers (pilots who have just completed flight training)
- Direct Entry First Officers
- Direct Entry Captains
- Cadet Pilot Programs
What our Pilot CV design service offers…
- An individually tailored CV for commercial flight crew and cadet pilots
- Over 8 years’ experience of producing pilot CVs with a proven track record of getting our clients airline interviews
- Professionally structured CV
- Tailored to a specific airline if desired
- Clear and concise single page design (which is industry standard)
- All essential & critical details included
- Delivered in PDF and either Word or Pages formats (as per your request) to allow you to update it in the future
- A highly comprehensive questionnaire is provided to ensure the highest quality content is included
- Unlimited changes until you’re 100% satisfied
- Payment via your choice of PayPal or Credit/Debit Card when the documents are completed
- Consistent excellent feedback
- 7 day turnaround with express options available
- We utilise a range of layouts best suited for your personal profile, which have a proven track record of getting candidates invited to an assessment
Full terms and conditions can be found here.
Pilot CV Design Packages
Curriculum Vitae Revamp - £69.99
We’ll go through your CV and provide feedback to you with suggestions as to how you could improve it. We’ll proof read it and analyse if any important information is missing from a recruiters perspective. We’ll also look at if you’ve missed any opportunities to build on certain credentials you have.
What you’ll get:
- Bullet point feedback on your document
- Suggestions of what else to include or remove
- Potential areas of expansion to highlight your credentials
- Proof reading to pick up on spelling or grammatical errors
We will only charge you for the service if we think we can give your worthwhile feedback. We’ll review the document first before letting you know if you would benefit from it and requesting payment. We are honest and open and quite regularly review documents which we don’t amend – you can have faith in our service!
If you’re unsure, send your CV in and we’ll have a look at it for you.
If based on our feedback, you decide that you’d like to use our CV tailoring service, the ‘CV Revamp’ fee will be taken off the price of our tailored CV service.
Tailored Pilot CV / Resume - £129.99
We create you a clear and concise CV that includes all the critical information that an airline looks for, whilst presenting it in a clear and professional layout. We ensure your relevant strengths, personal attributes and experience are set out concisely. This service is based on a 5 working day turn around.
CV & Cover Letter Combo Package - £199.99 ***BEST SELLER***
This product is as described in our stand alone CV ‘Combo’ package but accompanied with a unique cover letter that matches your attributes with the airline’s mission statement, ethos and type of operation. We highlight what you can bring to the airline based on your previous employment or education experience – this doesn’t necessarily mean flying! Based on a 5 working day turnaround.
Express Service (36 HRS) CV & Cover Letter - £239.99
Need a CV & a Cover Letter in a hurry? We offer an express service ensuring your documents are completed within 36 hours of placing the order (subject to providing us with all the required information). Individual documents – CV only £159.99 and Cover Letter only £159.99. We can also process documents within 12 or 24 hours subject to an additional charge and dependant on availability – visit our express document page for more information.
“Investing in your CV is investing in your future…”
Let us know which package you’d like and we’ll get back in touch with you to discuss your requirements and provide you with our comprehensive questionnaire. If you require your documents within 36 hours, check out our Pilot CV Express Service.
Customer Testimonials
Why use our professional Pilot CV design & creation service?
The hardest part of the airline selection process is arguably getting an invite to the assessment in the first place.
Airlines receive hundreds, sometimes thousands of applications for what are usually a very limited number of flight crew positions. Ultimately a poor-quality CV can end up holding your career back for years. Don’t make the mistake of not investing the time and energy into your CV that it deserves.
Our experienced team will ensure all of your critical information is included in a clear, professionally structured and concise format to help ensure that your CV lands in the ‘yes’ pile.
This service is particularly effective for clients who may be fluent or have a very good command of the spoken English language but may not be as confident with it in its written form. Our entire team speak English as their first language and meticulously check the final documents for spelling, structure and grammatical accuracy.
Our Track Record
We have a proven track record of our professionally written CVs getting people interviews and assessments with major airlines. Over the last 8 years, our documents have helped our customers secure assessment days airlines across the world.
What to expect from our Pilot CV service…
All our services come with a promise of unlimited changes and adjustments until you are completely satisfied!
Please note, we only accept payment through PayPal. We will send you a PayPal invoice once the documents have been completed and are ready to be emailed to you. Once payment has been received, the documents will be emailed to you on the same day.
We aim to acknowledge orders and enquiries by email within 12 hours. The standard turnaround for an airline pilot CV (and Cover Letter) order is 5 working days, however, we do offer an express service if required.
CV Content and Layout
Both the content and layout of your CV is of critical importance. With recruiters potentially spending as little as 15 seconds initially screening a CV, you need to catch their eye by showing them that you are qualified and a good fit for the job.
The first thing the assessor wants to know is are you qualified for the job? This means you hold the correct flying licences, have the required hours and are able to live and work in the country from which the airline operates. If the recruiter can’t immediately see this information, your CV is likely not to be processed further. Once it has been established you are suitable qualified for the job, the recruiter will further analyse the CV assessing your skills set and experience through previous employment, education qualifications and extra-curricular activities.
English Language
In many airlines, your command of the English language is also assessed based on the quality of your CV and Cover Letter. As with the overall accuracy and design of the document, the use of language, spelling and grammar should be to a very high standard.
A pilot CV with spelling and grammatical errors will be dismissed very quickly. You are applying to operate an aircraft where attention to detail is critical – this must be reflected in your CV. Even if you are fluent at English, but it is not your mother tongue we would strongly recommend your CV is proof read by a professional.
The Document Creation Process
Once you have decided to go ahead with the Pilot CV Creation service, we will initially send you a fully refundable PayPal deposit request for £20. The remainder of the balance is only due once the documents have been completed and are ready to be sent to you.
Once the deposit has been received, we will send you a highly comprehensive questionnaire to ensure that we capture all the information needed to build your document to a high standard.
To place an order, or if you have any questions regarding this service please get in touch through [email protected]
Free Pilot CV Templates
If our professionally tailored pilot CV service is outside of your budget, we provide free example pilot CVs which you can copy. For a small fee, you can download these templates and edit them yourself. Here is an example of one of our free pilot CV templates.
Online Job Application Support Service
Online Application Support for Pilot Jobs
Most major airlines now use online applications for their initial screening of candidates. Running a recruitment process is a considerable cost to the airline, so they want to ensure that the candidates they invite to the face-to-face assessments are high quality and have a good chance of meeting the criteria.
To ensure the candidates are likely to be of sufficient calibre to be successful at the assessment, many airlines use a comprehensive online application process. The online application process serves to:
- Ensure you meet the minimum requirements
- Verify you have the required skills and qualities
- Are highly motivated
- Have sufficient aptitude
- Demonstrate appropriate past behaviours as an indicator of future performance
What we can do for you…
Many airlines require specific essay style questions to be answered. These are typically around 300 words in length and might include questions such as:
- Why do you want to work for SkyJet Airways?
- What do you feel you can bring to the role at SkyJet Airways?
- How do you feel you can enhance the customer service delivered as a First Officer?
- What do you think makes an effective First Officer?
- How can you contribute towards the airline having a commercial advantage over our competitors?
We are able to support you in tailoring a unique, professional and effective answer to such questions. Whilst all quotes are unique due to differing requirements, as a guide, a tailored answer to a typical 300 word question is priced at £79.99.
We will aim to acknowledge and review your request within 12 hours and return the completed questions (if requested by the client) within 5 working days. We can offer an express service if requested.