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Old 29th Jul 2002, 04:40
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3 Holer
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No correct answers!

There are no correct answers for an aptitude test - only matching ones. Back in the '70s, Ansett consulted a company named Chandler & McLeod and gave them the details of what Ansett expected (temperament, motor skills, educational standard etc,.)to be the minimum requirements for pilot employment with their Company.

C&M then went about designing an aptitude test that would determine if the potential AN pilots met this prerequisite. You were advised to answer all questions honestly and not try to guess how you thought Ansett may want you to answer the question. This is the best advice I can give you when it comes to aptitude tests - be yourself.

I don't agree with this type of testing but I am told it has a success rate of 92%. A couple of my good mates missed out on AN because of that test but one was employed by TAA just two months later.

Good luck for yours!
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