Eurocontrol Testing and Interviews
SDM test
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Romania
Sdm test is the phase 2 of the feast?Or the second part of phase 1?
Joost explained very well. Let me try too.
Phase 1 consists of the FEAST tests (they are computer based). These tests are split into 2. Most of them take place in the morning (from 9AM to 11:30AM), while the SDM test takes place in the afternoon (13:00). You need to pass the morning tests in order to participate in the SDM.
Phase 2 takes place several weeks after phase 1 and consists of 3 situational tests. You will get more information about these tests when the time is right.
Basically communication and planning are the key ingredients. One of them is a 30 min. group discussion, another one is creating a flight plan and present it in front of the examiners and the last one is a paired exercise in which the ability to transmit and receive information is assessed.
Phase 3 is the interview, which usually takes place a day after phase 2.
Phase 4 is the medical examination, which usually takes place 3 months before the start of the training.
If you need anymore information, feel free to ask.
I'm in quite a good mood since I also just found out that I'm medically fit
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Romania
Sure.
They give you some sheets of paper, markers, pens, instructions and a map.
Then, they leave you all alone in the room and you have to individually make a flight plan. It's nothing hard, you just need to follow the instructions.
The main task is to direct a plane from point A to point D via some other waypoints. In order to do the task as good as possible you need to take some instructions into consideration.
And after 30 minutes, the examinators come back and they will take your materials. Then, they will call each of you in another room, where you will have to present your flight plan.
They give you some sheets of paper, markers, pens, instructions and a map.
Then, they leave you all alone in the room and you have to individually make a flight plan. It's nothing hard, you just need to follow the instructions.
The main task is to direct a plane from point A to point D via some other waypoints. In order to do the task as good as possible you need to take some instructions into consideration.
And after 30 minutes, the examinators come back and they will take your materials. Then, they will call each of you in another room, where you will have to present your flight plan.
, and thanks very mush for the information 
Good luck
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Stirling
Is there any dress code for phase 1 testing? I'm just going to wear a suit, because, quite frankly, I like any excuse to suit up, but I'm sure I read in here that you should just wear something comfortable?
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Milky Way
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Well, Barney obviously would wear a suit during phase 1, but I'd recommend something more comfortable. Some nice shirt will be way more elegant than the average, but if you insist to be elegant, than do it. But keep in mind that during ph1, you have to sit in front of a computer all the day, and a suit may be not the perfect choice.
Oh, and answering your question: no, there is no dress code.
Oh, and answering your question: no, there is no dress code.
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Greece
Hi torocky.
I didn't reveive any mail inviting me for May.
I had received invitation for phase 1 for today,but it didn't work for me.
So,they told me the next available date is in May and they'll inform me on time
I didn't reveive any mail inviting me for May.
I had received invitation for phase 1 for today,but it didn't work for me.
So,they told me the next available date is in May and they'll inform me on time
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Dublin, Ireland
Hey guys,
Just had the FEAST test there on Tuesday. Only 4 out of 19 passed through to the afternoon assessment. I am delighted to say I was fortunate to make it through and I am now awaiting my results from the SDM test.
What were the results of the other training days? how many people made it through?
Hopefully I will see some new faces soon and my commiserations go to those who were not successful this time around.
Just had the FEAST test there on Tuesday. Only 4 out of 19 passed through to the afternoon assessment. I am delighted to say I was fortunate to make it through and I am now awaiting my results from the SDM test.
What were the results of the other training days? how many people made it through?
Hopefully I will see some new faces soon and my commiserations go to those who were not successful this time around.