Anyone know what was in the BQ tests?
usually the operators pick from a bunch of different tests, not all from eg sky test.

I did the bq for Eurowings years ago and fell 1 question short on the atpl questions.

does dhl Austria include ATPL questions aswell ? ( worst part for anyone not straight out of flight school )

also do you guys know if they do the tests from home due to covid?

December used to be on line.
ATPL questions incl. 30 of them. Maths and memory exercises, the worst for me.

jesus , time to brush up on atpl.

What I’ve heard is, is that it’s a test on averages. So if your score is higher than average, you pass. The average on ATPL can be lower due to the fact that loads of people have been working since flight school and the knowledge of the theory isn’t as good as during flight training. Not too much to worry!

Thank you , that alleviates some pressure.

anyone else that’s been to bq and can share some info, would be highly appreciated.

And for the older guys: what the hell is BQ?

Basic Qualification. In my opinion it’s not “Basic Qualification” but more directed towards “Are you not incompetent”. They test numerous things regarding Memory, English, Maths and Spacial Orientation. Approximately 8 to 10 different tests over a span of 3-4 hours.

Wow, what will they think of next? Is that standardised across the industry?

It is part of the psychological assessment which is an EASA requirement since Feb. 2021.

i don’t fully believe this is part of the mandatory psychological assessment that is required. You are referring to the mandatory psychological assessment which should be performed by a certified psychologist. This wil be done during the interview, if I’m correct. These are just some tests they do to see if you have “skills” that are coupled to flying.

This is what is required in the psychological assessment, I assume some of it is done in the BQ, but I don't know what the BQ contains.
It might be done at a later stage, but its not just the interview, it usually contains some group exercises, mathematic calculations and a few other tests.

1. Cognitive abilities
2. Personality traits
3. Operational and professional competencies
4. Social competences in accordance with crew resource management principles

In the past , if you had previously passed the BQ stage of an assessment, the result remained valid for any future applications . Not sure if Interpersonal are still doing that.

Anybody who has passed BQ and heard about further rounds already?

Well my question has anyone been invited to Bq after new year ? Afaik they are looking now and deciding who to bring in for the bq. I would be surprised if people are already beyond BQ.

i know people who have been invited and have completed it as well ( and passed ) assessments ongoing every week (Tuesday and Thursday).

I received two weeks ago the email that I meet all the requirements and they will be deciding in the coming weeks who will be invited for the BQ. Still no date for my assessment and no idea yet how it proceeds after the BQ though...

interesting, I haven’t had any email after the one at the end of Jan saying I fit the bill and they will decide whom to invite in the coming weeks.

I hope they aren’t done inviting.

do you know from these people who attended the BQ if it’s done from home ? If not where is the assessment ?

Until December BQ was done at home.
And yes they are still calling people for the BQ assessment.

I did BQ, also online and other friends/colleagues of mine are doing so in the coming days. Recruitment is ongoing if I’m correct. However, am not sure if the amount of pilots they’re looking for.

total radio silence for me , did you do it from home and what was included?