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GolfKilo 30th Aug 2023 22:06


Originally Posted by bafaka (Post 11494308)
Hi all,

I am considering the WizzAir Pilot Academy. I read that the recruitment consists of 2 days.
  • Day 1:
    • Stage 1: Pilot aptitude test
    • Stage 2: Psychological assessment test
  • Day 2:
    • Stage 3: Group exercise
    • Stage 4: Personal interview
I wonder if anyone who have done the recruitment before could tell me what the PILOT APTITUDE TEST consist of? I read a lot of people talking about other types of test (mental arithmetic, ATPL knowledge test, stimulator assessment, etc) - not sure if those are included in the pilot aptitude test.

Another question I have and would appreciate an answer on is that I have been looking at difference test packages that you can buy to practice prior to recruitment event. The problem is there are so many, and I cannot tell which one to go for. According to WizzAir,

'The beneficial feature of the Wizz Air approved pilot aptitude test (TestAir) is that candidates can make preparation for it. Its training module designed for four home practices before final supervised test at the recruitment event.'

How can I purchase TestAir prep course/training modules? Has anyone tried it before? Do you recommend it?

Thanks in advance!

The aptitude test consists of several tasks. I had 20 in total during my assessment, including spacial orientation, short-term memory, perceptiveness, math, physics, English, etc. ATPL questions and sim check doesn't apply for WAPA candidates only for direct entry F/O's, Cpt's and Cadet level candidates (those who got all licences, but no experience)

Keep in mind that preparation for TestAir that you get from Wizz consists only of 6 items from aptitude test and some of them are easier then actual test. You can check the website of TestAir360. I saw they are offering some preparation packages, but have now idea is it the same you would get from Wizz after passing the initial screening or something more.

Isidora 1st Sep 2023 17:39

Hey Luka,
Could you contact me as well regarding the material they sent you for the assessment? My knowledge is also quite rusty and I would like to try preparing in advance, cause I doubt 1 month would be enough.
I am also not able to send you message here, because this is my first post.
This is my contact +97450182641
Or [email protected]
Hvala 😊

cherryeagle 6th Sep 2023 12:18

Hi guys I was just wondering how long it took for people to get a response after doing the online assessment on testair360? I did it about 3 weeks ago now and I haven't received an email nor does it say anything on the Wizz career website. I need a response cause idk whether to just start training solo now or wait for the response. Thanks Piotr.

cherryeagle 7th Sep 2023 10:53


Originally Posted by cherryeagle (Post 11498139)
Hi guys I was just wondering how long it took for people to get a response after doing the online assessment on testair360? I did it about 3 weeks ago now and I haven't received an email nor does it say anything on the Wizz career website. I need a response cause idk whether to just start training solo now or wait for the response. Thanks Piotr.

update: I got an email from WAPA literally a few hours after posting this saying I passed phase 1

Atram 8th Sep 2023 12:26


Originally Posted by cherryeagle (Post 11498635)
update: I got an email from WAPA literally a few hours after posting this saying I passed phase 1

Many congrats to you!
How was the test, can you tell a bit about it and share you experience? Do you have a degree in science or not and how much did you actually prepare for this test?

cherryeagle 9th Sep 2023 21:24

The test is long, took me about 4 hours in total to complete. You get two 20 minute breaks in between though. The test is harder than the practice tests you are provided with. One thing that threw me off was the mental arithmetic section, since the questions were given audibly, not in text, which made it quite hard (for me at least). I do not have a degree in science, just high school maths and physics knowledge. From what I can remember the physics questions had suvat equations, specific heat capacity, moments, etc. You are allowed a calculator and paper for the maths and physics sections. Mathematics mainly involved basic trigonometry knowledge, algebra (the most complex thing I remember seeing was that you had to rearrange a trig equation and you had to know sin/cos = tan). The rest was fine. The English test was easy for me since I speak it almost natively, however it's not too bad, you just have to be good at English grammar. Hope this helps!

Atram 10th Sep 2023 09:41


Originally Posted by cherryeagle (Post 11499970)
The test is long, took me about 4 hours in total to complete. You get two 20 minute breaks in between though. The test is harder than the practice tests you are provided with. One thing that threw me off was the mental arithmetic section, since the questions were given audibly, not in text, which made it quite hard (for me at least). I do not have a degree in science, just high school maths and physics knowledge. From what I can remember the physics questions had suvat equations, specific heat capacity, moments, etc. You are allowed a calculator and paper for the maths and physics sections. Mathematics mainly involved basic trigonometry knowledge, algebra (the most complex thing I remember seeing was that you had to rearrange a trig equation and you had to know sin/cos = tan). The rest was fine. The English test was easy for me since I speak it almost natively, however it's not too bad, you just have to be good at English grammar. Hope this helps!

Thank you for this very useful information!

FlyingMammut 14th Sep 2023 14:02

New slots
 
Hy guys, does anyone has any idea when new slots are going to be available for the online test? I have been invited to book my slot one month ago…checking every day but it always said 0 slots available.

kguar 14th Sep 2023 21:47

Do they allow you to book your time? I read here in this thread that after you pay the testair360 fee you are given a specific date. Or they give you 30 days to sign up for a specific time or maybe you have 30 days to take it?

kguar 14th Sep 2023 21:52

Thanks for sharing! How big and complex were the calculations in mental math? Could you please give few examples?

milojkomkd 15th Sep 2023 13:56


Originally Posted by Luka123 (Post 11488128)
As I know, you should be able to start the training within 1 year. The test is not easy, it consists of 13 different modules, such as match, physics, English, Mental Arithmetic, hand-eye coordination etc. I bought a program on SkyTest (platform specialized for all kinds of pilot aptitude tests) and also on TheLatestPiltosJobs, but from my experience the SkyTest is a better option. I had 15 maths and 15 physics questions, starting with easier ones and ending with the more difficult ones. To be honest, the last few questions are not easy at all, but I believe that scripts that WizzAir has sent you are enough. Although the great majority of physics questions are solving problems, you should also focus on theory. All in all, the exam requires preparation, and the ability to quickly adapt and understand exercises you have never seen before, not even on Prep Exams as the modules are not the same.

Hey Luka thanks for your answer. I have a question with the new system if we take the test from home via the new way of TestAir360 you mentioned, what part of the test that covers, because on their website it still says it consist of 2 days which need to be in Budapest. If we pass it from home do we still need to go into Budapest or both the aptitude and psychological are done from home via the new way of testing. The other question I have is how are they checking if we don't use calculator for the mental arithmetic part do we need to have a webcam while we take the test or?

Also greetings from a neighbor in Macedonia :)

FlyingMammut 16th Sep 2023 07:54


Originally Posted by kguar (Post 11502967)
Do they allow you to book your time? I read here in this thread that after you pay the testair360 fee you are given a specific date. Or they give you 30 days to sign up for a specific time or maybe you have 30 days to take it?

don’t know how it works. They just emailed me saying that I have to book and that new slots will be available soon. The fact is that I got the mail one month ago and I was wondering if anyone has any idea about when new slots are going to be available.

milen.danev 16th Sep 2023 09:37

Hello ,
I will appreciate if someone send me script , materials that WizzAir sent for preparation. Please help me to start my preparation for the test.
[email protected]

SaTec 19th Sep 2023 08:31


Originally Posted by FlyingMammut (Post 11502758)
Hy guys, does anyone has any idea when new slots are going to be available for the online test? I have been invited to book my slot one month ago…checking every day but it always said 0 slots available.

When did you apply? I've been waiting for an invitation for the last two months. Thanks

benjg120 26th Sep 2023 15:36

I submitted my application on 22 sept 2023 and got the message "you have not been selected" three days later on 25 sept 2023. Which I find quite unusual because I meet all the requirements, have aeronautical degree, have aircraft engineer experience and am glider pilot.
Any one else who submitted recently who got accepted or have not been selected?
Cheers

Stefana 28th Sep 2023 04:32

Hi everyone!

I have my test scheduled end of October and after doing one of the practice tests on test360, I feel lost 😂 Is there a telegram group or any type of group that I can join or be added, to get more information from people that have done the new online test?

milojkomkd 28th Sep 2023 12:14


Originally Posted by Stefana (Post 11510409)
Hi everyone!

I have my test scheduled end of October and after doing one of the practice tests on test360, I feel lost 😂 Is there a telegram group or any type of group that I can join or be added, to get more information from people that have done the new online test?

Hey Stefana I have question is the test now done from home, and if yes which parts of it is it only the math/physics part or you have to do it again in Budapest in person if you pass. Can you please explain the testing process how it is done now.

straminal 29th Sep 2023 11:15

Hi everyone
 
I applied yesterday and today I received an email that I have been pre-selected, I was informed of the test that I have to take. Anyone knows or has any study material for the test? Thank you all in advance.

milojkomkd 30th Sep 2023 10:17


Originally Posted by straminal (Post 11511358)
I applied yesterday and today I received an email that I have been pre-selected, I was informed of the test that I have to take. Anyone knows or has any study material for the test? Thank you all in advance.

Physics and math is like the end of high school finishing test or an entry level exam at a technical university. I would suggest get your books from high school and study from them. Can you please tell me if the exam is online or in person and if its online which part of it are online



Oanasic 2nd Oct 2023 07:11

The same message
 

Originally Posted by benjg120 (Post 11509495)
I submitted my application on 22 sept 2023 and got the message "you have not been selected" three days later on 25 sept 2023. Which I find quite unusual because I meet all the requirements, have aeronautical degree, have aircraft engineer experience and am glider pilot.
Any one else who submitted recently who got accepted or have not been selected?
Cheers

I applied middle of September and after I press submit I instantly got the " you have not been selected" message. As you said, everything was ok in the application.
It will be very useful if somebody can give us more detail about this.
At the beginning I thought it's a bug and I waited for the confirmation mail that my application was received but was not the case. Now I think I am rejected but I don't know way....


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