Gapan - Pilot Aptitude Assessment

[parris50]

Perhaps in the flight schools, most of the students are "high". I'm glad, in a way, that there is a good spread of results. Gives the whole thing much more value.

[High Wing Drifter]

G SXTY,

Thanks for that. Those statistics are reassuring. I still think the test's function is being mis-reported though.

[Tallbloke]

GAPAN Aptitude test February 17th

Now that I have the magical Class 1, I am off up to Cranwell next Thursday for the aptitude test.

Firstly, I live near Exeter and am driving up on the day, if there is anyone from nearby who wants a lift, please let me know.

Secondly, could someone tell me if I will get some kind "hard copy" of the conclusions of the assessment panel please. I have had a look through the GAPAN site but I could not see the answer there, I wonder if past examinees could advise me please.

[Footsie]

Hi Tallbloke

When I did the GAPAN about two years ago, I received a letter at the end grading my result. The two pilots debriefing you at the end of the day present this to you and then you discuss it.

Hope it goes well for you.

[Deano777]

Hi Tallbloke

Im off to Cranwell too on the 17th, I have booked a hotel for the night before, I didnt bl**dy realise you had to be there at 11am and not earlier, and as I live Nr Bristol a car share would have been ideal, I have contemplated canceling my hotel room but its paid for now
Anyway

See you there

Dean

[karanou]

Just returned from todays assessment, and I feel this has got to be the best value for money you can spend on the rocky road to a career in commercial aviation, and in my opinion well worth attending.

My particular debrief was with the current Master of the Guild which was enlightening and very helpful

The debrief alone has got to be worth the entrance fee

A good effort Gapan

K..

[High Wing Drifter]

The debrief alone has got to be worth the entrance fee

Agreed! My debrief was positive, realistic and the voice of actual independant and relevant experience. The trouble is it isn't until all the other professionals one meets along the way say the same thing that you actually realise how good the initial GAPAN debrief was!

[Spike001]

Gapan - Pilot Aptitude Assessment test..

Just wondering what does this test actually involve, as I'm planning on doing my ATPLs soon, so might be worth to do it?

Any info...

Cheers

[Deano777]

Spike

read this link

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I'll type my lowdown on it in a while, I attended GAPAN today

Dean

Actually

I cant really elaborate on what has already been typed in that post \

[Spike001]

Many thanks,

Exactly what I was after!

[esvdx]

One more piece of advise is to wear a suit.

The debriefs are with experienced ex/captains (mainly from BA) and they like to see a suit (I know this having not worn one!)

The aptitude tests are quite stressful but you can remove tie / your jacket to be comfortable if you think that will be helpful.

Regards

esvdx

[Tallbloke]

I have to say that I did not feel disadvantaged not wearing a suit, and my interviewers did not seem to be any the less forcoming, positive and friendly because of it.

The flipside is that for most of us, the sort of flying we aspire to involves wearing a uniform, so if you do feel uncomfortable in anything more than flip flops and a thong, it may not be so kindly looked upon. Wear something you are comfortable in though, some people obviously had not worn a suit for a very long time before yesterday, and many others could not do up a tie. It is very easy to look very scruffy in a suit!

I think the key thing to remember is to enjoy the tests. They are hard work (I was shattered after the aptitude test section and was glad of a break before the review section) and keep in mind what you want from the experience. The assessors are very honest and more than willing to give advice, which for me was the most beneficial part of the whole day.

Oh, and by the way, on the letter of invitation that I received from the Guild, the last paragraph begins

There are no meal facilities but a drinks machine is available and snacks may be purchased at the shop on the main road opposite the Guardroom

So to avoid any disappointment, make sure you either take something with you or eat beforehand.

[High Wing Drifter]

One more piece of advise is to wear a suit.

My advice is do not feel that you must be anything. Make sure you are relaxed. If you think wearing a suit helps then by all means. The tests are completely objective. Even if you turned up as a Goth you would still score the same

[Blinkz]

GAPAN isn't actually of any real use, its just peace of mind that they think that you have what it takes to pass a flying course.

I think FTE Jerez accept the test to go on their course.

[Tallbloke]

The purpose is to test your aptitude. They will let you know whether or not they feel you would make a pilot, simple as that. It is not compulsory, but at £150, it is perhaps the cheapest bit of gaining your CPL/IR. Personally I think it was money well spent.

[High Wing Drifter]

A good score can only help convince HSBC you are a good bet.

Not only that, but apparently, some airlines view a good score favourably...just don't quote me on that; if memory serves me well, I think Scroggs said as much too.

[zorrotfb]

GAPAN Tests

FWIU these are similar in some repects to the RAF aptitude tests.

I first sat the RAF tests for a Flying Scholarship in which I was graded A and received the scholarship, they may have a differing scoring system now.

I then sat the full battery of tests for pilot/nav, 6 hours compared to the 2 or so for the scholarship and passed again.

Are these tests required or even looked at by potential employers or are they some sort of benchmark for one to go by before shelling out loads of moolah on professional training ?

If the former would RAF results count in lieu of a GAPAN score ?

[zorrotfb]

OK well has anyone done these tests and subsequently been asked by an employer either during or at pre-interview stage for any kind of result verification ?

From what I can see these tests are basically so that the individual can see if they are suitable for training or otherwise.

[sensible2k4]

flyer show and gapan tests

Hi, I was at the Flyer Show yesterday. I tried the GAPAN test that they had, and was wondering what score on that would roughly relate to being able to getting a High mark in the real thing?



Once again it was a great show

[Wazzoo]

ummm, probably not quantifiable I guess. They only had a few tests there to give you a feel for things.

Short of saying a high mark at the exhibition indicates a high mark when you actually take the test I guess go more on the reaction of the guy supervising you. Did he say..ok..you did ok on that..struggled a bit on that. Or did he say..oh..you did well on that, better than most on those..etc!

You can always shell out £170 at take the full tests up at Cranwell if you want before apply properly.