CHC Interview - WOMBAT TEST
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CHC Interview - WOMBAT TEST
I have an interview with CHC. My question is: Has anybody on this forum taken the WOMBAT TEST. If so, could you shed some light on how it was.
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I have a vague recollection of the old WOMBAT test that we used to run.
In short, you are in control of two joysticks operating in a single plane each. You are tasked with keeping a dot in the centre of a polygon. Either the dot or the polygon move about randomly and trend in different directions... which you correct for using the sticks. You can engage an autopilot to have the computer track it for you once its within tolerance. This gives you an opportunity to conduct the other tasks that are required. I recall number sequences, spatial manipulation of 2D representations or 3D objects and response time tasks. All the while in the background the autopilot becomes more and more unstable. I think you have to check back preiodically as there may not be any warning that the AP has decoupled... anyway, the point is to push you hard on the single channel switching thing and testing that you dont become fixated heavily on a single task.
Its a long test... maybe over two hours once you have read the instructions etc. I would suggest strongly that you do take the 45 minutes at the start to thoroughly READ the instructions. When candidates failed, it was always because of a little over confidence. It is a deceptively easy test but there are tricks that you will only pick up with a careful analysis of the instructions.
Otherwise, be yourself, dress neatly, do a little research, be humble and accomodating and you should be fine. All the very best of luck and one day you might be able to work for a proper offshore company like Bristow
In short, you are in control of two joysticks operating in a single plane each. You are tasked with keeping a dot in the centre of a polygon. Either the dot or the polygon move about randomly and trend in different directions... which you correct for using the sticks. You can engage an autopilot to have the computer track it for you once its within tolerance. This gives you an opportunity to conduct the other tasks that are required. I recall number sequences, spatial manipulation of 2D representations or 3D objects and response time tasks. All the while in the background the autopilot becomes more and more unstable. I think you have to check back preiodically as there may not be any warning that the AP has decoupled... anyway, the point is to push you hard on the single channel switching thing and testing that you dont become fixated heavily on a single task.
Its a long test... maybe over two hours once you have read the instructions etc. I would suggest strongly that you do take the 45 minutes at the start to thoroughly READ the instructions. When candidates failed, it was always because of a little over confidence. It is a deceptively easy test but there are tricks that you will only pick up with a careful analysis of the instructions.
Otherwise, be yourself, dress neatly, do a little research, be humble and accomodating and you should be fine. All the very best of luck and one day you might be able to work for a proper offshore company like Bristow
'pies; I thought it was the Weapon Of Magnesium Battalion Anti Tank!
A 120mm bazooka like gun with a massive sound. Hence "she bangs like a belt-fed WOMBAT"
Or one can simply use Google; www.aero.ca/e_W-Presentation.html
A 120mm bazooka like gun with a massive sound. Hence "she bangs like a belt-fed WOMBAT"
Or one can simply use Google; www.aero.ca/e_W-Presentation.html
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I think they just started with WOMBAT. They claim it is a very important element of the recruiting process. Do or die I guess.
I checked out the wombat web site, 90 to 120 minutes seems like a long time to be over tasked. When I am on a flight I don't normally look at 3D puzzles and play number games to gain bonus points.
I checked out the wombat web site, 90 to 120 minutes seems like a long time to be over tasked. When I am on a flight I don't normally look at 3D puzzles and play number games to gain bonus points.
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"If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?"
This is the more normal type of question you might be asked during the interview process. Then we all hug at the end!
This is the more normal type of question you might be asked during the interview process. Then we all hug at the end!
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Is this for CHC in Australia? They have Wombats there. Otherwise if it's for CHC Africa brush up on maple syrup production, mixing of milkshakes and make sure you know all the words to YMCA 
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"If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?"
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http://www.hp-lexicon.org/wizworld/w...2comments.html
Hmm found this link to the WOMBAT test , are CHC recruiting in mythical places now ?.
Hmm found this link to the WOMBAT test , are CHC recruiting in mythical places now ?.
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CHC Wombat - any information
Hey Folks - anyone have any feedback on this test..? I've heard it's part of the recruiting process and as they're currently advertising for pilots I'd like to get an idea of what's in store if I apply..?
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Wombats falling out of plane trees!
Aw heck, mates - I'm a goner.... I keep getting the gum on me shoes and then fall over trying to get the gum off me shoes.... THAT must be the wombat part!!! Back to the yard and the 'ute for me, the mrs will be stoked!!