SkyTest® Preparation Software for Middle East Carrier Screenings is a comprehensive software preparation suite for pilot screenings hosted by Middle East and pan-Asian airlines. The software features 18 comprehensive training modules to prepare applicants for aptitude and psychometric tests they will be asked to take at the screening sites.

Emerging market carriers and Middle East airlines in particular are growing their fleets fast and report strong demands for experienced air crews and motivated flight students. The airlines offer attractive career prospects but will only consider applicants who meet their high employment requirements and qualification profiles.

Aptitude screening methods and psychometric tasks candidates will face in the assessment-centers of emerging market and Middle East airlines are similar to the admission tests used at esteemed flight schools, which have shown to be among the most complex in the global aviation industry and require a sound preparation.

Airlines and flight schools

SkyTest® Preparation Software for Middle East Carrier Screenings has been developed to provide applicants a solid training tool for the screenings at the following airlines / flight schools (among many others):

• Emirates
• Etihad
• Gulf Air
• Flydubai
• Kingfisher
• Oxford Aviation Training (e.g. British Airways, Jet2.com)
  
• Pilot Training College (Qatar Airways, Flybe, Air Astana, Nasair etc.)
• JetStar Asia
• Dragonair
• Screenings by the means of the COMPASS™ and SHL™ test batteries
• Copa Airlines
  
• FlyNiki Ab Initio Selection at AeronautX
  

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Content

SkyTest® Preparation Software for Middle East Carrier Screenings 3.0 includes the following training modules:

Pilot Aptitude Tests (prep modules for COMPASS™ Tests)

• Advanced Control Test
• Basic Control Test
• Memory Test
• Orientation Test
• Slalom Test
• Task Management Test

Sample test list and stats. On the right, there are several options for each module.

Scope of Software

Throughout all modules the training software maintains a didactic approach to hone preparation experience and outcome beyond a simulation of tasks. The features introduced with SkyTest® Preparation Software for Middle East Carrier Screenings include:

Training Modules

• Comprehensive test explanations and interactive First Steps demos to get a quick feeling for the test
• Several default difficulty levels for each training module
• Randomly generated tasks to avert recurring tasks
• Extensive custom settings options for each training module

Performance Statement

• Comprehensive performance analysis after each training session
• Feedback on individual aspects of tests
• Performance graphs to illustrate performance developments in tasks

Stat

• Stat tool with graphs to illustrate long-term performance development
• Avg. performance graphs to benchmark your performance against
• Save test results, settings and performance graphs for each test sessions to compare them later

SkyTest® Training Assistant

• Guides you through the training modules to support an efficient time resourcing and maximize training outcome
• Takes your current performance level into consideration when suggesting the next training step for a sustained advancement of your performance
• Applies difficulty settings that reflect upon your current performance and outlines the next steps
• Puts emphasize on tests that returned a below-average performance
• Recognizes task aspects that caused you problems and puts more focus on these

SkyTest® Cloud (participation optional)

• Save your performance data on a SkyTest® server to restore your last training level in case of a re-installation of the software or exchange of the training computer
• Auto-sync your training levels if you use the software on several devices (like a notebook and a desktop PC)
• Benchmark your performance against anonymized pool performance stats from the SkyTest® user community
• Embedded boards to exchange information and messages with other software users
• Embedded support messaging client to approach the SkyTest® support staff

Training Assistant suggesting next module and its difficulty setup

System Requirements

Hardware:  1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, minimum of 100 MB storage capacity left, minimum screen resolution of 1024x600 pix, keyboard, mouse.

Software:  Microsoft® Windows XP®, Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Microsoft® Windows 7®, Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5™, DirectX 9.0c or higher.

Use of joystick, pedals and a headset is recommended but not required. Our online shop offers controllers and equipment for a realistic training experience.

Note

Training modules of SkyTest® software products are similar to the original tasks but not meant to simulate or reproduce actual tests. As this is a preparation product all modules were designed under the premises to deliver gradual performance enhancements in those ability domains identified crucial for a successful airline screening participation.