Pilot Aptitude Test to Hire Suitable Candidates for the Aviation Industry
Pilot aptitude test helps you hire the best candidates for the specific profile of an aviation pilot by holistically measuring the behavioral attributes and cognitive abilities required for this role.
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Psychometric,Aptitude
0-2 years
Moderate
80 Minutes
154 Questions
Pilots/ Pilots trainees
English UAE, Mexico Spanish, English Global, English Philippines, English India, Spanish, Portuguese
Inside This Assessment
Due to the risky nature of the job, it is imperative to assess an individual’s personality and deduce if he/she fits into the role of a pilot. Mercer| Mettl's pilot aptitude test is one such tool created to evaluate and qualify candidates for the specific profile of an aviation pilot. In addition, it helps you identify the behavioral attributes and cognitive abilities required by a person taking up this role, to perform the job.
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Competency Under Scanner
Cognitive Competencies
Behavioral Competencies
Competencies:
Demonstrating the ability to critically assess situations to identify assumptions, draw inferences and evaluate arguments and select a course of action among several alternative possibilities.
Demonstrating the ability to understand, comprehend and convey messages to be delivered effectively in a precise manner with clarity by formulating grammatically correct sentences.
Demonstrating the ability to analyse information, detect patterns and relationships, and solve complex and intangible problems and to perform well in a new/novel situation.
Demonstrating thoroughness and accuracy in accomplishing a task and also capturing every minute detail, anywhere, at any point of time.
Demonstrating the ability to create a mental image of an object in order to reach a certain conclusion.
Competencies:
The ability to interact with crew members/ATCs, face to face by voice, media or written mode to manage air traffic.
The ability to be driven by a sense of duty and commitment to one’s work leading to awareness of the processes and systems governing the organization.
The tendency to lead a group of people by consistently inspiring them to work together, assisting them where necessary and timely resolving conflicts.
The ability to perform a job in a manner that minimizes hazards to oneself, others, and the environment. It also indicates one's ability to maintain a physical and psychological work environment that contributes to the well-being of others.
The ability to maintain a rational and objective demeanour when faced with stressful or emotional situations- a measure of self-composure in a difficult situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What if a person takes a test in a socially desirable manner or manipulates or fakes the responses?
We have taken all necessary steps to reduce the possibility of test takers trying to present themselves in a socially desirable manner. For example, the test follows a ‘semantic differential’ format, which makes it hard to ‘guess’ the appropriate response. Additionally, the items are presented in a format that requires one to consciously think about one's preferences and then choose a more ‘desirable’ statement. The tool also identifies specific patterns of the responses and can indicate if candidates attempt to respond dishonestly.
2. Can we determine the appropriate levels of behaviors required for a specific job role in an organization?
We have taken all necessary steps to reduce the possibility of test takers trying to present themselves in a socially desirable manner. For example, the test follows a ‘semantic differential’ format, which makes it hard to ‘guess’ the appropriate response. Additionally, the items are presented in a format that requires one to consciously think about one's preferences and then choose a more ‘desirable’ statement. The tool also identifies specific patterns of the responses and can indicate if candidates attempt to respond dishonestly.
3. Will your assessment score candidates who are applying for jobs appropriately?
We have taken all necessary steps to reduce the possibility of test takers trying to present themselves in a socially desirable manner. For example, the test follows a ‘semantic differential’ format, which makes it hard to ‘guess’ the appropriate response. Additionally, the items are presented in a format that requires one to consciously think about one's preferences and then choose a more ‘desirable’ statement. The tool also identifies specific patterns of the responses and can indicate if candidates attempt to respond dishonestly.
4. Can you map an organization's competency framework to your assessments?
We have taken all necessary steps to reduce the possibility of test takers trying to present themselves in a socially desirable manner. For example, the test follows a ‘semantic differential’ format, which makes it hard to ‘guess’ the appropriate response. Additionally, the items are presented in a format that requires one to consciously think about one's preferences and then choose a more ‘desirable’ statement. The tool also identifies specific patterns of the responses and can indicate if candidates attempt to respond dishonestly.
5. How do we determine the thresholds for the proficiency levels for a norm group?
We have taken all necessary steps to reduce the possibility of test takers trying to present themselves in a socially desirable manner. For example, the test follows a ‘semantic differential’ format, which makes it hard to ‘guess’ the appropriate response. Additionally, the items are presented in a format that requires one to consciously think about one's preferences and then choose a more ‘desirable’ statement. The tool also identifies specific patterns of the responses and can indicate if candidates attempt to respond dishonestly.
6. How have norms been decided for MPP?
The data obtained from the sample used during tool development have been used to determine the norms for various behaviors. Additionally, the norms are being re-calculated periodically basis new data that is collected to ensure that they stay relevant and provide the most accurate information about a candidate. However, we can further determine the norms relevant for your organization through a validation exercise. Please write to us for further details.
7. What if the reports generated for the psychometric assessments differ from the actual behavior, attitude or aptitude of the person?
We have taken all necessary steps to reduce the possibility of test takers trying to present themselves in a socially desirable manner. For example, the test follows a ‘semantic differential’ format, which makes it hard to ‘guess’ the appropriate response. Additionally, the items are presented in a format that requires one to consciously think about one's preferences and then choose a more ‘desirable’ statement. The tool also identifies specific patterns of the responses and can indicate if candidates attempt to respond dishonestly.
