International candidates which apply to professional flight training courses such as those offered by FTE Jerez are required to prove their proficiency in the English Language, either by producing ELP (English Language Proficiency) certification or by undertaking the in-house test of English Language.

The in-house assessment of English Language conducted by this flight training organisation comprises the following areas of testing:

• Grammar
• Evaluates your knowledge and application of proper English grammatical structures, such as how to construct sentences and use verb tenses correctly.
• Vocabulary
• Assesses your breadth of knowledge when it comes to understanding the meanings of English words and using them appropriately in context.
• Use of English
• Tests your proficiency in employing various English language skills, such as paraphrasing statements, transforming sentences, and identifying and correcting errors.
• Reading
• Measures your ability to comprehend, interpret, and analyse written English passages that cover a range of topics and complexity levels.
• Listening
• Evaluates your capacity to understand spoken English, including your skills in identifying the main ideas, extracting specific details, and recognising the intentions of the speakers in audio recordings.
• Oral Examination
• Assesses your ability to speak English fluently and effectively, evaluating factors such as pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary, grammar, as well as your overall communicative competence in verbal interactions.

Testing of Grammar, Vocabulary, Use of English, Reading and Listening is completed by way of an online assessment, and the Oral Examination is undertaken by video call.

To prepare effectively for this part of the FTE Jerez selection process, it is recommended to use those activities contained within the English Language section of our software, and to engage with our unique Attention activity, to aid in preparation for your Oral Examination.

This section within our software provides preparation for Grammar, Idioms, Spelling, Synonyms and Vocabulary, ensuring that you'll be ready to face your English Language Test.

It is also recommended that you use our software to establish a Target specific to this skill to be achieved prior to undertaking evaluation.

This flight training organisation incorporates in-house theoretical testing of Maths, Physics, Numerical Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning abilities of candidates which embark on their selection process, requiring successful completion of these assessments prior to progression to the next stage.

The purpose of this part of the FTE Jerez selection process is to assess whether the applicant has the required abilities to successfully complete a professional flight training course, particularly that element of ground-based theoretical training, with this organisation, whilst also evaluating their aptitude to fulfil the role of a professional pilot.

The in-house assessment of English Language conducted by this flight training organisation comprises the following areas of testing:

• Maths
• The assessment of maths incorporates questioning on Complex Operation, Powers, Roots, Index Laws, Algebra, Ratios, Percentages, Trigonometry and Circles.
• Physics
• The assessment of physics incorporates questioning on Electricity, Ohm's Law, Pressure, Work, Light and Waves.
• Numerical Reasoning
• Evaluates aptitude for working with numbers, ability to interpret and analyse quantitative data, and capacity to apply logical reasoning to numerical information.
• Verbal Reasoning
• Assesses proficiency in understanding and working with written language, including skills in comprehending complex ideas, drawing logical conclusions, and making inferences from given information.

This flight training organisation encourages prospective applicants to prepare thoroughly prior to undertaking this part of the selection process.

Our software provides realistic simulations of this assessment contained within a section dedicated to FTE Jerez to enable thorough preparation prior to the undertaking of this part of the selection process.

Additionally, our software also incorporates sections dedicated to the improvement of Maths, Science, Numerical Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning with each comprising a wealth of questioning that provides realistic simulations of the above areas of testing.

To further your preparation, you may also use our software to establish Targets to be achieved prior to undertaking this part of the selection process.

Shown below are depictions of the preparation material provided within our software for this part of the FTE Jerez selection process:

Computerised pilot assessments (often also referred to as 'Computerised Pilot Aptitude Tests') are those assessments designed to evaluate the competencies required of a professional pilot and typically take the form of a series of separate tests (known as a 'Test Battery') undertaken either on-site at a facility, or remotely using a desktop or laptop computer.

These assessments differ from other types of aptitude tests used in other industries, typically aiming to evaluate competencies (or skills) such as Multi-Tasking, Motor Skills, Reaction Time, Spatial Awareness and Memory Recall.

Evaluation of the above competencies is often achieved using a variety of different methods and mechanisms - for example, memory recall may be assessed with a task to memorise and recall information displayed on screen, whereas multi-tasking may be evaluated by asking the candidate to perform multiple concurrent tasks using a keyboard and mouse, or motor skills may be appraised by asking the candidate to center a ball within a targeted area using a joystick.

In some cases, the candidate may be required to undertake two attempts of each test, or to undergo a Verification Test some time after completing their original pilot assessment.

On completion of assessment, a candidate's score may be compared to that of other candidates who have previously undertaken the assessment (known as Norm-Referencing) or, their scoring may be assessed against a defined criteria or pass mark (known as Criterion-Referencing).

FTE Jerez incorporate a computerised pilot assessment produced by Aon (Cut-E) in to their selection process.

This pilot assessment is undertaken remotely, completed by the applicant in their web browser in the comfort of their own home.

In particular, this assessment is constructed of a Test Battery which can include modules referred to as Complex Control, Ability to Concentrate, Sense of Direction and Deductive Reasoning amongst others.

Shown below are depictions of those modules incorporated in to Aon (Cut-E) pilot assessments:

To prepare effectively for this part of the FTE Jerez selection process, it is recommended to both familiarise yourself with the methods and mechanisms employed, and to improve those competencies which are evaluated, in the Aon (Cut-E) computerised pilot assessment.

Our software provides realistic simulations of this assessment contained within a section dedicated to FTE Jerez, accompanied by Explainer Videos, Visual Walkthroughs as well as the provision of detailed feedback regarding your Performance, and how it compares with other applicants.

To further your preparation, it is also recommended to create a Preparation Strategy specific to this assessment using the CoPilot Wizard and establish Targets to be achieved prior to undertaking evaluation.

A competency-based Interview is a type of interview that permits an individual or organisation evaluating the applicant to quickly and easily assess the candidate's abilities, attitudes and personality.

During the assessment of pilot candidates, due to the competitive nature of the profession and subsequent high numbers of applicants, competency-based interviews are heavily employed.

In a competency-based interview, a series of questioning is used that enables the candidate to demonstrate their experiences and actions which indicate abilities, attitudes and personality which may be suitable for the role that they're applying for - e.g. a position within a cadet scheme, or as a First Officer in an airline.

In flight training organisations such as FTE Jerez, these types of interviews are often employed due to the candidate's lack of role-related experience.

Due to their lack of role-related experience, these interviews provide the candidate with an opportunity to demonstrate how they have approached situations, pursuant to their attitudes and personality, or utilised their abilities to identify and resolve problems in the past.

When demonstrating their abilities, attitudes and personality, the individual or organisation evaluating the applicant may then easily assess their suitability for the role of a professional pilot, or in this case, to embark on a training program with the flight training organisation.

When assessing applicants for their professional flight training courses, a flight training organisation like FTE Jerez may choose to incorporate questioning on the following competencies in their competency-based interview:

• Aviation Knowledge
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making
• Motivation and Commitment
• Communication and Teamwork

Questions that may be asked during a competency-based interview which can help an applicant to demonstrate their competencies in the above areas can include:

When preparing for a competency-based interview within any industry, the most commonly offered advice is to utilise the STAR Technique, which is a method of constructing and articulating a response that satisfies the questioning posed to the applicant.

The STAR Technique aids in structuring responses to competency-based interview questions, and consists of the following structure:

• Situation
• Task
• Action
• Result

Each of the four parts of this structure enable applicants to provide an answer which satisfies a question posed, helping them to effectively and easily demonstrate their abilities using a real-world example.

Below is an example of how the STAR Technique may be used to answer a question posed in a competency-based interview.