New Delhi, April 25, 2020: Would you agree that for the last couple of months the words online, e-learning, e-training, distance support, etc., have become the cornerstone of living in quarantine? The basic outdoor activities have been limited up to several clicks and meetings via platforms enabling virtual communication.
But what about aviation? What about pilot training? What about pilots’ assessment? Is it over? Has the process been halted until aircraft are lifted from the ground?
Aviation is going through the unprecedented times, indeed. However, the industry is quickly adapting to new reality and new standards, where possible. For example, did you know that the planemaker Airbus has launched aircraft e-delivery process? Amazing transformations!
Meanwhile aviation education at a number of training centres has not been paused, especially in terms of theoretical preparation and assessment processes which are carried out online.
Online Pilot Assessment: What? How? Where?
For some training centres which adopted online assessment approaches prior to the crisis, it has already become a standard procedure.
The quarantine and global travel restrictions only contributed to online selection quicker becoming an effective and feasible service on the market. Not to omit the fact that it is also approved by regulatory bodies.
For example, BAA Training, one of the TOP 3 biggest independent training centres in Europe, has been holding candidates’ assessment online since 2019.
Now, in accordance with all the regulations and relevant approved processes, its team, led by Agne Novikiene, a Competence Centre Director, is further meeting new candidates and interacting with potential students in the virtual environment according to the reports published in aerotime.aero.
For the clear beginning, some of the most common questions & answers:
How Many Stages form the Online Assessment and How Long Does it Take to Complete the One?
The structure and duration of the online assessment are identical to the regular one carried out at a training centre. The whole assessment takes 4.5 hours and consists of the four following parts:
- cut-e cognitive abilities
- cut-e English
- cut-e personal traits, competencies
- interview with an assessment specialist.
What Does a Candidate Need to Have for the Online Assessment?
As the word ‘online’ suggests itself, first of all, a candidate needs a very good Internet connection and a computer to be able to connect, complete tests and contact with an assessment team representative.
Also one needs a camera, which should be active throughout the assessment (if a computer has an integrated camera – it would be perfectly enough).
Further keeping the topic of the key devices, a candidate needs a working computer mouse and headphones. Before the assessment, though, one will be provided with the full list of essential items.
How to Prepare for the Online Assessment?
The way of preparation for the online assessment is absolutely the same as for the regular assessment at the training centre. It is advisable to revise basics of maths, physics and English.
Also, a candidate can prepare by doing sample tests aimed at preparation for the assessment which are available on the Internet. A good preparation tool could be considered, for example, games simulating flights. These could help shape complex control or spacial orientation skills. Moreover, there are various applications which can help develop such abilities as logical thinking, etc.
Advantages of Online Assessment. What Are They?
Although the whole procedure is the same, tests are the same and methods are the same, there is one important aspect making online assessment a bit different from the one carried out at a training centre – a candidate can do this at any preferable location.
Particularly this difference provides a candidate with some substantial benefits. Benefits that could contribute to successful pass.
