Train for the COMPASS pilot aptitude tests.

What is the COMPASS?

The COMPASS (Computerized Pilot Aptitude Screening System) is a series of psychotechnical and psychomotor tests designed by the EPST company (European Pilot Selection & Training). EPST specializes in airline pilot selection. COMPASS tests are varied and aim to assess the candidate's cognitive abilities in order to anticipate their likelihood of training success or their adaptability to a new airline's procedures. COMPASS tests are among the most used around the world. Note that 2 versions of COMPASS tests coexist. One version is designed for ab-initio pilots and only includes the COMPASS - Basic coordination test while the version for experienced pilots only includes the COMPASS - Coordination test.

Which schools or airline companies use the COMPASS tests?

Here is a non-exhaustive list of companies or flight training schools that use the COMPASS tests to scrutinize and select pilot applicants:

→ Emirates, Susi Air, Copa Airlines, Jetstar Asia, Air Astana, SpiceJet, Jet Airways, Baltic Aviation Academy, OSM Aviation Academy, Virgin Australia, Aviation Australia, Smartwings & Travel Service, AFTA Atlantic Flight Training Academy, BFS (Belgian Flight School), Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Transat (Ascension Academy cadet program), Air Inuit, Aeromexico, Flair Airlines, Kalitta Air, Wizz Air, Swiss Flight Services, AIS Flight Academy (Netherlands), IFA International Flight Academy (Portugal), Akasa Air (SkyCadet cadet program), Airbus cadets and cadets Transavia (NL).
⚠ In Nepal, the civil aviation authority (CAAN) now requires the COMPASS tests from every applicant intending to undertake CPL training abroad.

If you happen to take the COMPASS in another company or flight school that is not listed above or if one of these companies doesn't ask for the COMPASS anymore, please contact us and we will update the list above.

Why do I have to take the COMPASS tests?

If you are about to take the COMPASS tests, you are certainly applying either at a flight school for a cadet program, or for a pilot job at an airline company. So it is relevant to question your ability to carry out such training or to cope with your new employer's standards. A selection or hiring decision often represents a high financial and personal investment.
The COMPASS's goal is to correlate the difficulties you may encounter during your training with any cognitive shortcomings detected through these tests. However, keep in mind that your test results are only statistically true and that many candidates who are now pilots failed these tests in the past. Never read aptitude test results as a foolproof or conclusive verdict!

Should I train before taking the COMPASS tests?

If on the one hand, psychometric tests were originally designed to statistically anticipate difficulties during training, on the other hand they appear to be an inexpensive and easy way to sort a large number of pilot applicants. The aptitude tests hence tend to turn into an eliminatory competition rather than just a selection stage. Besides, the success thresholds are not fixed but may vary up and down depending on the current pilot needs. Lastly, internet has democratised access to aptitude test preparation. To pass the COMPASS tests, we recommend that you train well ahead of the assessment to improve your cognitive potential and to maximise your chances of success!

Using Pilotest to ace the COMPASS tests

We have designed ultra-realistic tests to reproduce as closely as possible the conditions of your upcoming selection. Furthermore, after each test, your result is given not only as a standard mark (%) but also as a stanine ranking which symbolizes your position relative to other Pilotest users. Since the vast majority of pilots use Pilotest, this stanine rank is all the more accurate, giving you a good idea of your performance!