About the Assessment
Interested in becoming a pilot?
The first step is to complete the ADAPT© pre-screening tool.
This online assessment tool has been developed by UK-based company Symbiotics. It is provided by ATTTO (the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation) and is the standard pre-selection tool for anyone wanting to apply for government funded sub-degree pilot training in New Zealand.
From 1 January 2012, anyone wishing to enrol in the New Zealand Diplomas in Aviation (Aeroplane and Helicopter) through a New Zealand flight training provider must complete this assessment. It is also a requirement for those wishing to apply for the Massey University School of Aviation Bachelor of Aviation degree programme.
The online assessment tests whether you have the physical skills and personality to be a successful pilot. The test involves completing a personality questionnaire and a flight simulation task. It will take about 10 minutes to complete.
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Why do I need to do this test?
This pre-screening assessment is a requirement for all trainees enrolling in a New Zealand Diploma of Aviation (Aeroplane or Helicopter) or the Massey University Bachelor of Aviation programme. When you apply to enrol at a flight training school that teaches these qualifications, you will be asked to submit a copy of your ADAPT© results report.
This test is an internationally-recognised tool for assessing if people have the abilities required to become pilots. Working as a pilot is not for everyone – training is difficult and expensive, and a career as a pilot can be stressful and demanding. This test will help you and your flight training school identify your chance of success before you begin training.
Does this test guarantee me a place at the flight school?
This assessment does not guarantee that you will be accepted into a pilot training course. It is only an initial assessment of your ability to complete training and become a pilot. It will help the flight training school identify whether you are a suitable trainee, but you will also be required to meet other requirements. Every flight training school has its own selection criteria. You may be required to sit further aptitude tests or have an interview with someone at the training school.
What does it cost?
It costs $70 plus GST ($80.50 including GST) to sit the online assessment. You will be asked to pay online by credit card before you can access the test.
How does the test work?
Once your payment has been accepted, you will be provided with a unique license code. This will also be emailed to you. When you are ready to sit the test, you can log in using this license code. Please note you can stop and start the test at any time, but your license code will expire once you have completed the test.
Full instructions for the assessment will be provided once you have logged in. You will be briefed on all stages of the assessment as you progress.
What do I need to have to sit the test?
To sit the test you will need to use a computer with broadband internet access, sound and a web-cam.
The web-cam is required to ensure people who apply for flight training schools sit this test themselves. The pre-screening tool will take still images of the person taking the test at various times. These images will be compared with the identification provided by applicants when they apply for enrolment at a flight training school, to verify that the person who took the test is the same person applying for enrolment.
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What results will I get?
When you have completed the test you will receive a copy of a report that gives the results of your personality assessment and physical assessment. It will give an overall result that tells you whether or not you are well-suited to becoming a pilot. Results will be emailed with in 24 hours (or next business day if completed over a weekend/public holiday) of completing the test.
You can choose to send a copy of this report directly to one of the flight training schools listed on this website. Please note that a copy of this report will also be retained by ATTTO and may be released to flight training schools on request. Check all the Terms and Conditions.
What if I fail the test?
This is not a pass/fail test, but your overall result may indicate that you are not well-suited for a career as a pilot. You can still choose to apply to a flight training school. It will be their decision as to whether or not they select you for training, based on this test and their own selection processes.
However, if your result is poor, you may want to consider other career pathways in the aviation sector. There are a huge range of exciting career options on offer, from air traffic controllers to aeronautical engineers and ground operations staff. Explore the Visual Career Mapper to find out more about aviation career pathways.
If you believe the test was inaccurate because you were distracted or for any other reason, you can choose to re-sit it. You will be charged the full cost each time you sit the test. For this reason, please make sure you take the test in a place that is quite and free from distractions.
What preparation do I need to do?
There is no preparation required for the test. It is a test of your natural ability to learn and process information. All of the information you need will be provided when you do the test.
