Frequently asked questions

Our Student Pilot Assessment is designed for aspiring pilots applying to flight schools, airline cadet programmes, integrated ATPL courses, or modular flight training. It helps evaluate pilot suitability before making a significant investment in training.

Our Qualified Pilot Psychological Assessment is intended for licence-holding pilots who require a professional psychological evaluation for airline recruitment, operator requirements, or compliance with EASA CAT.GEN.MPA.175.

Both assessments include online aviation psychometric tests, personality and behavioural measures, and a consultation with an Aviation Psychologist.

The Student Pilot Assessment and the Qualified Pilot Psychological Assessment are priced at €490 per candidate.

The fee includes access to the online psychometric assessment platform, review of results by an Aviation Psychologist, a consultation session, a written report, and a completion certificate.

For airlines, operators, flight schools, and organisations requiring multiple assessments or bespoke assessment solutions, pricing is determined individually following an initial consultation. Please complete our contact form and a member of our team will be happy to discuss your requirements and provide a tailored quotation.

Once you submit your enquiry, our team will send you a secure Stripe payment link for the assessment fee (€490).

Stripe is a globally trusted payment platform used by millions of businesses worldwide, allowing you to pay securely using most major credit and debit cards.

Following payment confirmation, you will receive your assessment access details and instructions for the next steps.

Once your payment has been confirmed, our team will send:

• Your personal access code for the online assessment platform
• Instructions for completing the online psychometric tests
• Available dates for your consultation with an Aviation Psychologist

After completing the tests and consultation, you will receive your written report and completion certificate.

Once payment has been confirmed and assessment access has been issued, most candidates complete the online psychometric tests within 1–2 days at their own pace.

The consultation with an Aviation Psychologist typically lasts 20–30 minutes and is usually scheduled shortly afterwards.

In most cases, candidates receive their written report and completion certificate within a few business days following the consultation. The entire process is typically completed within one week, depending on candidate availability and scheduling.

Yes.

Our Qualified Pilot Psychological Assessment is designed to support compliance with EASA Regulation (EU) 2018/1042 and AMC.CAT.GEN.MPA.175 requirements relating to pilot psychological assessment.

Our Aviation Psychologists meet the qualification requirements specified under AMC.CAT.GEN.MPA.175. Candidates receive documentation that may be used as part of airline recruitment and operator compliance processes.

To learn more, read our EASA CAT.GEN.MPA.175 Explained article.

Psychological assessments have become an established component of pilot recruitment, selection, and safety management within many airlines and aviation organisations.

In Europe, EASA regulations require operators to ensure psychological assessment of flight crew before commencing line flying. Requirements may vary between operators, so candidates should always confirm the specific expectations of their airline.

All assessments are conducted and reviewed by qualified Aviation Psychologists with experience in pilot selection, psychological assessment, Human Factors, and aviation training environments.

Our team is led by Aleksandra Kapela, EAAP-accredited Aviation Psychologist, international speaker, author, and specialist in pilot assessment, Human Factors, crew wellbeing, and aviation psychology.

Our team includes Aviation Psychologists accredited by, or working in accordance with standards recognised by, the European Association for Aviation Psychology (EAAP).

We work with pilots, flight schools, airlines, and aviation organisations across Europe and internationally.

Yes.

All assessments include a professional written report and a completion certificate. These documents may be presented to airlines, operators, flight schools, or training organisations where required.

Pilot psychological assessments are rarely a simple pass-or-fail exercise.

The purpose of the assessment is to evaluate strengths, development areas, behavioural tendencies, and suitability for a specific training or operational environment.

Where relevant, we provide developmental feedback to help candidates understand and strengthen areas that may benefit from further development.

Final recruitment or admission decisions remain the responsibility of the airline, operator, or flight school.

Our assessments are designed to evaluate natural preferences, behavioural tendencies, and relevant competencies rather than learned knowledge.

We recommend completing the assessment in a quiet environment, ensuring you are well rested, and approaching the process honestly and authentically.

No specialist preparation is required.

To learn more, read our How to Prepare for a Pilot Psychological Assessment guide.

Our assessments utilise the ADAPT platform, one of the aviation industry's most widely used psychometric assessment systems for pilot selection, development, and psychological evaluation.

Trusted by airlines, flight schools, and aviation organisations worldwide, ADAPT evaluates areas relevant to safe and effective pilot performance, including:

• Personality traits and behavioural preferences
• Interpersonal and communication styles
• Decision-making and judgement
• Safety-related attitudes and behaviours
• Resilience and stress management
• Leadership and teamwork potential
• Human Factors competencies relevant to aviation environments

All assessment results are reviewed and interpreted by an Aviation Psychologist and discussed during your consultation.

KSA100 (Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes) is a mandatory competency-based assessment programme within EASA ATPL training.

Many Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) find KSA100 challenging to implement in a meaningful and evidence-based way. Our aviation psychology team supports flight schools by designing KSA100 programmes, training assessors, developing behavioural markers, and creating structured assessment processes aligned with EASA expectations.

We work with flight schools, training organisations, and instructors across Europe.

To learn more about KSA100 implementation, assessor training, and EASA requirements, please read our KSA100 Implementation Guide for Flight Schools.

Yes.

We support flight schools and airlines through evidence-based well-being programmes focused on:

• Pilot mental health and well-being
• Stress management
• Fatigue awareness and mitigation
• Resilience and performance under pressure
• Peer support programmes
• Human Factors and safety culture

Services can be tailored for organisations with different needs and at different levels.

Learn more in our More Than Fit to Fly article.

Yes.

We work with airlines, operators, and Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) on:

• Pilot selection and assessment
• Psychological screening programmes
• KSA100 implementation
• CBTA
• Human Factors programmes
• Well-being strategies
• Assessor training
• Recruitment process design

Yes.

Our aviation psychologists regularly deliver keynote presentations, workshops, webinars, and training sessions for airlines, flight schools, aviation organisations, and industry conferences worldwide.

Popular topics include:

• Human Factors
• Pilot psychology
• Pilot selection and assessment
• Crew well-being
• Fatigue and resilience
• KSA100
• CBTA and competency-based training
• Aviation mental health
• Leadership and non-technical skills

Both on-site and virtual delivery options are available. Contact us to discuss your event requirements.