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I am a civilian. I am interested in becoming a pilot. Is it possible to take the aptitude tests before enrolling?

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  • Author: Nate C.
  • Category: Eligibility advice, Eligibility
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  • Anonymous

    Hi there,

    Thanks so much for your question.

    Are you talking about enrolling as an officer or a soldier? This will give me a better understanding so I can answer your question more helpfully.

    Take care,
    Maddie

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    Nate C. Candidate

    Hi Maddie,

    Thank you for your reply. It would be as an officer. I am 27 now and feel as though time is against me with the soldier route. I would like to undergo the aptitude tests before enrolling as an officer to see if I am pilot potential before starting Sandhurst. I don’t want to work hard and complete officer training and only THEN complete the aptitude tests, because then I’ve committed to four years of service doing something else, if I were to fail the aptitude tests. Does that make sense?

    Thank you!
    Nate

  • Anonymous

    Hi Nate,

    Thanks for coming back to me.

    Yes that makes sense and that's exactly what I did before joining. I did all my tests before Sandhurst so that I knew what position I was in when I started officer training.

    Just to manage your expectations - the age limit for pilot applications is 28yrs 11 months and due to COVID there will be some delays in the pipeline. I would suggest if you're interested, you get your application in now to give you the best shot.

    I hope that makes sense. Let me know if you've got any more questions.

    Take care,
    Maddie