Air traffic control is a wildly dynamic occupation that requires individuals to think and react quickly to rapidly changing situations. Controllers tend to be sharp minded, alert individuals who are able to do multiple calculations in a fraction of the time that it takes the average person.
The first and most important step for you to take in becoming an Air Traffic Controller is to prepare yourself to pass the initial evaluation/acceptance test. Normally the candidates who score the highest marks are selected to advance to the next level.
The aptitude tests are essentially IQ tests, and research has shown that you can improve your IQ score by as much as 10 to 15% by studying beforehand. With a selection process this competitive, 10% can be the difference that gets you to the interview stage!
Over 600 problems of varying types and degrees of difficulty to expand your knowledge and develop your skills. A detailed explanation of the different types of problems and a complete answer key is provided. This book allows you to systematically develop your skills as its exercises become increasingly more difficult. Not only is the book of value for would-be Controllers, but it is also a great starting point for any person that has been selected and is commencing their training.
Plan your preparation time accordingly! You will be given very little notice to write your test and to be interviewed. The test criteria varies from generic abstract reasoning to radar plotting problems depending on the country, however, it is designed to evaluate your ability to calculate the correct solution!
