BRISTOW HELICOPTERS APT. TEST...03/02/2009

Pls does any one know the format/nature of there apt. test...suggestions and contributions will be highly appreciated...


Below is a sample of there invitation email so i guess it will be strictly on invitation but like l always tell the house there is no harm in trial regarding gatecrashing...all things are possible

"We acknowledge the receipt of your application to be sponsored for Helicopter Pilot Training as a Cadet Pilot by our organization.
We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected for an Aptitude Test scheduled as follows:-Date: 3RD FEBRUARY 2009,Time: 8AM PROMPT, Venue:-Sheraton Hotels and Towers, 30, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way , Ikeja, Lagos .Kindly come along with this letter, your entire original credentials as well as writing materials (no calculator),Failure to arrive on time or without your credentials (WAEC or equivalent, Degree / Diploma Certificate, NYSC and Birth Certificate) will result in disqualification.Please note that the company will only employ candidates upon successful completion of flying training course.
Thank you."

hello house,
i was also asked to come 4 d bristow apt test on 5/2/09. but no idea of wht d test is gonna look like. Is dr anyone who has an idea. pls help fellow brothers 8)

you must know the principles on how to fly a plane and helicopter.then nomal gmat maths and english

@tamunoluv

thanks dear, u r a darling...l thought as much n ve been working on it

c u all dia...more contributions are welcomed!

dear friend,
i wrote their test last year and its all about the principles of an aircraft...how its flies...and anything you can lay your hands on about the operations of a helicopter.Learn how to label the parts of the turbo-engine,Learn about what happens when one engine goes out.
Also revise your elementary maths and english.
Then we were asked to write our state and local government one the script even the name of our community.
Wishing you all the best

@octopus...
thanks for ur post, it was most informing,

pls would u know how long the training lasts and what remunerations are like at bristow...

how chalenging and lucrative is the job...

l am told that its helicopter pilot trainning is way harder than an airplane pilot training...does bristow have an airline, wat chances are there that one ll progress quickly in this career direction...

finally are u now a helicopter pilot?

thanks

Kemistris,
U will be asked to write an essay on "why u want to become a pilot."Ur eassy is very important in assessin u.its purely on merit
My bro did the test last year and is now working for them (on training in usa)
Best of luck to y all.

@dthcaller,

tnx a lot for your post...l appreciate it...if u dont mind, kindly gimme ur email addie or contact number...am on [email protected] ll want some further details from u

@d house, more ideas are still welcomed, if u were invited still let us know!

ONELOVE!

it consists of five parts
2 essays
3 other


concentrate on temperature conversion
mechanical GMAT
then english


write your essay as brief as possible

@obamafan...na wah 4 u...i sure say dis ur directive go cost some cash, any way, dia is always a price tag when it gets to u, tnx for the info about philip...

but why are u so businessminded even over things that need not be bargained over....d best things in life are free

@d whole house esp obamafan,octopus,dthcaller,tamunoinluv,bukibooks.. .more info is welcomed...esp regarding no of questions, time given, duration, negative marking or not, whether online or paper test and stages of test and interview

God Bless!

Hi house,
The test consists of five sections, which are two essays, gmat, verbal and mechanical test.
Essays- First question is why do you want to become an helicopter pilot while the second question how do an airplane and helicopter flies.

GMAT- Learn the mathematics aspect then a little knowledge of your physics and dont forget to brush how to convert fahrenheit to celsius.

VERBAl- This has to do with aviation terminologies but they are still simple english like altitude and co.

MECHANICAL- The normal oil and gas mechanical question like gear and pulley diagrams and their where one will rotate to if the other goes in a particular direction.
Best of luck guys

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Originally Posted by elowa

Hi house,
The test consists of five sections, which are two essays, gmat, verbal and mechanical test.
Essays- First question is why do you want to become an helicopter pilot while the second question how do an airplane and helicopter flies.

GMAT- Learn the mathematics aspect then a little knowledge of your physics and dont forget to brush how to convert fahrenheit to celsius.

VERBAl- This has to do with aviation terminologies but they are still simple english like altitude and co.

MECHANICAL- The normal oil and gas mechanical question like gear and pulley diagrams and their where one will rotate to if the other goes in a particular direction.
Best of luck guys

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@kemistri

This guy has spelt it out for you. take time now and write out key points why you want to to become a pilot.
you need to present to them that it is something you desire,
you have the ability to stay focused,
ability to work under duress( tension, long manhours)
finally clearity and concise nature of your essay under 250 words.

The second essay test on technicality effect of force and which forces are required in the lifting off of a plane, and helicopter.
research on the effect of torque, and drag forces etc

for all those who dropped lines, i say KUDOS

thanks a lot brodas and comrades...

am sure a lot of ppl ll benefit from these ur posts despite the seeming silence...more info d still be appreciated regarding no of questions, time given, duration, negative marking or not, whether online or paper test and stages of test and interview

believe u me , never in the history of this forum ve l met such an unconditional, selfless and deeprooted display of brotherly love and camaraderie...

God bless u all real good!

We ll do our bit and leave d rest for our Maker!

One for all and all for one!

Oneluv!

I cant really remember the duration clearly again but its like the normal aptitude with an average question of 50 where you need speed and accuracy but the most important part is the essay where you tell them why you want to become an helicopter pilot. The semantic (aviation terminologies)has much time than the others, if you scale through first stage based on your essay and one seating result in WAEC, you will be called that same day to come the following day for a short interview where they ll want to know about your drives and what you know abt the company, might not take more than 10 mins but its not a guarantee that you are going for the second stage.
The second stage is a computer adaptive test, the first one is a soccer game to test your analytical abilities while the other three will be a flying game test, but not to worry, you will be given a well explainatory instruction before the stat of each section. You will later be tested on your familiarity with copter instruments and its types
The last interview is alwaz with one of their pilots and u wil later be shipped to USA for trainin. So, its not over until its over cos i cudnt make all the stages myself. Best of luck

@elowa, tnx a lot my-broda-man!

@any reliable fellow in d house...who would know how authentic philips claim of sending across, through email , copies of Bristow Heli Past Apt Tst Questions to anyone who pays in 1000Naira into his bank account ,is...philip is d guy Obamafan directed us to...l called d guy yesterday...just need someone reliable in d house to vouch for his authenticity...but l ve a feeling that wit all dis hints already given by d housemates one can prepare very well...

dear housemates, am testifying to the glory of God...l saw and confirmed unparalleled fairness and level playing field today at the Bristow Heli Apt. Test at Sheraton...maybe because a Whiteman was in charge...lets see how it goes...

Good to hear that .Hope u wrote well.Anything Oyiobo hand dey is always like that.9ja should try and learn.Wish u all the best.

@dthcaller l must confess that l wrote well, take it from me, cos l prepare well...d oyibo man interviewed your brother today, for 30 straight minutes he was drilling me from wat my father does to why l want to be a pilot...we were flowing like buddies...

l think the test started on monday and may last till friday...each day about 40 or 50 ppl sit for the test and only d 5 best is taken....l think after the first interview stage there are other stages cos the man said he will get back to me b4 d week runs out

@d whole house...pls feel free to share your experience, comments, hints, advice and gwogwotigwo herein...nothin mega...God is in full control of our Helicopter!

Dtaz gud to hear.
Did he give you any topic to read? If yes then go and read it very well cos he will surely call you. If they call you by satr 4 the next stage let me know so dat I will send you some more info.
Gluck

@dthcaller
no he didnt give me any topic to look up neither did he give any to the guy who did after me...but he just said that he will get back to me b4 d week runs out or by early next week...thanks for ur advice and hints

Has anybody heard from Bristow Heli after last week tests and interview?

@kemistri

guy i want you to expect the worst so that in the event of any eventuality you can move on, normally after 24 hrs they call you then the next 2 day you go up to the floor above where you wrote the exam.

But my advice is keep an open mind

best wishes

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