Admissions Process

ONLINE APPLICATION:
a) Candidates can create a profile on our application portal:
https://applications.emiratesflighttrainingacademy.com/login
b) b. Complete the online application. You will need to upload the documents below, so
please have them ready before you start:
i. Passport copy, valid for more than 6 months
ii. Passport photo
iii. High school transcript (Mark sheets)
c) c. The admissions team will review the application at every step within 5 working
days and will either:
i. Approve the step to move to the next step.
ii. Ask for more information: a few clarifications or some more details about the
uploaded documents.
iii. Reject the application if it doesn’t meet the criteria.
*Please note, UAE Nationals should apply through the National Cadet Pilot Programme

IN PERSON ASSESSMENTS:
If applicants meet the criteria in the online application, they will be invited to attend the
assessment process at EFTA in Dubai. Applicants will need to make their own travel and
accommodation arrangements once your assessment is scheduled with EFTA. The EFTA
assessment is scheduled over five working days and consists of the following steps:
Day 1: Physics, Mathematics and Psychometrics Assessment:
i. Both math and physics exams are computerised, 1 hour each, 30 multiple-choice
questions (combination of theoretical and calculation questions).
ii. The Psychometrics is a computer-based assessment designed to create a
psychometric profile of applicants’ personality traits. These traits include
leadership, decision-making, emotional stability, and work attitude. In addition,
applicants will be assessed on their abstract reasoning (assessing their capacity
to adopt and learn from novel situations and experiences) and Spatial reasoning
(assessing their ability to visualize patterns in 3 dimensions). There are no right
or wrong answers in the psychometrics assessment.
Day 2: Compass Testing and Interview:
i. The compass is a computer-based aptitude test consists of 5 different modules.
During the exam, the system will guide the applicants through all the aptitude

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 tests automatically using on screen instructions. The test includes visual
elements as well as physical inputs using a joystick and rudder controls.
The modules are as follows:

• Hand-eye coordination
• Hand-eye-foot coordination
• Spatial orientation
• Multi-task management
• Short term memory:

ii. The interview will be a combination of personality related and technical

questions
DAYS 3 & 4: GENERAL CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (GCAA) MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND
LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT:
i. Candidates must meet the criteria for GCAA’s Class 1 Medical certificate to
commence the training programme.
ii. Candidates are required to undergo a chest x-ray and an extensive eye
examination as per GCAA requirements. Medical recommendation/rejection is
subject to the GCAA medical team and EK Clinic Aviation Medical Examiners’
assessment. If not recommended, time frame to be specified if applicable
DAY 5: LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
i. The language assessment is a web-based test, which measures the specific
reading, listening and oral proficiency skills required to successfully undergo
initial aviation training.

TIMELINES:
We run courses throughout the year. Successful applicants can join the next available
course, taking into consideration the time needed to complete all the required formalities.
Applicants, who are unable to join the offered course for any reason have one year from
receiving the offer letter to join a course.

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