You may be able to retake FEAST after an unsuccessful attempt, but there is no universal rule or waiting period. EUROCONTROL advises candidates to take FEAST only once and acknowledges that different participating organisations use different retesting policies. The organisation where you intend to apply decides whether another attempt is possible.
That is the central distinction in EUROCONTROL’s official candidate guidance: EUROCONTROL supplies FEAST; the recruiting organisation controls the selection process.
This guide focuses on what to do after a FEAST attempt. For passing marks, feedback and result delivery, see FEAST results.
Does EUROCONTROL allow FEAST retakes?
EUROCONTROL advises taking FEAST only once. Its candidate information explains that selection-test performance after repeat attempts may not have the same predictive value for later training. But the same guidance acknowledges that different re-testing policies are applied and tells candidates to enquire with the relevant organisation.
That is neither a promise that you can take FEAST again nor a global ban that permanently excludes everyone who fails.
Do not borrow a waiting period from an unrelated examination. FAA ATSA, NAV CANADA and FEAST users do not share one retest policy.
Is there a FEAST retake waiting period?
No single EUROCONTROL waiting period applies to all employers. A recruiting organisation may have rules for reapplying, repeated test stages or previous attempts. No universal number of months, attempt count or “second chance” eligibility should be presented as fact.
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| Your situation | What you can conclude | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Failed FEAST I | There is no universal FEAST I retake entitlement | Ask whether you may reapply, and when |
| Passed FEAST I but failed FEAST II | A former FEAST I pass is not automatically carried forward | Ask whether FEAST I must be repeated |
| Applying to a different FEAST user | Eligibility and disclosure may still depend on previous participation | Declare earlier tests when asked and seek clarification |
| Previously passed FEAST elsewhere | A prior pass is not an automatic exemption or job offer | Ask if the new employer accepts it or requires new testing |
Can you apply to another FEAST user organisation?
Possibly. FEAST is available to participating organisations worldwide, but an unsuccessful application at one employer is not proof of automatic eligibility at another.
The new organisation may ask about your testing history and apply its own eligibility and recognition rules. Answer those questions truthfully. Do not interpret a country change as a guaranteed reset of earlier attempts.
For a focused comparison of different systems, see FEAST vs NAV CANADA and FEAST vs ATSA. These comparisons do not establish retake eligibility.
Are previous FEAST attempts or results shared?
EUROCONTROL publishes an additional FEAST results-disclosure consent form. It addresses earlier FEAST participation and the possibility of disclosing additional results to other FEAST user organisations through consent arrangements.
The existence of that form does not prove automatic transfer of all test scores each time someone reapplies. Likewise, you should not assume that the fact of your previous attempt is private from every FEAST user.
Ask the relevant organisation how it processes participation history, consent and any previous results. The recruiter can explain the process applicable to you.
What if you failed FEAST I or FEAST II?
The modules and recruitment sequence are employer-specific. FEAST I generally covers cognitive and English testing; FEAST II may include the RADAR and MULTI-PASS work-sample tasks.
If you passed FEAST I and later failed FEAST II, do not assume you can re-sit FEAST II alone. Equally, do not assume you must repeat everything. These are decisions for the recruiter, and the official public candidate site does not give a universal stage-specific answer.
For the tests themselves, see FEAST I and FEAST II.
What to ask the recruiting organisation
Contact the organisation that administered your assessment or the new employer you wish to apply to. Use the contact details given in the recruitment portal or result message.
An actionable enquiry should establish your eligibility, any waiting period, whether a prior FEAST I pass is recognised, whether earlier attempts need to be disclosed, and whether further stages are required.
If the employer publishes a rule for a particular campaign, record that version and the date rather than treating it as a worldwide policy.
Two original eligibility-reading examples
These are fictional administrative scenarios for reading conditions accurately. They are not EUROCONTROL test questions, employer policy or legal advice.
Example 1 - Two stages, one previous pass
An applicant has a FEAST I pass and a FEAST II failure. The new recruitment notice says only: “Previous FEAST applicants should contact our selection team before applying.”
Does the applicant know that only FEAST II must be retaken?
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No. The notice gives no FEAST I credit or retest schedule. The applicant must contact the selection team and ask which stages apply before scheduling a new attempt.
Example 2 - New organisation, previous attempt
An applicant previously took FEAST at organisation A. Organisation B asks, “Have you taken FEAST before?” The applicant wants to answer no because the old assessment was not for B.
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The answer should be yes. The question concerns previous FEAST participation, not whether the old employer was organisation B. The applicant can separately ask B what additional information or consent is required and whether a new attempt is permitted.
Can official practice improve a retake result?
EUROCONTROL’s free training platform is for familiarisation, not a selection predictor. Its FAQ states that it covers almost all FEAST I tests, no FEAST II tests, and that home scores are not reliable evidence of actual selection ability.
The platform is the only FEAST preparation software authorised by EUROCONTROL. No commercial training programme can certify your retake eligibility or guarantee that your score will improve.
You can still review instructions and general aptitude skills if a recruiter permits a later attempt. Do not infer that a higher home practice score means your recruiter must admit you again.
Official sources and verification limits
- EUROCONTROL - FEAST for candidates - official one-attempt advice and employer-specific retesting.
- EUROCONTROL - FEAST service - scope and role of participating organisations.
- EUROCONTROL - results-disclosure consent form - participation history and possible additional result disclosure.
- EUROCONTROL - training platform and FAQ - free FEAST I familiarisation and practice-score limits.
Editorial review: 7 November 2026. The sources establish general principles, not an individual employer’s retest policy. This site cannot verify your prior test record, grant an exemption or determine whether another attempt is authorised.