FEAST Test FAQ: Questions Candidates Actually Ask

FEAST is the First European Air Traffic Controller Selection Test. It is a computer-based selection battery developed by EUROCONTROL for participating organisations, not a universal exam with one pass mark, timetable or retake rule.

This FAQ gives short answers to the questions candidates commonly need resolved. For a full introduction, visit What Is FEAST?; for timings and individual stages, read the FEAST test format.

Start with the official source: EUROCONTROL’s FEAST candidate information and its free FEAST training platform. The platform covers almost all FEAST I tasks, not FEAST II.

What does FEAST stand for?

First European Air Traffic Controller Selection Test. EUROCONTROL supplies a set of assessments for organisations selecting candidates for air traffic controller training. Passing a stage is not an ATC licence or a job offer.

Who uses FEAST, and is it only European?

Despite its name, EUROCONTROL makes FEAST available worldwide to civil and military air navigation service providers and eligible ATC training organisations. Availability does not imply that every country or company uses the same selection tests.

The employer or training organisation decides which FEAST components are included, and which additional interviews, medical checks or local assessments apply. See EUROCONTROL’s FEAST service description.

Do I need prior aviation or controller knowledge?

No prior ATC procedure knowledge or aviation background is required for FEAST aptitude testing, according to EUROCONTROL. You receive instructions and examples during the session. A separate recruiter interview might still explore what you know about the ATC career.

What is tested in FEAST I, FEAST II and FEAST III?

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EUROCONTROL’s current candidate site calls the FEAST II tasks RADAR and possibly MULTI-PASS. You may encounter DART in historical articles or independent software catalogues; do not mistake this for a guaranteed third current FEAST II module.

See FEAST Part 1, FEAST Part 2, FEAST MULTI-PASS and the personality questionnaire for focused explanations.

How long does each FEAST stage last?

EUROCONTROL’s candidate guidance gives these indicative ranges:

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These ranges are not a guarantee of appointment length. Travel, check-in, breaks, extra local assessments and separate invitations can alter the schedule. Always read the specific invitation.

Is FEAST conducted in a test centre or at home?

FEAST is computer-based. EUROCONTROL describes test administrators, common instructions and supervised sessions. The public candidate information does not establish a general right to take FEAST unsupervised at home. Use your employer’s invitation for the venue, device requirements and time.

The free training website is a practice service, not a live selection appointment.

Is there a free official FEAST practice test?

Yes. EUROCONTROL’s training platform is free with account registration. Its FAQ says it covers almost all FEAST I tests, except one requiring extra hardware. It covers no FEAST II tests.

Training tasks reflect broad concepts, but the live test can look or behave differently. EUROCONTROL states that its own platform is the only FEAST preparation software it authorises; third-party products are independent and should not be portrayed as approved replicas. There is no need to purchase a course to access the official resource.

For additional independent, original exercises, use our 16 FEAST sample questions - they are not official test items.

How long should I practise?

EUROCONTROL suggests trying each task, reviewing mistakes, and repeating it once or twice. As a rule of thumb, it recommends a maximum of about eight hours on its platform; this is neither a compulsory preparation period nor evidence that more hours raise a candidate’s chance of success.

Avoid fixed claims such as “you must study for six weeks”. See How long to study for FEAST for the difference between platform familiarisation and broader personal skill development.

Is FEAST an English exam?

FEAST I includes an English-language component as well as cognitive tests. Your employer can have additional language or interview requirements. Read the FEAST English test guide and your invitation rather than treating one commercial vocabulary list as an official syllabus.

Is cube folding definitely on my FEAST test?

Not necessarily. Spatial reasoning is a relevant skill area, but an independent exercise label like “cube folding” is not proof of an official module in your organisation’s current battery. Our spatial reasoning guide and cube-folding practice provide general educational examples, not leaked items.

Is there one FEAST passing score, and do candidates see it?

There is no universal public FEAST pass percentage. Each recruiting organisation decides its cut-offs. A candidate might receive progression information rather than a numeric breakdown; the actual reporting policy is controlled by the organisation.

For scores and the distinction between FEAST I and II outcomes, read FEAST results.

How quickly do FEAST results arrive?

There is no one EUROCONTROL delivery timeline for all candidates. Your recruiter can confirm whether results are sent by email, through an application account or in another way. Do not assume a same-day answer or a universal two-week waiting period.

Can I retake FEAST after failing?

Possibly, but not automatically. EUROCONTROL advises taking FEAST only once because repeat test outcomes may be less predictive of later training performance. It also acknowledges that participating organisations apply different retesting policies.

Ask the organisation where you plan to apply about eligibility, any waiting period, whether a previous FEAST I result carries forward and what it needs to know about prior attempts. Details are in Can you retake FEAST?.

Are FEAST results shared between organisations?

Do not assume previous attempts are invisible or that detailed results are automatically transferred everywhere. EUROCONTROL publishes a candidate results-disclosure consent form about sharing previous participation and, with relevant consent, further test results. Ask the organisation handling your application which disclosures apply.

Is FEAST the same as FAA ATSA or NAV CANADA selection?

No two employers’ selection pathways should be treated as interchangeable.

• FAA ATSA is a separate US hiring aptitude assessment, not another name for FEAST. Pearson VUE says ATSA requires no prior study and that the FAA does not endorse commercial practice tests. Read FEAST vs ATSA.
• NAV CANADA uses its own published recruitment and assessment stages. Historic references to FEAST use do not prove that your current Canadian invitation contains identical FEAST modules or that scores transfer automatically. Read FEAST vs NAV CANADA and the NAV CANADA assessment hub.

Two original practice examples: read the source, not a rumour

These short exercises are original informational examples. They are not FEAST questions and cannot predict a real score.

Example 1 - Which stage was actually scheduled?

A fictional invitation states: “Monday at 09:00: FEAST I cognitive and English assessments. Reserve four hours including breaks. Applicants selected for FEAST II will receive another invitation.”

Is RADAR confirmed for Monday, and until what time should you remain available?

Example 2 - Previous attempts and a new employer

A candidate sat FEAST at organisation A and now applies to organisation B. The new application asks if the applicant has previously taken FEAST. Can the candidate answer “no” because this is a different employer?

Where should I check the rules before test day?

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Official sources and verification limits

• EUROCONTROL - FEAST candidate information - current component names, test administration, duration, cut-offs and retesting.
• EUROCONTROL - selection-test service - scope and participating organisations.
• EUROCONTROL - free FEAST training and official FAQ - availability, FEAST I/II limits, scores and non-endorsement of vendors.
• EUROCONTROL - additional results-disclosure consent form - historical participation and consent; consult the current employer’s process.
• Pearson VUE - FAA testing - separate ATSA process and its preparation guidance.

Editorial review: 7 November 2026. Official URLs were checked for reachability. This independent FAQ does not reproduce confidential test items, certify individual recruiting policies, establish current Google/Bing indexation or guarantee any score.