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This page explains how to prepare for NAV CANADA assessment stages using the skill areas NAV CANADA officially describes. It does not guarantee the exact test format you will receive, and candidates should always follow current NAV CANADA instructions.

Independent site notice: ATCPracticeTest.com is not affiliated with NAV CANADA or EUROCONTROL. Do not use leaked or confidential assessment content.

Follow NAV CANADA as the source of truth

NAV CANADA’s current official candidate information describes online assessment, in-person testing, assessment centre stages and language testing. Current details and next steps arrive through Workday, the careers portal and personal email.

Some preparation resources discuss FEAST or FEAST-style testing, but that does not mean every NAV CANADA candidate takes EUROCONTROL FEAST or that commercial FEAST prep matches your session.

Pathway overview: NAV CANADA hiring process. FEAST relationship (cautious): NAV CANADA FEAST test. Comparison: FEAST vs NAV CANADA.

Preparing for the online assessment

NAV CANADA publishes that the online assessment is timed, remote, takes approximately 30 minutes, and should be completed on a desktop or laptop-not a phone or tablet. It is the first assessment stage and should be completed promptly when invited.

Preparation habits:

  • practice timed computer tasks with clear instructions;
  • reduce distractions and notification interruptions;
  • confirm technical setup before the deadline in your invitation;
  • do not treat unofficial practice scores as official results.

Stage detail: NAV CANADA online assessment.

Preparing for the in-person test skill areas

NAV CANADA publishes that in-person testing evaluates memory, working speed, spatial visualization, thinking and reasoning, attention, information processing and simple math. Sessions are regional, about one full day at area control centres.

When NAV CANADA provides a preparation platform link, use it first.

Ethical skill targets (not a promise of exact items):

  • short-term and working memory drills;
  • spatial visualization and rotation practice;
  • mental arithmetic and simple math under time pressure;
  • selective attention and rule-following tasks;
  • calm pacing-accuracy before reckless speed.

Stage detail: NAV CANADA assessment test. Do not call this stage “the FEAST test” unless your official NAV CANADA communication does.

Preparing for assessment centre and interview

Assessment centre sessions are half-day assessments with group exercises, individual exercises, and an interview assessing skills, abilities and attitudes. Candidates should be ready to discuss academic and work experience and interest in an air traffic control career.

Preparation habits:

  • review your application for consistency;
  • prepare concise examples of teamwork, judgement and learning from feedback;
  • plan logistics for a half-day session;
  • for bilingual Montreal FIR roles, confirm bilingual session requirements on your invitation.

Stage detail: NAV CANADA assessment centre. Interview orientation: NAV CANADA interview.

Using FEAST-style practice responsibly

For NAV CANADA applicants, optional FEAST-style commercial practice-ATC Preparation FEAST software, JobTestPrep NAV CANADA prep, or SkyTest editions in Preparation resources-may help as general aptitude training (attention, memory, spatial reasoning, multitasking) if you remember:

  • it is not required for NAV CANADA;
  • it does not prove NAV CANADA uses the same FEAST modules;
  • it does not predict NAV CANADA outcomes;
  • vendor “FEAST” labels are marketing, not official NAV CANADA instructions.

What not to do

  • assume all NAV CANADA assessments are FEAST;
  • buy FEAST prep because a forum said NAV CANADA “uses FEAST” without checking your invitation;
  • use leaked questions or confidential screenshots;
  • treat practice scores as selection results;
  • skip official Workday or email deadlines.

Outcomes: NAV CANADA results. Practice samples: NAV CANADA practice test and sample questions (limits explained there).

Optional vendor shortcuts (commercial)

If you want optional paid prep aligned with this page topic, compare these options:

Use review-first comparison: JobTestPrep FEAST Review, ATC Preparation Review, and SkyTest Review.

Preparation resources

Some linked preparation resources may be commercial. NAV CANADA’s official instructions should always come first.

You may compare NAV CANADA–oriented prep and optional FEAST-style practice from JobTestPrep (neither official). Read JobTestPrep FEAST Review and ATC Preparation Review before purchasing. Optional SkyTest editions: European ATCO, UK & Ireland, and Germany, Austria & Switzerland.

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