ATSAT

1
AT-SAT
FAA
2
AT-SAT

• AT-SAT is a computer-based examination that
  assesses if job applicants have certain
  characteristics needed to perform effectively as
  ATCs

3
Some of the abilities and characteristics
assessed by AT-SAT include

• Reasoning
• Decisiveness
• Problem Solving
• Visualization
• Working Cooperatively
• Numeric Ability
• Working with Angles
• Movement Detection

• Prioritization
• Tolerance for High Intensity
• Composure
• Planning
• Execution
• Thinking Ahead
• Taking Charge

4
AT-SAT

• The total maximum time to take AT-SAT is 8
  hours.
• Included in this testing time are two scheduled
  15 minute rest breaks and a maximum 45 minute
  lunch break.

5
Scan Dial Reading Angles Applied
Math EQ Analogies Letter Factory AT Scenario
AT-SAT
FAA
V1.06B
6
Scan

• Multiple blocks of data appear at random on the
  computer screen.
• The numbers that appear in the data blocks will
  be either inside or outside a specific range
  displayed at the bottom of the computer screen.
• Scoring of the test is based on how quickly and
  accurately candidates can identify data blocks
  with numbers outside the specified range.

7
T65 120
C20 390
P45 580

Type the identification numbers contained in the
data block with lower line numbers falling beyond
the range (360-710)
8
T65 120
C20 390
P45 580

Type the identification numbers contained in the
data block with lower line numbers falling beyond
the range (360-710)
9
C20 390
T65 120
P45 580

Type the identification numbers contained in the
data block with lower line numbers falling beyond
the range (360-710)
10
V41 610
C20 390
B12 810
T65 120
P45 580

Type the identification numbers contained in the
data block with lower line numbers falling beyond
the range (360-710)
11
V41 610
C20 390
B12 810
T65 120
P45 580

Type the identification numbers contained in the
data block with lower line numbers falling beyond
the range (360-710)
12
V41 610
B12 810
C20 390
T65 120
P45 580

Type the identification numbers contained in the
data block with lower line numbers falling beyond
the range (360-710)
13
A32 160
K23 290
V41 610
B12 810
F75 560
Y85 710
P45 580
T65 120

Type the identification numbers contained in the
data block with lower line numbers falling beyond
the range (360-710)
14
K23 290
A32 160
V41 610
Y85 710
P45 580
F75 560
T65 120

Type the identification numbers contained in the
data block with lower line numbers falling beyond
the range (360-710)
15
K23 290
A32 160
P45 580
Y85 710
F75 560
T65 120

Type the identification numbers contained in the
data block with lower line numbers falling beyond
the range (360-710)
16
K23 290
A32 160
P45 580
Y85 710
F75 560

Type the identification numbers contained in the
data block with lower line numbers falling beyond
the range (270-620)
17
K23 290
A32 160
P45 580
Y85 710
F75 560

Type the identification numbers contained in the
data block with lower line numbers falling beyond
the range (270-620)
18
K23 290
A32 160
P45 580
Y85 710
F75 560
R53 340

Type the identification numbers contained in the
data block with lower line numbers falling beyond
the range (270-620)
19
K23 290
A32 160
P45 580
Y85 710
F75 560
R53 340

Type the identification numbers contained in the
data block with lower line numbers falling beyond
the range (270-620)
20
Dial Reading

• ATCs must be able to perceive visual information
  quickly and accurately.
• ATCs must be able to perform processing tasks
  like comparisons.
• The Dial Reading test assesses the ability to
  read dials quickly and accurately.

21
Temp. 1) 22 2)
24 3) 28 4) 30
5) 45
22
Angles

• ATCs must recognize angles and perform
  calculations on those angles.
• The Angles test measures the ability to perform
  these tasks.
• During the test, the computer will show the
  number of questions and the minutes remaining on
  the bottom line of the screen.

23

• This test includes two different types of
  questions

The first presents a picture of an angle and asks
you the measure of that angle in degrees (From 1
to 360).
What is the measure of this angle?
2) 10
1) 90
3) 125
4) 190
24

• This test includes two different types of
  questions

The second provides you with the measure of an
angle (from 1 to 360 degrees). It then asks you
to select an angle that represents that measure.
Which of the following represents a 10 degree
angle?
1)
3)
2)
4)
25
Applied Math

• This test consists of word math problems with
  four possible answers for each problem.
• All of the questions involve calculating time,
  distance, or speed based on information given in
  the problem.
• All problems involve the movement of aircraft.
• Scoring of the test is based on the number of
  problems answered correctly.

26
An aircraft has flown 375 miles in 90 minutes.
What is the aircrafts ground speed?
A. 150 kts B. 200 kts C. 250 kts D.
300 kts
27

• The distance from point A to point B is 560
  miles. If the aircraft left point A at 800
  Zulu, and flew at 400 kts, what time would the
  aircraft cross point B?

A. 856 B. 902 C. 924 D.
1002
28
Experience Questionnaire

• ATCs possess certain work-related attributes to
  perform their job well.
• The Experience Questionnaire determines whether
  candidates have these attributes by asking about
  past experience.
• There are no correct or incorrect answers.
• People respond differently based on what is true
  for them.

29
You freeze and dont know what to do when in a
stressful situation.
1- Definitely True 2- Somewhat True 3- Neither
True nor False 4- Somewhat False 5- Definitely
False
30
You sometimes second guess your decisions.
1- Definitely True 2- Somewhat True 3- Neither
True nor False 4- Somewhat False 5- Definitely
False
31
Analogies

• ATCs must solve reasoning problems by knowing
  which rules apply to a situation and then
  applying those rules.
• The Analogies Test measures reasoning ability in
  applying correct rules to solve the problem.
• The test consists of both word and visual items.

32
Water Liquid
Ice ? Gas Cube Solid Oxygen
Freeze (1) (2) (3)
(4) (5)
33
Door Floor
Spoon ? Pan Moon Salad
Market Rake (1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
34


(1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
35
Letter Factory

• This test measures the ability to
• Plan and decide what action to take in a given
  situation.
• Think ahead to avoid problems before they occur.
• Maintain awareness of the work setting.

36
Letter Factory

• Candidates are asked to
• Move empty boxes from the storage area to the
  loading area
• Order new boxes when supplies are low
• Call Quality Control when defective letters
  appear.
• Candidates are asked to answer multiple choice
  questions about the letter factory display.

37
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
Conveyor Belt
Box Storage Area
Available Zone
Quality Control
Order Boxes
Loading Area
Quality Control Area
Order Boxes Area
38
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
39
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
40
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
41
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
42
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
43
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
44
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
45
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
46
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
47
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
48
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
49
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
50
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
51
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
Quality Control
B
Order Boxes
52
The following sample shows a scenario in progress
53
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
A
P
C
D
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
54
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
A
P
C
D
B
Quality Control
Order Boxes
55
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
A
D
Quality Control
Order Boxes
56
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
A
D
Quality Control
Order Boxes
57
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
A
D
Quality Control
Order Boxes
58
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
A
D
C
Quality Control
Order Boxes
59
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
A
D
C
Quality Control
Order Boxes
60
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
A
D
C
Quality Control
Order Boxes
61
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
D
A
D
Quality Control
Order Boxes
62
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
D
A
D
Quality Control
Order Boxes
63
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
D
D
A
Quality Control
Order Boxes
64
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
D
D
Quality Control
Order Boxes
65
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
A
D
D
Quality Control
Order Boxes
66
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
A
D
Quality Control
Order Boxes
67
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
A
D
D
Quality Control
Order Boxes
68
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
D
A
Quality Control
Order Boxes
69
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
D
A
Quality Control
Order Boxes
70
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
D
A
Quality Control
Order Boxes
71
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
D
A
Quality Control
Order Boxes
72
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
D
A
Quality Control
Order Boxes
73
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
D
A
Quality Control
Order Boxes
74
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
D
A
Quality Control
Order Boxes
75
Belt A
Belt B
Belt C
Belt D
D
Quality Control
Order Boxes
76
Letter Factory Test - Situational Awareness
Questions
How many boxes should be in the loading area in
order to correctly place all the letters? 1.
One 2. Two 3. Three 4. Four
77
What was the last box you should have placed in
the loading area in order to correctly place all
the letters into the boxes? 1. Green 2.
Orange 3. Purple
78
Which boxes should be in the loading area in
order to correctly place all the letters on the
belts? 1. One purple box and one orange box 2.
One green box, one purple box, and one orange
box 3. Two purple boxes, one green box, and one
orange box 4. Two green boxes, one orange box,
and one purple box
79
If all the letters are correctly placed in boxes,
how many empty spaces for Ds would be in the
boxes in the loading area? 1. One 2. Two 3.
Three 4. None
80
Air Traffic Scenarios

• This test simulates air traffic situations and
  measures the ability to safely and efficiently
  guide airplanes.
• The test uses simple rules and does not require
  that candidates have knowledge of air traffic
  control.
• Candidates are presented with simulated air
  traffic situations.

81
Air Traffic Scenarios

• Aircraft appear on the screen and must be routed
  to an appropriate exit or airport.
• Scoring of the test is based on how quickly and
  accurately the aircraft are directed to their
  destinations.
• There are practice and graded scenarios of
  different lengths and numbers of aircraft.
• All inputs to the computer are by mouse.

82
Sample screen
83
F2e
F3D
M4B
84
F2e
F3D
M4B
85
F2e
F3D
M4B
86
F2e
F3D
M4B
87
F2e
F3D
F4B
88
F2e
F3D
F4B
89
F2e
F3D
F4B
90
F2e
F3D
F4B
91
F2e
F3D
F4B
92
F2e
F4D
F4B
93
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
94
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
95
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
96
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
97
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
98
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
99
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
100
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
101
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
102
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
103
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
104
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
105
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
106
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
107
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
108
F3f
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
S1A
109
F3f
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
S1A
110
F3f
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
S1A
111
F3f
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
S1A
112
F3f
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
S1A
113
F3f
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
S1A
114
F3f
F2e
M4C
F4D
F4B
S1A
115
F3f
F2e
F4D
M4C
F4B
S1A
116
F3f
F2e
F4D
M4C
F4B
S1A
117
F3f
F2e
F4D
M4C
F4B
S1A
118
F3f
F2e
F4D
M4C
F4B
S1A
119
F3f
F2e
F4D
M4C
F4B
S1A
120
F3f
F2e
F4D
M4C
F4B
S1A
121
F3f
F2e
F4D
M4C
F4B
S1A
122
F3f
F2e
F4D
M4C
F4B
S1A
123
F3f
F1e
F4D
M4C
F4B
S1A
124
F3f
F1e
F4D
S1A
125
F3f
F1e
F4D
S1A
126
F3f
F1e
F4D
S1A
127
F3f
F1e
F4D
S1A
128
F3f
S1e
F4D
S1A
129
F3f
S1e
F4D
S1A
130
F3f
S1e
F4D
S1A
131
F3f
S1e
F4D
S1A
132
F3f
S1e
F4D
S1A
133
F3f
S1A
134
Questions?