RAF Aptitude test practice

Aptitude Test practice is offered in this section. The best advice is to get to know the formats for each part of the RAF Aptitude test battery as thoroughly as possible.

This first page introduces the RAF aptitude test:

The RAF Tests: Airman Selection Test (AST)

The RAF’s Airman Selection Test (AST) is used as part of the process for becoming an airman/airwoman. The AST comprises the following seven multiple choice tests:

1. Verbal reasoning

2. Numerical reasoning

3. Work rate

4. Spatial reasoning

5. Electrical comprehension

6. Mechanical comprehension

7. Memory

How are the RAF Tests used?

Applying to the RAF is a process that takes several months from initial application through to acceptance. The staged selection process involves interviews, a fitness test, and of course, aptitude tests. The tests that you are asked to take will depend upon the particular RAF career that you are applying for: officer, non-commissioned aircrew or airman/airwoman. If you pass the RAF Airman Selection Test you will progress to the next recruitment stage – the health assessment.