The published 2026 selection route
Jet2's 2026 guidance describes task-based cognitive assessment through Arctic Shores and a physics assessment, followed by pilot aptitude testing through Aon. Later stages include motivation questions and an assessment centre. The programme page currently says applications are closed.
The guidance gives up to 50 minutes for the task-based cognitive assessment. The pilot aptitude stage contains nine modules, with individual timed tasks generally lasting five to ten minutes in addition to instructions and practice. This is a multi-stage application, rather than one universal online test.
- Coordination, direction and multitasking
- Monitoring, logic and working memory
- English, reaction and applied numeracy
Prepare skills and instructions together
Work on numeracy, basic physics, visual monitoring, direction changes, recall and control. Learn each task's controls before increasing the workload. Practise reading an instruction once carefully and checking which response is required.
Jet2 says previous pilot knowledge is not required for this aptitude stage. A complex aircraft simulation is therefore less useful preparation than clear instructions, dependable controls and feedback on the underlying skills.
Confirm the details when invited
Application dates, response windows, technical requirements and later-stage arrangements can change. Use your invitation to check what must be completed, what may be repeated under supervision and what equipment is allowed. Do not assume the 2026 sequence will apply unchanged to another intake.
Give your preparation a structure
Start with the free test and review the explanations for errors. Choose one skill for a focused session, practise without time pressure until you understand the method, then add a timer. Keep a short record of errors caused by calculation, misreading, recall or time pressure.
Use assessment-day practice to work on sustained attention and task switching after the individual skills feel familiar. Review accuracy and pace separately. FlightDeck's original tasks provide practice feedback; the programme's own familiarisation should guide your understanding of its assessment.