Cathay Pacific Graduate Assessment Practice
Cathay Pacific — Cadet Pilot Programme — online computerised testing (post-screening). Candidates for this track are commonly reported to sit an online assessment delivered by Aon (formerly cut-e) as an early screening step.
Why Cathay Pacific uses Aon
The Aon battery measures the cognitive and special abilities airlines care about — numbers, reasoning, monitoring, multitasking and spatial awareness — under tight time limits. Practising the exact formats removes surprises on the day.
Also known as cut-e, Aon online assessment. Last reviewed 2026-09-23.
The Cathay Pacific hiring process
- 1Online application
- 2Aon online assessment (cut-e)This is the stage we prepare you for.
- 3Technical / competency interview
- 4Simulator check or group exercise
- 5Medical and final offer
Practice the Aon tests in the Cathay Pacific Pilot Online Assessment
Realistic simulations of the Aon formats Cathay Pacific uses — same question styles, same timers, instant scoring. Every test starts with a free 10-question preview.
- Start free preview →Monitoring AbilityFree previewIn your assessment as: Monitoring· Commonly confirmed
- Start free preview →Spatial OrientationFree previewIn your assessment as: scales ndb / spatial· Commonly confirmed
- Start free preview →Complex ControlFree previewIn your assessment as: complex control· Commonly confirmed
- Start free preview →Basic Numerical ComprehensionFree previewIn your assessment as: scales eql· Commonly confirmed
- Start free preview →MultitaskingFree previewIn your assessment as: scales mt· Commonly confirmed
- Start free preview →Reaction SpeedFree previewIn your assessment as: scales rt· Commonly confirmed
- Start free preview →Gamified Situational JudgmentFree previewIn your assessment as: chatAssess· Commonly confirmed
Cathay Pacific Pilot Prep Pack
Go beyond the free previews: full-length simulations of every Aon test above, timed like the real thing, with worked solutions and score tracking so you know you are ready.
- Monitoring Ability20 rounds · continuous task
- Spatial Orientation4 min · 20 tasks
- Complex Control3 min · continuous task
- Basic Numerical Comprehension5 min
- Multitasking5 min · 3 parallel tasks
- Reaction Speed3 min · continuous task
- Gamified Situational Judgment20 min
Tips for the Cathay Pacific assessment
- Do every module in one quiet session with a stable internet connection — most tests cannot be paused.
- Speed matters but accuracy matters more: wrong answers usually cost you, skipped ones do not.
- For monitoring, multitasking and reaction tests, stay calm and keep a steady rhythm rather than rushing.
- Practise each format at least twice so the instructions feel familiar before the real test.
- Check your invitation email for the exact modules — batteries change between hiring waves.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cathay Pacific use the Aon assessment?
Public sources and candidate reports commonly link this Cathay Pacific hiring track to Aon (cut-e). Always confirm in your invitation email.
Which tests are in the Cathay Pacific assessment?
Commonly reported modules: Monitoring, scales ndb / spatial, complex control, scales eql, scales mt, scales rt, chatAssess. The exact mix can differ per country and hiring wave.
How can I prepare?
Start with the free previews of the matching tests below, then use the Cathay Pacific Pilot Prep Pack for full-length timed practice.
Anything specific to know?
Official cadet page still names COMPASS at Stage 1; recent candidates report a separate Aon/cut-e MAPTQ battery (MS Teams proctored) with seven mini-tests plus work-related behaviour. Treat stages separately.
Other aviation & airlines employers
Sources
- pilotest.com — Independent prep site lists Cathay Pacific among CUT-E/AON aviation users.
- jobsatcathaypacific.com — Official stages cite COMPASS aptitude testing (Stage 1).
- pprune.org — Cadet candidate: six Aon/cut-e modules via MS Teams.
Last verified 2026-09-23.
Independent practice resource. Not affiliated with Aon plc or the named employer. Assessment batteries can change by hiring wave — confirm against your invitation email.

