Virgin Atlantic Pilot Assessment Practice
Virgin Atlantic — Direct-entry pilots; Future Flyers (when open). Candidates for this track are commonly reported to sit an online assessment delivered by Aon (formerly cut-e) as an early screening step.
Why Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic Pilot Online Assessment
Realistic simulations of the Aon formats Virgin Atlantic uses — same question styles, same timers, instant scoring. Every test starts with a free 10-question preview.
- Start free preview →Numerical ReasoningFree previewIn your assessment as: scales numerical· Commonly confirmed
- Start free preview →Basic Numerical ComprehensionFree previewIn your assessment as: scales eql· Commonly confirmed
- Start free preview →Gamified Situational JudgmentFree previewIn your assessment as: chatAssess· Commonly confirmed
Virgin Atlantic 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.
- Numerical Reasoning12 min · 37 tasks
- Basic Numerical Comprehension5 min
- Gamified Situational Judgment20 min
Tips for the Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic use the Aon assessment?
Public sources and candidate reports commonly link this Virgin Atlantic hiring track to Aon (cut-e). Always confirm in your invitation email.
Which tests are in the Virgin Atlantic assessment?
Commonly reported modules: scales numerical, scales eql, 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 Virgin Atlantic Pilot Prep Pack for full-length timed practice.
Anything specific to know?
Employer confirms psychometric/online assessments but not vendor; two prep sources name Aon/cut-e aptitude, applied numeracy and personality for online stage before assessment centre/sim.
Other aviation & airlines employers
Sources
- pilotassessments.com — Lists Cut-e/AON aptitude, numeracy, personality.
- careers.virginatlantic.com — Process includes psychometric and online assessments.
- pilotest.com — Lists Virgin Atlantic among CUT-E users.
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.