Austro Control · Eurocontrol FEAST
Applying to Austro Control in Austria?
Austro Control is Austria's air navigation service provider, responsible for civil aviation ATC across Austrian airspace and at Vienna International Airport. Austria's central position in Europe makes its airspace a major transit corridor for north-south and east-west traffic flows.
Austro Control selects trainee controllers using the Eurocontrol FEAST aptitude test battery. The FEAST I tests cover the core cognitive skills required for ATC: spatial reasoning, numerical ability, logical thinking and situational judgement.
Vienna sits at the crossroads of central European traffic flows. Austro Control manages complex interactions between transit traffic and the busy Vienna TMA, requiring strong spatial awareness and multitasking capability — both assessed in FEAST.
Our practice platform covers every FEAST I cognitive test area with full-length timed simulations and answer explanations. Regular practice across all four test types is the most effective preparation strategy ahead of the Austro Control selection process.
What's included in ATC Practice
Spatial Reasoning
40 questions · 20 min
Numerical Reasoning
40 questions · 20 min
Logical Reasoning
40 questions · 20 min
Situational Judgement
35 questions · 25 min
NDB Direction
24 questions
Switch — Dual Task
6 rounds
Austro Control — common questions
Is the Austro Control FEAST test in German or English?
The FEAST test is typically administered in English, as English is the international language of aviation. However, individual ANSPs including Austro Control may supplement the FEAST battery with additional language or country-specific assessments.
About the FEAST test
What does the FEAST test measure?
FEAST I measures the core cognitive aptitudes required for successful ATC training: spatial reasoning, numerical ability, logical/abstract reasoning, multitasking, memory and situational judgement. These are proven predictors of ATC performance identified through decades of Eurocontrol research.
How long is the FEAST test?
FEAST I typically takes 2.5–4 hours and covers multiple cognitive test areas. The exact duration depends on which sub-tests the ANSP has chosen to include. FEAST II (if used) adds 1.5–2 hours of interactive multitasking simulations.
How hard is it to pass the FEAST test?
FEAST is a competitive test — pass rates vary by ANSP but only a fraction of applicants advance. Candidates who prepare thoroughly across all cognitive test areas perform significantly better. Familiarity with question formats and timed conditions is a major advantage.
What tests does ATC Practice include?
ATC Practice covers Spatial Reasoning (40 questions, 20 min), Numerical Reasoning (40 questions, 20 min), Logical Reasoning (40 questions, 20 min), Situational Judgement (35 questions, 25 min), NDB Direction (24 questions) and Switch — a dual-task simulation. All tests are timed and full-length.
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