DFS · ATC selection
Applying to DFS (Deutsche Flugsicherung) in Germany?
Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) is Germany's air navigation service provider, managing one of Europe's busiest and most complex airspaces across en-route, approach and aerodrome services.
Free official FEAST practice
EUROCONTROL offers free official FEAST practice for candidates at feast-training.eurocontrol.int — we recommend using it alongside any other preparation. Open EUROCONTROL's practice platform ↗
EUROCONTROL's list of FEAST users includes DFS Aviation Services (a DFS subsidiary) and other German organisations, but not DFS itself — so DFS's own controller selection may use different tests. Check the DFS careers pages for its current selection process.
FEAST I: cognitive ability tests (such as decision-making, planning, memory, logical reasoning, visual perception, attention, multitasking and spatial orientation) plus an English listening and comprehension test (ELICIT), taking roughly 2.5 to 4 hours depending on which tests the organisation uses. FEAST II: one or two work-sample simulations (FEAST RADAR, formerly DART, and FEAST MULTI-PASS), about 1.5 to 2 hours each, needing no ATC knowledge. FEAST III: an optional personality questionnaire (FPQ).
ATC Practice has original timed practice tests for the kinds of abilities FEAST I assesses — spatial, numerical and logical reasoning, attention, memory and a dual-task exercise — with explanations. They aren't the real FEAST tests, which EUROCONTROL keeps confidential, and EUROCONTROL recommends its own free practice platform over commercial products like ours.
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 (not part of FEAST)
35 questions · 25 min
NDB Direction
24 questions
Switch — Dual Task
6 rounds
DFS — common questions
Does DFS use FEAST?
DFS isn't on EUROCONTROL's published list of FEAST users, so check its careers pages for the tests it currently uses.
Can I retake FEAST if I don't pass?
EUROCONTROL advises taking FEAST only once; any retake policy is set by the organisation you apply to. Check DFS's own rules before you apply.
About the FEAST test
What does the FEAST test measure?
FEAST I: cognitive ability tests (such as decision-making, planning, memory, logical reasoning, visual perception, attention, multitasking and spatial orientation) plus an English listening and comprehension test (ELICIT), taking roughly 2.5 to 4 hours depending on which tests the organisation uses. EUROCONTROL doesn't publish the names of the individual tests.
How long is the FEAST test?
FEAST I takes roughly 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on which tests the organisation uses. FEAST II: one or two work-sample simulations (FEAST RADAR, formerly DART, and FEAST MULTI-PASS), about 1.5 to 2 hours each, needing no ATC knowledge.
What score do I need to pass FEAST?
Each organisation chooses which FEAST tests it uses and sets its own pass threshold. EUROCONTROL says that in most cases an average result is enough. EUROCONTROL advises taking FEAST only once; any retake policy is set by the organisation you apply to.
What tests does ATC Practice include?
Original timed practice tests including Spatial Reasoning (40 questions, 20 min), Numerical Reasoning (40 questions, 20 min), Logical Reasoning (40 questions, 20 min), NDB Direction (24 questions) and Switch, a dual-task exercise — practice for the kinds of abilities assessed, not the real FEAST tests. EUROCONTROL's free official practice is at feast-training.eurocontrol.int.
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One payment of £20 gives you unlimited access to the core FEAST-style practice simulations, or £34.99 for Complete with five more. No subscription, access never expires.
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Independent practice site, not affiliated with or endorsed by NATS, Aon, EUROCONTROL or the CAA. Our questions are original, written to practise the abilities these assessments cover — they are not the real tests. FEAST is a trademark of EUROCONTROL. Always confirm the current selection process with the organisation you're applying to.