LVNL · Eurocontrol FEAST
Applying to LVNL in the Netherlands?
Luchtverkeersleiding Nederland (LVNL) is the Dutch air navigation service provider, responsible for air traffic control at Amsterdam Schiphol — one of Europe's four main hub airports — and within Dutch upper airspace. LVNL controllers manage some of the highest-density approach and en-route traffic in Western Europe.
LVNL uses the Eurocontrol FEAST aptitude battery to select trainee controllers. Schiphol's parallel runway system and complex approach sequencing demands exceptional spatial reasoning and multitasking ability — aptitudes that are directly tested in FEAST.
The FEAST I cognitive tests include assessments of spatial visualisation, numerical speed and accuracy, abstract logical reasoning and attention under dual-task conditions. LVNL's selection process is competitive, with only a small proportion of applicants advancing.
ATC Practice provides full-length practice tests for all four FEAST I cognitive test areas — Spatial, Numerical, Logical and Situational Judgement — along with a Switch dual-task simulation that mirrors FEAST's multitasking component.
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
LVNL — common questions
Do LVNL use the same FEAST test as other European ANSPs?
Yes. LVNL uses the Eurocontrol FEAST battery, which is standardised across 50+ ANSPs in 40 countries. The core cognitive test areas are the same, though individual ANSPs may choose which FEAST sub-tests to include.
What are the requirements to become an ATC in the Netherlands?
Applicants must hold a secondary education diploma (HAVO or higher), be fluent in English, hold EU citizenship or the right to work in the Netherlands, and meet the ICAO medical Class 3 ATCO standard.
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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