AT-SAT

savemecalifornia · August 11th, 2007, 04:57

I've been selected to take the AT-SAT and all they gave me was a time window that I would be taking the test in. Does anyone know if there are multiple test in that window or if it's just one? Thaaaanks.

Polarbear · August 11th, 2007, 07:31

There were multiple test dates when I took the test for the Alaska region.

Charlee · August 11th, 2007, 14:42

How was the test? Any advice? Hope you fare well

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RookiePilot · August 13th, 2007, 04:12

I just looked at my email today and "figured out " that this email was 'important'. I was so close to deleteing it, it was sent from what looked to be a spammers email account, and letters AT-SAT didn't really STAND out or anything. Fortunate for me I decided to take a second look.

I'm interested as is the post, in what exactly the AT-SAT entails, I only have a Student rating and approx. 83 hours, but I'm finishing up my PPL here pretty soon. Well at least I know someone else is taking it, good to the above post writer.

icephalt24 · August 13th, 2007, 12:33

Just a suggestion for those wanting to know what the AT SAT entails or are looking for advice on the test...purchase the book Air Traffic Control Career Prep. Its published by ASA and written by Patrick Mattson. It comes with an explaination of all the parts of the AT SAT as well as the AT SAT test on a CD ROM that you can practice with. Probably runs 40 bucks or so and while you likely won't find it at your local Borders, its easily found online at places like amazon.

savemecalifornia · August 13th, 2007, 12:49

I talked to the company giving the test and I guess there are multiple days the test is given..I have the book mentioned in the reply before this and it's not bad. The CD in it is pretty cool..buuut I have no idea how helpful it is because I've never taken the test before.

flyguy63 · August 13th, 2007, 14:45

anyone taking the test in Albuquerque on saturday? My flight is gonna be around 700 bucks just for me to get down there.

icephalt24 · August 13th, 2007, 17:11

I've heard from friends the AT-SAT is virtually identical, but don't know for a fact since I'm not due to take it till November.

ABP52380 · August 15th, 2007, 01:32

I took the test twice - once after CTI school and the 2nd time when I went to enroute training in OKC. Yeah, you get there and they make you take it again for 'research' purposes. Here's a hint, on the test they say the 'survey' doesn't count and is not graded...IT IS. When in Ok. City we were talking to the test administrator and she said it was one of - if not the - most heavily weighed sections. The tests really not bad. Everyone walks out of there thinking they did horrible only to find out they scored really well.

Good luck.

flyguy63 · August 16th, 2007, 19:09

How was the scenarios section of the at-sat? It looks like that is gonna be the hardest part for me.

ABP52380 · August 16th, 2007, 19:23

"scenarios" -- if you're in reference to the 'sim' portion, it's not too bad. Kinda fun actually (funner than being in OKC with an instructor yelling in your ear

). The key to that test is to get everyone at full speed asap. High and fast leaving, low and slow coming in -- but keep em' fast right up till their at the 'gate' for the airport. You end up getting ALOT of planes on your scope. But nothing compared to problems 30-36 at OKC. There you'll have 8 guys converging over a vortac at FL230 (you don't own above that so you can't climb em') with guys at 220, 210 and 200. MMMM, good times it was.

I thought the worst section was the conveyer belt. You get asked some crazy questions at the end and, while you may know a couple, the vast majority you havn't a friggen clue. Don't sweat it, if you score above an 75 they'll take ya. Developmenals are resigning and veterans are anxious to get out. The FAA is in a world of hurt right now. I have 10 friends at various facilities, 4 have resigned, 2 more are on the bubble. 6 out of 10??? That's some baaaaaad numbers. Good job Blakey.

flyguy63 · August 16th, 2007, 23:10

Yeah i was talking about the "sim" portion. I bought that ATC career prep that comes with a cd-rom and have been going over the scenarios portion and haven't really scored to well on it. I hear the programs on this cd are kinda screwy though. Thanks for your help. I'm taking the test on saturday. Any other pointers would be much appreciated.

mpv broker · August 21st, 2007, 16:55

Hope your test goes well, i dont have mine for another month.
Let us know if the CD is worth the 45$!

weasel3o3 · August 24th, 2007, 04:10

AT-SAT was pretty easy considering I didn't go to college for CTI. It seems like you can get quite a bit wrong and still do well. I crashed two or three planes in scenarios, and letter factory questions were kinda stupid...almost impossible to remember most of them. Everything else I felt I did well on and I got a 92.3... probably could have got higher except I wasn't paying attention to time on the math and missed the last one by 2 seconds (literally had my cursor on the answer) stay focused even if you start screwing up don't worry just try to redeem yourself and you will prolly do well. I heard some people even crashed 9 or 10 planes and still qualified.

savemecalifornia · August 24th, 2007, 13:20

Does anyone know how long the test usually takes? I got the date I'm taking it and it's on a day I'm giong out of town..sucky.

Polarbear · August 25th, 2007, 10:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by weasel3o3

I heard some people even crashed 9 or 10 planes and still qualified.

I crashed more times than I could count because I breezed through the instructions and thought I was still practicing. I got a well qualified score in the end though, so it is not hopeless.

I found letter factory to be fun, but I am weird I guess. When the test portion came after practicing, I was still able to answer at least 75% of the questions with some level of confidence. It is all about situational awareness. Memorize the rules and exactly what yur looking for and it is a piece of cake.

flyguy63 · August 25th, 2007, 18:41

Took the at-sat last saturday. I think buying the book with the cd is well worth it. The scenarios on the at-sat are not nearly as hard as the test prep ones on the cd. The math, scan and dials are all great practice for the actual test. The letter factory was decent practice too.

flyguy63 · August 25th, 2007, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by savemecalifornia

Does anyone know how long the test usually takes? I got the date I'm taking it and it's on a day I'm giong out of town..sucky.

It took me about 5 hours 15 minutes to complete but that includes an hour worth of break time.

Charlee · August 28th, 2007, 00:47

Anyone taking the AT-SAT in Hawaii or Los Angeles in September?

mpv broker · August 29th, 2007, 12:52

So from what everyone says the test hasnt been to tough, do anyone know what minimum score you need to qualify to move on to the next step?

ATCT · August 29th, 2007, 13:02

I didnt think the AT-SAT was that bad. I scored an 88.5 out of a CTI School, have been in the agency for almost a year, soon to be a level 12 FPL. (probably in the next 1-2 months). Its been a fun ride. All I can say is take the test, put your self down to the grindstone for a year or two, and you'll have a great career.

ATCT

flyguy63 · August 29th, 2007, 13:15

You need a 70 on the at-sat to pass, but a low passing score doesn't automatically put you into the next round.

RABIRZA69 · August 29th, 2007, 15:19

I found the test pretty easy, I got a 99.6 on it and am giong through the hiring process right now

ZEKE · September 5th, 2007, 17:47

Charlee,
Im taking the ATSAT in LA on the 17th of September.

Charlee · September 5th, 2007, 20:30

Hey ZEKE,
My test slot is for the 20th of September in Hawaii.
Best Wishes and Good Luck

August 11th, 2007, 04:57	#1
savemecalifornia Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	AT-SAT I've been selected to take the AT-SAT and all they gave me was a time window that I would be taking the test in. Does anyone know if there are multiple test in that window or if it's just one? Thaaaanks.

August 11th, 2007, 07:31	#2
Polarbear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 387	Re: AT-SAT There were multiple test dates when I took the test for the Alaska region. __________________ The only stupid questions are the ones you should have asked, but never did.

August 11th, 2007, 14:42	#3
Charlee Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 71	Re: AT-SAT How was the test? Any advice? Hope you fare well.

August 13th, 2007, 04:12	#4
RookiePilot Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 12	Re: AT-SAT I just looked at my email today and "figured out " that this email was 'important'. I was so close to deleteing it, it was sent from what looked to be a spammers email account, and letters AT-SAT didn't really STAND out or anything. Fortunate for me I decided to take a second look. I'm interested as is the post, in what exactly the AT-SAT entails, I only have a Student rating and approx. 83 hours, but I'm finishing up my PPL here pretty soon. Well at least I know someone else is taking it, good to the above post writer.

August 13th, 2007, 12:33	#5
icephalt24 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 30	Re: AT-SAT Just a suggestion for those wanting to know what the AT SAT entails or are looking for advice on the test...purchase the book Air Traffic Control Career Prep. Its published by ASA and written by Patrick Mattson. It comes with an explaination of all the parts of the AT SAT as well as the AT SAT test on a CD ROM that you can practice with. Probably runs 40 bucks or so and while you likely won't find it at your local Borders, its easily found online at places like amazon.

August 13th, 2007, 12:49	#6
savemecalifornia Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	Re: AT-SAT I talked to the company giving the test and I guess there are multiple days the test is given..I have the book mentioned in the reply before this and it's not bad. The CD in it is pretty cool..buuut I have no idea how helpful it is because I've never taken the test before.

August 13th, 2007, 14:45	#7
flyguy63 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 85	Re: AT-SAT anyone taking the test in Albuquerque on saturday? My flight is gonna be around 700 bucks just for me to get down there.

August 13th, 2007, 17:11	#8
icephalt24 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 30	Re: AT-SAT I've heard from friends the AT-SAT is virtually identical, but don't know for a fact since I'm not due to take it till November.

August 15th, 2007, 01:32	#9
ABP52380 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 56	Re: AT-SAT I took the test twice - once after CTI school and the 2nd time when I went to enroute training in OKC. Yeah, you get there and they make you take it again for 'research' purposes. Here's a hint, on the test they say the 'survey' doesn't count and is not graded...IT IS. When in Ok. City we were talking to the test administrator and she said it was one of - if not the - most heavily weighed sections. The tests really not bad. Everyone walks out of there thinking they did horrible only to find out they scored really well. Good luck.

August 16th, 2007, 19:09	#10
flyguy63 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 85	Re: AT-SAT How was the scenarios section of the at-sat? It looks like that is gonna be the hardest part for me.

August 16th, 2007, 19:23	#11
ABP52380 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 56	Re: AT-SAT "scenarios" -- if you're in reference to the 'sim' portion, it's not too bad. Kinda fun actually (funner than being in OKC with an instructor yelling in your ear ). The key to that test is to get everyone at full speed asap. High and fast leaving, low and slow coming in -- but keep em' fast right up till their at the 'gate' for the airport. You end up getting ALOT of planes on your scope. But nothing compared to problems 30-36 at OKC. There you'll have 8 guys converging over a vortac at FL230 (you don't own above that so you can't climb em') with guys at 220, 210 and 200. MMMM, good times it was. I thought the worst section was the conveyer belt. You get asked some crazy questions at the end and, while you may know a couple, the vast majority you havn't a friggen clue. Don't sweat it, if you score above an 75 they'll take ya. Developmenals are resigning and veterans are anxious to get out. The FAA is in a world of hurt right now. I have 10 friends at various facilities, 4 have resigned, 2 more are on the bubble. 6 out of 10??? That's some baaaaaad numbers. Good job Blakey.

August 16th, 2007, 23:10	#12
flyguy63 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 85	Re: AT-SAT Yeah i was talking about the "sim" portion. I bought that ATC career prep that comes with a cd-rom and have been going over the scenarios portion and haven't really scored to well on it. I hear the programs on this cd are kinda screwy though. Thanks for your help. I'm taking the test on saturday. Any other pointers would be much appreciated. Last edited by flyguy63; August 16th, 2007 at 23:14. Reason: font

August 21st, 2007, 16:55	#13
mpv broker Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 36	Re: AT-SAT Hope your test goes well, i dont have mine for another month. Let us know if the CD is worth the 45$!

August 24th, 2007, 04:10	#14
weasel3o3 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	Re: AT-SAT AT-SAT was pretty easy considering I didn't go to college for CTI. It seems like you can get quite a bit wrong and still do well. I crashed two or three planes in scenarios, and letter factory questions were kinda stupid...almost impossible to remember most of them. Everything else I felt I did well on and I got a 92.3... probably could have got higher except I wasn't paying attention to time on the math and missed the last one by 2 seconds (literally had my cursor on the answer) stay focused even if you start screwing up don't worry just try to redeem yourself and you will prolly do well. I heard some people even crashed 9 or 10 planes and still qualified.

August 24th, 2007, 13:20	#15
savemecalifornia Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	Re: AT-SAT Does anyone know how long the test usually takes? I got the date I'm taking it and it's on a day I'm giong out of town..sucky.

August 25th, 2007, 18:41	#17
flyguy63 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 85	Re: AT-SAT Took the at-sat last saturday. I think buying the book with the cd is well worth it. The scenarios on the at-sat are not nearly as hard as the test prep ones on the cd. The math, scan and dials are all great practice for the actual test. The letter factory was decent practice too.

August 28th, 2007, 00:47	#19
Charlee Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 71	Re: AT-SAT Anyone taking the AT-SAT in Hawaii or Los Angeles in September?

August 29th, 2007, 12:52	#20
mpv broker Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 36	Re: AT-SAT So from what everyone says the test hasnt been to tough, do anyone know what minimum score you need to qualify to move on to the next step?

August 29th, 2007, 13:02	#21
ATCT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 8	Re: AT-SAT I didnt think the AT-SAT was that bad. I scored an 88.5 out of a CTI School, have been in the agency for almost a year, soon to be a level 12 FPL. (probably in the next 1-2 months). Its been a fun ride. All I can say is take the test, put your self down to the grindstone for a year or two, and you'll have a great career. ATCT __________________ Cub Flyers - We have something between our legs

August 29th, 2007, 13:15	#22
flyguy63 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 85	Re: AT-SAT You need a 70 on the at-sat to pass, but a low passing score doesn't automatically put you into the next round.

August 29th, 2007, 15:19	#23
RABIRZA69 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shaolin NY, ACK MA Posts: 570	Re: AT-SAT I found the test pretty easy, I got a 99.6 on it and am giong through the hiring process right now __________________ "CESSNA ONE SEVEN TWO PAPA TENGO YOU HAVE DISOBEYED NOW SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES "

September 5th, 2007, 17:47	#24
ZEKE Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8	Re: AT-SAT Charlee, Im taking the ATSAT in LA on the 17th of September.

September 5th, 2007, 20:30	#25
Charlee Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 71	Re: AT-SAT Hey ZEKE, My test slot is for the 20th of September in Hawaii. Best Wishes and Good Luck

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