ADF Pilot/Aircrew exam-day guide
ADF Pilot/Aircrew · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, current ID in the name you registered under. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID they accept and whether a second ID is required.
Appointment confirmation and candidate number
Have your booking reference, test location, and any candidate/registration number accessible. Confirm with the provider how and when you receive these.
Admission or entry documentation
Some testing or airside locations require additional access passes or authorization. Confirm with the provider and the test site what is needed to enter.
Required medical or certification documents
If your assessment is tied to a medical certificate or prior qualification, check whether originals or copies must be presented. Confirm the exact requirement with the provider.
Approved calculators or reference materials
Only bring aids the provider explicitly permits. Confirm with the provider whether any calculator, chart, or reference sheet is allowed and in what form.
Personal medication and essentials
Bring any prescribed medication and water. Confirm with the provider whether medication must be declared or inspected before the test.
Review the published test format and scoring
Know the sections, time limits, and pass criteria as published for your exam. Confirm the current format with the provider, as it can change.
Plan travel and arrive early
Plan to arrive with buffer time for check-in and security. Confirm with the provider the recommended arrival time and late-arrival policy.
Rest and avoid last-minute cramming
Prioritize sleep in the final days and keep the morning-of light. This is general guidance, not a provider rule.
Dress and behave appropriately for a professional assessment
Follow any dress or conduct expectations the provider publishes. Confirm with the provider if unsure.
Know the reschedule and cancellation terms
Understand deadlines and fees before test day. Confirm the exact policy with the provider.
Confirm accessibility or special arrangements
If you need accommodations, confirm approval and logistics in advance. Confirm with the provider what is available and how to request it.
Plan the day
Re-read the published candidate handbook or instructions and confirm logistics: location, arrival time, ID requirements, and what is permitted in the test room. Confirm any unclear points with the provider. Do light review of weak areas rather than new material, and protect your sleep schedule.
Lay out ID, confirmation, and permitted items. Check travel time and any weather or transport disruptions. Avoid heavy cramming. Confirm the provider's late-arrival and reschedule rules so you know your options if something goes wrong.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate, and arrive early. Leave non-permitted items at home or in secure storage as directed. Re-check that your ID and confirmation are with you before leaving.
Follow check-in and identity verification instructions exactly. Read each question carefully and manage your time against the published limits. If a rule or instruction is unclear, ask the invigilator rather than guessing. Note any technical issue immediately so it can be documented.
Confirm with the provider how and when results are released and what the appeal or review process is, if any. Keep your candidate documentation until results are confirmed.
Rules to check
Present valid, current photo ID matching your registration; if your ID does not match, confirm with the provider before test day what alternatives are accepted.
Bring only items the provider permits into the test room. Confirm the prohibited-items list with the provider and store anything else as directed.
Follow all invigilator instructions and any published code of conduct. Unclear situations should be raised with staff rather than resolved on your own.
Confirm the provider's policy on breaks, including whether unscheduled breaks are allowed and how they affect your time.
Confirm the scoring and pass criteria as published for your exam, and ask the provider how partial sections or retakes are handled.
Report any technical or environmental problem immediately so it can be recorded; confirm with the provider how such issues are handled.
Do not discuss or share exam content afterward in any way that violates the provider's confidentiality terms; confirm those terms with the provider.
If you need to reschedule or cancel, follow the provider's published deadlines and fees; confirm the exact terms with the provider.