ANAC Flight Engineer Theoretical Exam (Mecânico de Voo) exam-day guide
ANAC Flight Engineer Theoretical Exam (Mecânico de Voo) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo identification
Bring the same valid photo ID used in your registration (commonly a national ID card or passport). Confirm with the provider which document types are accepted and whether a copy is allowed.
Admission confirmation / exam registration document
Print or download the admission letter or registration confirmation showing your candidate number, test location, date, and time. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
ANAC exam fee payment proof
Carry proof that the exam fee (taxa) was paid, in the format the provider requires. Rules on whether payment must be shown at the door vary; confirm with the provider.
Knowledge-area study summary sheets
Bring concise one-page summaries of your weakest subjects (e.g., performance, weight and balance, meteorology, regulations) for last-minute review before entering the room.
Formula and unit-conversion card
Prepare a personal card with key formulas (density altitude, fuel burn, center of gravity, Mach/TAS relations) and unit conversions. Confirm with the provider whether personal notes may be carried into the exam room.
Approved calculator or manual calculation tools
If a calculator is permitted, bring a basic non-programmable model and spare batteries. Confirm with the provider which calculator types are allowed and whether devices are supplied.
Watch and writing materials
Bring a wristwatch (for time management if there is no visible clock) and pens/pencils plus an eraser if the answer sheet is paper-based. Confirm with the provider what is supplied versus what you must bring.
Water and a light snack for the break
Bring water and a small snack for use only outside the exam room. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed at the test site.
Route and arrival plan
Confirm the exact test site address and plan to arrive with buffer time for security checks, ID verification, and seating. Check local traffic and transport conditions the day before.
Rest and health preparation
Protect sleep in the final nights, avoid heavy meals and alcohol before the exam, and bring any personal medication you may need. Confirm with the provider how to handle medical needs during the test.
Logistics for documents and valuables
Plan where to leave your phone, bag, and study material, since personal items are normally not allowed at the desk. Confirm with the provider whether secure storage is available.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the exam provider's contact number in case of delay, illness, or a last-minute change of location or schedule.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material and switch to consolidation. Review your summary sheets for the highest-weight subjects, redo a limited set of representative questions under timed conditions, and write out the formulas you tend to forget. Confirm the test site address, start time, and reporting time with the provider. Check that your photo ID is valid and that your admission documents are in order. Adjust sleep so that you are awake and alert at the exam's start time.
Do a light review only: skim your weakest topics and the regulation items most likely to be tested, then stop. Prepare your bag with ID, admission documents, payment proof, writing materials, watch, and any permitted calculator. Lay out clothes and plan meals. Confirm transport times and set two alarms. Avoid intensive question drilling, alcohol, and late screen use, and aim for a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal breakfast and arrive at the site with a comfortable buffer before the reporting time. Recheck that your ID and admission documents are in hand. Do not attempt to cram new topics; a brief look at formula cards is enough. Follow staff instructions for ID verification, seating, and any permitted materials. Use the restroom before entering the room, and silence and stow your phone as instructed.
Read the instructions and confirm the number of questions, the time limit, and the scoring and pass rules. Do a first pass answering questions you know, flagging uncertain ones, and skipping time-consuming calculations. Watch the clock and allocate time per question; leave a few minutes to transfer answers and check that no item is blank if there is no penalty for guessing. For calculation items, write units and sanity-check the result. If a question is ambiguous or an item seems defective, note it and, if the provider allows, raise it with the invigilator without disturbing others.
Rules to check
Bring and present the valid photo ID that matches your registration; if you cannot prove your identity, admission may be refused. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and what happens if the ID is expired or lost.
Arrive before the reporting time. Late arrival may result in refusal of entry or reduced time; confirm with the provider the exact cutoff and the procedure for delays caused by transport or illness.
Keep phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices switched off and stored away from the desk unless the provider explicitly permits a calculator. Unauthorized devices may lead to disqualification.
Work only on your own paper or terminal. Do not communicate with other candidates, share materials, or look at another candidate's work; follow the invigilator's instructions at all times.
Use only materials the provider authorizes. Confirm in advance whether notes, formula cards, calculators, or dictionaries are allowed, since unauthorized material can void the exam.
Follow the provider's rules on breaks. If you leave the room, you may not take exam material with you, and the clock normally keeps running; confirm with the provider whether unscheduled breaks are allowed and how they affect your time.
Understand the scoring and pass criteria before you start: number of questions, weighting by subject, minimum passing score, and whether wrong answers are penalized. Confirm the official criteria with the provider rather than relying on second-hand information.
If you believe an item is defective or your exam was disrupted, report it to the invigilator immediately and follow the provider's formal appeal or complaint procedure within the stated deadline.