Selection stages

1. Online application
2. Online aptitude/psychometric tests (Aon/cut-e): cognitive reasoning, mental maths, sensorimotor/multitasking, personality questionnaire
3. Psychological assessment day at KLM Aviation Medical Center (AMC): computer tests, role-play, group exercise, in-depth psychological interview
4. Simulator grading (B737-800, raw data)
5. COVA selection committee interview (KLM pilots, crew managers, HR/academy)
6. Security screening (VGB) and Class 1 medical

Tests

• Aon (cut-e) online battery
• AMC psychological tests (capacity: syllogisms, analogies, number/figure series, maths)
• Personality questionnaire

Simulator check

B737-800 Level D sim; raw-data manual flying (ILS, holds without FD/AP) plus a LOFT-style scenario; graded on accuracy, scan, capacity and trainability rather than type knowledge (candidate-)

By rank

• Cadet: KLM Flight Academy: aptitude tests, AMC psychological assessment (group interview, individual assessment, psych interview), board interview (Glassdoor student pilot, Feb 2024). Selection fee ~EUR 335 .
• First officer: Ready Entry / Direct Entry: Aon online tests, AMC day, sim grading, COVA interview; DE requires EASA ATPL and 500h on multi-pilot aircraft >5.7t (candidate-).

Interview questions

Motivation

1. Why do you want to fly for KLM, and why are you applying now?

Competency and CRM

1. Describe a situation where you dealt with conflict or stress within a crew or team.

Situational

1. How would you handle disagreeing with the captain's decision? (First officer)