British Airways Online Assessment - General Ability

Assessment Overview

This is a 36-minute online assessment designed to evaluate your numerical reasoning and logical reasoning skills for British Airways. The test consists of 24 questions that require you to analyze data, identify patterns, perform calculations, and solve practical business problems.

Key Features

Interactive Format: Rather than traditional multiple-choice questions, the SHL online assessment uses an activity-based format where you'll drag, drop, and interact with visual elements to demonstrate your problem-solving abilities.

Time Limit: 36 minutes total for all 24 questions (approximately 1.5 minutes per question)

Question Types:

Pattern recognition and sequence completion
Scheduling and time management scenarios
Data interpretation from charts and tables
Numerical calculations and budget analysis
Logical reasoning with visual puzzles
Business scenario problem-solving

What You'll Be Tested On

Numerical Reasoning: Percentage calculations, budget tracking, data analysis, and financial comparisons
Logical Reasoning: Pattern identification, sequencing, spatial reasoning, and deductive logic
Practical Application: Real-world business scenarios including project scheduling, resource allocation, and performance metrics

Important Guidelines

Complete the entire test in one sitting for best results
Work quickly but accurately - incomplete tests may result in score reduction
Use an updated browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge recommended)
Turn off notifications if taking on a mobile device
No opportunity to review answers after submission
If connection is lost, the test will resume where you left off

Preparation Tips

Take the practice test first to familiarize yourself with the interactive question formats
For calendar-based questions, "weekdays" means Monday through Friday
For pie charts, single wedges cannot be set below 5%
For bar charts, the overall value cannot be lower than the Y-axis minimum

This assessment is designed to evaluate your analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities in a business context, using practical scenarios you might encounter in aviation industry roles.