RAF CBAT/Aptitude test

Hello! I'm a female who is going to Cranwell for CBAT/Apritude test soon. I've read most of the info on this site and others regarding advice for attending this, however I'm just wondering, as a female, should I wear my two piece skirt suit for the aptitude test, or smart trousers and a blouse? Also, the info given by the RAF says to wear small heeled shoes, does this mean flat shoes (for using the foot pedals)? I feel like I should be wearing my (relatively) small heels and two piece skirt suit but think trousers and flat shoes might feel/be more practical for the actual test? Is it a stupid idea to bring a pair of pumps in my bag and change shoes at my desk? Any info would be much appreciated! (Lots of info for guys but not much for women)

Reply 1

username1119229

Good evening. Most females on my previous CBAT visits wore trousers and a jacket . I think most had relatively small heeled shoes (if no heel at all). Hope this helps

Reply 2

Malt007

Whilst appearing smart is imperative, it is more important for you to be comfortable sitting at a computer desk all day in a pressured environment. There were only a handful of females at my cbat, most including myself wore smart trousers with a blouse and a blazer jacket like 0902 said (you could remove the jacket and hang it to the side whilst you did the tests). But if you feel more comfortable in a skirt combo do that. Shoe wise I think most wore flats (no peep toes though).