Universal Aviation Aptitude Test
Aviation Admission & Aptitude Testing Framework
A Human-Behaviour Intelligence Engine for High-Stakes Education Pathways. UAAT provides universities with objective, auditable evidence at the point of entry through standardised, aviation-specific aptitude testing.
The Problem We Solve
Aviation lacks a unified, benchmarkable admissions and aptitude standard that institutions can rely on and defend.
Weak Predictive Power
Grade-heavy admissions weakly predict performance in aviation and safety-critical fields.
No Standardisation
No standardised aviation-specific criteria at undergraduate level across institutions.
High-Cost Misalignment
Unsuitable intakes increase attrition, training delays, and safety risks.
Governance Risk
Rising scrutiny over fairness, transparency, and defensibility of selection decisions.
Our Solution
A standardised, aviation-specific admissions and aptitude framework that provides universities with objective, auditable evidence at the point of entry.
Measures Reasoning
Evaluates how candidates think and reason, not just what they know.
Cross-Institution Benchmarking
Enables cross-cohort and cross-institution performance comparison.
Defensible Scores
Produces defensible scores for admissions, streaming, and scholarships.
Decision Support
Positioned as decision-support, not an opaque gatekeeper.
Core Technology
Built on rigorous psychometric science and governed by trustworthy AI principles.
Psychometric Foundation
- Construct mapping and calibrated item banks
- IRT scaling for accurate measurement
- Reliability and validity evidence
- Multi-site outcome-linked validation
Trustworthy AI Governance
- Explainable construct-level scoring
- Subgroup fairness monitoring
- Auditable decision trails
- Human-in-the-loop controls
Core Members
UAAT is developed by a distinguished team of researchers and industry experts.
Prof. Dr. Loo Chu Kiong
Founder & Principal Investigator
Senior Professor of AI, University of Malaya. 200+ publications. JSPS Fellow, Germany Humboldt Fellow, Malaysia Research Star Award 2019.
Kodie Tse
Researcher
MBA with 5 years startup experience. Leads AI-integrated simulation solutions development.
Academic Advisory Board
Distinguished academics from aerospace engineering, computational science, and applied research who guide UAAT's psychometric and scientific foundations.
Dr. Teoh Yun Xin
Lecturer, School of Engineering and Technology
Sunway University, Malaysia
Prof. Stephane Redonnet
Associate Professor, Dept. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
HKUST, Hong Kong
Prof. Chi-Kit Andy Siu
Associate Professor, Dept. of Chemistry
City University of Hong Kong
Dr. Lau Ho Lam
Acting Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology
UOW College Hong Kong
Industrial Advisory Board
Industry leaders and education practitioners who ensure UAAT remains aligned with real-world aviation training and institutional needs.
Dr. Frederick Cheung
Principal
Chinese Y.M.C.A. Secondary School, Hong Kong
Mr. Zhu Bo
CEO
Skybase Cloudscape
UAAT is developed by Aerotyrnd, the R&D division of Aerosim (HK) Ltd. Pioneering aviation with applied technology — developing advanced solutions that transform aviation training, assessment, and infrastructure planning through proprietary simulation and AI technologies.
Hong Kong Science Park · [email protected] · +(852) 5320 2988
References & Standards
UAAT assessment content is developed with reference to internationally recognised aviation standards and regulatory publications.
Visual Flight Rules Guide
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Australia
The CASA VFR Guide provides comprehensive guidance on Australian visual flight rules, including radio communication procedures, CTAF operations, circuit procedures, and emergency communications. Content from Chapter 5 (Radio Communication Procedures) directly informs the Communication AET module's Australian aerodrome scenarios.
Published under CC BY-NC 4.0 by the Australian Government.
Introduction to Jeppesen Navigation Charts
Jeppesen (Boeing), International Standard
The Jeppesen Charts introduction covers chart symbology, aeronautical abbreviations, SID/STAR procedures, approach charts, and the international glossary of aviation terms. This reference informs the Knowledge module's chart interpretation and aviation terminology assessment items.
Effective 15 December 2022. Jeppesen, a Boeing Company.
Additional Standards Referenced
ICAO Doc 9432
Manual of Radiotelephony
ICAO Doc 9835
Manual on Language Proficiency Requirements
ICAO Annex 10
Aeronautical Telecommunications
CASA CASR Part 61
Flight Crew Licensing
AIP Australia (ERSA)
En Route Supplement Australia
NATO Phonetic Alphabet
ICAO/ITU Standard Phonetic Alphabet