If you're aiming for a pilot career in Turkey or Europe, you will eventually face one of these two giants: Mollymawk or PACE. While both are psychometric testing systems designed to filter for the best candidates, they have distinct philosophies and challenges.
Mollymawk: The SunExpress Standard
Commonly used by SunExpress and various European flight schools, Mollymawk focuses heavily on Working Memory and Time Sharing. The system is known for its "clean" but demanding interface that tests how much information you can hold and manipulate simultaneously.
- Dynamic Orientation: Requires calculating headings based on changing parameters.
- Complex Tracking: Tests motor skills with high precision.
- Memory Sequences: High-speed recall of digit and pattern sequences.
"Mollymawk doesn't just test what you know; it tests how you think when your brain is at 100% capacity."
PACE: The Turkish Airlines Choice
The Pilot Assessment & Selection System (PACE) is the gatekeeper for Turkish Airlines. It is often described as more "comprehensive" because it integrates technical knowledge (Math & Physics) more tightly with cognitive skills.
- Instrument Interpretation: A heavier focus on reading cockpit instruments (ADI, HSI).
- Technical Aptitude: Specific modules for aviation physics and logic.
- Multi-Channel Awareness: Audio and visual cues that clash, testing your filtering ability.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Mollymawk | PACE |
|---|---|---|
| Primary User | SunExpress / European Schools | Turkish Airlines |
| Technical Knowledge | Lower (Logic based) | Higher (Physics/Math required) |
| Coordination | Very High Precision Tracking | Joystick MIC Test |
Which One is Harder?
Hardship is subjective. Candidates with a strong technical background often find PACE more structured and "fair," while candidates with high natural multi-tasking abilities might excel at Mollymawk. However, both require dedicated practice to master the specific interface nuances.
At AvioTest®, we believe in preparation over luck. Whether you are facing Mollymawk for SunExpress or PACE for THY, our training modules are built to simulate these exact conditions, helping you build the neural pathways needed to pass with flying colors.