Local 163 aptitude test — Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes-Barre, PA — application window, testing frequency, score threshold, and retake wait.

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Local 163Wilkes-Barre, PA at a glance

Aptitude battery: eTA

This JATC uses the electrical training ALLIANCE aptitude test battery: 33 algebra and functions questions in 46 minutes, then 36 reading comprehension questions in 51 minutes, 97 minutes of testing in total.

Application window
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicants are notified by email and/or mail of the testing date.
Testing frequency
Testing is conducted monthly. The sooner an application is submitted, the sooner the testing date will be scheduled.
Score threshold
Applicants are scored on a scale of 1–9. A score of four (4) or higher qualifies for an interview.
Retake wait
If a score is below four (4), wait 3 months and submit a new application. You cannot retest within the first 3 months after taking a test.

Verified on Local 163's own page, checked 12 September 2026. Rules change — confirm with your hall. Read the official source.

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