Local 163 aptitude test — Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA — application window, testing frequency, score threshold, and retake wait.
Local 163 — Wilkes-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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