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NARAST MEETING

NARAST MEETING. Language proficiency Kunming, China 14 – 16 April 2004. Language competency. Study group on the need to have basic knowledge of English (PRICEG) Language a causal factor in major accidents, (I.e.B747- IL76 over India 1996, Tenerife in 1977). Changes.

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NARAST MEETING

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  1. NARAST MEETING Language proficiency Kunming, China 14 – 16 April 2004

  2. Language competency • Study group on the need to have basic knowledge of English (PRICEG) • Language a causal factor in major accidents, (I.e.B747- IL76 over India 1996, Tenerife in 1977)

  3. Changes • Annexes 1, 6, 10 and 11 • PANS-ATM • Major changes in Annexes 1 and 10

  4. Changes • Annex 1 • New provisions for ATCO and flight crew members • Annex 6 • Operator to ensure flight crew members understand language used in radio communications • Annex 10 • Communications in language normally used by ground station or in English • Use of clear phraseology and language

  5. Changes • Annex 11 • Communications to hand-over traffic in English except when mutually agree otherwise • Service providers to ensure controllers speak and understand the language • PANS-ATM • ATM and other ground personnel express themselves using clear language and at the level required in Annex 1

  6. Annex 1 language proficiency • Air traffic controllers • Before: Air traffic controllers to speak without difficulty the language(s) designated for use by the State • After: Air traffic controllers and radio station operator demonstrate capability in speaking and understanding the language used in radio communications • From 5 March 2008, demonstrate capacity to speak and understand the language used in radio communication to the level of proficiency required in the Appendix to Annex 1

  7. Annex 1 language proficiency • Pilots • Before: only required to have a radio telephony license • After: pilots to demonstrate capability in speaking and understanding the language used in radio communications • From 5 March 2008, demonstrate capacity to speak and understand the language used in radio communication to the level of proficiency required in the Appendix to Annex 1

  8. Annex 1 language proficiency • Applicability of Standard • Air traffic controllers: applicable to all languages used in the airspace used by international traffic • Pilots: All categories of aeroplane and helicopter pilots in international flights • Recommendation for glider and balloon pilots • Recommendation for flight engineers • Navigators: same as for pilots if they are to make radio communications

  9. Provisions for language proficiency Requirements in language competency = Complete description and level of qualification

  10. Complete description • Proficient speakers must: • Effectively Communicate verbally (telephone & radio) during direct contacts; • Clearly and precisely communicate using common words and terms related to their work; • Use communication strategy for appropriate exchange of messages, resolve misunderstandings (checking, confirming information) in the general context of the work environment

  11. Complete description • Proficient speakers must: • Satisfactorily resolve, with ease, linguistic difficulties which may complicate exchanges in the regular work environment or during a less familiar communication situation; and • Use a dialect or an accent intelligible for aeronautical communications

  12. ICAO proficiency levels • Six levels: Expert - 6 Pre-operational - 3 Advanced - 5 Elementary - 2 Operational - 4 Pre-elementary - 1 • Five aspects of linguistic proficiency Pronunciation Fluency Structure Comprehension Interaction

  13. Periodic evaluations • Level 6: No periodic evaluation required • Level 5: Every 6 years • Level 4: Every 3 years

  14. Pronunciation & interaction • Pronunciation, accentuation, rythm and intonation influenced by primary language or regional variant must not detrimental to understanding • Interactions: responses need to be timely, appropriate and informative. Interactions need contribute to the expected exchanges. Possible misunderstandings must be resolved adequately through verification, confirmation and clarification.

  15. Language proficiency • General considerations for training and testing: • ICAO guidance material to be available 2004 • Testing is required as of March 2008 • Recommended to start working on it now • evaluate new applicants • evaluate your needs in guidance material • identify implementation problems • Prepare official evaluation

  16. Evaluation & training • Evaluation • PELA (Eurocontrol) for controllers • No other method currently available • Training • Pilots and controllers speaking fluent English (levels 5 or 6) being teachers in English as second language • Teachers of English as second language with knowledge of civil aviation • Between 800 – 1200 hours to progress from level 1 to level 4

  17. Aviation language symposium • ICAO H.Q – Montreal • 1 – 3 September 2004 • Discussions • Standards • Training • Testing • Initiatives and support

  18. NARAST MEETING Language proficiency – END – Thank you for your attention

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