ICAO Language Proficiency
LANGUAGE EXAMS PURSUANT TO § 125 a of the German Regulations for Aviation Personnel (Verordnung über Luftfahrtpersonal)
The internationalisation of aviation results in the meeting of many cultures, and linguistic problems can often arise. To minimise this, the ICAO has created language levels in order to establish an international standard for all pilots and thus improve safety. AIR LLOYD offers the complete range of available language levels, Levels 4, 5 and 6.
Initial test
The initial language proficiency test is the first individual language test that a pilot or air traffic controller can take. If you pass this initial test successfully, depending on your level of ICAO language proficiency you will continue to have to sit language tests at regular intervals to be able to continue exercising the language proficiency rights related to your aviation licence.
Test procedure
In order to examine your language skills, the test is divided into two parts. One part tests your listening comprehension, and while the other part tests your speaking skills.
Repeating the test
There are two options for repeating the test:
1. You will be tested independently of a check flight (or simulator check). If this is the case, the test will be separated into listening comprehension and speaking skills. They are identical in design and implementation.
2. You will be tested as part of your check flight. In this case, the listening comprehension part of the test may be examined during the check flight itself. The speaking skills part of the test will take place separately, and on the ground. ICAO language test.
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