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Adrian ENRIGHT EUROCONTROL ELPAC Project Leader. MEETING ICAO LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS. 30000 FLIGHTS PER DAY. The complexity of European airspace demands effective communication between pilot and controller. Language is as much a tool for the controller as is radar ….
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Adrian ENRIGHT EUROCONTROL ELPAC Project Leader MEETING ICAO LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
30000 FLIGHTS PER DAY The complexity of European airspace demands effective communication between pilot and controller
An English language proficiency test for operational air traffic controllers that meets the ICAO Standards for aeronautical communication ELPAC* *English Language Proficiency for Aeronautical Communication
Two test papers: Paper 1 – Listening Comprehension Paper 2 – Oral Interaction* Assessment at ICAO levels 4 & 5 *Versions for tower, approach and en route controllers ELPAC TEST STRUCTURE
Internet based – paperless test High level of security Assessing key listening skills Items based on authentic pilot & controller messages Duration +/- 30 minutes PAPER 1 – LISTENING COMPREHENSION
The controller must respond appropriately to pilot messages With acknowledgements to Martin Germans
Simulated pilot/controller communication 3 Phases (non-visual & visual) Assessment of language proficiency: Routine & non-routine situations Switching between structured phrases (RTF) and plain English Negotiating an unexpected situation Duration about 20 minutes PAPER 2 – ORAL INTERACTION
Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) Regulators (NSAs, JAA, EASA) IFATCA IFALPA European Commission ICAEA ICAO Controller unions ELPAC STAKEHOLDERS
Core team of ATC & English language experts from: Spain, Germany, France, Bulgaria, Hungary, Czech Republic and Eurocontrol Test design consultant from UK Trialling of prototype November 2005 Software development by ENOVATE ELPAC – TEST DEVELOPMENT
2005 Definition of test requirements Design test format Develop pilot version of test Analyse pilot test ELPAC DEVELOPMENT
2006 1st major trialling March External validation of test Sample tests 2nd major trialling ELPAC DEVELOPMENT
2007 Refinement of test Production of guidance and support materials July: ELPAC available for implementation ELPAC DEVELOPMENT
Eurocontrol - will develop a test (ELPAC) ANSPs – will be responsible for training and test administration NSAs – will ensure compliance with ICAO and EC requirements WHO DOES WHAT?
ANSPs fulfill requirements of Annex 11 Regulators comply with Annex 1 Improved controller confidence Contribution to aviation safety BENEFITS OF A TEST
ELPAC A test for air traffic controllers in English Language Proficiency for Aeronautical Communication
Thank you for your attention Any questions?