SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION – 3 minutes
This test aims to assess your English language proficiency in line with ICAO requirements.
The test is in three sections and will take approximately 30 minutes.
First, several questions about your aviation background and experience.
- Where did you get your pilot training?
- Could you please tell me about your flying experience?
- Would you recommend younger people to consider a career as a pilot?
If TT is a student/graduate:
- Why did you choose to become a pilot?
- What is/was the best thing about your training?
- Where do you see yourself professionally in five years?
SECTION 2: RTF ROLE-PLAY – 10-12 minutes
First, you will listen to two audio recordings, describing specific aviation incidents.
Each recording will be played only once.
You may take notes while you listen.
After each recording, we will role-play pilot-controller exchanges, based on the situation from the recording.
You will act as the pilot, and the interlocutor will take the controller’s part.
After the second role-play, you will have a debriefing interview with a safety inspector.
This part of the test will be conducted without visual contact between us.
RECORDING ONE
First, answer the question – What problem did the Boeing 737 encounter that caused ATC to alert the fire crew?
Then, you may ask the interlocutor up to 2 questions to clarify any details from the recording.
RTF ROLE-PLAY ONE
Now, imagine you are the pilot of the aircraft, taxiing behind the affected Boeing. Your call sign is Sky Air 321.
You observe fuel, leaking from the Boeing’s left wing.
Please advise Tower about the problem and reply appropriately to the ATC transmissions.
RECORDING TWO
First, answer the question – What was the main problem that caused the crew to declare a PAN PAN?
Then, you may ask the interlocutor up to 2 questions to clarify any details from the recording.
RTF ROLE-PLAY TWO
Now, imagine you are the pilot of the affected flight. Your call sign is Sky Air 321.
You are cruising at FL 350 and you receive an indication of a problem with engine number 2.
Please advise Control about the problem and reply appropriately to the ATC transmissions.
The screen will be removed here.
DEBRIEFING
Now, imagine you are the pilot involved in the incident. Answer the questions of the safety inspector about the engine fault event.
- Could you please describe the situation when you first received an engine problem warning?
- What actions did you take upon receiving the warning?
- Why did you choose a PAN-PAN call initially?
- What decision did you make?
- Why did you decide to continue to the destination on a single engine?
- What specific recommendations would you propose to new pilots to handle similar cases?
SECTION 3. RTF COMPREHENSION – 15-17 minutes
You will hear two radiotelephony exchanges in non-routine situations.
Each recording will be played only once.
You may take notes while you listen.
After each recording, you will be asked to give a description of what happened.
Then, we will discuss the situation from the second exchange in a more general context.
EXCHANGE ONE
The call sign of the aircraft is Uzbek 612. The aircraft is now approaching its cruising FL 310.
Describe what happened in as much detail as possible.
EXCHANGE TWO
The call sign of the aircraft is Pegasus 519. The aircraft is now descending towards its destination Sochi.
Describe what happened in as much detail as possible.
INTERVIEW
- What specific pieces of information should pilots include in their report to ATC when they spot an unknown flying object?
- Why is it critical to report specific details, like the altitude, position, and behaviour of the unauthorized drone?
- What makes the approach and landing phase particularly vulnerable to a drone strike?
- If the drone activity persists, and your fuel endurance is becoming a concern, what options do you have to manage the situation?
- What measures or technologies do you believe are most needed to mitigate the growing risk of drone incursions at major airports?
That is the end of the test.
