Aviation English in Medellín

Medellín is an important air link between North and South America.

Since English is the language of aviation, the need for Aviation English in Medellín is important as well.
Pilots, air traffic controllers, flight attendants, gate agents, and ground crew personnel all need to be proficient in English.

Aviation English Defined
Aviation English is a part of the world of "English for Specific Purposes" (ESP).

It is characterized by:

• specialist vocabulary
• keen listening comprehension
• appropriate pronunciation and fluency
• unique language structure
• interactions in radiotelephony

Every profession has its own jargon and mannerisms.

Aviation professionals who speak another language need to learn the appropriate vocabulary and build strong comprehension skills in English.

Beyond the nuts and bolts of English, you need the confidence and experience using the language to succeed. 

Pilots, Air Traffic Contollers and Aviation English
Pilots and air traffic controllers are required to meet International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Language Proficiency Requirements at a Level 4 rating. The ICAO mandate as of March 2008 increased interest in Avaitaon English among the global flying community.

A Level 4 or 5 ICAO rating requires retesting every three and six years, respectively.

You must have solid fluency that does not hinder radiotelephonic communications, strong aviation-related comprehension, and an immediate responsiveness to commands and directions with appropriate pronunciation, intonation, and stress.

Flight Attendants, Gate Agents, Check-in Agents and Aviation English

Flight attendants need Aviation English to communicate not only safety and regulatory information, but general conversational skills to accomodate passengers.

The tone, type of words used, and great comprehension skills are necessary to serve their very important clients.

Gate agents and check-in agents are usually the first airline personnel met by passengers. Often travelers are anxious about the flight and do not travel every day.

The ability to communicate proficiently in English with the adequate tone and resassurances is enough to calm them.

Conclusion
Aviation English is important in Medellín for pilots or those who want to become pilots.

Airlines from Copa to Avianca need English-speaking personnel. 

Not only is English necessary for pilots and air traffic controllers, it is mandated by international regulations.

Since English is also the language for tourism, flight and cabin crew personnel also need English to interact with travelers - their clients - and to make their flight as comfortable as possible.

Are you ready to improve your English skills to meet ICAO ratings or to start your career with an airline?

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