CAN 4-06 - Aviation English Language Proficiency
Aviation English Language Proficiency
Article 6.1 - Applicability
This Civil Aviation Notice applies to applicants for a PACA license and PACA license holders who are required to use radio telephony.
Article 6.2 - Introduction
The Civil Aviation Notices, hereinafter referred to as Notices, are issued by the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA). The Notices are a means of circulating essential information of an administrative or technical nature to holders of PACA licenses and Certificates, foreign air operators in Oman, and foreign operators of Omani registered aircraft as applicable.
Assessing English language Proficiency (ELP) to meet the requirements for flight crew and ATC licenses require an assessment test which can be carried out through PACA approved ELP testing organisations which assess language proficiency by means of a formal assessment test for Level 4 - 6.
Article 6.3 - Background
This CAN describes the policies and procedures for the implementation of Aviation English Language Proficiency as required by CAR FCL.