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

You will listen to two audio recordings, describing specific in-flight situations.

Each recording will be played only once.

You may take notes while you listen.

After each recording, you will engage in a radiotelephony role-play based on the situation from the recording.

You will act as the pilot, and the interlocutor will take the controller’s part.

This part of the test will be conducted without visual contact between us.

RECORDING ONE

First, answer the question – What was the problem with the B-737?

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 now observe a fuel leak 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.

1. Could you please describe the situation when you first received an engine problem warning?
2. What actions did you take upon receiving the warning?
3. How did ATC respond to your call?
4. What decision did you make?
5. How did the rest of the flight proceed?
6. What advice or recommendation would you give to other pilots to handle similar situations?

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.

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

1. What specific risks or dangers do drones present to aircraft during approach and landing phases?
2. Why is it mandatory for pilots to report encountering an unknown flying object to ATC?
3. What elements should be included in such reports?
4. How does ATC typically respond to reports of unknown flying objects?
5. Do pilots receive any training to handle drone encounters?
6. What measures or technologies are currently used to prevent drones from entering restricted airport areas?

That is the end of the test.