LPRI Vienna EASA 2102 final.ppt Meetings Seminars... · EASA.MBO ICAO LPRI Workshop Vienna 2012 Regulation Aircrew Annex I Part-FCL Subpart A General Rules Subpart B LAPL Subpart

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ICAO Regional Workshop on LPRI

Vienna 21.02.2012

European rules for language proficiency

Matthias Borgmeier / EASA RulemakingActing Head FCL SectionActing Head FCL Section

Your safety is our mission.

Content

ICAO LPRI Workshop - Vienna 2012

• Regulatory framework & procedure• Structure of the future regulations • Language Proficiency in Part-FCL

O i di i i• Open issues – discussion items

EASA.MBO ICAO LPRI Workshop Vienna 2012

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O i di i i• Open issues - discussion items


• Agency of European Union

EASA – regulatory framework

• Working for Europe as a whole• Built on regulations adopted by EU

Parliament and Member StatesRegulating Aviation Safety

In partnership with Member States

In cooperation with Stakeholders

• Regulating Aviation Safety


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EASA Roles

Executive RoleCertification of AircraftApproval of Organisations in Third Countries

Legislative RoleRight of initiativeDraft OpinionsPublish Decisions (AMC and GM Material)Publish Decisions (AMC and GM Material)

Monitoring RoleStandardisation


Principles

One set of rules for all MSIRs as published in European Journal (OJ)AMC/GM are non bindingAMC/GM are non-bindingAlternative AMCs: compliance with IRs to be ensured

Free movement of people and workplaceExaminers may work in several MSLi & M di l C tifi t lid i ll MSLicences & Medical Certificates are valid in all MS

OversightStandardisation to ensure compliance in all MS


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Rulemaking Programme

The EASA Rulemaking Process

I iti ti

Consultation

InitiationDrafting

Review of CommentsCRD

Executive Director Decision

Publication

Agency Opinion


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Regulation Aircrew 1178/2011

Cover Regulation

Annex I Part-FCL

Annex IIConversion of

national licences

Annex IIIAcceptance of TC

licences

Annex IVPart-Medical

Annex VI Part-ARA

Annex VIIPart-ORAnational licences

Annex VPart-Cabin Crew


Regulation Aircrew

Annex I Part-FCL

Subpart A General Rules

Subpart BLAPL

Subpart EMPL

Subpart F ATPL

Subpart I Additional Ratings

Subpart J Instructors

Subpart K Examiners

Subpart CPPL / SPL / BPL

Subpart DCPL

Subpart G IR

Subpart H Class & Type

Decision2011/016 AMC/GM


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Transitional Periods

Cover Regulations contains the provisions for transition to the new

system

The Aircrew Regulation is applicable as from applicable as from

8 April 2012


Horizontal opt-out

“By way of derogation a Member State may decide y y g ynot to apply the provisions … until 8 April 2013 “

So:

Implementation on 8 April 2013 at the latest

In addition several other “opt‐outs”


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Part-FCL LP requirements

Subpart A FCL.055 (a)

Aeroplane, helicopter, powered-lift andairship pilots required to use the radiotelephone shall have a LP endorsementEither in English or the language used for R/TE d t h ll i di t th lEndorsement shall indicate the language,level and validity date


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Subpart A FCL.055 (b)

Applicant shall demonstrate an operationallevel in accordance with Appendix 2Use of phraseologies and plain languageHolistic descriptors mentioned in the rule text



Appendix 2 to Part-FCL


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Subpart A FCL.055 (c)

Except for pilots having demonstrated an expert level a re-evaluation shall be doneTo be done in accordance with Appendix 2Every 4 years if level 4Every 6 years if level 5



Subpart A FCL.055 (d)


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Subpart A FCL.055 (e)

The demonstration of Language Proficiencyand the use of English for IR holders shall bedone through e method of assessmentestablished by the competent authority


AMCs / GM to FCL.055

AMC 1 deals with the assessment and refersto the ICAO Doc 9835 for further guidanceMain elements of the assessmentCombination with tests and checksDelegation to language assessment bodies


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AMCs / GM to FCL.055

Same assessment might be used for IR & LPgQualification of the assessorsAMC 1 further provides crtiteria for theacceptability of Language Assessment BodiesAssessment documentationAMC 2 contains the table Rating Scale“AMC 2 contains the table „Rating Scale


AMCs / GM to FCL.055 (d)

AMC 3 dealing with specific requirements forthe holders of an IRthe holders of an IRPurpose of this requirementHow to demonstrate the ability

If examination methods fulful the LPrequirements in accordance with AMC 1 theexamination may be used to issue a languageproficiency endorsement


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Items under discussion

Demonstration of English for IR holders?“slipping test standards”Mutual recognition – trend identified?Qualification of assessors (refresher?)Standardisation of R/T – native speakers Level 4 – Part-FCL: 4 years intervalConfusion between R/T licence and LP


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Conclusions

European rules for flight crew licensingwill be binding in all Member Stateswill be binding in all Member StatesChallenges for authorities, organisationsand pilots (transition measures)LPR are addressed in Part-FCLThe Agency is ready to discuss openThe Agency is ready to discuss openissues and additional proposals withICAO, MS & Industry


Conclusions

Our aim must always be:

Improve pilot training and checking

Improve safetyH i d L P fi i Harmonised Language Proficiency

standards are one important element


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Thank you for your attention !

Documents

LPRI Vienna EASA 2102 final.ppt Meetings Seminars... · EASA.MBO ICAO LPRI Workshop Vienna 2012 Regulation Aircrew Annex I Part-FCL Subpart A General Rules Subpart B LAPL Subpart