The importance of learning English in pilot training: world practice

Abstract

The article addresses the issue of the necessary language training for future aviation professionals, together with practical training prior to flight training or initial training during flight in English-speaking countries. World practice shows a growing need for language training for pilots, air traffic controllers, etc. in areas of the world where English is not traditionally the mother tongue of the population. Important questions are what communicative skills are needed by future pilots and how ongoing research on Englishlanguage teaching methodology can help in the overall training of aviation professionals. The article presents the results of a study on the training of indigenous language-speaking professional pilots who were trained in English-speaking countries from the outset. The author gives examples from the experiences of students from countriessuch as China, USA, Greece, Brazil etc. Our research focuses on developing communication skills needed by students, To future pilots, to successfully learn in an English-speaking environment during their apprenticeship.