The ETA is a specific purpose English language proficiency test for pilots. Developed and managed jointly by Emery-Roberts and Oxford Aviation Academy, the ETA complies fully with ICAO guidance and JAA FCL 1.010, and is approved by a number of national aviation authorities including the UK CAA. The ETA is endorsed by ICAO.
The test takes approximately 35 minutes, and there are 3 parts:
Part 1: Radiotelephony role playThis task simulates radiotelephony communications during flight operations. The test taker listens to aerodrome and meteorological information broadcasts and communicates with air traffic control in plain English in non-routine situations.
Part 2: Monitor and reportThis task simulates the pilot task of monitoring the radio frequency during flight operations. The test taker listens to and makes notes about a recording from a tower, approach or en route radio frequency. The test taker then gives an oral report of the non-routine events from the recording to the examiner. |
Part 3: Describe and discussIn this task, the test taker describes an aviation related picture and then discusses topics related to the picture with the examiner. AssessmentLanguage proficiency is assessed according the ICAO rating scale. The ETA uses a system of double, independent rating by a minimum of one aviation Subject Matter Expert (SME) and one English Language Expert (ELE). This helps to ensure the consistency and the technical and linguistic integrity of the assessment. |
POLICY AMENDMENT
Due to candidate feedback, as of 1st December 2011 all candidates will receive a score in each of the six ICAO criteria. The scores reported will represent the lowest scores received by the SME and ELE examiners and senior examiners (where applicable) in each criterion. This amendment will provide more information to candidates regarding strength and weakness in test performance.
