Flight Radiotelephony and Language Guidance

Pilots operating aircraft must possess a radio telephony language proficiency endorsement in either English or the language used during radio communications for their flight. This endorsement should specify the language, proficiency level, and validity date. To obtain it, pilots must demonstrate at least an operational proficiency in both standard phrases and everyday language as per the established guidelines.

Key points

• Pilots must have a language proficiency endorsement on their license.
• The endorsement specifies the language, level of proficiency, and its validity date.
• Applicants must demonstrate operational proficiency in both phraseology and plain language.

*Plain-English summary of Direction générale de l’Aviation civile (France) guidance — always consult the official source (linked above) for current, authoritative requirements.*