English Language Proficiency Specialist (Re-Advertisement) at ATNS

Job description

• Deliver basic, intermediate or advanced Aviation English language training to all local and international Air Traffic Services (ATS) delegates as and when required as per the ICAO English language proficiency guidelines.
• Ensure that optimum Aviation English training solutions are consistently developed, updated and maintained.
• Adhere to training activities following approved training plans, curricula, syllabi, training and daily schedules and related QMS documentation.
• Develop educational material to support the delivery of Aviation English language training courses and related courses.
• Monitor trainees’ progress against the interim and final Aviation English language standards to diagnose root causes of language difficulties and recommend remedial training interventions when necessary.
• Diagnose individual deficiencies and provide timely remediation in a manner that will aid trainee progress to attain the minimum Aviation English language level.
• Diagnose systematic deficiencies and provide recommendations to ATA management for remediation and continuous improvement.
• Carry out valid and reliable assessments and examinations, using appropriate assessment tools, following approved assessment plans, and gathering evidence of competent performance through oral observations and any other relevant methodologies.
• Develop and compile assessment tools to ensure fair and objective assessment of integrated performance and, whilst at the same time, evaluate the performance of the identified competency elements against interim and final competency standards.
• Analyse results, reports and feedback for continuous improvement of Aviation English language proficiencies and relevant techniques.
• Manage issues related to trainee attitude by employing appropriate techniques to support trainees in acquiring or adjusting attitudes to create a values-based safety culture within ATNS and in adherence to the ATNS Code of Conduct.
• Review and amend (if appropriate) assessment exercises and training objectives to ensure fit-for-purpose Aviation English language is maintained.
• Attend and participate in international Linguist conferences, seminars, workshops and events to continuously benchmark Aviation English language course delivery methodologies, techniques and practices for continuous improvement purposes.

Minimum Education:

•  Bachelor’s degree in foreign language training
• ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) Assessment: Aviation English Rater course
• Master’s degree in English Language Teaching will be an advantage
• Accredited by the South African Civil Aviation Authority

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ experience delivering Aviation English Language training to Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots and other licensed personnel under the ICAO annexure 1.
• Experience in delivering Aviation English Language training to local and international non-English speaking clients
• Radiotelephony and aviation familiarisation (through aviation English apprenticeship or experience)
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
•  Good command of the English language.