AELP Rater 1

Chimes Aviation Academy, India’s leading FTO, is looking for a qualified AELP Rater 1 to assess and rate the English language proficiency of cadet pilots in accordance with ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale and DGCA guidelines. The Rater 1 is a linguistics and language assessment expert responsible for evaluating speech samples and assigning ICAO language proficiency ratings in the areas of pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate recorded speech samples of AELP candidates based on the ICAO six-skill holistic rating scale.
• Work in coordination with Rater 2 (operational expert) and the interlocutor to ensure accurate and fair ratings.
• Ensure objective, unbiased, and confidential evaluation of all candidates.
• Stay current with ICAO Doc 9835 guidance and any DGCA updates relevant to language testing.
• Participate in review boards, appeals, and re-rating as required.

Requirements:

Essential:

• At least 10 years of Radio Telephony Experience as a Flight Crew Member/ Air Traffic Controller/ Aeronautical Station Operator in Civil Aviation
• The Flight Crew/controllers license must be endorsed with AELP Expert Level 6
• Formal training and certification as AELP Rater 1 by an approved training provider.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to maintain strict neutrality and confidentiality.
• Participation in recurrent training (Chimes will conduct initial training)
• Willingness to work flexibly based on testing schedules

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Benefits

Competitive and commensurate with experience and volume of assessments (per test rated), plus travel and accommodation expenses.

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