Job Summary:
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 (initial training will be conducted by Chimes)
- Willingness to work flexibly based on testing
schedules
Benefits
Skills Required
- At least 10 years of Radio Telephony experience as Flight Crew Member, Air Traffic Controller, or Aeronautical Station Operator in Civil Aviation
- Flight Crew or Controller license endorsed with AELP Expert Level 6
- Formal training and certification as AELP Rater 1 by an approved training provider
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
- On-site availability at testing centres (Dhana, M.P or Gurugram, Haryana)
- Ability to maintain strict neutrality and confidentiality
- Participation in recurrent training (initial training provided by Chimes)
- Willingness to work flexibly based on testing schedules
What We Do
Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA) is a premier, DGCA-approved Flying Training Organisation in India, established in 2008. It provides comprehensive ab initio pilot training, featuring a modern fleet of aircraft and bases in Madhya Pradesh. The academy is committed to excellence in aviation education and maintains a strategic partnership with IndiGo through its Cadet Pilot Program.
