English Language Proficiency Specialist

Job Description

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) is seeking an English Language Proficiency Specialist to deliver Aviation English language training to local and international Air Traffic Services (ATS) delegates in accordance with ICAO English Language Proficiency guidelines. The role involves developing and maintaining training solutions, creating a conducive learning environment, and ensuring trainees achieve the required language proficiency standards. The specialist will monitor progress, provide feedback, and conduct assessments to support competent ATS personnel. The position also includes administrative duties, compliance with safety standards, and contributions to curriculum development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in foreign language training
• ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) Assessment: Aviation English Rater course
• Accredited by the South African Civil Aviation Authority
• Minimum of three years’ experience delivering Aviation English Language training to Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots, and other licensed personnel under 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
• Master’s degree in English Language Teaching (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic, intermediate, or advanced Aviation English language training as per ICAO guidelines
• Develop, update, and maintain Aviation English training solutions
• Create a conducive learning environment for theoretical training sessions
• Adhere to approved training plans, curricula, syllabi, schedules, and QMS documentation
• Develop educational material to support Aviation English and related courses
• Monitor trainees’ progress against interim and final Aviation English standards
• Diagnose root causes of language difficulties and recommend remedial interventions
• Provide continuous feedback on trainee performance and suggest corrective actions
• Diagnose individual and systematic deficiencies and recommend remediation
• Conduct valid and reliable assessments using appropriate tools and methodologies
• Develop and compile assessment tools for fair and objective evaluation
• Analyse results, reports, and feedback for continuous improvement
• Manage trainee attitude to support a values-based safety culture
• Review and amend assessment exercises and training objectives
• Comply with and promote Occupational Health and Safety (OHAS) standards
• Exercise personal duty of care for health, safety, and welfare
• Perform course leader duties as per ATA QMS
• Perform pre-course and course administration as per ATA QMS
• Draft and ensure approval of course programmes
• Validate relevance, correctness, and completeness of courseware and equipment
• Conduct course interviews and complete course reports
• Report accidents, incidents, breaches, or potential breaches
• Protect information assets and data from all threats
• Provide subject matter expert input to ATA Learning Design and Development
• Attend and participate in Aviation English training workshops and events