TOEIC FOR PILOTS AND POTENTIAL PILOTS

For the last few months I have helped a number of people prepare to take the TOEIC test. Some of them want to enroll in a flight school; they want to be pilots. Some others, after completing their flight school, want to apply for a job as a pilot for an airline company like Garuda Indonesia Airways, Lion Air, Asia Air and others. There are also those who want to take the TOEIC test because he, though not a pilot or potential pilot, must work in the aviation world as a mechanic or other officers.

TOEIC certificates are usually required by pilots, potential pilots and those working in aviation world, particularly civil aviation. Why is a TOEIC certificate required and not an IELTS or TOEFL? Of course this is given that TOEIC or Test of English for International Communication is used to measure the English language proficiency of non-English speakers in the use of everyday English in the international work environment. TOEIC Test is more suitable to assess the ability of one's English in communicating for the benefit of work and business. While TOEFL or IELTS is more academic and more suitable for those who want to continue their study. Therefore, TOEIC certificates for pilots and potential pilots are essential.

Unfortunately, in practice in Indonesia, a TOEIC test only prioritizes Listening and Reading. Most of the TOEIC tests carried out in Indonesia only measure capabilities in these two areas. In fact, if you want to be consistent in accordance with the needs of business and work communication, Speaking and Writing are also very important. Maybe some companies or institutions feel satisfied with it. At least, there is a common perception that TOEIC for pilots and potential pilots is needed.

Hopefully pilots, prospective pilots and anyone who works or wants to work in the aviation world can still demonstrate their English skills for better service to passengers.

For those of you who are potential pilots or you who want to work in the aviation world and you want to take English lessons to take the TOEIC test, please visit your nearest English course. You can also study privately with me. Contact me via WA at 0813-8099-8494 or by email to independent.ec@gmail.com.