What is the highest ICAO English level?

According to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), air traffic controllers and pilots must achieve at least ICAO Operational Level 4 language proficiency to earn a licence. ICAO Expert Level 6 is the highest language proficiency level, and the certificate can remain valid for a lifetime.



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ICAO defined a framework of language proficiency levels for aviation. It ranges from level 1 (Pre-elementary) to level 6 (Expert / native speaker). Level 4, operational, is the minimum required for flight crews. Many airlines require at least level 5 from their pilots.

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The English language proficiency level 6 - the 'expert' level, as it was named by ICAO - is often referred to as the 'native speaker' level. But this is not 100% true. It is possible (for non-native speakers) to reach level 6. But please do not confuse flight experience with English language skills.

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Level 5 speakers will have a more sophisticated use of English overall, but will exhibit some errors in their use of complex language structures, but not in their basic structure patterns. Vocabulary range and accuracy are sufficient to communicate effectively on common, concrete and work- related topics.

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The level 5 licence endorsement will be valid for 6 years and gives you more time before you need to come back to take the revalidation exam!

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ICAO concentrates on the implementation, understanding, and the standardization of all the elements, towards the achievement of the English Language Proficiency Level 4 as a minimum operational level, equally valid within all Member States.

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Assessment trends The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requires the air traffic controllers to validate their language proficiency for the Expert Level 6 within nine years from the assessment date. The validity of Level 6 for pilots is unlimited.

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ICAO Level A requires a 2.8m² fire to be extinguished at an application rate of 4.1L/min/m². ICAO Level B requires a 4.5m² fire to be extinguished at an application rate of 2.5L/min/m². ICAO Level C requires a 7.32m² fire to be extinguished at an application rate of 1.75L/min/m².

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The following States were elected from among ICAO's 193 Member States to the Organization's 36 Member Governing Council during the 2022 ICAO Assembly. Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom and the United States.

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The following States were elected from among ICAO's 193 Member States to the Organization's 36 Member Governing Council during the 2022 ICAO Assembly. Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom and the United States.

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ICAO Level B requires a 4.5m² fire to be extinguished at an application rate of 2.5L/min/m². ICAO Level C requires a 7.32m² fire to be extinguished at an application rate of 1.75L/min/m². All levels require a heptane fire with a 60 second pre-burn and using potable (fresh) water.

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Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)—a specialized unit of the U.N.—that has set an upper limit for pilot flying at age 65. As a result, flying through international airspace—including routes prized by senior pilots—will be off-limits to pilots over age 65.

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Pilots, air traffic controllers and aeronautical station operators involved in international operations are required to attain the ability to speak and understand English to a level 4 proficiency of ICAO's language proficiency rating scale.

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