Languages anyone...
As a Latin American who works for a legacy carrier in the United States, and very often flys to Central and South America, I can tell you that some of my colleagues show no interest in learning at least some basic Spanish. Even though ICAO recommends the use of English as the official aviation language, its use is not required. In fact, in some instances it may not be practical or even safe, especially in the case of a local pilot whose English skills may not be the best.
The bottom line is that as professional aviators who fly international routes, it is in our best interest to learn at least some basic language skills of the regions in which we most often fly.
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Last edited by aviatorpepe; 3rd Jul 2007 at 01:36.