I saw a fellow with English proficient written on the back of his FAA license a couple of days ago.
On what basis do they append this statement to your license?
Did you undergo a standardized language proficiency test of any sort?
I think in Australia, the CASA has selected a university and the examination assessment and delivery company (ASL) to work out a testing system. Not sure how it works. I left Australia, just before the rules came into effect. Apparently every initial license issue has to be accompanied by the language proficiency test.
Am currently converting my Australian license into an Indian one and have been told that the DGCA wants to see the IELTS test report in order to issue the license. For those who don't know, IELTS is a standardized English language proficiency test, and is a requirement for issue of Australian study visas.
This arrangement works fine for me. The fellows administering IELTS have their act together, and the whole process isn't too painful. Its much better if they let a private player do the job.
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