ADR.OPS.D.085 Training and proficiency check programme of personnel providing taxi instructions to aircraft through radiotelephony

• Regulation (EU) 2020/1234 found in: Aerodromes (139/2014) Part-ADR.AR Part-ADR.OR Part-ADR.OPS CS-ADR-DSN CS-HPT-DSN (Dec 2024)

ADR.OPS.D.085 Training and proficiency check programme of personnel providing taxi instructions to aircraft through radiotelephony Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1234 (a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that: (1) persons providing taxi instructions to aircraft on the apron through radiotelephony, using the assigned aeronautical radio frequencies, are appropriately trained and qualified; (2) the training programme is implemented in accordance with point [ADR.OR.D.017](#_DxCrossRefBm151830037) of Annex III, with the following exceptions: (i) the initial training shall be followed by a unit training which comprises the following phases: (A) transitional training phase, designed primarily to impart knowledge and understanding of site-specific operational procedures and task-specific aspects; (B) on-the-job training phase, which is the final phase of unit training during which previously acquired job-related routines and skills are integrated in practice under the supervision of a qualified training instructor in a live traffic situation; (ii) recurrent training shall be conducted at intervals not exceeding 12 calendar months and contains a review of the initial training content (iii) refresher training shall be conducted when a person is absent from duties for a period of more than 12 months and shall include the entire initial training content. (b) Persons referred to in point (a)(1) shall demonstrate language proficiency, at least at an operational level both in the use of phraseologies and in plain language, in accordance with point (c), in the languages used for air-ground communication at the aerodrome. (c) The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to: (1) communicate effectively in voice-only and in face-to-face situations; (2) communicate on common and work-related topics with accuracy and clarity; (3) use appropriate communicative strategies to exchange messages and to recognise and resolve misunderstandings in a general or work-related context; (4) handle successfully the linguistic challenges presented by a complication or unexpected turn of events which occurs within the context of a routine work situation or communicative task with which they are otherwise familiar; (5) use a dialect or accent which is intelligible to the aeronautical community. (d) Language proficiency shall be demonstrated by a certificate issued by the organisation that conducted the assessment, attesting the language or languages, the level or levels of proficiency, and the date of the assessment. (e) Except for persons who have demonstrated language proficiency at an expert level, the language proficiency shall be re-assessed every: (1) four years from the date of the assessment, if the level demonstrated is operational level; (2) six years from the date of the assessment, if the level demonstrated is extended level. (f) The demonstration of language proficiency shall be done through a method of assessment, which shall contain: (1) the process by which an assessment is done; (2) the qualifications of the assessors conducting assessments of language proficiency; (3) the appeal procedure. (g) The aerodrome operator shall make available language training to maintain the required level of language proficiency of its personnel. (h) The aerodrome operator shall ensure the implementation of a proficiency check programme for personnel referred to in point (a)(1) in order to ensure: (1) their continued competence; (2) that they are aware of the rules and procedures relevant to their functions and tasks. The aerodrome operator shall ensure that persons referred to in point (a) undergo proficiency checks at intervals not exceeding 12 months since the completion of their initial training. ADR.OPS.D.085 Training and proficiency check programme of personnel providing taxi instructions to aircraft through radiotelephony Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1234 (a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that: (1) persons providing taxi instructions to aircraft on the apron through radiotelephony, using the assigned aeronautical radio frequencies, are appropriately trained and qualified; (2) the training programme is implemented in accordance with point [ADR.OR.D.017](#_DxCrossRefBm1800046939) of Annex III, with the following exceptions: (i) the initial training shall be followed by a unit training which comprises the following phases: (A) transitional training phase, designed primarily to impart knowledge and understanding of site-specific operational procedures and task-specific aspects; (B) on-the-job training phase, which is the final phase of unit training during which previously acquired job-related routines and skills are integrated in practice under the supervision of a qualified training instructor in a live traffic situation; (ii) recurrent training shall be conducted at intervals not exceeding 12 calendar months and contains a review of the initial training content (iii) refresher training shall be conducted when a person is absent from duties for a period of more than 12 months and shall include the entire initial training content. (b) Persons referred to in point (a)(1) shall demonstrate language proficiency, at least at an operational level both in the use of phraseologies and in plain language, in accordance with point (c), in the languages used for air-ground communication at the aerodrome. (c) The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to: (1) communicate effectively in voice-only and in face-to-face situations; (2) communicate on common and work-related topics with accuracy and clarity; (3) use appropriate communicative strategies to exchange messages and to recognise and resolve misunderstandings in a general or work-related context; (4) handle successfully the linguistic challenges presented by a complication or unexpected turn of events which occurs within the context of a routine work situation or communicative task with which they are otherwise familiar; (5) use a dialect or accent which is intelligible to the aeronautical community. (d) Language proficiency shall be demonstrated by a certificate issued by the organisation that conducted the assessment, attesting the language or languages, the level or levels of proficiency, and the date of the assessment. (e) Except for persons who have demonstrated language proficiency at an expert level, the language proficiency shall be re-assessed every: (1) four years from the date of the assessment, if the level demonstrated is operational level; (2) six years from the date of the assessment, if the level demonstrated is extended level. (f) The demonstration of language proficiency shall be done through a method of assessment, which shall contain: (1) the process by which an assessment is done; (2) the qualifications of the assessors conducting assessments of language proficiency; (3) the appeal procedure. (g) The aerodrome operator shall make available language training to maintain the required level of language proficiency of its personnel. (h) The aerodrome operator shall ensure the implementation of a proficiency check programme for personnel referred to in point (a)(1) in order to ensure: (1) their continued competence; (2) that they are aware of the rules and procedures relevant to their functions and tasks. The aerodrome operator shall ensure that persons referred to in point (a) undergo proficiency checks at intervals not exceeding 12 months since the completion of their initial training. #### ADR.OPS.D.085 Training and proficiency check programme of personnel providing taxi instructions to aircraft through radiotelephony *Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1234* (a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that: (1) persons providing taxi instructions to aircraft on the apron through radiotelephony, using the assigned aeronautical radio frequencies, are appropriately trained and qualified; (2) the training programme is implemented in accordance with point [ADR.OR.D.017](#_DxCrossRefBm1262884483) of Annex III, with the following exceptions: (i) the initial training shall be followed by a unit training which comprises the following phases: (A) transitional training phase, designed primarily to impart knowledge and understanding of site-specific operational procedures and task-specific aspects; (B) on-the-job training phase, which is the final phase of unit training during which previously acquired job-related routines and skills are integrated in practice under the supervision of a qualified training instructor in a live traffic situation; (ii) recurrent training shall be conducted at intervals not exceeding 12 calendar months and contains a review of the initial training content (iii) refresher training shall be conducted when a person is absent from duties for a period of more than 12 months and shall include the entire initial training content. (b) Persons referred to in point (a)(1) shall demonstrate language proficiency, at least at an operational level both in the use of phraseologies and in plain language, in accordance with point (c), in the languages used for air-ground communication at the aerodrome. (c) The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to: (1) communicate effectively in voice-only and in face-to-face situations; (2) communicate on common and work-related topics with accuracy and clarity; (3) use appropriate communicative strategies to exchange messages and to recognise and resolve misunderstandings in a general or work-related context; (4) handle successfully the linguistic challenges presented by a complication or unexpected turn of events which occurs within the context of a routine work situation or communicative task with which they are otherwise familiar; (5) use a dialect or accent which is intelligible to the aeronautical community. (d) Language proficiency shall be demonstrated by a certificate issued by the organisation that conducted the assessment, attesting the language or languages, the level or levels of proficiency, and the date of the assessment. (e) Except for persons who have demonstrated language proficiency at an expert level, the language proficiency shall be re-assessed every: (1) four years from the date of the assessment, if the level demonstrated is operational level; (2) six years from the date of the assessment, if the level demonstrated is extended level. (f) The demonstration of language proficiency shall be done through a method of assessment, which shall contain: (1) the process by which an assessment is done; (2) the qualifications of the assessors conducting assessments of language proficiency; (3) the appeal procedure. (g) The aerodrome operator shall make available language training to maintain the required level of language proficiency of its personnel. (h) The aerodrome operator shall ensure the implementation of a proficiency check programme for personnel referred to in point (a)(1) in order to ensure: (1) their continued competence; (2) that they are aware of the rules and procedures relevant to their functions and tasks. The aerodrome operator shall ensure that persons referred to in point (a) undergo proficiency checks at intervals not exceeding 12 months since the completion of their initial training.