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For now, my company's English speaking requirement is mandated by federal regulations.
§ 61.123 Eligibility requirements: General.
To be eligible for a commercial pilot certificate, a person must: [...]
(b) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language....
§ 65.71 Eligibility requirements: General.
(a) To be eligible for a mechanic certificate and associated ratings, a person must— [...]
(2) Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language...
§391.11 General qualifications of drivers. [...]
(b)(2) Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records; ...
Regardless of nationality, race, etc, if I have trouble understanding an applicant and/or the applicant has trouble understanding me - they do not meet the regulations, IMO.
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Last edited by cashflyer; 11-30-2007 at 09:42 AM..
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