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New Aviation Programme SOARS TO SUCCESS P rogramme Coordinator, Dr. Stacy Denny , said the programme has evolved and adapted its approach based on feedback from the initial cohorts: “We have refined our teaching methodologies, resources,
by by Camille Russell
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus has launched a groundbreaking programme to teach English for aviation professionals, the first of its kind in the region. This programme, which started on 3 April 2023, has already graduated two cohorts of pilots and aviation mechanics who have improved their aviation English proficiency, even meeting the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
and assessments to align with the latest developments in aviation language and to enhance real-world communication skills.” The third cohort will consist only of flight attendants, for whom a new curriculum has been designed and tailored to address their specific language needs. The focus will be on language skills related to in-flight communication, passenger interaction, emergency procedures, and general hospitality. Dr. Denny stated the programme faces both challenges and opportunities
Programme Coordinator, Dr. Stacy Denny , congratulates students of Cohort 2 on completion of the programme.
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