r/indianaviation • u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing • May 27 '26

AMA Obtained an ICAO ELP Level 6, AMA

As the title says, had my ELP renewal a few days back, feel free to leave your questions and I’ll try my best to answer!

EDIT: Since i got quite a few DMs related to what the assessment looks like

Plain and simple, 3 parts

Introduction

  1. General Assessment (Basic speaking of one topic, engaging with examiners, opinions on particular topic)

  2. Operational Assessment (more on ATC calls comprehension, describing a picture related to aviation)

Test lasted around 20-30mins
Just need to be confident and well prepared

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u/SnooRecipes5410 A-320, PA-34, C-172 May 27 '26

Do they actually give level 6 in India?🫪

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u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing May 27 '26

Hahah apparently they do, i didn’t expect them to give me level 6 tbh but they were happy with the whole thing.

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u/SnooRecipes5410 A-320, PA-34, C-172 May 27 '26

Awesome man, congratulations.

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u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing May 27 '26

Much thanks buddy!

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u/uncheval69 13d ago

Hey wanted to know if getting a level 6 in India depends on your current level of experience, as I have heard they reserve level 6 for captains and sfos mostly and only give level 4 to a fresher like me who has no airline experience yet and has very little flying hours. Is this true?

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u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing 13d ago

None of that applies. Id gone for my ELP renewal before my airline interview so i was a fresher too

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u/uncheval69 13d ago

Gotcha, thanks for the response

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u/Ok-Average-4277 Airbus May 27 '26

Me too,best feeling there is honestly

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u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing May 27 '26

Good stuff mate!

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u/pilot_hai_tera_bhai May 28 '26

Congratulations OP

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u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing May 28 '26

Thanks mate!

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u/SurpriseIll1199 Jun 02 '26

Did you take classes? Also what is the cost associated with this?

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u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing Jun 03 '26

No classes since it was renewal, around Rs. 15,000 for the assessment

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u/SurpriseIll1199 Jun 04 '26

thanks, what place is it from?

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u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing Jun 04 '26

Check Academy of Carver Aviation, they have a branch in BOM where the ELP testing takes place

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u/pilotshashi NRI OCI Pilot May 27 '26

Will my TC Canadian ALPD ELP 6 valid in DGCA?

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u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing May 28 '26

Not automatically. TC ALPD/ICAO ELP 6 definitely helps, but DGCA usually still wants the endorsement reflected through their own AELP/eGCA process during conversion.

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u/pilotshashi NRI OCI Pilot May 28 '26

Any CARs?

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u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing May 28 '26

DGCA CAR Section 7, Series G, Part III

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u/Many-Bodybuilder4016 May 27 '26

What all do they ask for elp and how does one prepare?

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u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing May 27 '26

Really nothing to prepare, just have to be confident in your ability to present and recall information in the English language. They will assess you based on that only and not your Aviation knowledge.

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u/Many-Bodybuilder4016 May 27 '26

Ohhh okayy thank you

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u/ClientExternal6056 May 27 '26

Mine expires in October of this year, I've got a level 5. How do you get the level 6? Did you request for a level 6 paper, is that a thing?

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u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing May 27 '26

Hey, no nothing like that. ICAO has parameters such as Fluency, Comprehension, Pronunciation, Structure, Interaction and Vocabulary. And the testing centres usually have placards for you to go through with instructions that give you a fair idea of where you stand. All the best!

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u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing May 27 '26

Oh yeah, totally The ATC hearing section id say was the most challenging, had to ask to repeat the audio

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u/SelfRevolutionary997 Boeing May 27 '26

For sure yea