Hi, I'm going to be going to germany soon to live (and eventually get my dual citizenship) but I am also a pilot... is it possible to be a pilot in germany? Or must I be a citizen, (I mean for a german airline, for example Lufthansa)... do they still speak english on their ATC transmissions? I can also speak german rather fluently....
thanks...
2006-11-08 08:20:04 · 12 answers · asked by Zach B 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
They'll treat you like family.
2006-11-08 08:24:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the recognized Universal Language of all ICAO countries is English. While flying in Germany if you initiate a conversation with ATC in German, then they will talk to you in German. If you initiate a call to ATC in English then they will talk to you in English. The only rule to follow then, is that once you have initiated service with ATC in the language of choice, then you have to stick to it until you are either handed off to another ATC controller, or have discontinued service.
As far as transferring your pilot privileges are concerned you will have to check with the German civil aviation authority, & find out what will be required to do that. Depending on what level of licence you will want to maintain in Germany, you may be required to take a written exam, and/or flight test. But for now, if your current licence & medical are up to date when you are in Germany, you will probably be able to rent an aircraft there after taking a check ride with a local German flight school. Then they should be able to help you meet the requirements necessary to get your German licences & ratings.
2006-11-09 03:52:28 · answer #2 · answered by No More 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an U.S. pilot, you can fly US registered aircraft in Germany ... that is they have an 'N - Number'. To fly the same aircraft with a German registration, you must have a German pilot certificate. And yes, English is the language of Air Traffic Control, but they generally speak German at the non-airline airports.
2006-11-08 09:39:11 · answer #3 · answered by pitts_pilot 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Intercontinental flights american pilots have to be poilots in germany, and vise versa, we're not going to switch pilots as we cross borders; that would be completely unfeasable.
2006-11-09 11:39:45 · answer #4 · answered by EKoonts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a pilot, you should already know English is the ONLY acceptable language for ATC worldwide.
2006-11-08 09:33:43 · answer #5 · answered by colglennlarson 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You must obtain pilot license in Germany...
2006-11-08 10:32:57 · answer #6 · answered by otter2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but you are FAA certified being in USA but in Germany you got to get the ICAO certification. Best of luck.
2006-11-09 05:08:14 · answer #7 · answered by Paassion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-11-08 08:22:29 · answer #8 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I agree with Pitts_Pilot,You need to have JAR ATPL,Thousands of hours on Jets & EFIS,Some body who can help you to get a pilot job like chief pilot,have a look this
http://www.pilotcareercentre.com/JobResearchAirlineDetail.asp?AirlineID=46
Good luck...............
2006-11-08 15:39:41 · answer #9 · answered by nov666 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you just ned to see the FAA people and get some papers, registration things, and qualification.
2006-11-09 03:23:48 · answer #10 · answered by bb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's up that guy above me's shnitzel? Anyway, you should be able to be a pilot there
2006-11-08 08:26:37 · answer #11 · answered by Dan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋